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Communication
Communication
Main School Phone Number: 416-631-0082
Each year, please be sure to submit the following to Natalie in the Main Office (ncrane@hudsoncollege.ca):
Anaphylaxis plan for students with allergies or medical needs
Any additional approved pick-up and emergency contacts
Updates
Updates
The Lower School Principal sends emails for the month ahead; you can reference these updates here.
Classroom teachers will communicate with you regularly on either Seesaw, by email, or Google Classroom, depending on your child’s grade level.
Be sure to read the latest edition of the Husky Howler!
Key Contacts
Key Contacts
Attendance
To report an absence or late arrival, call 416-631-0082 and select the Lower School menu option.
Main Office
Natalie Crane, Lower School Main Office Administrator
Academics & Student Support
Rose Bastien, Lower School Principal
Admissions & Fees
Ha-My Nguyen, Head of Admissions
Extended Care
Dolly Chandriani, Extended Care Coordinator
Hot Lunch Program
Lynette Bavington, Director of Program Services
Technology
Dan Hyslop
Lower School Faculty and Staff
Lower School Faculty and Staff
Classroom Teachers
Classroom Teachers
JK: Catherine Robertson, crobertson@hudsoncollege.ca
SK: Lottie Fisher, lfisher@hudsoncollege.ca
Kindergarten: Sara Paolino, spaolino@hudsoncollege.ca
Grade 1: Jennifer Brantley, jbrantley@hudsoncollege.ca
Grade 2: Megan Beach, mbeach@hudsoncollege.ca
Grade 3: Shannon Mollard, smollard@hudsoncollege.ca
Grade 4: Sarah Mallin, smallin@hudsoncollege.ca
Grade 5: Melissa Budning, mbudning@hudsoncollege.ca
Grade 6: Steve Lonergan, slonergan@hudsoncollege.ca; Joel Minty, jminty@hudsoncollege.ca
Grade 7: Brendan Burlock, bburlock@hudsoncollege.ca; Stephanie Scognamilio, sscog@hudsoncollege.ca
Grade 8: Jennifer Humphrey, jhumphrey@hudsoncollege.ca; Lui Veleno, lveleno@hudsoncollege.ca
Specialty Teachers
Specialty Teachers
Athletics Director: Marco Reda, mreda@hudsoncollege.ca
Athletics Coach: Mike Stalteri, mstalteri@hudsoncollege.ca
French: Farah Shaikh, fshaikh@hudsoncollege.ca (JK–Grade 4); Isabella Butscher (Grade 5–8), ibutscher@hudsoncollege.ca
Head of Music: Vincent Pace, vpace@hudsoncollege.ca
Teachers will update a website, send out regular emails, or maintain a communication app (e.g., Seesaw, Google Classroom) to keep families apprised of homework details, events, deadlines and school life. Please see our email policy in School Policies below.
Administrators
Administrators
Admissions Associate: Misha Dabhi, mdabhi@hudsoncollege.ca
Head of Admissions: Ha-My Nguyen, hamynguyen@hudsoncollege.ca
Director of Enrollment: Michelle Gow, mgow@hudsoncollege.ca
Director of Program Services: Lynette Bavington, lbavington@hudsoncollege.ca
Extended Care Coordinator: Dolly Chandriani, dchandriani@hudsoncollege.ca
IT Manager: Dan Hyslop, IT@hudsoncollege.ca
Lower School Main Office Administrator: Natalie Crane, ncrane@hudsoncollege.ca
Lower School Principal: Rose Bastien, rbastien@hudsoncollege.ca
Lower School Vice-Principal: Louisa Williams, lwilliams@hudsoncollege.ca
School Director: Jeff Bavington, jbavington@hudsoncollege.ca
QuickSchools Parent Portal
QuickSchools Parent Portal
The QuickSchools Parent Portal is where you can:
View report cards and attendance
Order and cancel hot lunches
Complete field trip waivers and payments
Update student allergies and medical information
Download official receipts for the calendar year (see Online Documents)
New parents will receive invitation to QuickSchools by email the week before school starts. Please contact Natalie (ncrane@hudsoncollege.ca) for help with your QuickSchools account.
QuickSchools is closed for updates during July–August and activated the week before school starts. Class assignments will be shared on QuickSchools at this time.
