October 16, 2026

Upcoming Dates

Oct. 21 - Picture Day

Oct. 26 - PA Day

Nov. 1-7 - Treaties Education Week

Nov. 2 - School Council Meeting at 7:00pm

Nov. 2-7 -  Holocaust Education Week

Nov. 4 - Grade 8s Visit High School

A Message from Mrs. Schreider and Ms. Petinarelis

It is hard to believe it is already the middle of October!  Students have been settling in well and did a great job during our recent safety drills.  

We wanted to remind all families that it is an expectation that students attending our school live in our area.  We are also aware that some have moved and no longer live in our catchment area. Please ensure that your contact information is up to date and if you have moved, please let us know.

As well, we remind all families to have the following items available should we reach out to you to provide current proof of residency:

Proof of Residency: student living with the parent(s)/guardians(s)/ Education Designate requires the provision to the Board of three documents:

One (1) from Category A; and

Two (2) from Category B;

• all documents must show home address for student living with the parent(s)/guardian(s);
• all documents must contain at least one parent or guardian’s name;
• all Category A documents must be original. Copies will not be accepted

Category A – one original document showing parent(s)/guardian(s) name and home address. Documents must be original. Copies will not be accepted:

1. property tax bill/MPAC notice of assessment (must be current – within the past year);
2. purchase and sale agreement, including proof of purchase and closing date, provided before student attends school (must be current – within the past year);
3. bank statement/financial letter from a Canadian Financial Institution. Document must be stamped by Financial Institution (financial details can be obscured) (must be current – within two months); and
4. any CRA document (i.e., Notice of Assessment, Canada Child Benefit, HST Rebate, Housing Benefits, Canada Pension Plan, Disability Credit) (must be current – within the past year);

Documents not acceptable in Category A:

• driver’s license, car ownership or car lease;
• health card; or
• lease/rental agreements;

Category B – two documents showing parent(s)/guardian(s) name and home address:

1. internet, insurance policy-home, rental or auto) (must be current – within two months);up to 2 utility bill(s)/e-bill(s) (i.e., hydro, gas, water, residential phone, cable, 
2. any CRA document (i.e., Notice of Assessment, Canada Child Benefit, , HST rebate, Housing Benefits, Canada Pension Plan, Disability Credit) IF NOT USED FOR CATEGORY A) (must be current – within the past year); and

Documents not acceptable in Category B:

• driver’s license, car ownership or car lease;
• health card;
• credit card statement; or
• cell phone bill/e-bill.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Heather Schreider        Georgia Petinarelis

Principal                       Vice-Principal

Action Items

Picking Up Your Children

This is just a reminder that students are not dismissed after 3:00 pm.  If possible, please avoid picking up your children during recess times, 10:40 to 11:10 am  and 1:10 to 1:50 pm as students are outside and it is often difficult for them to hear pages.

Picture Day - This Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Bring on your best smile BHES!  Picture Day will be on Wednesday, October 21. Please see photo day tips. 

Halloween - Reminders

We look forward to celebrating Halloween with our students this year.  Please remember the following:

• Costumes should be respectful of others. Symbols or objects representative of a person’s race, culture, ethnicity, or religious beliefs should not be worn as another person’s costume, nor should costumes that caricature social identities through stereotyping. Please be sensitive to images and media use.
• In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, please ensure costumes do not trivialize and devalue the lives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 
• Students do not need to dress up.  If they would like to do so, they may wear orange and black or autumn colours.
• No Halloween masks are to be worn.
• No replica weapons of any kind are allowed.
• Students should only use single-use make-up (sharing of make-up is not recommended)

Specific information will be sent home by your child’s teachers.

Information Items

Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - Fall 2026

You may help your child(ren) settle back into their routine or create a new one based on the needs of your child(ren) and family. For example, it may be helpful to engage your child(ren) in a discussion about their experience(s) as they start a new school year. Students thrive when schedules and routines are consistent and predictable whenever and wherever time and space allows. 

School Mental Health Ontario has compiled transition tips and strategies to promote a healthy return to school.  For more information, please see: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/node/5204

October 26 PA Day