Physical Health

After many conversations with WIC families, it has become quite apparent that parents take their children’s temperature in different ways. I would like to point out that Public Health requires taking the oral temperature (by mouth) for children 6 years and over. It is important to take the oral temperature when your child first wakes up in the morning and not after breakfast or after consuming a hot or cold drink. In order for the temperature reading to be accurate, please make sure that your child places the thermometer under the tongue while closing his/her mouth tightly.

Here is a hyperlink to read and print for daily reference while reading the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Best wishes,

Mental Health

Our school theme this year is Growth, and we look forward to bringing this to light by way of school-wide activities, classroom workshops as well as resources for you as parents on how we can promote a balanced lifestyle for our families.

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Student Health

Whether your child will be learning virtually or not this school year, a well-planned home work-station is crucial in setting up your child for success. Here are my top 5 tips.

• Separate your space: the learning space in your home should be separate from your personal and family spaces, away from high traffic areas, and be free of clutter.


• Lighting: Position your work station near a window to avoid eye strain and increase focus. If this is not possible, a desk lamp is the next best option.


• Destroy distractions: Take a few moments to think about possible distractions and destroy them before they become an issue. For example, if there is a sibling doing work nearby, noise-cancellation headphones may be helpful. Apps like StayFocused can help limit digital distractions by blocking time-wasting websites.


• Set up a home for supplies that are needed every day so that your child doesn’t waste time looking for materials.


• Use a timer to help manage breaks.

If your child needs additional strategies please feel free to visit Student Support Services contact me at [email protected]