Enrollment and Billing Portal
Enrollment and Billing Portal
The Finalsite Enrollment and Billing Portal is where you can:
View upcoming and past charges for tuition, annual school fees and extended care
Update your preferred payment method
Complete re-enrollment forms for the next academic year
Submit application forms for additional students
Please contact Ha-My (hamynguyen@hudsoncollege.ca) for help with your Finalsite account.
Policies
Policies
Calendars
Calendars
2025–26 Academic Dates
2025–26 Academic Dates
September 1 Labour Day Holiday
September 2 First Day of School
October 7 Curriculum Night
October 11 PD Day - No School
October 13 Thanksgiving Day Holiday
November 21 PD Day - No School
November 25 Term 1 Reports Available
November 26 Parent–Teacher Interviews
Dec. 19 PD Day - No School
Dec. 22– Jan. 2 Winter Break
January 23 PD Day - No School
February 13 PD Day - No School
February 16 Family Day Holiday
February 24 Term 2 Reports Available
February 25 Parent–Teacher Interviews
March 9– Spring Break
April 6 Easter Monday Holiday
May 15 PD Day - No School
May 18 Victoria Day Holiday
June 19 Last Day of School
June 19 Term 3 Reports Available
2025–26 Special Events
2025–26 Special Events
August 26 Kindie Welcome
August 27 Grade 7 Orientation
September 8– 10 Grade 7 and 8 Camp Kandalore Trip
September 26 Terry Fox Run
September 30 Orange Shirt Day
October 14– 17 Grade 4-6 Camp Muskoka Trip
October 21 School Photo Day - Formal Uniforms
October 31 Halloween
November 11 Remembrance Day - Formal Uniforms
November 11 School Photo Re-takes
November 20 Talent Show
December 15 Spirit Week
December 18 Winter Concert - Formal Uniforms
January 15 Spelling Bee
February 23 Science Fair
February 25 Pink Shirt Day
February 26 SK & Grade 8 Graduation Portraits
March 6 International Women's Day
April 3 Good Friday Holiday
April 9 Art Show
April 30 Senior Play
May 14 Junior Play
May 21 Speech Competition
May 28 Junior Recital
June 3 Senior Recital
June 5 Junefest
June 9 Athletic Awards
June 15 Grade 8 End of Year Trip
June 18 Grade 5–7 Awards Ceremony
June 18 Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony
June 19 JK–Grade 4 Awards Ceremony
2025–26 Printable Calendar
2025–26 Printable Calendar
2025-26 Lower School Calendar.pdf2025–26 8-Day Calendar
2025–26 8-Day Calendar
2025–26 Lower School 8-Day Calendar.pdfSchedules
Schedules
Daily JK–Grade 1 Schedule
Daily JK–Grade 1 Schedule
8:40–8:55 a.m. Drop-off (earlier arrivals must be registered in extended care)
8:55 a.m. Go to class
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Period 1
10:00 – 10:15 a.m Morning Recess
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Morning Snack
10:30 – 11:05 a.m. Period 2
11:05 – 11:55 a.m. Period 3
11:55 – 12:55 p.m. Lunch and Recess
12:55 – 1:45 p.m. Period 4
1:45 – 2:35 p.m. Period 5
2:35 – 2:50 p.m. Afternoon Recess
2:50 – 3:45 p.m. Period 6
Daily Grade 5–6 Schedule
Daily Grade 5–6 Schedule
8:40–8:55 a.m. Outdoor supervision (earlier arrivals must be registered in extended care)
8:55 a.m. Go to class
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Period 1
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Recess
10:15 – 11:05 a.m. Period 2
11:05 – 11:55 a.m. Period 3
11:55 – 12:55 p.m. Lunch and Recess
12:55 – 1:45 p.m. Period 4
1:45 – 2:35 p.m. Period 5
2:35 – 2:50 p.m. Afternoon Recess
2:50 – 3:45 p.m. Period 6
3:45–4:00 p.m. Pick-up (students staying past this time must be in a supervised activity or extended care)
Daily Grade 7 and 8 Schedule
Daily Grade 7 and 8 Schedule
8:40–8:55 a.m. Outdoor supervision
8:55 a.m. Go to class
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Period 1
10:15 – 11:05 a.m. Period 2
11:05 – 11:55 a.m. Period 3
11:55 – 12:55 p.m. Lunch and Recess
12:55 – 1:45 p.m. Period 4
1:45 – 2:35 p.m. Period 5
2:35 – 2:50 p.m. Afternoon In-Class Break
2:50 – 3:45 p.m. Period 6
Campus Access
Campus Access
During the school day, our campus is closed to everyone except for Hudson students, parents, staff, and persons having business with the administration or staff. Doors are locked during school hours, and visitors must sign in at the main office.
