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Monthly environmental activities to help celebrate our planet
December 10th is HUMAN RIGHTS Day!
““You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” —Jane Goodall
Celebrate Human Rights Day on December 10th!
Human Rights Day calls on …
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Talking about Mental Health-December 2020~The Gift of Resiliency
As we head through December and towards the holidays, it is important to be aware that this can be a very exciting time of year, but for some it is also a difficult time of year.
REMEMBER:
eat well
get good sleep
don’t over schedule
stay connected to family and friends
keep daily routines going
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Equity and Inclusion
Let’s celebrate and/or acknowledge customs, traditions and days of significance from all around the world!
Days of Significance December 2020
Dec 1
World Aids Day
United Nations
Dec 2
International Day of the Abolition of Slavery
United Nations
Dec 1-24
Advent
Christianity
Dec 3
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
United Nations
Dec 6
Saint Nicholas Day
Christian
Dec 6
National Day of Remembrance of Action on Violence Against Women – flag …
Spirit Days
In honour of the holiday spirit, our school will be hosting two Spirit Days. In doing so, we will be collecting a toonie from students and will be donating the monies to the Wyndham House.
Since 1973, the Wyndham House has been working to prevent, reduce and end youth homelessness in Guelph. The center supports …
Food Drive
In honour of the holiday spirit, our school will be hosting their Spirit Days. In doing so, we will be collecting a toonie from students and will be donating the monies to Wyndham House. On December 4th, bring in a toonie and wear your pajamas! December 11th is Funky Hair Day, please also consider …
Entry Doors
Parents please have your child join their class line before school so they can enter the building with their class. Please don’t have your child use the Kindergarten doors if they are not in Kindergarten. Thank-you.
Dogs on the Yard
Thank you for continuing to keep dogs off school property during school hours and before and after school.
Absent and Late Arrival
If your child is going to be absent or late, please call the school at 519 822-6931 x100 to let the school know. Our answering machine is ready to accept your call any time after 4:00 p.m. and before 8:00 a.m., if it’s more convenient to leave a message. If your child is marked …
Inclement Weather
Students benefit year-round from fresh air and exercise, and we have outdoor recess breaks whenever possible. Please be sure that your child has appropriate outerwear and boots, as well as extra socks and mittens for those inevitable soakers!
We also stress the importance of safety when walking to and from school by crossing streets with patrollers …
Visitors to our School
Thank you for remembering to not enter the school. Whether you are dropping off homework, lunch or other items it is important that you not come in the building. Instead, when you are at the front door, call the school 519 822-6931 x 0 and someone will come to the door to get the …