Winona News – Jan 18

Upcoming Events at Winona

Jan 20 – Sr. Boys/Girls Basketball
Jan 22 – Pizza Day
Jan 22 –  Sr. Boys Basketball
Jan 23 – PD Day – No Classes
Jan 26 – 27 – SK Vision Screening
Jan 26-Jan 30 – Winona Cookbook Recipie Submission
Jan 27 – Sr. Boys/Girls Basketball
Jan 28 – Winona School Council – 6pm – In Person – if weather permits
Jan 28 – Gr. 8 Day at OP
Jan 29 – Pita Day

Upcoming January Days of Significance and/or Importance
January is Tamil Heritage Month

21 Lincoln Alexander Day
24 International Day of Education (United Nations)
27 International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust (United Nations)
27 Family Literacy Day – Theme: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time
29 Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia

Winona Recipe Book – Do you have a favourite family recipe? A dish that appears at every celebration? A quick weeknight favourite? A traditional classic?
School Council has been working on a Winona Recipe Book project, and we hope it will be a fun community initiative. Families are invited to send in their favourite recipes along with a short memory or story about why the dish is special to them. The plan is to publish the collection as a school fundraiser.

With Family Literacy Day coming up on January 27 and this year’s theme being “Make mealtime family learning time”, we are using the occasion to spark excitement and encourage recipe submissions.  Families can submit their recipes in several ways.

• – Print copy to office

– Email to: [email protected]

– Use the QR Code in the Poster

• – Use the link : Winona Cookbook

Cold Weather at School – With colder weather upon us, we want to share the HWDSB cold-weather practices and guidelines. Principals make decisions about outdoor recess based on HWDSB and City of Hamilton guidelines. Students will remain indoors when temperatures reach -15°C or colder, or -20°C with wind chill, as recommended.

Outdoor time is an important part of the school day. Fresh air, physical activity, and unstructured play all support children’s well‑being. To enjoy this time safely throughout the winter months, students need to come to school dressed for the weather. Please ensure your child is prepared for winter conditions by wearing boots, mittens or gloves, a hat, and a warm coat. Packing extra mittens, socks, or other warm items is also helpful in case clothing becomes wet during the day. We have noticed that our Grade 6–8 students are often less prepared for outdoor breaks, which is common for pre‑teens and teens. A reminder about proper winter wear can go a long way in helping them stay comfortable and safe outdoors.
You can find more information here:  https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/about/severe-weather/).