Please see our School Policies for information regarding safe arrival requirements, early departures, field trips, and off-campus privileges for Grade 7 and 8 students.
Parking, Pick-up and Drop-off
Parking, Pick-up and Drop-off
Parking is a challenge on Ascot Avenue, particularly at pick-up and drop-off times! We ask all families to follow the guidelines below and be respectful to our neighbours.
The front of school on Ascot Avenue is a 10-minute stopping zone. We ask parents to avoid lingering during busy arrival and dismissal times. The City of Toronto Parking Authority regularly tickets cars parked illegally on Ascot Avenue.
If your child is in Grades 5–8, we ask that you park further west on Ascot, or on a side street (St. Clair Gardens, Goodwood, Sellers, Day or Boon Avenue) and allow them to walk the short distance to school on their own, or accompany them to the entrance.
We encourage our Grade 7 and 8 students to learn to travel via the TTC. It allows for more family flexibility in terms of work and school schedules and provides more independence and better city awareness amongst students who travel to and from school themselves. Please see our TTC buddies sign-up.
Please do not park in front of the garage ramp as the parking garage is shared with Stella Maris staff and they exit the garage between 3:30 and 4:00 PM.
If you will be at the school for more than a few minutes, please park further west on Ascot Avenue, on a nearby side street (Boon Ave, Goodwood Ave, St Clair Gardens and Day Ave), or the Green P parking on Norton Avenue.
Campus Map
Campus Map
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
WEST END THIRD FLOOR
Door Entry App
Door Entry App
Students and parents can enter campus from 8:40 AM – 5:30 PM using the UniFi Identity app with the student’s Hudson email.
RFID tags ($50 each, available for sale from the Main Office) can be programmed to school accounts for those needing non-app access.
Please contact it@hudsoncollege.ca if you need help connecting to the app or email reset password instructions.
Email Accounts
Email Accounts
Workspace domain: hudsoncollege
Email: student’s Hudson email account
If a student does not already have a Hudson College email account, unique login details will be shared in August. Sign in and reset the password at gmail.hudsoncollege.ca.
JK–Grade 2 student accounts are primarily used for the door system. Parents do not need to share login information with their children.
Grade 3–6 students need to share and maintain login credentials with their parents for academic purposes and door system access.
All external emails sent to students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 are blocked. If a parent would like their child’s email to be whitelisted, please contact it@hudsoncollege.ca.
Uniforms and Dress Code
Uniforms and Dress Code
Students are required to wear only the designated Hudson school uniform on all school days from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (no exceptions, unless otherwise designated as school Dress Down Days) and on all Monday to Friday school-sponsored trips and/or activities. Teachers will not allow students to stay in the classroom if they are not following the dress code. Any student not following the dress code is subject to being sent home for the day. Repeated dress code violations will result in disciplinary action.
White shirts must be completely buttoned up at all times (except for the top button). Coats, hats, boots and similar types of outerwear are not to be worn inside except when arriving at or leaving school. Students must keep coats, jackets and other non-school outerwear in their lockers.
Student grooming should reflect a business-like manner. No dyeing of hair, body piercing or shaving one’s head is permitted while enrolled as a Hudson student. The Principal will be the arbitrator of proper grooming practices.
The Hudson gym uniform is required for gym and sport competitions. House shirts may not be worn.
Please label all uniform clothing. Misplaced items that are labelled are returned to the student or the class teacher, while unlabelled items are placed in the lost property closet on the first floor. Hudson also has a partnership with Mabel’s Labels; to order custom labels, go to campaigns.mabelslabels.com and choose “HUDSON COLLEGE” from the School/Organization list.
The Lost and Found closet is on the first floor, to the right of the main foyer.
