Winona News – April 1
Upcoming Dates
Mar 29 – Good Friday – School Closed
Apr 1 – Easter Monday – School Closed
Apr 2 – Jr Boys/Girls Basketball
Apr 2 – World Autism Awareness Day
Apr 2 – Popcorn Day
Apr 3 – Jr Boys/Girls Basketball
Apr 4 – Pizza Day
Apr 4 – Sr. Swim Team
Apr 8 – PA Day and Solar Eclipse
Apr 9/10 – SK Vision Screening
Apr 10 – Eid ul Fitr
Apr 11 – Pita Day
Apr 11 – Sr. Swim Team
Apr 12 – Paul Davis – Social Media/Online Safety Presentation
Happy Easter to the Winona families who celebrated and recognized Easter over the weekend. We hope everyone had an enjoyable long weekend.
Eclipse – As you may know, a rare total solar eclipse will unfold on Monday, April 8. HWDSB in partnership with McMaster University will be providing solar eclipse viewers for all HWDSB students. Families can expect the glasses to come home early this week. Glasses meet the international standard ISO 12312-2 for safe viewing. Looking directly at the Sun with the naked eye or through any device or filter other than ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses may cause permanent damage and even blindness. Families are reminded to make sure that the glasses are not damaged or scratched before use. Instructions for use can be found on the back side of the solar eclipse viewers.
For more about this Solar Eclipse and how to view it safely please visit these sites:
Solar Eclipse – How To Enjoy Safely
https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/2024-solar-eclipse
Solar Eclipse – How To Enjoy Safely
https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/2024-solar-eclipse
For a video of a total solar eclipse:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=grUhpSRKc-o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=grUhpSRKc-o
Imaginarium – Our Imaginarium (maker space), is just about ready for its opening. We are still looking for Lego (regular-sized) donations. Families with Legos that are no longer being used can drop off their donations in the office.
Kernel’s Popcorn – Kernel’s orders are closed for April 2. The deadline for the remaining April dates (16th & 30th) has been extended to midnight today. Popcorn needs to be pre-ordered. Be sure to meet the deadline if you are interested in participating.
Paul Davis Presentation – The Winona Elementary Parent Council is excited to welcome Paul Davis, a social media and online safety educator on Friday, April 12. Paul Davis Presentation. This is an adults-only presentation for parents and caregivers of Winona students. Paul will also be presenting to our Grade 4-8 students during the school day. Parents/Caregivers are asked to RSVP using the following link https://forms.gle/q8yDbDBqz5aurdfLA
DATE: Adults Only Event – APRIL 12th, 2024
TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm Doors open @ 5:30 pm
LOCATION: WINONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
Winona Move-A-Thon – The Winona School Council is excited to announce our upcoming Move-a-Thon, which promotes physical activity, community spirit, and fundraising for our school. All students will be invited to spend a portion of their day engaging in dance, movement and sports activities coordinated by our School Council members and student leaders.
How Can You Help? – Sponsor Your Child: By making a donation through School Cash Online or to the school foundation. SchoolCash donations will be posted this week along with an email notifying families it is open. Why Donate?: The proceeds from this event will directly benefit our school. We’ll use the funds to improve equipment, enhance technology resources, and provide enriching experiential learning opportunities for all students.
Families Worrying Less Together – A program for Parents/Primary Caregivers of kids whose worries get the best of them. More information can be found at FWLT Info Session Spring 2024-1
Updated on Monday, April 01, 2024.