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Dear WID Families,

We had another SUPER week at WI Dick!  

 

School Council

Thank you to our WID parents who joined us for our first School Council Meeting.

Below is your School Council Executive Members:

Maryam Garabedian - Chair

Christian Rock - Vice Chair

Secretary - Rachael Derkatz

Treasurer - Donna Chisolm

PIC Representative - Erika Bickers

Our next School Council Meeting is  Monday November 2nd at 6 pm.  Please join us to hear all about the great fundraising events and activities we have planned for the school year!

 

Cross Country

We had a very successful day at Sherwood Forest Park.  Congratulations to all of our athletes for representing our school so well and for trying their best.  Special congratulations to the following athletes on their Top 10 finish:

Connor C - 1st          Klaudija S - 6th

Nora C - 1st              Ryan B - 7th

Brinley M - 3rd          Addy F - 8th

Sadie K - 3rd            Theo E - 8th

Avery N - 4th            Mohammad H - 9th

Goran S - 4th            Campbell K - 10th

Will S - 4th                Evy F - 10th

Chelsea N-L - 5th

 

Grade 8 Lunch

We know our Grade 8’s are very excited to start Friday lunch.  Every Friday, starting on Friday October 16th, the Grade 8’s will be allowed to leave school property for the second nutrition break with permission from a parent/guardian.  A Google Form for parents/guardians to give permission for their Grade 8 child to go out for lunch on Fridays was sent to families today.  Make sure you have filled out this form by Thursday October 15th.

 

PIC Conference

The HDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians and community members to attend the upcoming Parent Involvement Committee Conference on Saturday, October 24, from 9 am to 3:30 pm at Elsie MacGill Secondary School in Milton.  The theme for this year’s event is Get Connected. This free event will feature informative workshops, community partners and displays, and a Brunch and Learn session for collaboration and networking.  Childminding is available at no cost for Kindergarten-age children up to 12 years of age. Morning refreshments and lunch are also provided. Transportation may be available for attendees who require it to travel from various areas within Halton to the conference. Learn more and register on the HDSB website.

 

CYCP Support

At WID we look for opportunities to enhance student skills in the area of mental health and well-being that reflect their ability to sustain good relationships with one another.  We are very lucky to have a Child & Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) attached to our school to work with educators to enhance our students' well-being. Our CYCP Jeremy Baron supports staff and students in the implementation of mental health and wellness initiatives, as well as the development and co-facilitation of class and school wide learning opportunities.

Social Worker

Our Social Worker, Victoria Woghiren is also at the school to support students.  Students in grades 7 & 8 can request support from the Social Worker directly, as they are the age of consent for this in school support.  Victoria will be at WID every Monday.

Youth Settlement Specialist -  Zebun Khan (she/her) khanze@hdsb.ca

  • Understanding the education system in Ontario

  • Information on community programs and resources, including housing, health (e.g. finding a family doctor), transportation, social welfare, Child Tax benefits, child care subsidies, employment support, etc.

  • Offering information sessions for parents on various topics 

  • Assessing family’s needs and making referrals to other service providers in the community as needed

  • Facilitating constructive and cultural proficient communication between the school staff and the newcomer students and their families

  • Assist the school in establishing and maintaining contact with newcomer families

  • Enhance diverse and multicultural understanding between the school staff and newcomer communities

  • For more details about my services, please click here

 

Winterhawks Cancer Fundraiser 

Please consider joining the Milton community for a FUNDRAISER, in memory of a former WID student, Zach Gibson, on October 18th, 2026.  Come out and cheer on the Milton Winterhawks as they face off against the Halton Police at 4:15pm followed by a 'Skate for Cancer Research' at 5:15pm! Stop by the banquet room to participate in the silent auction, check out the exciting prizes and giveaways, a kids' craft table, plus live performances by Merritt Driven and the Academy of Music youth bands. Don't miss our vendor tables inside and grab delicious bites and ice cream from local food trucks or explore real emergency vehicles outside at the south entrance of the Milton Sports Centre.  Show your support and make a difference in the lives of kids battling cancer and their families. Don’t miss out on the action and the chance to help fight childhood cancer! Because every child deserves a childhood—not a cancer diagnosis.  If you are not able to attend but wish to make a donation, please click on the link above for more information.

 

Food Orders/Door Dash/Uber

Just a reminder that we DO NOT encourage families to send ordered food to school for students.  Middle school is a great time to build independence with your children.  Having your children prepare their lunches the night before on their own, filling water bottles and ensuring their backpacks are ready for the next day is a great way to build independence and to reduce phone calls home for forgotten items.  

