Weekly News – Oct 9

Meet the Staff – On Thursday, October 12, the staff at Winona welcome families for school and classroom visits, from 5:00 pm – 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.   Be sure to visit the library where you will find literacy stations for families to talk and build literacy connections,  as well as a contest with prize packs. This is best suited for K-4, but all are welcome.  Additionally, the School Council will be set up in front of our school to sell a few snacks and provide parents with additional information about parent involvement and School Council.

Photo Day – Photo Day is coming to Winona this week to Winona.  Photo Day will take place on Wednesday, October 11 (K-3) and Thursday, October 12 (4-8).   Photos will be taken using a green screen so remember to dress your child in any colour other than green. Proofs should arrive in about 2 weeks. For those who are absent, a retake day will be available.

Drop and Go Mornings – A reminder that our tarvia area is drop and go in the mornings.  Parents should not be entering this area in the morning once supervision begins at 8:25 am.

Nutrition Policy – Did you know that all schools in Ontario are required to follow the Healthy Schools: Food and Beverage Policy?   As part of this policy, schools are allowed up to 10 “special-event” days throughout the year, where they are exempt from the standards. At Winona, these will be allocated throughout the year for school and classroom events.  Your child’s teacher will keep you informed and guide you when these days are allocated.  Due to the nutrition policy and the allergy and food restrictions of individual students, we ask that birthday items such as class-wide birthday treats are not sent to school.  If you are unsure, refer to your child’s teacher for specific directions

Contact and Information Verification/Forms – If you have not already reviewed your child’s Student Information Verification and other items on the Parent Portal, we ask you to take a moment this week.  You can access these items by selecting “Forms” from the menu.

• Student Information Verification – Review and update your contact information, address, email, and emergency contacts.
• Early Closure and Emergency Evacuation – Review and update your preferences in the event of a school closure.
• Permission Agreements – Complete the digital tool permission form and annual media consent.