Winona News – March 19

Upcoming Dates

Mar 21 – Gr. 7 to RBG
Mar 23 – Pizza Day (Order by Feb 19 – noon)
Apr 7 – Good Friday (School Closed)
Apr 10 – Easter Monday (School Closed)
Apr 13 – School Council – 6:30 pm – Library or via MS Teams

We hope that everyone had an enjoyable March Break and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday.

Ramadan – With Ramadan beginning this week, our staff will be ensuring that accommodations are provided for students who are observing this month by fasting.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher if there is additional information you would like to share to support your child’s participation in school.

Mental Health and Well-Being – For families looking to connect with HWDSB resources and support, please take the time to review some of the upcoming sessions shared by our Social Work department.

Community Resources and Supports for Mental Health – Community-Supports-and-Mental-Health-Resources-for-Parents-and-Caregivers.pdf (hwdsb.on.ca)

How to Have Difficult Conversations with your Family, Children & Friends
March 22, 2023, 6:30 pm-7:30 p.m. – hwdsb.info/TAMI-March22

Families Worrying Less Together – If you are the parent/primary caregiver of a student in grades JK to 8 who is excessively shy or has intense worries and fears, come learn about the Families Worrying Less Together program. This program will give you practical strategies to help your child learn to cope differently. Please note: This program is for parents and primary caregivers, children do not attend. Please register using the following links:
April 18 from 12-1 p.m. – hwdsb.info/FWLT-Apr18afternoon
April 18 from 6-7 p.m. – hwdsb.info/FWLT-Apr18evening