AGH Community Update - November 9, 2026

Monday, Nov 09, 2026

Upcoming Events     

Click on the following link for  Days of Significance in November

  • November 11th - Remembrance Day Ceremony (11:15 am)

  • November 12th - School Council Meeting (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)

  • November 13th - Progress Reports & Kindergarten Initial Observations distributed to students/families

  • November 19th - Parent/Educator Interviews (3:15 pm - 7:15 pm)
  • November 20th - PA Day - Parent/Educator Interviews (8:45 am - 12:00 pm)
  • November 23rd - Poinsettia Fundraiser Order AND School Spirit Wear Order Deadline
  • November 30th - Earth Rangers Assembly (grade 1 - 8)
  • December 2nd - Poinsettia Fundraiser Pickup (3:05 pm - 5:30 pm)
  • December 2nd - Family Craft Night (6:00 pm)

Booking Parent/Educator Interviews

Booking Parent Educator Interviews is now open. The board has designated the evening of Thursday November 19th and the morning of Friday November 20th for parent/caregiver and educator interviews.   

This year, we are using an schoolinterviews.ca for parents/caregivers to book 15-minute time slots to meet with their child's educator. Please click on the booking link below to start the booking process. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact the office at 519-756-4950 and our clerical staff will be able to assist you. 

BOOKING LINK: https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/n73ds

If you are asked to enter a BOOKING CODE, please enter the following code: n73ds

Vibrant Palette School Art Exhibition

This year we have 20 pieces of student artwork submitted to the Vibrant Palette. Please see below for the viewing dates and times:

 

November 22 - December 20, 2026

Open Hours:

Tuesday to Friday (10 am - 5 pm)

Saturday to Sunday (11 am - 4 pm)

 

Special Evening Hours:

Opening Reception: Friday, December 4th at 7 pm, in conjunction with the Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst opening night event and the Merry Little Market.

 

Tuesdays: Dec 8th and 15th: 6 pm - 8 pm

 

Fridays (in conjunction with the Merry Little Market in the gallery): Dec 11th and 18th: 6 pm - 8 pm

 

Last Day to View: Sunday Dec 20th: 11 am - 4 pm

 

Congratulations to Our Cross-Country Team

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, the cross-country team went to Mohawk Park to compete in their respective races. We had 34 members participating this year of which 12 qualified for CAGE. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, 11 runners meet at Eco Adventures to compete with all Grand Erie elementary schools. Nine of our 11 runners placed in the top 30. The team had a phenomenal run at both events and represented Hodge with pride and great sportsmanship. Congratulations to all the runners. Mrs. Thom, Mme Liska, and Miss Flanagan are very proud of all of you.  

 

School Spirit Wear

Back again this year is our annual spirit wear fundraiser! You can order T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, jogging pants, and hats for your child/children. All items are Athletic grey with royal blue printing. Grade 8 graduation sweatshirts are also available to purchase for your graduate. (see picture below) New this year, we have inspirational sweatshirts in navy blue with white lettering. What a wonderful way to help support the school and get some Christmas shopping done. Order yours through cash online by midnight Monday, Nov. 23, 2026.  Orders should be ready to send home before school lets out on Friday, December 18, 2026. There will be an evening open where you can pick up your order if you want it as a gift. More information on pick-up will be released when the order is ready. Thank you in advance for supporting our school endeavours. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Thom penny.thom@granderie.ca. 

spirit wear

 

 

Earth Rangers Student Presentation

We are excited to announce that Earth Rangers will be visiting our school on Monday, November 30th for an exciting and interactive assembly for Grades 1-8!

 

Earth Rangers is a Canadian organization dedicated to educating children about wildlife conservation, biodiversity and protecting the environment.

Students will experience an engaging, multimedia presentation featuring fascinating wildlife, interactive games, exciting technology and special effects. They will explore animal habitats, learn about environmental challenges facing our planet, and discover practical ways they can help protect the natural world.

We are looking forward to this exciting learning opportunity and hope our students come away feeling inspired to make a difference!

Last Call! BCI Trivia Night

Have you registered a team for the 2026 Trivia Night at Brantford Collegiate Institute??

BCI is looking for more theme-dressed teams with high energy for a night of fun!  Ask friends, colleagues, and family members to create a team of 4 and register for only a $100 entry fee either at the school or through school cash online.

Backstreet Boys tickets, Toronto Raptors tickets, tons of raffle prizes, blue/gold jackpot game, best theme-dressed team, and.....of course, the magical 10 rounds of challenging trivia questions to capture the title!!!

Here is the registration link to the Trivia Night:  https://forms.gle/Zjs4EZ8NpYttQVsq6

We are also looking for a jam packed raffle prize table so...........

Donations for the raffle table are very much appreciated and can be dropped off at BCI or feel free to send an email to Michael DeGroote at:  michaelpauldegroote@gmail.com

Any donation at all is greatly appreciated!

 


 

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