Parent/Community Information
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Please keep your children home if they have flu like symptoms
It is important to keep your child at home if he or she has flu like symptoms. Symptoms almost always include fever and cough. They commonly include sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain, headaches and fatigue. Sometimes symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is helpful to have backup childcare plans if needed.
Also, please remind your children to wash their hands frequently, and cough or sneeze into a tissue or into their sleeve or elbow.
Need more information?
If you would like more information:
- Visit the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority website at www.wrha.mb.ca. You’ll find many helpful resources, including the “H1N1 What to Do Quick Guide” if you or your child becomes ill, and a fact sheet on “How to Reduce the Spread of Influenza.”
- Call your local community area public health office during regular business hours. You’ll find a list of community offices on page 9 of the Health Services Directory in the middle of your MTS white pages telephone book (look for the purple pages).
- Call Health Links – Info Santé 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 788-8200.
Please take this opportunity to protect each member of your family by getting H1N1 flu shots. Thank you for your help in fighting the spread of H1N1 influenza.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sande Harlos
Medical Officer of Health
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
NOTICE FOR PARENTS INFORMATION ABOUT H1N1 INFLUENZA
The following websites have up-to-date information for parents/guardians about pandemic H1N1 flu and the activities taking place across the province to keep Manitobans healthy.
• For information on H1N1 flu and Manitoba’s H1N1 flu prevention efforts, please visit the Manitoba government website at:
• For information on H1N1 flu, flu prevention in schools and information for children and youth, please refer to the Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth website at: www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/flu.
• The Public Health Agency of Canada also has a website which provides information on H1N1 flu. It can be accessed at: www.fightflu.ca.
These websites provide immediate access to valuable information regarding H1N1 flu and how best to protect yourself and your family. For personal health care advice, or if you are concerned that your child may need care, please contact your health care provider or phone Health Links–Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257.
Other Information for Parents:
SongScape - an Arts Opportunity over spring break. Check it out here SongScape with Greg MacPherson & Sharon Johnson
2009 - 2010 Parent Today Workshops - St. James-Assiniboia Parent-Child Coalition Dates & Sessions
Is your 4 – 7 year old child more shy or fearful than other children of the same age?
Shyness and anxiety are normal emotions. Some children, however, are much more shy or fearful than others. Anxiety may interfere with their enjoyment of school, activities with other children, new experiences (such as swimming lessons or sports). Anxiety may slow learning at school.
The Coaching for Confidence Program offers 3 free evening seminars to parents which focus on: shyness and fearfulness as normal emotions, how children overcome shyness and fearfulness, and how to coach your child. If you think that you may be interested, please contact Debbie Neufeld at Educational Support Services by March 19. Email: dneufeld@sjsd.net Phone: 885-1334 Extension 0.
You are invited to…  * 4 interactive sessions on parenting positively and effectively *
Facilitators: Sarah James & Kathryn Kuhl
FOR: All caregivers of children birth – 10 years
WHERE: Educational Support Services, 1 Braintree Crescent
WHEN: Wednesdays from 1:15 – 3:15 PM 
Space is limited so register soon! Phone Sarah James at 885-1334 ext. 2225
Come Celebrate Arbor Day
Trees Winnipeg (Coalition to Save the Elms) is presenting our annual Arbor Day, “All Trees Tell a Story” celebration on the last Saturday of May 29th, 2010 at the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) at 500 Shaftsbury Blvd from 1000 AM to 330 PM.
We invite you and your family to spend the day with Winnipeg’s most professional arborists. Whether it’s an exciting, yet effortless , zip-line ride into the upper canopy of a wonderful elm, or a self propelled climb to see how high you can get into one of the oldest and largest spruce trees in the area. Our tree climbing rides are sure to thrill both kids and adults and are said to be one of Winnipeg’s best kept secrets. For the less adventurous, there will be childrens crafts and story telling tents which will be buzzing all day long. If it is workshops you are interested in attending, there is a busy schedule of topics related to the well being of trees, as presented by a host of professionals .
For a FREE, full day of fun and learning, come out and celebrate Arbor Day and experience how “All Trees Tell a Story”.
New Spring Break Ideas..............