Attendance

If your child will be absent from school, late or picked up early, the absence must be reported to the attendance line. There are 3 options to do so: 

 

Transportation Issues

If there are any questions or concerns regarding your child(ren)’s bus transportation, please report them directly to the appropriate bus company for your child(ren)’s bus routes.

Attridge Transportation: 905-333-4047

First Student: 905-877-2251

 

Phones

Students are NOT permitted to have cell phones at school.  If your child brings a cell phone to school it needs to stay in their lockers or backpacks.  If students need to call home (feeling sick) they are allowed to use the school phone.  Students are NOT permitted to text their parents to drop off forgotten items. Students who are using their cell phones at school will be asked to put their phones in their lockers.  If a student is reminded more than once, their phone will be kept in Ms. Vasilakos’ office until the end of the school day.

 

Grade 7 & 8 School-based Immunizations - Wednesday October 28th 

The parent letter and consent forms were sent home September 11th with students and also electronically by HDSB.  CONSENT FORMS are due back to school on Monday, September 21st.  If you have questions about school-based immunizations, please contact Halton Public Health by calling 311 or visiting https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Immunizations-Preventable-Disease

 

Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transition

Please visit the HDSB Grade 8 to Grade 9 transition website for information on upcoming High School Information Nights.  Due dates for registration and high school visit information will be communicated as the information becomes available.  There is a Student Success Google Classroom that your child has joined - information will be posted there as well.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions - Ms L. Tough at toughl@hdsb.ca

MDHS Grade 7-8 High School Information Evening

Thursday, October 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

6:30-6:55  Formal Welcome and Overview to MDHS in the Main Gym

7:00-8:30  Tours, Displays, Experiences, and Area-Specific Presentations (Advanced Placement, French Immersion, High School 101, Special Education, ESL, SHSMs, etc.) 

 

Cash in the school

This is just a reminder that we strongly encourage using School Cash Online as the method of payment when making any purchases throughout the school year. This will help reduce cash getting lost or stolen.  If you have not signed up for School Cash Online please so by clicking on the link: https://hdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

 

Locks 

Please ensure students have a lock for their locker.  This should be a combination lock, not a key lock.  We are strongly encouraging students to keep technology in their locker and a lock will ensure their belongings are safe and secure throughout the school day.

 

Buses

For those with children who ride a bus, we strongly encourage you to sign up for the alerts about bus delays, etc.  This will become especially helpful when the colder weather arrives.  You can sign up through the Parent Portal on haltonbus.ca.  You can find the instructions for setting up your Parent Portal here.  Halton Student Transportation Services have indicated to all families and schools that in the first month of school, buses may be delayed for pick up and drop off.  Please DO NOT call the school about buses being late.  We know that this is frustrating, however, please understand that there are hundreds of children taking the bus daily and there continues to be a shortage of bus drivers.  If your children are NOT taking the bus, you need to contact the bus company directly.  Students are NOT permitted to go home on a different bus with a friend.  

Bus Lanes

Please DO NOT park in our bus lanes at the front of the school in the morning or afternoon.  Our parking lot is closed in the morning and the afternoon, for the safety of our students, staff and community.  It is imperative that our bus lanes are free and clear for our buses to park in.  We appreciate that many of you are picking up and dropping off closer to Mountainview, Elm or Ridge. For those of you who have children who ride bikes or scooters, please remind them about road safety as we have had numerous reports of bikes and scooters being ridden down the middle of streets. 

 

Dropping Items off at WID 

One of the most important life skills we teach is organization.  Each day before school, we ask that you ensure your children have all of their important items with them before they leave for school.  School materials, water bottles, lunches, coats and hats.  We DO NOT have water bottles to hand out.  Students NEED a water bottle that they can fill up at the water filling station. Dropping off items for your children is disruptive to the learning environment. 

 

Phys-Ed

Students are reminded that during Phys-Ed classes they need to have appropriate footwear. Students must wear running shoes. Crocs, sandals, and boots are NOT permitted. 

 

Signing Students Out 

We understand that essential appointments often occur during the school day.  To ensure the safety of our students, we are asking that you please ring the bell at the front door letting our Administrative Staff know that you are picking up a student.  You will be allowed into the school, where you will sign a sheet indicating the time you are signing your children out.  You no longer need to send an email to our Administrative Staff.  

As always, we are here to answer any questions and address any concerns that you may have.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Here’s to another TERRIFIC week!  

The WID Staff

 

Upcoming Dates:

P.A. Day Oct. 9th

Thanksgiving Oct. 12th

Milton District High School Open House Oct. 22nd

Picture Day Oct. 23rd

Grade 7&8 Immunization Oct. 28th

Hamilton Hammers School Day Game (6-8) Nov. 25th