All of my classes have been assigned new assignments. I am going to try to always give out assignments on Mondays and make them due on Fridays. If they are larger assignments or projects I might give you more time than that, so please just make sure you are checking the due date on the assignments.

IDS 12: Please locate your assignment on our OneNote. It’s under Content library – IDS Project – REDUX Mid Year Presentation. AS WELL, i’ve given you a second mini assignment that you can access on our Teams post page. Our weekly meeting will be on Friday at 11am.

IDS 11: Please locate your assignment on our OneNote. It’s under Content library – IDS – Mid Year IDS Online Presentation. Our weekly meeting for this week will be on Wednesday at 1pm.

Digital Com 10 Mini: Please locate your assignment on our OneNote. It’s under Content library – Assignments – Mid Year IDS Online Presentation. Our weekly meeting will be on Thursday at 1pm.

S.S 9 Mini: Your assignment is on Teams. You can find it in our Team under Posts, or by clicking the Assignments tab. Our weekly meeting will be on Thursday at 11am.

S.S 9 1-2: Your assignment is on Teams. You can find it in our Team under Posts, or by clicking the Assignments tab. Our weekly meeting will be on Tuesday at 2pm.

S.S 9 1-3: Your assignment is on Teams. You can find it in our Team under Posts, or by clicking the Assignments tab. Our weekly meeting will be on Tuesday at 11am.

Infotech 8: Please locate your assignment on our OneNote. It’s under Content library – Assignments – Mid Year IDS Video Presentation. Our weekly meeting will be on Wednesday at 11am.

I hope this finds everyone as well as can be under these unprecedented circumstances.

There is no doubt that we are all witnessing historic events unfold before us, so the number one priority is the health and well-being of you and those around you. For the next week or so, take this time to focus on your physical and mental health. Relax, spend time with your family, call and check in on those family members that may be isolated alone or be lonely (especially your grandparents!), virtually hangout with your friends, go for walks with the people you live with, etc.

With that in mind, this is also an opportune time to be an active witness to what is happening around us, so if you are able to, record your thoughts, observations and questions about what is going on as we navigate through this.  There are many profound opportunities for us to leave an impact in the midst of so much uncertainty through our observations and records. It can also be very therapeutic to journal like this and record your thoughts.

If you need someone to talk to, remember that our school councillors are still available. You can contact me by email and I can put you in contact with them. As well, if you would like to talk to someone who is not a teacher or councillor you can call or text Kids Help Phone. To start using the texting service, text CONNECT to 686868. The phone number for Kids Help Phone is 1-800-668-6868. It is a 24/7 service so you can contact them ANYTIME. Here is the website if you’d like to access resources: https://kidshelpphone.ca/.

Further updates and information will be provided next week; the school will be issuing formal communications via your emails so check your emails regularly; if you have questions do not hesitate to contact me by email. I will be available from 8:30 – 3:30 on weekdays. We will get through this together.

Be safe and stay well,

Ms Ink