Registration at 8:45 am and Pick-up at 4:15 pm. Cost: $25
The Living Prairie Museum presents: SPRING BREAK DAY CAMPS!
Book your day camp for: March 29th, 30th, 31st or April 1st.
Registration at 8:45 am and Pick-up at 4:15 pm. Cost: $25
Join us for a fun day of games, crafts, and nature exploration. Learn all about OWLS, BUTTERFLIES, and wonderful PRAIRIE PLANTS.
For more information or to register, please contact:
Living Prairie Museum
2795 Ness Avenue
Phone: 832 7-016
90 Rupert Avenue at Main Streetnfo
SPRING BREAK 2010 events MANITOBA MUSEUM
190 Rupert Avenue at Main Street
Your Spring Break Headquarters - March 27 to Arpil 4 Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
The Beatles!
Backstage and Behind the Scenes
See never-before published photographs, become a rock star in our Rockband™ stage, and enjoy local Beatles cover band “Free Ride”
at 2pm every day.
ANCIEN T SEAS – A FIRST IN CANADA !
Experience a virtual undersea observatory in a dramatic threescreen animation that will take you back 445 million years.
Museum Galleries
Earth History Gallery:
Ancient Seas – journey 445 million years back in time and to the bottom of the ocean.
Parklands Pier: Get up close and personal with nature while enjoying fun, hand’s-on activities.
Nonsuch: Climb aboard Manitoba’s most famous and treasured artifact.
Hbc Gallery: Experience the life of a fur trader on the frontier. Mon. – Fri. 10AM – 4:30PM.
Planetarium
Our Place in Space: New Family Show – Join Scarlet the Macaw and her animal friends as they explore the moon and stars and discover our place in space. 11AM, 1PM & 3PM.
Manitoba Skies: All ages. A live sky tour of the currentnight sky. Ask our astronomer questions and learn about the celestial magic visible from your own backyard. 2PM and 4PM.
Fact or Fiction: Preteen to adult. Warning: This show may challenge your longheld beliefs. Test your theories on UFOs, astrology, and the Apollo moon landing “hoax”. Noon.
Science Gallery
Explore Science Zone: drop by for fun, familyfriendly activities.
Science Demos: Shocking Science! Spectacular live show about electricity in the Auditorium at 1:15PM, 2:15PM and 3:15PM daily.
Alloway Hall
Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes: 84 rare, never-before-seen photographs of the Fab Four’s first North American tour. Beatles Tribute
Band
Free Ride plays daily at 2PM. Visit this exhibition and enter to win a trip for 2 to the U.K.
Membership sale
March 1 – April 4 ONLY
20% off all Museum Memberships
An infinite voyage to Explore, Discover and Experience.
Save up to $20 on a one-year Family Membership.
Offer valid only on one-year memberships. Cannot be combined with other discount offer or early renewal rates.
Spring Break 2010 presented by:
SEE IT ALL WITH THE FULL EXPERIENCE PA SS:
Includes admission to the Museum Galleries, Science Gallery and all Planetarium shows for one low price.
MedicAlert’s No Child Without Program is at Our School
The No Child Without program offers a free MedicAlert membership to students who attend our school and are between the ages of 4 up to their 14th birthday. If your child has a medical condition, allergy or is required to take medication on a regular basis then you should consider a MedicAlert membership through this program.
Your child’s voice in an emergency, MedicAlert membership;
- Gives emergency first responders immediate access to your child’s medical information on their MedicAlert bracelet or necklet
- Enables first responders to quickly obtain up to date medical information by means of the child’s Electronic Health Record through the 24 Hour Emergency Hotline.
- Communicates with the parent or emergency contact upon activation of the Hotline
Allows free updates of the child’s medical record as needed
MedicAlert identification can alert school staff, friends, coaches and others about your child’s medical condition should an emergency occur.
For further information come to the office for a brochure or visit www.nochildwithout.ca. To register your child you will need a No Child Without brochure from the office.
If your child is already part of the No Child Without program and there have been changes to their medical condition, medications or emergency contact information, call MedicAlert at 1-866-679-3220 Ext 1 to update your child’s file.
