Weekly Special Announcements:
Horizon Parents and Students,
Land Acknowledgement
On behalf of our school community, we recognize that we are situated on the lands that rightfully belong to the Anishinabewaki, Wendake, Haudenosaunee, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We acknowledge that Turtle Island is the original land of all Indigenous peoples and want to rectify the harmful actions of the past. We will continue learning about how we can share this land together.
(Written by Grade 8 Class of 2023)
Texte Reconnaissant de Traités
Nous reconnaissons que nous sommes accueillis sur les terres des Mississaugas des Anishinabes, de la Confédération Haudenosaunee et du Wendat. Nous voulons également reconnaître la pérennité de la présence des Premières Nations, du Métis et du Inuit.
Please find attached a copy of the grade 7 and 8 Time Management (TM) sheets for this week. Below you will find the special announcements for this week as well.
Just a reminder that you can email the school at horizon_alt@hotmail.com or Vanessa directly at vanessa.shrimpton@tdsb.on.ca. When students are sharing assignments, they should do so with their classroom teacher or post in the appropriate Google classroom.
Special Announcements 2026–2027
Horizon Parents and Students
Land Acknowledgement / Texte Reconnaissant de Traités
Land Acknowledgement: On behalf of our school community, we recognize that we are situated on the lands that rightfully belong to the Anishinabewaki, Wendake, Haudenosaunee, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We acknowledge that Turtle Island is the original land of all Indigenous peoples and want to rectify the harmful actions of the past. We will continue learning about how we can share this land together.
(Written by Grade 8 Class of 2023)
Texte Reconnaissant de Traités: Nous reconnaissons que nous sommes accueillis sur les terres des Mississaugas des Anishinabes, de la Confédération Haudenosaunee et du Wendat. Nous voulons également reconnaître la pérennité de la présence des Premières Nations, du Métis et du Inuit.
Each week you will receive a copy of the Grade 7 and 8 TM sheets for this week. Below you will find the special announcements for this week as well.
Just a reminder that you can email the school by contacting individual staff members or Vanessa directly for whole school based inquiries or comments at vanessa.shrimpton@tdsb.on.ca. For attendance, please email Lucy Torres and Vanessa. When students are sharing assignments, they should do so with their classroom teacher or post in the appropriate Google Classroom.
Vanessa Shrimpton vanessa.shrimpton@tdsb.on.ca
Chad Gordon chad.gordon@tdsb.on.ca
Joanne Capuano joanne.capuano@tdsb.on.ca
Aminat Mustafaeve Aminat.Mustafaeva@tdsb.on.ca
Michelle Assad (Spec Ed Resource) michelle.assad@tdsb.on.ca
Lucy Torres (Office Admin) lucy.torres@tdsb.on.ca
Lesley Wallace, Principal lesley.wallace@tdsb.on.ca
Eric Halling, Vice Principal eric.halling@tdsb.on.ca
Special Announcements
Week of September 14th (Monday is Day 5)
*Please note that items you need to take care of (forms, etc.) are noted below.
Attendance Reporting: If you are aware that your child will be late or absent, please send an email to Vanessa at vanessa.shrimpton@tdsb.on.ca and copy Lucy, our OA, at lucy.torres@tdsb.on.ca. If your child arrives late, they should check in with Lucy, or sign the sheet on the door..
Student Entry: Entry is Door 3 (off Roxton parking lot) BEFORE 9:30 AM; after 9:30 AM students must go to Door 2 (off field).
Students should have school materials with them from now on, including a pencil case and other necessary supplies. Each teacher will discuss needs this week in the event that you need to provide something specific.
The schedule is attached again. Please support your child(ren) to understand it and know school start and end times. Today is DAY 5.
Parent/Community Volunteers: All non-TDSB community members or parent/guardian volunteers assisting with coaching must attend a virtual session to review the TDESAA Code of Conduct and philosophy to receive a TDESAA Community Coach card.
Session 1: Thursday, Sept 17 @ 4:00 PM | Presenter: Asher Wittenberg (HPE Lead Teacher)| Microsoft Teams Meeting Link
Session 2: Wednesday, Sept 23 @ 12:00 PM | Presenter: Katherine Landell (South Conference Executive Publicity Rep) | Microsoft Teams Meeting Link
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Photo Day: This Thursday, September 17th in the afternoon. We will hold regular classes and send kids to get their pictures taken. If your child is not present, an alternate date may be made available.
Vaccination Clinic: Toronto Public Health Vaccination Clinic is on September 23rd from 10am-12pm. Nurses from Toronto Public Health will be at our school to give FREE hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV), and meningococcal vaccines to Grade 7 students. These vaccines will help protect students against serious illnesses. In Ontario, students who do not have the meningococcal vaccine, or a valid exemption, can be suspended from high school for up to 20 days. Please complete and return the consent form to the school by September 15, 2026. Grade 8 students who missed the vaccinations in Grade 7 may still receive their vaccines at the upcoming clinic if consent forms were signed last year. New consent forms can also be submitted for new students. For more information, visit www.toronto.ca/SchoolVaccines or call 416-338-7600.
Curriculum Night/Student Advisory Council Introduction Event will be held on Thursday, October 1st, from 6-8pm. This is our opportunity to get together as a community, have pizza, and talk about curriculum and our SAC executive. As noted below, we need new SAC members so please consider getting involved. More information on this event to be shared as the date approaches.
Locker Assignments
Students were assigned lockers on Tuesday. Please ensure that they have a lock asap. They will be reporting their combinations to us so that we can help them out if they forget!
Computers & Technology
Students with 1:1 or SEA Claim devices must use those computers throughout the school year. Devices are assigned to individual students and should not be in general circulation.
We have computer carts here for students to use for charging and storage purposes.
If a device is in need of repair, students or parents should inform Vanessa. Vanessa will work with IT who will determine next steps. This may include costs to families.You will be provided with options prior to repair.
Students have been informed of the Code of Conduct for computer use and mobile device use. This includes smart watches and headphones.
Restricted devices will be kept in lockers, turned off. They will be made available to meet accommodations or for specific projects.
Please return the computer and technology and AI use forms as soon as possible and support them to have a charged, functioning computer from this day forward.
Student Verification & Required Forms
Please complete TDSB student verification forms that you should have received electronically directly from the board.
Please return Computer and Technology and AI use form.
Please return the Lunch Permission form.
We have a Grade 7 Toronto Public Health Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, September 23rd from 10am-12pm. Please return by tomorrow.
Treetop Trekking: Excursion forms will be going out digitally this afternoon.
Extracurricular/Special Events
We will be going Treetop Trekking on Tuesday, September 22nd. In order for your child to attend, you will need to provide approval via the EMA (Excursion Management Application). This will be going out tonight.
In addition, you will need to pay the cost for this field trip via School Cash Online. Some future trips will be covered by our SAC. If you require financial assistance for this trip, please contact Vanessa.
You will also need to complete this waiver in order for your child to climb: https://roller.app/s/zgzfvdfa1
Horizon SAC Executive
We are looking forward to starting up again next year! There will be much to do! Our first meeting date will be announced soon. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Our current executive is below. We will need new executive members so please consider getting involved.
Please come out to learn more about SAC and consider joining our executive team on Thursday, October 1st, from 6-8pm!
Name
Role / Title
Open
Grade 7 Co-chair
Open
Grade 8 Co-Chair
Nadine Giguere and Stephenie Hui
Grade 7 & 8 Co-Treasurers
Open
Grade 7 Co-Secretary
Kendell Duthie
Grade 8 Co-Secretary