Principal’s Message February 19-23
Good morning Paisley families,
Dear Families,
We hope this message finds you well. We want to ensure you stay informed about all the exciting events and important announcements happening at our school.
Our school website is updated weekly with the latest news, events, and resources. To stay in the loop and to access valuable information about your child’s education, we encourage you to visit our website regularly.
Simply head over to https://www.ugdsb.ca/paisley/ to explore the latest updates and stay connected with us. Whether it’s upcoming events or helpful resources, our website is your go-to destination for all things related to our school community.
Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in your child’s education. Together, we can ensure every student’s success.
Overdue Immunization Records
Overdue notices were mailed to parents/ guardians of students who have incomplete immunization records on file with WDGPH in January.
This is a reminder for parents receiving overdue notices to submit immunization records or valid exemptions to Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health if you haven’t already.
Report immunizations to WDGPH: Online: www.immunizewdg.ca.
You can also view current, overdue and upcoming immunizations E mail: Send copy to school.vaccines @wdgpublichealth.ca Call : 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006
If you have questions about immunizations to call 1- 800 -265- 7293 ext. 7006.
Please note: As of March 6th, students with incomplete records are suspended until their records are complete and on file with WDGPH or a WDGPH Return to School Pass has been presented.
Why Survey
Dear Parent(s)/ Guardian(s),
In February, Upper Grand District School Board, is collecting information on student health and well-being from youth, parents and school staff. The Well-Being and Health Youth Surveys are designed to help us understand how well we are doing creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments in our schools. It also provides important information about the physical and mental health of youth in our area.
If you did not complete the WHY Survey in November, and would like to complete the WHY Survey as a parent/ guardian, please click on this link is.gd/2024parentwhy.
The WHY Survey has been translated into Amharic, Arabic, Filipino/ Tagalog, Hindi, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Tigrinya, Urdu, and Vietnamese. If you require a translated video walkthrough, please click on this link to access these videos. Google doc translations can be found here.
Elementary Cycle Day Calendar Revisions
Please see the link here for the revised Elementary Cycle Day calendar to reflect the PA day move to Monday, April 8th. The changes impact days from April 9th to April 19th only.
Online Safety Tips
GRIEF RESOURCES for FAMILIES and STUDENTS:
Please find attached some resources from the Guelph/Wellington organization The Nightingale Center for Grieving children, youth and families. Many of your schools are touched by loss and this loss continues beyond the initial days and months. Often we are at a loss as to how to help. If you have a student, caregiver or family member that may benefit from some additional support please consider this free community resource. I’m attaching the PDFs of this information in addition to clickable content below if that is easier for sharing with your teams.
One to one or family support is now available with Allison deRuiter our Family Grow in Grief Counsellor, Ally. For more information email Ally at [email protected]
The Nightingale Centre is offering Forever Changed – A conversation series about grief. This month’s session is for people with lived experience with Child (or sibling) Loss. The session will be held Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the east branch of the Guelph Library (1 Starwood Drive). For more information click here. Next month’s in person session is for Young Adults Living with Loss on Wed. Mar. 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. REGISTER here
The Nightingale Centre is offering SPRING groups for Children, Teens and Caregiver Click here to REGISTER for either group.
- In PERSON groups will start the week of March 25 (and run for 8 weeks) on Mondays evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
- A virtual groups will start on Tuesday, April 2 (and run 6 weeks until May 7) from 7-8 p.m.
A new groups specifically for Young Adults (19-30) living with the death of a significant person in their lives – Join us for Death Over Dinner, a six week in person group on Tuesday’s from May 14 – June 18, 2024. Once the location is confirmed, a poster will be sent out. Know you want to attend CLICK HERE
Save The Date – Our Second Annual Forget Me Not picnic will be held on Saturday, June 15. Location and details will be shared in the coming months. Register to attend and be notified of updates by clicking here.
Have a great week,
Ms. Anderson
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