Winona News – Oct 20
Upcoming October & November Days of Significance and/or Importance
Oct 31 – Diwali Begins (Hinduism/Jainism/Sikhism)
Oct 31 – Halloween
Nov 3 – 9 – Treaties Recognition Week (Government of Ontario)
Nov 8 – Indigenous Veteran’s Day (Indigenous Peoples/Veterans Affair Canada)
Nov 11 – Remembrance Day (Government of Canada)
Nov 13 – World Kindness Day (World Kindness Movement)
Nov 20 – National Child Day (United Nations)
Upcoming Events at Winona
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Oct 23 – Gr. 7 Vaccines (First Group)
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Oct 23 – Sr. Girls Volleyball
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Oct 24 – Pizza Day
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Oct 24 – Gr. 8 RBG Trip
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Oct 24 – Sr. Boy’s Volleyball
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Oct 24 – Jr. Swim Team
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Oct 30 – Sr. Girls Volleyball
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Oct 31 – Halloween & Diwali
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Oct 31 – Pita Day
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Oct 31 – Fall Fun Day – Gr. 7&8
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Nov 1 – PA Day – No Classes
School Council Presents
Winona Movie Night
Families are invited to join us on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Entry is free. Bring your own snack or purchase snacks at the event. Profits will support outdoor equipment for our students.
School-Based Communication – A reminder that we will continue to keep you informed through our website and school messenger emails. Included on our school website is also our daily in-school announcement board. Be sure to check this out in addition to the regular news posted each week. As we use email regularly, it is important to keep your email address current and up to date. For those who would like to be notified when board and school news is posted on our website, we also recommend you subscribe.
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. Please reach out to our office staff if you require support around revisions or updates.
- 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.
Getting Ready for High School – October 23 Virtual Information Session – HWDSB invites all Grade 7 and 8 students and families to a virtual system-wide presentation about the progression to secondary school! This session allows attendees to learn what a high school experience can look like at an HWDSB school. https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/blog/getting-ready-high-school-info-session/
Getting Ready for High School – Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
6 to 7 p.m. on Microsoft Teams
Use this link to join the session: hwdsb.info/getting-ready-2024
Updated on Sunday, October 20, 2024.