April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. At Wilshire, we ask all students to wear red on April 3rd in order to show support for those who have autism.
What is ASD?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a life-long neurological disorder that affects the way a person communicates and relates to the people and world around them. ASD can affect behaviour, social interactions and one’s ability to communicate verbally. ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means that while all people with ASD will experience certain difficulties, the degree to which each person on the spectrum experiences these challenges will be different.
Where to donate?
This year we are encouraging all students to bring in a toonie to support Autism awareness and research. All proceeds will be donated to Autism Ontario. Autism Ontario is an organization that ensures that each individual with ASD is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society. Go to https://www.autismontario.com/ to donate today!
Happy New Year to all our families and staff who are celebrating today. May joy, health and happiness find you today and throughout the year ahead. Nowruz is translated as “New Day,” and as today is also the first day of spring, may all of our Wilshire community enjoy this sweet sunshine.
March Break is next week – Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17. Wilshire ES is closed. Have a wonderful time with family and friends.
Please take a moment to review the following information:
Wilshire Family Game Night – New Date March 23rd!
The Wilshire School Council Family GAME Night is Thursday, March 23rd. If you have already registered, you are still registered! If you are unable to make it, please contact the school office for a refund. Registration is still open to families who wish to join us through School Cash Online.
On the Horizon
March 13 – 17: March Break. Wilshire is closed – No classes.
March 20: Back to school!
March 20: Nowruz/Naw-Ruz (Baha’i, Islam, Zoroastrianism Celebration)
March 22 – April 21 – Ramadan (Islam time of fasting)
March 23: Wilshire School Council Family Game Night
February has brought some incredible learning and fun here at Wilshire ES!
Friendship & Kindness Challenge
Wilshire Spirit Days every Friday
Celebrating Black Excellence
Shark Tank Presentations with Gr. 6/7
Scientists in the School with our Gr. 2 students
CBC Book Club for Gr. 1 students
I Am Compelled “Africville” Assembly for our Gr. 6 – 8 students
Pink Shirt Day
Intermediate Basketball Tournament
Mad Science & Rembrandt Art Programs
And more!
As we look ahead to March, please take a minute to review some important information:
Wilshire Spirit Wear is Here, but not for long!
Friday, March 3rd is the last day you can order Wilshire Spirit Wear. You can purchase hats, hoodies and t-shirts through School Cash Online. You don’t want to miss out.
Wilshire Game Night – New Date March 23rd!
Due to last week’s snow storm, our School Council has rescheduled the Wilshire Family GAME Night to Thursday, March 23rd. If you have already registered, you are still registered! If you are unable to make it, please contact the school office for a refund. Registration is still open to families who wish to join us through School Cash Online.
Mindful March Challenge
All our students have loved the Friendly/Kindness Jar Challenge through the month of February so we are continuing the fun with a schoolwide Mindful March Challenge. Let’s pause, breathe and notice, so we can respond more mindfully! Families, you can join in the fun by following some challenges inspired by the Actions for Happiness calendar. You can access it in many languages here!
Hot Lunches
Gino’s Pizzais on TUESDAYs. Orders can be made and paid through www.healthyhunger.ca by Thursday at midnight for the following week.
Subway sandwiches are on WEDNESDAYs. Orders can be made and paid through http://www.healthyhunger.ca by Friday at midnight for the following week.
Kids Kitchenwill provide hot lunches to our students on FRIDAYs. Place your orders at www.kidskitchen.ca. Orders can be placed online until 10:00am the previous day!
Kindergarten Registration is now Open for the 2023 -2024 School Year!
Families can register using the following options:
Online – Families can access the online Kindergarten registration information at www.yrdsb.ca/kindergarten > Registration. It is recommended that families use a laptop or adesktop, rather than a mobile device to complete this registration.
By phone – Families can request support to complete the registration form on their behalf by collecting the required information by phone. Families can request an interpreter, if needed, during this phone conversation.
In-person at the school – Families may visit the school office to drop off or complete aregistration form.
Term 1 Report Card Distribution
Term 1 Report Cards are available. In order to access the Term 1 Report Card, you’ll need to have your child log into their GAPPS account, open the GMAIL feature, and open the message from YRDSB regarding “TERM 1 REPORT CARDS.” Please contact the Wilshire office if you have any questions.
