Good afternoon HCI families,

Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful winter break and are feeling ready to finish off semester one. As we head into the culminating and exam period, please remember that we are here to support students as they learn to manage stress levels and time management. Should you feel your HCI student is struggling in this area, please have them connect with their guidance counsellor as soon as possible so that a plan can be put in place.

You can find our guidance contact information on the HCI School Website.

Week at a Glance

HCI Whole School Calendar

Save the Date

Wednesday, January 21st --> First day of Exams

Friday, January 30th --> First day of Semester 2 (student timetables will be released on TDSB connects on Thursday, January 22nd)

Worth Repeating

School Messenger Safe Arrival (student attendance reporting) --> To maintain the security of Safe Arrival absence reporting, parents and guardians can set up a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for each student. This PIN can be used when reporting and explaining absences by phone.

You can sign up using the Mobile app or the website (go.schoolmessenger.ca).

1. Log into the School Messenger App OR website. It defaults to Messages.
2. Click on the Menu.
3. Click on Attendance.
4. From the Attendance tab, tap the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner. Tap the Manage PIN settings link to continue.
5. On the Manage your PIN Settings screen, checkmark the school the student is enrolled in and click Save.
6. From the list of students, tap a checkbox to request a 4- digit PIN. Changes will be saved automatically.
7. Once the Pin is saved, Tap the eye icon to see the PIN.
8. Tap the edit icon to modify the PIN.

School Business

Exam Schedule --> Please note that all exams begin at 10:00am

Did You Know?

Student Wellness Opportunity --> As exams and culminating tasks approach, students are navigating increased stress, pressure, and anxiety. Virtual Café BREAK is a student-led, student-centred virtual space created to support well-being during this demanding time.
This is a TDSB opportunity designed by Students for Wellness (S4W), this gathering offers students a gentle opportunity to pause, breathe, connect with peers, and share strategies for managing exam stress and overwhelm created by students, for students. Centred on student voice and peer connection, Virtual Café BREAK provides an accessible space for students to feel supported and less alone during a heavy academic period. It reflects the power of student leadership in promoting mental health, care, and community.

Date: January 15
Time: 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Virtual Format: Microsoft Teams Need help?

Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 294 628 548 968 75
Passcode: gE98hQ3j

Student Support (TDSB Central)

Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter – January 2026 Edition --> Parents/guardians/caregivers can access the January newsletter and all newsletters here. These newsletters are full of resources and strategies for families to use with students at home.

Parent Engagement Sessions – January 2026 --> Special Education and Inclusion is pleased to offer a number of sessions for parents/guardians/caregivers in January. Please find additional information in this flyer. All parent engagement sessions for the 2025-2026 school year can be found here.

Transitions Support Site--> The TDSB Transition Support Site for Families is a new resource for families and educators, providing tools, information, and support to help navigate key transitions in a student's educational journey from Kindergarten to Post-21. It offers practical resources and guidance to support educators and families in planning for key transitions, such as moving to a new grade, changing schools, or preparing for life after secondary education.

Happy Friday,

Jessica Pearson

Principal