William C. Winegard Public School

NOVEMBER NEWS 2019

Posted November 3, 2019

We have finished the month of October with our annual Halloween Parade.  There were some incredible costumes and some great energy.  

During the week of November 4th – 8th we will be recognizing Treaties week.  Some great learning opportunities will be set up for students to take part in.  

The week of November 18th – 22nd is Bullying Prevention week.  We want all students to feel safe at school and we want students, staff and parents to know that we do have a process for determining if bullying is happening and steps to take to ensure it stops. If you know of anyone experiencing this type of interaction please report it to an adult in the school or access the “Online Bullying” reporting tool found on the board and school websites.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

November 1 – PA Day

November 3 – Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 4 – 8 – Treaties Recognition Week

November 11 – Remembrance Day

November 12 – Winegard Night at Indigo

November 14 – School Council Meeting – 6:30pm – 7:30

November 18 – 22 – Bullying Prevention Week

TREATIES RECOGNITION WEEK

Treaties Recognition Week is the first week of November. Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help Ontarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships.  During this week the children in our school will have the opportunity to discuss treaties as a promise/agreement between two groups of people. We will also reflect on the meaning of the following statement read at all official gatherings within our school board:  Honouring the Land & Territory From the Anishinaabe to the Haudenosaunee and the Metis, these treaty lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history and modern traditions. As a community, we have a responsibility to honour and respect the four directions, land, waters, plants, animals and ancestors. Today, this area is home to many Indigenous Peoples from across Turtle Island.   We acknowledge the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation of the Anishinaabek Peoples, on whose ancestral and treaty lands we teach, learn and live.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Remembrance Day assembly will be on Monday, November 11th, 2019 beginning at 11:00 am in the gym. Poppies will be handed out prior to the assembly. Money donations for the poppies are to be handed to homeroom teachers.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress reports focus on learning skills or work habits, as well as strengths and next steps to assist in improving student learning in subject areas.  It will provide students and parents with early and specific feedback on the progress made during the first two months of the school year. There will be an opportunity for parent/teacher conferences. This is your chance to find out early in the school year how your child is progressing. Progress Reports will be sent home Wednesday, November 20th.  There has been a PA Day set aside (November 29th) specifically for parent-teacher interviews to review the Progress Reports and Initial Observations.  More information will follow about setting up interview times.

SHOES AT SCHOOL

With the wet and cold weather approaching, it is important that all students have both outdoor  and indoor shoes. This is a safety issue as proper footwear reduces the risk of slips and falls and stepping on items which may cause injury.  Indoor shoes are also important so that students are protected in the event of a fire drill or event resulting in a school evacuation.

LOST AND FOUND

Please label your child’s items that come to school.  This includes backpacks, lunch bags, jackets, and other clothing items.  We already have a growing Lost and Found table in our front foyer. Feel free to drop in to check out the table if your child is missing some items.

COMMUNICATION

School Website:  www.ugdsb.on.ca/winegard

Following us on Twitter:  @wcwinegardps

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DROP OFF AND PICKUP

• If walking with a dog to school please ensure you stay on the sidewalk just before the kindergarten gate  
• Only use the parking lot if absolutely necessary
• The pickup and drop off lane in the parking lot is for picking up and dropping off.  Please do not leave your vehicle parked in the lane.
• Please park on the streets surrounding the school and walk to the school if picking up or dropping off (Cityview, Breesegarden, and Kearney are good options)
• Do not park or stop on Lee Street near the school
• It is unlawful to park in designated handicap parking spots without appropriate permission

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