From the Principal’s Desk
The snowfall last week brought a lot of joy to our school community! It also brought a lot of arguing over forts and ice blocks but that is the way it goes in an elementary school field! We are reinforcing the message that no one “owns” snow and our motto is Work Hard, Be Nice and Make A (+) Difference!
Upcoming Dates
HDSB calendars - events, significant days, school year
Dec 15 - Hero Burger Day
Dec 16 - Popcorn and Wrap Day
Dec 17 - Pizza Day
Dec 17 - January Food Orders Close at 10am
Dec 18 - Sub Day
Dec 19 - Early Dismissal - SCHOOL ENDS AT 1:45PM
Dec 20 to Jan 4 - Winter Break - NO school for students
Dec 30 - Registration for French Immersion for grade 2 closes online
Jan 5 - Welcome back to school
Jan 26 - PA Day
Spirit Week Dec 15 to 19
Scents at Boyne
Boyne is a scent-reduced school. Students are asked to please refrain from using colognes, perfumes, body sprays, etc. when you are at school. Overuse of these scents can cause issues for other students and staff members with asthma or allergies.
Mental Health Support Services for Winter Break
Support Services are available to students year round! If you find yourself in need with your mental health and well-being over the break, you are not alone. Be sure to use one of the resources that are available to you:
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ROCK 24hr crisis line support: 905-878-9785
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Kids Help Phone (up to age 24): 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
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9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline (24 hr support for all ages): call or text 9-8-8.
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One Stop Talk Connect with a Therapist: www.onestoptalk.ca or 1-855-416-TALK
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COAST (16+): 1-877-825-9011
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Visit HDSB Student Support Services website.
If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, and require immediate attention please call 911.
Mental Health and Well-being Parent/Caregiver Connections
Mental health and well-being information and resources are provided to students and families on the Mental Health and Well-Being webpage of the HDSB website (hdsb.ca). Resources provided include parent/guardian-specific and student-specific support, information sessions, videos and information on school-based mental health supports.
Resources to support Digital Technology Use
The winter break often provides children and teens with more unstructured time, and this may mean more access to digital technology at home. Providing parents/caregivers with resources to recognize and respond to the overuse of technology can help to support the well-being and mental health of their children.
Helping your child manage digital technology (available in multiple languages) focuses on:
- supporting balanced digital technology use - signs of problematic technology use
- what to do if you have concerns about your child’s technology
Media Smarts is an online resource that can be shared with parents/caregivers to further their learning on balanced digital technology use.
Tissue Boxes and Cutlery
Boyne is seeking donations of kleenex/tissue boxes as well as disposable forks and spoons. Please drop off in the office if you can help out.
Safety at drop off and dismissal:
Students must use sidewalks and are encouraged to avoid the area by the parking lot. We are asking all students to use the south sidewalk by the fence, to avoid crossing at the entrance to the parking lot. Please do not cross between buses. Walking or riding is the healthiest and safest way to get your child to school. If your child is eligible for the bus, please send them on the bus instead of driving. This also helps reduce traffic.
Food Orders
All food programs are running as usual for our final week of school before break. We would like a smooth transition for January so our food programs are open for purchase until Wednesday Dec 17th at 10 A.M. As always, thank you for your continued support!
School Cash Online
If you have not done so already, please register for School Cash Online. This is how we collect any fees for school trips or the lunch and snack programs. It provides you step by step instructions on how to register. You will need your child’s HDSB Student Number (not OEN) to register. If you have any questions please contact the office.