Uniform Provider
Uniform Provider
DGN Kilters requires an appointment booking to visit their store in person; uniform items can also be ordered online or by phone at 1-800-437-5872.
DGN Appointment Booking Instructions
1500 Bonhill Road, Mississauga L5T 1C7
DGN Uniform Price List (suggested package: 4 tops, 2 bottoms, 2 sweaters)
Secondhand Uniforms
Secondhand Uniforms
Join our parent-run Facebook group to sell, trade or give away uniform pieces.
Everyday Uniform
Everyday Uniform
White polo shirt with Hudson crest, long-or short sleeved
Hudson crewneck sweatshirt or hoodie (Hudson shirt must be worn underneath) for fall/winter
Boys: Navy dress pants/shorts
Girls: Navy dress pants/shorts or Oakleigh kilt (Grade 5–12, length no more than 5" above the knee; kilt shorts and knee-high socks/tights should be worn) or tunic, skort (JK–Grade 4)
Navy dress socks, navy knee-high socks or navy tights (no footless leggings or stirrup pants)
Flat, all-black shoes (including soles and laces): no high-tops, high heels, boots or sandals
Formal uniform items (dress shirts, knit layers, ties) may be worn as part of the everyday uniform as preferred.
Formal Uniform
Formal Uniform
White dress shirt with Hudson crest (no polos)
Knit sweater, vest or cardigan with Hudson crest (no hoodies or sweatshirts)
Boys: Navy dress pants
Girls: Navy dress pants or kilt (Grade 5–12) or tunic (JK–Grade 4)
Navy dress socks, navy knee-length socks or navy tights (no footless leggings or stirrup pants)
Flat, all-black shoes (including soles and laces): no high-tops, high heels, boots or sandals
Tie (optional)
Everyday uniform items (polos, hoodies, sweatshirts, skorts and shorts) may not be worn on formal days.
Gym Uniform
Gym Uniform
Hudson Huskies/Athletics tee-shirt (no House shirts)
Hudson Huskies hoodie
Hudson Huskies sweatpants/gym shorts
Running shoes
Gym uniforms must be worn in all PhysEd classes, sports practices, and sports competitions. Some classes do take place outside in the fall and winter.
Students in Grades 1–4 wear their gym uniform to school and all day on their PhysEd days.
Students in Grades 5–12 change in and out of gym uniform for class.
Dress Down Days
Dress Down Days
On Dress Down Days students must wear clothing that meets Hudson’s general daily dress standards.
The following are not permitted: clothing that depicts violence or inappropriate messages, shorts or skirts more than 5" above the knee, tops without straps, clothing that doesn’t cover the abdomen or midriff. Undergarments should always be covered by a layer of clothing.
Food and Hot Lunches
Food and Hot Lunches
We’re excited to announce a new meal plan program starting in September 2025. All meals are crafted from scratch by Chef Drew and the Aramark culinary team, using only the highest quality ingredients. The menu will change with the seasons, offering a variety of fresh, seasonally inspired dishes. With the meal plan, students will enjoy:
Expanded menu offerings, including allergy-friendly and culturally diverse dishes
Seasonal menus that celebrate fresh, quality ingredients
Save 10% with our full plan payment options:
Sept 2–Oct 31, 2025: Late Summer Harvest
Nov 3–Dec 19, 2025: Late Fall
Jan 5–Mar 13, 2026: Winter
March 16 – June 19, 2026: Spring
Single meals will remain available for purchase each month, by ordering in QuickSchools at least 2 business days in advance (excluding PD days and Holidays), along with the option of purchasing additional beverages.
Complete pricing and details will be available by August 2025.
Hot Lunch FAQ
Hot Lunch FAQ
How is the lunch served?
Students in JK–Grade 4 have lunches delivered to their classroom at the start of lunch hour. Students in Grade 5 and above go to a designated first-floor location to pick up their lunch and go back to their classroom. Condiments are included with each meal. To reduce waste, Lower School meals are served with reusable plates and cutlery.
Do I have to order every day?
No. You can order as little or as often as you like.
What about allergies and peanuts?
We follow a nut-aware school protocol in our kitchen (see Allergies and Restrictions below), but are unfortunately unable to accommodate special requests and substitutions.
What if my child is away?
