To the Parents and Guardians of The Hamptons School,

Thank you for continuing to teach your children their purpose ….

I come to The Hamptons School to Learn.

First Week

Our students and staff were bubbling over with excitement, as the students arrived to school on Monday morning.

It is wonderful to welcome your children back to The Hamptons School.

They are the Heart and the Joy of the school!

Student Comments

How did you feel on the first day of school?

Kindergarten

  • Good – but I could not sleep
  • Worried - the kids would not like my dress … but they did. 😊
  • Excited - to start school!
  • Good - I like playdough and coloring
  • Excited – to make new friends
  • Really Good – I love kindergarten
  • Nervous – I had butterflies

Grade One and Two

  • Nervous - about my new grade - now? – Thumbs Up
  • Sad - I am missing some friends - now? Happy – my friends are close by
  • Good!!! - having fun
  • Shy - some people were staring at me
  • Excited - I get to have two recesses!!
  • Fine - I was with my friends
  • Good - I am returning to the Hamptons!
  • Excited - having new friends
  • Nervous - playing with someone new on the playground
  • Excited - meeting my new teacher
  • Great!! - my little brother was jealous because I got to go to school!

Grade Three and Four

  • Great – very cool to be in a new grade
  • Nervous and excited - new teacher and I am wondering about my new schedule
  • Very excited - I am counting up the days to school because my birthday is in 5 days.
  • Sleepy – I could not sleep the night before school
  • Excited – to see new friends and learn new things
  • Scared and Nervous – new teacher and new classmates – and now I am calm
  • Pretty Good - but sometimes I forget some things because I had a summer break

Grade Five and Six

  • Soooo happy - to see my friends.
  • Happy - about learning!
  • Very happy - new friends - new teacher
  • Great - the weather is good!
  • Excited - I am ready to learn!
  • We are the Seniors now! It is our last year - Tom Baines next year!
  • Awesome! - happy to be back. I have been at The Hamptons School since Grade One.
  • Very nervous – it is a new school for me.
  • Good - I am not worried because I have the same teacher.
  • Really good - Really excited - It is my Senior Year! 

Enrollment – Kindergarten to Grade Six

Projection for 2026 – 2027 – 223 students

Opening Day Enrolment – 233 students

First Three Staff Days

During August 26, 27 and 28, the teachers were very busy preparing their classrooms and planning for their students’ learning.

Time was also dedicated to Teacher Professional Learning, connected to the School Development Planning Goals:

  • Literacy Learning with a focus on writing and Adrienne Gear Resources
  • Formative Assessment with a focus on - Learning Intentions and Success Criteria and a Dylan William Resource.

Learning is energizing!

The support staff joined the teaching staff on the third day to review routines, procedures, safety and expectations.

Similar to the student excitement, it is also exciting for the staff to return from summer break and have time together, to develop relationships and to build the Husky Team and Whole School Husky Harmony!

Welcome to Our New Staff Members

Ms. Robertson - Kindergarten

Ms. Daynes - Combined Grade One Two

Ms. Haley - Grade Four

Ms. Tran - Education Assistant

Ms.  Adnan - Lunchroom Supervisor

Music - substitute teacher - staffing process continues  

Organization for Learning and Teachers

Acting Principal – Ms. McLaren

Resource – Mrs. Trask

Kindergarten – Ms. Robertson – Room 11

Grade 1 – Mrs. Oseen – Room 4

Grade 1/2 – Ms. Daynes – Room 5

Grade 2 – Mrs. Werle – Room 6

Grade 3 – Mrs. Stetz – Room 1

Grade 4 – Ms. Ostafie – Room 2

Grade 4 – Ms. Haley – Room 3

Grade 5 – Ms. Le – Room 7

Grade 5 – Ms. Ringheim – Room 8

Grade 6 – Ms. Kassam – Room 9

Grade 6 – Ms. Richardson – Room 10

Music - TBD

Support Staff

Administrative Secretary – Mrs. Hayashi

Library Assistant – Mrs. Garratt

Education Assistants – Mrs. James, Ms. Tribble, Ms. Tran

Lunchroom Staff – Ms. Dolly, Ms. Sara, Ms. Saadia & new-TBD

Facility Operator

Mr. Tony

Open House

Thank you so very much for attending our Open House on Thursday afternoon and evening.

The time was filled with:

  • Meeting and Greeting
  • Exploring and Touring
  • Participating in Activities
  • Inquiring and Learning 
  • Visiting and Building Relationships
  • Creating Community
  • Smiling and Laughing

Thank You so much for your participation!! 😊

 

My choice is to be aware of our similarities:

our yearning for truth, peace, love, belonging, welcome, grace, mercy

and

at least one moment of real contact at the heart of every day,

Seeing that, I am made more, included, extended and in harmony…..

EMBERS

One Ojibway’s Meditations

Richard Wagamese 

 

Reminders to Parents

Forms

Please remember to complete and submit the Annual Authorization, Student Demographics forms digitally in SchoolEngage and return blue forms by Monday, September 14.

Noon Supervision Program

If your child is staying for lunch at The Hamptons School, please ensure that you register your child in the noon supervision program through the MyCBE parent account.  Fees will be posted to your parent account by CBE Fees.

Thank you for your cooperation! 

Safety - Student Arrival Time

Teachers are on supervision at 8:22 am each day.

For the safety of your children, please ensure that your children do not arrive to school before 8:22 am.

There are no supervising teachers before 8:22 am. 

Important Dates

September 7           Labour Day – NO SCHOOL

September 17         Individual & Class Photo Day

September 18         Terry Fox Run

September 21-24    Soccer Residency

September 25         Non-Instruction Day – NO SCHOOL for Students

September 29         Gr. 6 Vaccinations (p.m.)

September 30         National Truth and Reconciliation Day – NO SCHOOL

Healthy Hunger

Will not begin until November – please watch for more information.

Most sincerely,
Jacki McLaren
Acting Principal
The Hamptons School