Good afternoon HCI,
There are a lot of great things to celebrate below and exciting information to read about upcoming events. That being said, I would like to take a moment to ask you to please have a discussion with your HCI student over the weekend. Administration and our SBSMs (school-based safety monitors) are finding that our washrooms are being damaged, specifically the male washroom. The stalls and washroom doors are being torn from the walls and damaged to the point of having to lock the bathroom until they can be fixed. Every time this happens, I work with caretaking to put in a work order to have it repaired. These repairs are paid for directly from the school budget. What I am asking is that you speak to your child about what it means to be a Humberside Citizen. How can each of us play a part in ensuring our washrooms are safe to use for all students? We will continue to monitor washrooms through our frequent washroom checks and we are eager to partner with the school community to ensure all HCI citizens are playing a part in keeping our school safe.
Week at a Glance
HCI Whole School Calendar TDSB 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
TDSB Parent Concern Protocol Special Education and Inclusion site Parent Engagement Sessions 2026-2027
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Monday, October 12th
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No School
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Tuesday, October 13th
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-Day 1
-Parent/Caregiver -Teacher Interview appointments open @ 4:00 pm (more info below)
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Wednesday, October 14th
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-Day 2
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Thursday, October 15th-
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-Informal Mark Update Communicated *
-HHOC Meeting @ Lunch (Library)
-Post Secondary Info Night (more info below)
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Friday, October 16th
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-Day 2
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Informal Mark Update → Your child’s teachers will be communicating with you regarding an informal student update. This may come in the form of an email, phone call, access to the learning platform with an accurate grade. Teachers are asked to have completed this update on or before October 15th.
Save the Date
Monday, October 19th --> Picture Re-Take Day
Thursday, October 22nd --> Parent/Caregiver-Teacher Interview day
We will be holding Parent-Teacher Interviews on Thursday, October 22nd from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 5:30 - 7:30 pm. This term, you will be able to schedule your Parent-Teacher Interviews online. If you wish to schedule a meeting with any of your child's teachers, please follow the instructions printed further down the page.
You will be able to make appointments from October 13th at 4:00 pm to October 21st at 4:00 pm.
Instructions
1. Prepare a list with the names of each teacher you would like to meet 2. Go to the Humberside scheduling website at https://parentinterview.com/s/hci
3. Enter your child's 9-digit student number and click "Sign In"
4. Fill in your contact information and click "Continue to Make Appointments"
5. Click on the name of a teacher with whom you wish to schedule an appointment
6. Click on an "Available" time at which you wish to meet with that teacher
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until you have scheduled all the teachers you wish to see
8. Click on "My Schedule" (top left of the page)
9. Print out, email or copy down your schedule
Should you wish to cancel an appointment you have made, click on "Cancel" beside the meeting you wish to have removed from your schedule.
If you experience any difficulty using the service, please email support@parentinterview.com
We look forward to speaking with you.
HCI Celebrates
(NEW) Fall Sports Update - Huskies Sports Centre --> The fall athletics season is in full swing, and there’s lots happening across Huskies Athletics! We’re excited to introduce the new Huskies Sports Centre, where students and families can stay connected with all of our teams throughout the season. Each team’s schedule is posted on the site, and results will be updated weekly so you can keep up with how our Huskies are doing. Check out the Huskies Sports Centre!!
Terry Fox Run/Walk --> A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Terry Fox Run/Walk! As a school community, we came together to raise over $6,000! A special shoutout to all the staff and students who showed their Canadian sports spirit, took part in the activities along the route, and joined us for our lunchtime celebration! Thank you to all the clubs and councils who helped bring this event to life and make it such a success.
A Window into the Classroom
SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) → Our Health and Wellness Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students had a blast at their Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE) training in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). They learned a little bit about bird migration, reflected on their role as environmental steward, and gained a valuable certification along the way.
Geography and Art: Exploring the Land --> This week Ms. Tsanos hosted 18 classes on our Indigenous Floor Map. Students were able to interactively explore connections to the land and the Indigenous origins of our country. Simultaneously, our art students were exploring the beautiful landforms of Canada as seen from above, with Mr. Kokai.
Math Problem of the Week → Each week starting in October, HCI’s Math Club Infinity posts a Mild, Medium, and Spicy “Problem of the Week” in our Google Classroom and outside room 214. These enrichment problems give students a chance to stretch their thinking, practice creative problem-solving, and prepare for upcoming math contests. For every solution submitted, students receive a ballot for the math club’s monthly raffle and towards the grand end of the year prize! While participation is optional, we encourage all students to give it a try! Students can access problems and upload their solutions in our HCI Math Club Infinity Google Classroom using the code bobi2lh.