49th Legion Athetic Camp - July - August 2010
International Peace Garden (Manitoba/North Dakota border) 12 different sports offered E-mail us at
1-204-661-5448 Registration now being accepted. More than 35,000 athletes have attended the program. Grade 4 - 12
July 11 - 17, 2010 Advanced Track & Field, Gymnastics, Track & Field, Wilderness. July 18 - 24, 2010 Basketball, equestrian, Volleyball. July 25 - 31, 2010 Basketball, Equestrian, Volleyball. August 1 - 7, 2010 Basketball, Elementary Equestrian, Soccer, Volleyball. August 8 - 14, 2010 - Basketball, Judo, Soccer, Volleyball August 15 - 21, 2010 - Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Volleyball
Don't Delay - Register Today
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St. James-Assiniboia Parent Child Coalition Need a place to go with your little ones? Looking for information on what’s happening in the St. James-Assiniboia area for parents and their children (prenatal to 6 years of age)?
Programs vary : art, music, movement, free play, stories, songs, information sessions, and parenting support. All programs are free.
Look for upcoming programs in the Family Focus newsletter or contact Bonnah Demeulenaere, Family Resource Coordinator at 998-8400 or 453-5880.
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Assiniboine Rhythmic Gymnastic Organization (ARGO)
NEW SPRING SESSION – Register Now
8 Week Introductory Classes for Girls Ages 3 - 10
Deer Lodge Community Center, 323 Bruce Avenue – Wednesdays, April 21st to June 9th
Tiny Tots (ages 3 & 4): 6:00–6:45 pm – Cost $80.00
Chapman School, 3707 Roblin Blvd. – Mondays, April 19th to June 14th – Cost $100.00
IRG 1 (Grades K –1): 5:00-6:00 pm. and IRG 2 (Grades 2- 3): 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Ecole Robert Browning, 130 Browning Blvd. – Tuesdays, April 20th to June 8th – Cost $100.00
IRG 1 (Grades K –1): 6:00-7:00 pm. and IRG 2 (Grades 2- 3): 7:00-8:00 pm.
Ecole Dieppe, 530 Dieppe Road – (TBD) – Thursdays, April 22nd to June 10th – Cost $200.00
Pre Competitive *(Girls ages 6 up): 6:00-8:00 pm
*Pre-Competitive is a program for those who have completed the IRG Program or who have had previous gymnastics or dance experience and are interested in joining competitive in the 2010-2011 season.
- Classes offered in several Charleswood and St. James elementary schools.
- Rhythmic gymnastics is an enjoyable and affordable sport that develops fitness, inspires creativity, and enables every child to work at her own level.
- Rhythmic gymnastics offers a unique blend of music, movement, and apparatus that challenges girls to discover their bodies’ capabilities, creativity and imagination to manipulate ribbons, balls, hoops, ropes, and scarves in fun group classes.
- Check out the ARGO website for more information www.argoclub.ca, or contact Registrar, Irene @ 832-9673, e-mail: argo@mts.net
Sparks – Ages 5-6
Tuesday - Deer Lodge Community Centre, 323 Bruce Ave.
Wednesday – Crestview United Church, 316 Hamilton Ave.
Brownies – Ages 7-8
Monday - Maranatha Evangelical Free Church, 910 Sturgeon Rd.
Tuesday – Deer Lodge Community Centre, 323 Bruce Ave.
Wednesday – Bannatyne School, 363 Thompson Dr.
Guides – Ages 9-12
Monday – Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Dr.
Thursday – St. Bedes Anglican Church, 99 Turner Ave.
Pathfinders – Ages 13-14
Thursday – St. Bedes Anglican Church, 99 Turner Ave.
Rangers – Ages 15-17
Wednesday – Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Dr.
Safe Schools
The staff at the St. James-Assiniboia School Division are dedicated to making our schools a safe place for students. The]Safe School information sheet illustrates some of the challenges faced by students today and present some of the techniques we are employing to help students feel safe in our schools and in the community.
Be Web Aware is a national, bilingual public education program on Internet safety. The objective of everyone involved in this project is to ensure young Canadians benefit from the Internet, while being safe and responsible in their online activities.
The goal of the Be Web Aware initiative is two-fold:
- Raise awareness amongst parents that there are safety issues when their children go online and that they need to get involved.
- Provide practical information and tools that will equip parents to effectively manage Internet use in the home and to teach their kids to be Web savvy.
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