On the Horizon
March 1 – School Council Meeting
March 1 – Mindful March Challenge Begins
March 7 – Purim (Jewish Festival)
March 7 – Holi (Hindu Festival)
March 10 – Pajama Day
March 13 – 17 – March Break (no classes this week)
March 21 – Nowruz/Naw-Ruz (Baha’i, Islam, Zoroastrianism Celebration)
March 23 – Wilshire GAME Night at Wilshire ES
March 23 – April 21 – Ramadan (Islam time of fasting)
Please see the email below from YRDSB along with some important additional information pertaining to Wilshire ES.
Due to weather conditions, an inclement weather day has been declared for today, Thursday February 23, 2023.
School transportation services (buses and taxis) have been cancelled. Schools remain open.
For more information, including information on when schools and Board locations are re-opening, visit www.yrdsb.ca or follow us on Twitter @YRDSB.
YRDSB
Additional information for Wilshire ES:
Wilshire ES is open. If you choose to drive your child, you must be able to pick them up at dismissal time (3:15 pm).
Due to travel issues, our full staff may not all be able to get to Wilshire safely today. This means that some of our classes may be combined in order to ensure adequate supervision.
There will not be online (i.e., synchronous) teaching today, however you will still be able to access online platforms (e.g., Google Classroom).
Wilshire’s Family Game Night is cancelled this evening and will be rescheduled. More information will follow.
Any meetings scheduled for today will be rescheduled for another time and date. All Identification and Placement Review Committee meetings (IPRCs) with Westmount CI are cancelled and will be reschedule.
If you are driving your child to Wilshire ES today, please do so safely.
Another fabulous week of friendship and kindness at Wilshire ES. Although our weekly draws continue, the positivity is contagious! Congratulations to our 5 winners today.
Please take a moment to review the following information:
Term 1 Report Card Distribution
Term 1 Report Cards will be available next week. In order to access the Term 1 Report Card, you’ll need to have your child log into their GAPPS account, open the GMAIL feature, and open the message from YRDSB regarding “TERM 1 REPORT CARDS.” A separate email will be sent next week with more specific instructions.
Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday, February 22
Wear pink on Wednesday and say no to bullying. “Bullying can occur in schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Pink Shirt Day is a globally recognized day in support of anti-bullying, upstanding behaviour and simple acts of kindness. Now a movement celebrated across the globe, Pink Shirt Day has humble beginnings and was inspired by an act of kindness in small-town Nova Scotia. Pink Shirt Dayfalls on the last Wednesday of February every year; join us for Pink Shirt Dayon February 22nd, 2023 in our mission to create a more kind, inclusive world by raising awareness and funds for anti-bullying initiatives.”
Wilshire Game Night!
Today is the last day to sign up for Wilshire School Council Game Night! You don’t want to miss the community fun next Thurs., February 23rd. Please register on School Cash Online by Tuesday, February 21st.
Wilshire Spirit Wear is Here!
You can purchase hats, hoodies and t-shirts through School Cash Online. You have two weeks to place your order.
YRDSB Podcast
Did you know that YRDSB has a podcast? From in-depth discussions on issues affecting education to practical conversations for families, Tune In YRDSB helps you stay connected to what’s happening in education.
Check out some of our latest episodes, available on most podcast platforms. Don’t miss our monthly wrap-up episodes sharing the latest news and upcoming events each month.
Shine episodes featuring Black voices and celebrating Black excellence in its many forms.
Introduction to Special Education. Learn more about how students are identified, what to expect, how we work with families to support students and more. We also invited students to tell us how their IEP helps them.
Adult Learning. Two students sit down with adult learning educators to share their stories and talk about the benefits of adult learning. Find out how it works, what to expect, and why students feel “at home” here.
Tamil Heritage Month. Staff, students and family members speak about Tamil Heritage Month, Tamil identity and how we can create learning and working spaces that affirm Tamil identity.
Yad Vashem. Join YRDSB educators as they sit down with staff from Yad Vashem to discuss the importance of Holocaust education in Canada.
News, Tips and Resources for Families
Looking for the latest news, tips and resources for families? Some of our departments put out monthly newsletters that provide helpful updates and resources for families.
Visit our newsletters page to see them all, or check out the latest from:
Wear purple tomorrow, Friday, February 17th and show your school spirit!
2. Have you signed up for Wilshire School Council Game Night? You don’t want to miss the community fun next Thurs.,, February 23rd. Please register on School Cash Online.
3. Wilshire Spirit Wear is here! You can purchase hats, hoodies and t-shirts through School Cash Online. You have two weeks to place your order.
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