Author: Winnipeg School Division

Dufferin School

545 Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3A 0P1 SAFE ARRIVAL: 204-774-3409 www.winnipegsd.ca/Dufferin 1-588-278-4513

“The students, staff, and communities of the Winnipeg School Division are committed to truth and reconciliation through building relationships with Mother Earth, the original peoples of this land, and the stories that bring us together. We acknowledge the place in which we gather is Treaty 1 territory, the homeland of the Red River Metis, and the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininiwak and Dakota Oyate peoples”

Greetings Dufferin Families,
It’s hard to believe that it’s November already! Time flies when you’re having fun!
Mr. S and I are settling into our new roles at Dufferin and we’re loving this special school community. Your children are filled with curiosity, acceptance and love. They readily come up to us to ask questions, share what their learning or just to give us a quick hug. Thank you for sharing your most prized possessions with us each day- they fill the school with such joy!
With the colder weather now upon us, please remind your child to dress appropriately. If you need help with any outdoor clothing, please reach out to Megan Brisco in the Family Room. Children are to remain outside and lined up with their classrooms , and enter the building with their class.
Please look at the monthly calendar as later this month brings Family Conferences. Be on the lookout for special invitations for you to come and hear about all the incredible learning that has been going on in the classrooms. Our children have been working so hard and can’t wait to share it with you! More information to follow.
The school is buzzing with not only learning, but with soccer, volleyball, patrols, Literacy club, Boys and Girls Club ,Can U and more! A shout-out to all the staff that make these activities possible for our kids. Seeing the students participate in extra-curricular reminds me of the importance of getting involved in activities outside of the normal school day. Research says that participating in extracurricular activities often enhances academic performances. It can offer students skills such as time management, problem-solving and critical thinking, which are transferable to their academic learning! Not to mention...fun and social.
We take time to remember this month and think about PEACE. We’d like to invite you to our Remembrance Day Assembly on Friday, November 11th at 11:00 am. We’ll send out a reminder email closer to the date.
Our doors are always open. Please don’t hesitate to come with a question, concern or just to say “hello”.
Camie Lawson, Principal

Dufferin School sends messages, school reminders and newsletters through SAFE ARRIVAL If you do not have an email on file, please contact the school at 204-774-3409.
If your student will be late or absent from school, please call the SAFE ARRIVAL line at 1-855-278-4513 or visit http://wsd.schoolconnects.com

Parent Council News Parent Council held their first fundraiser Thursday, September 21. Funds collected will go towards purchasing a new TV’s for the Lunch Program. There will be hot dog fundraiser during our family conferences on November 15th and 16th.
Thank you for your continued support!
Thank you,
Helen Sinisalo P.A.C President

Parent Council News Parent Council held their first fundraiser Thursday, September 21. Funds collected will go towards purchasing a new TV’s for the Lunch Program. There will be hot dog fundraiser during our family conferences on November 15th and 16th.
Thank you for your continued support!
Thank you,
Helen Sinisalo P.A.C President

November 11th marks Remembrance Day, The time of the year when we wear a red poppy in memory of and honour those who sacrificed their lives during wars. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the signing of the Armistice of November 11th, in 1918, which signalled the end of World War 1.
We will be sharing Remembrance Day information to our students over the PA on Friday, November 10th

Colour your own remembrance day poppy.

COMMUNITY CORNER

WINTER GEAR FOR LITTLE WINNIPEGGERS!
Every year from September to January, Winnipeggers donate over 6,000 coats, and Koats for Kids shares this winter gear with Winnipeg families.
Please contact our Community Support Worker, Megan Brisco in our Family Room (1) for more information if you are in need of winter gear. 204-774-3409 or mbrisco@wsd1.org

November in the Family Room.
We have some fun events scheduled for November in our family room, please see the calendar of events below and join us!
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November 2023

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			1 / Ribbon Skirts 1:15-3:15pm @ RB	2 Bookmates PM	3	4
5	UofM Nursing Activity PM	7 Healthy Smiles PM	8 Ribbon Skirts 1:15-3:15pm @ RB	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	Little Food Explorers (LFE) / PM	22	23 Adult Paint Class AM	24 Family Finer Weaved Sash Workshop PM	25
26	27	U of M Nursing Breakfast AM / Rhyme Time PM	29	30

Dufferin School
November 2023

545 Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3A 0P1 204-774-3409 www.winnipegsd.ca/Dufferin

Sun	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Sat
			1 / Day 5	2 / Day 6	3 / Day 1	4
5	6 / Day 2	7 / Day 3	8 / Day 4	9 / Day 5	10 / Day 6	11
			PAC MEETING Rm 6—3:45pm
12	13 / Day 1	14 / Day 2	15 / Day 3	16 / Day 4	17 / Day 5	18
			Family Conferences / 3:45-6pm	Family Conferences / 3:45-7pm	Family / Conferences (9AM-12PM
19	20 / Day 6	21 / Day 1	22 / Day 2	23 / Day 3	24 / Day 4	25
26	27 / Day 5	28 / Day 6	29 / Day 1	30 / Day 2

Daylight Savings

Remembrance Day

NO CLASSES

December dates to remember:
Dec 7 – Report Cards go home
Dec 22—Last day of classes. Enjoy your winter break!