Winona News – Oct 1

Upcoming Dates

Terry Fox – A reminder that our annual Terry Fox Run will take place this Thursday (Oct. 5) at the school. Please remember to send your child to school with a water bottle, hat, comfortable clothing and athletic footwear. If you would like to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation to help with cancer research, please use this link to go directly to Winona School’s fundraising page.

https://schools.terryfox.ca/WinonaPSWinona

Meet the Staff Evening – On Thursday, October 12, the staff at Winona welcomes families for school and classroom visits, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 pm.  As our students bring their families through our school, most staff will be present for introductions and to meet families.  For students who are moving to a new classroom due to reorganization, this will be a great opportunity to meet your child’s new educator and classroom.

Student School Hour Pick-Ups – For the safety of our students, families are reminded to start all school hour visits in the office. If you are coming to the school to pick up your child during the school day, there are certain times that you may want to avoid.  During these times, there is a lot of student movement, making it difficult to call a specific student to the office.  These times are during outdoor recess, the last 15 minutes of the school day, and dismissal time.

School Council – The School Council had its first meeting on September 20th.  We had a great turnout and hope that we can continue to maintain this level of attendance.  Our School Council will meet most months.  The next meeting is planned for Wednesday, October 18 at 6:30 pm.  All meetings are open to any Winona parent/guardian interested in attending and include childmind for school-age students. Congratulations to our School Council executives who were confirmed at the first meeting.

If you would like to reach out to our School Council, the email address is [email protected]

Addressing a Concern – Families often wonder who they should speak with if there is an issue or concern at the school or in the classroom. This flow chart was developed by HWDSB to help guide families with a starting point for their contact with board staff.  Addressing-Concerns-HWDSB.pdf. If you are still unsure, please do not hesitate to call the school office and our staff can answer your questions or help direct your question to the appropriate personnel.

HWDSB Advisory Committees and Opportunities for Feedback – The HWDSB has several opportunities for parents/caregivers and students to be part of board Advisory Committees.  These Advisory Committees provide advice, input, and feedback around policies and structures within the school board.  Follow the links below for more information regarding a committee of interest.

Join the HWDSB Human Rights and Equity Community Advisory Committee | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Join HWDSB’s Faith Community Advisory Commitee | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Help Elevate HWDSB’s Strategic Directions | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board