Winona News – Oct 19

In School Announcements – A reminder that our in school daily announcements board can be viewed via the follow link. https://458.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/presentation/announcements

Upcoming Events at Winona

Oct 20 – 25 – Gr 5 Bike Course on Playground
Oct 21 – DECE Appreciation Day
Oct 22 – Take Me Outside Day
Oct 21/22- Balls Falls Gr. 7
Oct 22 – Jr. Swim Team
Oct 22 – Jr & Sr Boy’s Volleyball
Oct 23 – Pita Day
Oct 23 – Sr. Girls Volleyball
Oct 24 – PA Day – No Classes
Oct 27 – Jr. Swim Meet
Oct 29 – School Council Meeting – 6pm – Library
Oct 30 – Pizza Day
Oct 31 – Halloween

OCTOBER IS Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, Islamic, Latin American, Women’s History & Somali Heritage Months’

Narak Chaturdashi (20)
Diwali (20)
Bandi Chhor Divas (21)
Birth of Bab (22)
Govardhan Pooja (22)
Samhain (31)
Halloween (31)

Winona Movie Night – On behalf of the entire Winona community, I would like to extend my deepest thanks to our incredible School Council for organizing such a fantastic Movie Night for our families. It is always wonderful to see our school come alive after school. We know that behind the scenes, they require tremendous effort, coordination, and dedication. To all our volunteers and council members who generously gave their time and energy on a volunteer basis, thank you.

Winona Cookbook – Calling all Winona cooks and bakers. Do you have a special recipes you would like to share? Our School Council is excited to invite you to be part of the Winona Cookbook.  See details below.  All recipes to be submitted via the QR Code link.

French Immersion Information Night – The French Immersion program at HWDSB is specifically designed for parents who do not speak French but want their children to speak both official languages. The program is open to HWDSB students starting in Grade 1. Senior Kindergarten families interested in learning more about the French Immersion Program for the 2026-2027 school year are invited to watch a pre-recorded informational video. Follow the links, to the video and to find out more about the French Immersion program and the application process. French Immersion | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (hwdsb.on.ca)

Elementary Focus Programs – HWDSB elementary schools offer a wide range of learning opportunities to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. Families interested in learning more about the these programs for the 2026-2027 school year are invited to watch a pre-recorded informational video. Follow the links, to the video and to find out more about Elementary Focus Programs and the application process. Elementary Focus Programs | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (hwdsb.on.ca)