Here's what's Happening at Hartman

Ms. Salter's class has been working hard to increase awareness of Autism at Hartman.  Homerooms all completed puzzle pieces for this banner which is on display this week.  The class has also been fundraising and selling blue "treats" with great success the past few weeks.

The Junior Boys Basketball team and Junior Girls basketball team have both started the season with winning games last week, way to go Heroes!  Thanks to coaches, Mr. Hammell, Ms. Stickle, and Mr. Edwards.

i-walk Wednesday continues, students are encouraged to walk, bike or scooter to school.  Mr. Edwards has been tracking class participation and he has also been working with the healthy schools team to promote healthy living at Hartman.

The Arts team is working under the supervision of Mr. Carvalho.  The Crayola project this year will be revealed June 17th.  Mr. Carvalho has been busy collecting 150 large boxes for the project!

The Badminton team try-outs for grades 6-7-8 have started, under the supervision of Mr. Carvalho

Silver Birch and Red Maple reading clubs continue to meet and share about the books they are reading, with Ms. Allen supervising.  Our library is a busy place, Ms. Allen has also been providing students with opportunities to use green screen technology as well as teaching a group of students how to quilt!

We have a new "Cheerleading Squad" who meet twice a week to practice.  We will hopefully see them perform in April.

Drama groups continue to practice under the supervision of Mr. Boyd.

Try-outs for the Orff ensemble began last week, Mr. Wallace is looking for talent!

Twin Day was a big success!  Way to show your school spirit Hartman!

Raising Resilient Children Workshop

Due to poor weather conditions the workshop has been rescheduled to this Thursday April 7th.  Parents from Rick Hansen and Hartman can attend this session from 7-9 at Hartman.  Childcare is provided. Call the office to register if you are interested.

Concussion Symposium at Bill Crothers April 11th 7 pm

This Symposium is being offered April 11th at Bill Crothers high school at 7pm

Please register by emailing derek.virgo@yrdsb.ca

Welcome Back!

Today at Hartman

1.  Junior Girls Basketball Practice today after school.
2.  Drama at morning recess "ribbon dance"
3.  Dance at lunch recess in the gym
4.  Junior Boys Basketball, first try-out today at morning recess

Light it Up Blue!
Thanks to Ms. Salter and the students from her class who having been raising awareness about autism through a variety of activities;
selling blue cookies, blue loot bags & blue lollipops.
This year, World Autism Awareness Day falls on Saturday, April 2nd, so Raise the Flag celebrations will take place on Monday, April 4th in schools and Municipalities across Ontario.

Triple P Parenting Workshop Thursday March 24th 6:30-8:30 (Child care provided)

Contact the office to register.  The topic is Raising Resilient Children.

This week at Hartman.....

Red Maple Reading Club met today Period 8 to discuss their books (Ms. Allen)

Quilting Club finished their first project, A Hartman Banner!  (Ms. Allen)

Voices for Africa Orff group practiced today (Mr. Wallace)

1-2-3 singers practiced at lunch recess (Mr. Wallace)

Hero workshop was held at morning recess (Mr. Boyd)

*Dub step program is cancelled tonight (Mr. Boyd)

Lego Robotics met on Wednesday, the in school competition coming soon! (Ms. Shillolo)

Intermediate Boys BBall team won their first two games at Areas.  They lost a close game in the semi-finals.  The Intermediate Girls also made it to the semi-final round at this years Area tournament.  Well done Heroes! (Mr. Hammell, Mr. Edwards, Ms. Trivedi, Ms. Lambie)

Natasha's Hip Hop group met on Wednesday

Art Team for students in grades 6-7-8 is started this week (Mr. Carvalho)