Happy 2026, Wolverines!
December was a flurry of events here at Harriett Todd! We loved performing in the Winter Concert, watching the TLSS bands perform, and caroling. The students also loved shopping for their families at the Gift Gala – we hope you like the treasures they chose for you. Thank you to Mrs. Boehme for organizing the winter concerts and caroling, and to Mrs. Cox for her work on coordinating the Gift Gala. School Council also appreciates the coordinated efforts in putting together the themed baskets for the silent auction.
Our Lost & Found items were on display in the foyer before the break and will remain on display until January 9th. If you are missing coats, snow gear, hoodies, or other clothing items, please come browse the items on display in the front foyer, between 8:30 and 4pm this week, before they are donated to a local charity.
As the snow continues to fall, please send your children to school dressed for the weather. If you need boots, winter coats, snow pants, hats or mittens, please reach out to the school as we have some new items in Wolverine Outfitters, from a generous community donation.
2025/2026 Goals outlined in our School Action and Equity Plan.
- Greater student achievement and student confidence related to mathematical problem solving in all strands (number sense, algebra, data, spatial sense, financial literacy)
- All students demonstrate greater writing stamina, can produce written work they are proud of, and growth (relative to self) in their reading abilities
- Students feel valued for their unique attributes and contributions to the whole school environment
- Students understand what belonging looks and feels like
- Students attend school regularly
If you’d like to join in and support these goals at home, please do! Some simple acts are to read daily, play games that involve words, numbers, or problem-solving, and to model and praise kindness. Sora is a digital library - Digital Libraries and Vocabulary - Simcoe County District School Board and there are great Math At Home activities too - Math at Home - Simcoe County District School Board!
Important January Dates:
Jan 9 – Last day for Lost & Found Items to be collected
Jan 22 – Let’s Talk Day – Mental Health Conversations
Jan 26-29 – Not An Experiment (Vaping) with SMDHU (Grade 6/7-8)
Jan 27 – Family Literacy Day
Jan 27 – *Spirit Day* - Dress like a Book Character Day
Jan 30 – PA Day
Feb 2 - School Council 6pm
Wishing you all the best of 2026!
Elaine Vodarek
Principal
Everybody’s talking ‘bout our Spirit Wear… Our Spirit Wear site remains open – so if you are looking to get some great HT Swag, it can be ordered at Harriett Todd Public School- Login. (https://harrietttoddpublicschool.entripyshops.com/login).
COUNCIL CORNER
Be in the know!
- Be among the first to hear about important school news, events, and changes.
Have a voice!
- Provide input on budgets, events, and initiatives! We want to have a variety of parent perspectives to enhance the school environment for all students.
Build connections!
- Meet teachers, the principal, and other parents, to foster stronger relationships and improve our community.
Make a change!
- Contribute to a positive environment that celebrates diversity and school spirit.
Our next meeting is scheduled for February 2 @ 6pm. If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to the office or email our Parent Council Chair: [email protected]
Upcoming Fundraisers & what the funds are for…
January – Barrie Colts – Grade 8 Graduation Fundraiser
January/February – Coffee House – Musical Fundraiser
February – Meat Sticks – Library & Technology (3D Printer)
March – Dance-a-thon – Athletics Fundraiser
April – Krispy Kreme – Athletics, Sweet Charity & General School Needs Fundraiser
May – Jump Rope for Heart – Heart & Stroke Foundation Canada
June – Community Yard Sale – Athletics & School Enhancements Fundraiser
Information and updates from the SCDSB
This month, the SCDSB is sharing information related to the below topics. To read this information, visit the SCDSB website.
- Provide your feedback on the proposed SCDSB 2026-27 school year calendar
- Inclement weather and bus cancellation information reminder
- Kindergarten registration for September 2026 is open!
- Is your child turning four in 2026? Get ready for Kindergarten with us!
- How is your infant, toddler, or preschool child developing?
- Licensed March Break school age childcare programs
- Check out the SCDSB News video series
- High school information events for Grade 8 students
- SCDSB families invited to explore math games and activities at Family Math Nights in February 2026
- What is mental health? Introducing By Your Side resource
- Culminating Task Days and Feedback, Recovery, and Improvement Days (secondary)
- Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication on Student Devices
- School playground structures are closed for the winter
- Character recognition nominations
- Interested in learning more about special education in the SCDSB?
- New year, new math activities!
- Your child’s immunization record
- January PA Days