Wellness Week (March 15-19)

 

Next Week is Silver Stream Wellness Week!

Next week (March 15-19), students at our school will have a chance to engage in activities that promote wellness, self-esteem and resilience. It will not be a typical week while students do activities related to wellbeing such as visual arts, nature walks, music and dance, STEM challenges, making of "worry boxes," learning to use a compass, whole-school fitness activities, virtual field trips and Thursday movies. There will be a wellness theme for each day:

1. Monday: Gratitude Day
2. Tuesday: Mindful Breathing Day
3. Wednesday: Outside Mindfulness Day
4. Thursday: Positive Self Affirmations Day
5. Friday: Spread Gratitude Day

We are thankful to the intermediate student wellness committee and several teachers who worked very hard together to organize and bring this special week to our students!

Parents for Children's Mental Health Support Group Meetings

 

PARENTS FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP (PCMH)

Monday, March 22, 2021 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Panel Discussion and Q&A: COVID’s impact on Mood Disorders including depression.

PARENTS’ Support Group-All are welcome!

VIRTUAL MEETING

Does your child’s anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, learning disability, or behaviour

challenges make parenting difficult? Join us…

PCMH Chapter Support is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Aurora/York PCMH Meeting

Time: Mar 22, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Benefits of PCMH Support Group:

• meet other parents with children who have similar challenges

• find encouragement and emotional support

• learn strategies to help your child or youth at home/school

• learn how to access resources in the community

PCMH is the only provincial, family-led, non-profit organization that provides a voice for families who face the challenges of child and youth mental health issues. PCMH provides support, education, and linkage between families, communities, agencies and government. PCMH believes in the promotion of family-centered principles of care. PCMH envisions a future in which children and youth with mental illness enjoy a high quality of life in welcoming and supportive communities.

 For more information and resources, please visit www.pcmh.ca.

Next Meetings: 

Monday, April 19 Topic Bullying at 6:30 pm – 8 pm.

Monday, May 10th Topic Community Resources 6:30 – 8 pm.

Monday, June 21st Building Healthy Relationships 6:30 – 8 pm

Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy

 

Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy

The York Region District School Board is committed to championing equity and inclusivity. In response to continued evidence of anti-Black racism in Canadian institutions, including in education, the Board has co-developed an anti-Black racism strategy. The Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy: Creating anti-racist and Black-affirming learning and working environments was co-developed by York Region Black community leaders, YRDSB staff and in consultation with students. The launch of the strategy marks a coordinated effort to address anti-Black racism at the Board. On March 8, 2021 students, staff and families are invited to the virtual Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy launch event featuring guest presenter Robyn Maynard. The program will examine anti-Black racism in educational institutions and unveil the Board’s strategy.  The systemic nature of anti-Black racism requires that school boards act proactively to support equitable access to quality education and opportunities for all students, and to challenge the marginalization of Black students, staff and families.  Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy launch event On March 8, 2021 students, staff, families and community members are invited to the virtual Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy launch event featuring guest presenter Robyn Maynard. Register for the event. The program will examine anti-Black racism in educational institutions and unveil the Board’s strategy on how to move forward.  A copy of the strategy will be made available to the public on March 8th.