Academic Information
Math Contests at Our School → We are excited to share that our school offers students the opportunity to participate in a variety of math contests throughout the year. These contests encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity while allowing students to challenge themselves beyond the classroom. Participating students are encouraged to join the HCI Math Club Infinity Google Classroom to access past contests and solutions using the code bobi2lh. More information about upcoming contests, registration instructions, fees, and how students can get involved can be found here. This opportunity is optional for students. Please only register your child if they are interested.
Math Help at HCI → Our school offers daily math help support through drop-in sessions, one-on-one support, and online resources. Daily math help is provided by our HCI math department. Please visit here for teacher availability and location. Students are welcome to visit any math teacher for support. We also offer a Drop In JR Math Cafe in room 201 which is open to grade 9 & 10 students to work on their math homework and get peer and teacher support as they deepen their understanding of the math concepts they are learning. Additional math help information, online resources, and links can be found here in our HCI Math Help Poster. Please encourage your child to take advantage of these opportunities to build their confidence.
School Business
International Trip Opportunity → Humberside’s Science Department is planning a field trip for grade 11 and 12 students interested in biology and environmental science to focus on learning about ecology, chemistry and biodiversity in Costa Rica. The proposal is a six-day trip that spans the Easter holiday long weekend in March 2027. Please have your student join our Google Classroom with code qbnzk2tp for more information while we await approval.
Student Activity Fee Update --> Our yearly fee is an important way to ensure the school can continue to run all of the amazing clubs, teams and associations. We now have 63% of the school population having paid this fee, please check your SchoolCashOnline in order to complete this transaction. Should your child be on a sports team, and you have not yet paid this fee, you will be receiving communication asking you to complete this. Students who don’t pay the Student Activity Card Fee (SAC) are not eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities and will not receive a yearbook.
*Families who have financial need should speak with their Vice Principal, Mr. Barghout (A – K) or Ms. Tranah (L – Z), as no student will be left out for this reason.
News from Guidance
Grade 10 Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement → Congratulations to our Semester 1 Careers Studies teaching team and students for completing the first ever Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement Test on September 29. According to all reports, it was a success!
Post Secondary Information Night → In late September, Guidance counsellors met with all Grade 12 students to go over their graduation requirements and review key information regarding post-secondary applications. Students are aware of important deadlines and key resources.
We will be providing a Post-Secondary Planning Information Session for parents/guardians and caregivers of Grade 11 and 12 students on October 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 in Auditorium.
TDSB Central
Parent Engagement Sessions – October 2026 → Special Education and Inclusion is pleased to offer a number of sessions for parents/caregivers in October. Please find additional information in this flyer. All parent engagement sessions for the 2026-2027school year can be found here.
Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter – October 2026 Edition → The October 2026 edition of the Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter for Parents/Caregivers is now available on the Special Education and Inclusion site. This monthly newsletter includes important updates, tips, and resources to support students with disabilities and special education needs, and indeed all students.
HAC Highlights of the Week
(NEW) Fall Team Merch --> if you are currently on a Humberside Fall Sports team, and you want to purchase a team hoodie, please fill out the following google form. The google form will be available until Wednesday October 14th @4:00pm. Please note that orders will only be finalized once the Cash Online payment has been made. Cash Online will be available shortly after the google form closes. Order your Fall Team Hoodie here.
Flag Football Intramurals --> Flag Football is starting back up next week! Check out the HAC Flag Football Intramurals website here!
School Council
School Advisory Council Elections - Voting is Open
Voting is open for School Advisory Council Elections. Please cast your vote at the link below before 11:59pm on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
https://forms.gle/C2rJN4BMWk4MXEgY8
- Any parent or guardian of students attending Humberside Collegiate Institute can attend School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings and can volunteer for various events at the school;
- Elected members of SAC must make a commitment to attend meetings to vote on council matters and to plan events;
- Once the members of SAC are elected, they will then elect/select the executive members of SAC, which are: the Chair/Co-Chairs, the Secretary, and the Treasurer.
The next scheduled SAC meeting is on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:30pm in the school library.
"Just Ask Jessica" --> Do you have a question for Principal Pearson? Submit it to us by email at humberside.sac@gmail.com. We will group and summarize relevant questions for Ms. Pearson before our next meeting. You can attend the meeting to hear the answers, or read them afterward in our meeting minutes. All questions will be kept anonymous. This feature is for general topics only, not for questions about individual students or teachers.
Happy Friday!
