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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, June 17,2021 | 12 By Cory Soal RH.A.D. BUSINESS (NOT QUITE) AS USUAL.. Dear people of Halton Hills; During these uncertain times, rest assured we remain open to serve you. We have adjusted services according to the guidance by Health Canada. Please call for an appointment. We are not accepting walk ins at this time. We handle every call on an individual basis to best handle each person's needs. Social distancing in clinic with one appointment per time slot in waiting room. If necessary, | offer mailbox drops as well! Take care, be safe and know this will pass. HB NEWS SCHOOL YEAR-END PLANS ANNOUNCED LOUIE ROSELLA lrosella@metroland.com ion District school Board has released its much-anticipated plan for year-end celebrations at elementary schools. Despite Ontario Premier Doug Ford encouraging On- tario schools to hold in-per- son, outdoor celebrations at the end go the month due to decreasing COVID- ied cases and increasing tions, the Board hast decided to keep th vir- ‘The Georgetown a % HEARING CLINIC We-cate about your heating! Professional Arts Bu iIdin 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210, ‘Georgetown 905-873-6642 al. “Given the ongoing pub- lic health risk and uncer- tainty, we must make deci- that oneinvolved. Halton Region Public Health has provided further guidance, referenc- ing the ‘rovineial govern- ments Roadmap to Reopen garding a limit of 10 peo- ple. at outdoor waa gather ings and organized public events (beginning June 11),” HDSB stated in a notifica- tion {0 elementary school fami s. "This is especially portant given the pres- ence ce of Variants of Concern. in our com! a ich the cafe way es cebeating is virtually." This also includes Grade 8 graduati ions. "We know how impor- tant graduation and end-of- year celebrations are for students, staff and families — especially after such a challenging year. This is why teachers, students and families have already put tremendous effort and time into organizing and prepar- ing virtual graduation cere- monies for students and families. Schools have been plan- ‘ing graduation celebra- tions since early March asa way to provide an equitable and safe oppo! ity for all students and staff to cele- brate this milestone," the board said. "Video salutes are in pro- duction or complete, as well as many other school specif- ic special touches for Grade 8 students that abide by the Health and Safety Protocols ut in place across Ont: nies and activities." The board added "we did not make this decision light- ly." There will be an in-per- son opportunity for stu- dents to pick up belongings and drop off Board-owned technology and resources on either Monday, June 28 Tuesday, June 29, "with health and safety protocols in place," the Board said. Students atau s ‘in summer learn: /or are registered ‘for amos learning in September do not need to return their technology in June, the Board added. students currently at- rane sco varberson in ecialized These planned and activities ensure there is equitable access for both in-person and virtual stu- dents to celebrate in all communities. Due to the limit of 10 people at outdoor gatherings, HDSB elemen- 8 their previously planned virtual graduation ceremo- withi continue to do so through to Tuesday, June 29. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFR.CA Movers and Shakers Marketplace theifp.ca Serving Halton Hills Since 1991 ] 905-877-9896 _ tee advertise i in this full colour directo eli 905-873-7162 or email kkosoni CARPET, HARDWOOD, RUGS & TILE FE carrer Barve conver ove ‘Floor and Hore The One Store For Your Perfect Floor 25 Guelph St., Downtown Georgetown cerpetoe.ca hit fearpetonegeorgetown goldbook.ca WINDOWS & SIDING is ie itii