🐾 Winston This Week!
What a wonderful time to be a Bulldog! We have lots happening in the weeks ahead, including opportunities to celebrate our school community, recognize kindness, and come together for some fun!
Remembrance Day ~ Wednesday, November 11th
On Wednesday, we will come together as a Bulldog Community for our annual Remembrance Day Ceremony at 10:15 a.m. We will take this time to pause, reflect, and honour the courage, sacrifices, and service of those who have fought for the freedoms and peace we enjoy today. Families are warmly welcome to join us as we remember and pay our respects.
Lest we forget.
A Big Thank You to Kingston Bright Futures!
A special shout-out and thank you to Kingston Bright Futures for spending time with some of our students after school each Wednesday! We are so grateful for your time, support, and wonderful energy. The connections you build and the positive experiences you bring to our students make a difference, and we truly appreciate your continued partnership with our school community!
Family Movie Night ~ This Friday the 13th
Grab your blankets, get cozy, and join us for a fun-filled Family Movie Night this Friday evening! The movie will begin at 6:00 p.m., and our students have been busy voting on which movie they'd like to watch. The choices are GOAT, Hoppers, and Minions & Monsters, with Minions & Monsters currently taking the lead!
Admission is FREE, and families are welcome to bring their own food and drinks. We will also have some yummy treats available for purchase, including pizza, popcorn, juice boxes, and sour keys! We are unsure if we will have a tap machine here, so please feel free to bring small bills and chage for your purchases.
Bring whatever you need to get comfortable, and come enjoy a fun evening together as a school community. We can't wait to see you there!
Report Cards Go Home Friday!
A reminder that report cards will be coming home with students on Friday, November 13th, at the end of the school day. We hope you enjoy taking some time to celebrate your child's growth, accomplishments, and learning!
Kindness Week ~ November 16th - 20th
Next week, we are celebrating Kindness Week! We want to celebrate and encourage kindness of all kinds throughout our Bulldog Community. This means showing kindness through our actions, our thoughts, and our words; to our friends, families, classmates, and just as importantly, to ourselves.
This year's theme is BREAK THE SILENCE! We are encouraging everyone to speak up and speak out to help others feel appreciated, included, supported, and safe to be themselves. Kindness isn't just about being nice; it's about standing up for one another, celebrating our differences, and making sure everyone feels they belong.
Let's fill our hallways and classrooms with kindness and show what it means to be a Bulldog!
Join in the fun with our Daily Spirit Days:
- Monday, November 16 – Mismatched Monday! Wear mismatched socks to celebrate the differences and unique talents that make each of us special.
- Tuesday, November 17 – LDSB PINK SHIRT DAY! Wear pink and take a stand against bullying. Let's show that kindness, acceptance, and inclusion matter!
- Wednesday, November 18 – Words of Encouragement! Wear shirts or sweaters with positive and encouraging messages. Let's spread some positivity!
- Thursday, November 19 – True Colours Day! Wear your favourite colours, sweaters, outfits, sparkles, and anything that lets your personality shine!
- Friday, November 20 – PA DAY! Enjoy the day off!
Kindness Week Assembly ~ Thursday, November 19th
We will come together as a Bulldog Community for our Kindness Week Assembly at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 19th. Families and grown-ups are warmly welcome to join us if they are able!
Let's remember that even the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest difference. A kind word, an invitation to play, standing up for someone, or simply making someone feel seen can change someone's day.
Bulldogs, let's BREAK THE SILENCE, spread kindness, and make sure everyone knows they belong!
Dates to Remember...
- November 11th: Remembrance Day Ceremony at 10:15 a.m. Families are welcome to join us as we take time to remember and honour those who have served.
- November 13th: Report Cards go home at the end of the school day.
- November 16th: Mismatched Socks Day!
- November 17th: LDSB Pink Shirt Day!
- November 18th: Wear shirts with kind words, positive messages, or encouraging sayings!
- November 19th: Kindness Week Assembly at 12:15 p.m. Wear your true colours, sparkles, bright colours, or whatever makes you feel good about YOU!
- November 20th: Professional Development (PD) Day... No school for students.
- November 30th: Joe's Mill will be visiting and spending time with our SK/Grade 1 and Grade 3 classes!
As always, thank you for being such an important part of our Bulldog Community. Let's continue to lift one another up, celebrate our differences, and make our school a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported.
Have a wonderful week, Bulldogs! 🐾
Jolene & Team Winston