Winona News – Dec 8

Upcoming December Days of Significance and/or Importance

10 – National Human Rights Day –
25 to Jan. 2 – Hanukkah (Judaism)
25 – Christmas (Christianity and National Canadian Holiday)
26 – Zarathosht-no-diso (Zoroastrianism)
26 -Jan 1 – Kwanzaa (African Canadian/American Celebration)

Upcoming Events at Winona

Dec 10 – Hot Chocolate Day (Upstairs Classes – Gr. 5-8)
Dec 11 – Hot Chocolate Day (Downstair Classes – K-Gr.4)
Dec 12 – Pita Day
Dec 12 – School Council Winter Fair (4:00 pm-7:30 pm)
Dec 12 – 13 Poinsettia Distribution
Dec 13 – Zumba Day (Dress in Bright Colours – Bring a $1)
Dec 17 – Orchard Park Meeting with Grade 8’s
Dec 18 – Recess Guardian Lunch (2nd Break)
Dec 19 – Pizza Day
Dec 20 – All Student Winter Assembly

We have a very busy week ahead of us.  Please be sure to review the following event below.

Hot Chocolate Days – Tuesday December 10 and Wednesday December 11 will be our Hot Chocolate Days.  Hot Chocolate can be purchased through SchoolCash Online, or have your students bring a $2.  Non-dairy, vegan and nut-free options will be available.  Please communicate with your child’s teacher if you would need to ensure dietary restrictions and allergies are followed.

School Council Presents…
Winter Fun Fest ’24
December 12 from 4:00 – 7:30 pm.

Families can drop in for a short visit or stay for a while.

Vendor Marketplace, Snacks, Santa and Photo Booth in the gym.

Student Vendor Fair will be in library beginning at 5 pm.

Don’t forget to check our school wide student postcard art display.

Zumba Day – On Friday, December 13th, Winona will be having a Zumba Day! Students will be participating in different movement activities and choreography. Zumba helps increase focus and self-confidence and shows kids that being active can be a party! We are asking students to bring in $1 (a physical dollar please – not available online) to help support this fun event. Students are also encouraged to dress in bright, neon colours to add more excitement to this day!