Please log into your account to cancel at least 48 hours beforehand. Lunches not cancelled by this time will be charged and will remain on your account and be billed. If there are any issues, please contact lunch@hudsoncollege.ca.
Does Hudson provide snacks?
No; students should bring nut-free snacks from home.
Allergies and Restrictions
Allergies and Restrictions
Our school, including the kitchen, is a nut-aware environment. Parents and guardians are responsible for notifying Hudson of any changes in students’ allergic reactions. Students with known allergies, specifically food allergies, should be taught to always read food ingredient labels and not to accept or share food items with others.
Due to the limitations of our kitchen, we are unable to accommodate special requests or substitutions. If our current menu does not provide foods that meet a student’s needs and requirements, parents/guardians agree to provide meals and snacks from home for them.
Please ensure that all food brought to school is nut-free. If a student inadvertently brings a nut product to school, they should notify a teacher, who will dispose of the item.
Please encourage your child not to share any food items with classmates to help prevent unintentional allergic reactions.
Please ensure your child washes their hands prior to coming to school in case they may have eaten nut products at home.
Students are asked to wash their hands using antibacterial soap/hand sanitizer and water after lunch.
If a student is ever in doubt as to the contents of a food item from home, they should ask their teacher to check the list of ingredients before consuming the item.
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
We encourage students to sign up for a variety of sports teams, clubs and activities. These activities help students to learn new skills, cement friendships and gain confidence and self-esteem beyond academic pursuits. Our teachers act as mentors in clubs, sports and activities; we also engage community experts for some lunchtime activities and after-school programs. Club/after-school program sign-ups and any additional payments are managed by Google Forms or in QuickSchools.
The Small Schools Athletic Federation Waiver is required for all SSAF sports participation.
Clubs
Clubs
Clubs and activities offerings typically include:
Art Club
Baseball
Basketball Skills
Choir
Chess
Chessworld (Grade 3–8, 8 week after-school program with outside instructors)
Coding
Cooking Club
Cross Country
Dodgeball
Flag Football (Grade 3–5, after-school program with outside instructors: Toronto Flag Football League)
Karate (JK & SK, lunchtime program with outside instructors)
Lego Club (SK–Grade 2, after-school program with outside instructors)
Lunch Club: Crafts
Plays (Junior and Senior Productions)
Robotics (Grade 5–8)
Soccer Skills (JK & SK, lunchtime program with outside instructors: Doyle Soccer School)
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball Skills
Writing Club
Sports
Sports
Hudson students compete against other schools in the Small Schools Athletic Federation (SSAF). Please remember to complete the SSAF Waiver each year.
Lower School parents will be informed by staff when sign-up sheets and tryouts have been announced to students. Coaches generally run 1-2 assessment days prior to selecting the team. Students will be made aware they have been selected and details regarding the event will be shared with parents. Elementary events are for students in Grade 7 & 8, U12 events are for students in Grade 5 & 6, and U10 events are for students in Grades 3 & 4.
Clubs and sport team tryouts are posted at the start of each term. Below is a list of past events that Hudson students have participated in and the general timeframe they occur.
League Events
Elem Girls Basketball - September–December
Elem Boys Volleyball - September–December
Elem Girls Volleyball - January–March
Elem Boys Basketball - January–March
One Day Events
Open Cross Country - End of September
Elem Co Ed Ultimate Frisbee - End of September
U10 Indoor Soccer - November
U12 Indoor Soccer - November
Elementary Boys Indoor Soccer - November
Elementary Girls Indoor Soccer - November
U10 Basketball - End of Jan
U12 Basketball - End of Jan
U10 Ball Hockey - End of April
U12 Ball Hockey - End of April
Elementary Boys Ball Hockey - End of April
U12 Badminton - April - May
Elementary Badminton - April - May
U10 Track - May
U12 Track - May
Elementary Track - May
U10 Outdoor Soccer - May
U12 Outdoor Soccer - May
Elementary Outdoor Soccer - May
Elementary Softball - End of May/Early June
Supply Lists
Supply Lists
Your child’s teacher will reach out ahead of the start of school with a specific list of any additional items that may be required or recommended in addition to the basic lists below. Please also see the School Policies document above for information regarding use of electronics, lockers, and the lost and found.
Forms to Complete
Forms to Complete
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