Idiom of the Day:
Good Morning Class!
We will not have a class meeting today. If you have any questions, please email me. Please complete today’s assignment in Google Classroom.
If you are planning to continue going to school in September, please make sure to pre-register for the next school year. Applications are available on our website (WAEC.ca) or at the front door for pickup. Students can email them back or drop them off at the door.
Here is a link to the school website:
https://www.winnipegsd.ca/schools/winnipegadultedcentre/Pages/default.aspx
Healthy Minds Week 2020
Since 2013, Winnipeg School Division has embarked on our Healthy Minds Initiative to recognize and promote mental health literacy among students, staff, and the community. There are many webinars you and your family members can register for and view/listen to related to mental health today. View all the options below.
Big Feelings Come and Go book reading video
In partnership with New Directions and the Canadian Center for Child Protection
Big Feelings Come And Go storybook videos
Big Feelings Come and Go Audio Book information – pdf
What is Mindfulness Anyway?
Mindfulness sessions for middle years students:
Student mindfulness-Webinar – jpg
Grade 5 and up
Facilitator: KIDTHINK
Registration: kidthink.ca/events
Live Virtual Presentation at 1:30 pm
Sessions will be recorded to view at a later date
In this interactive session, you will learn about what mindfulness actually is, how a practice of mindfulness is part of creating a healthy mind and how it can reduce the effects of stress on the mind and body. A member of the KIDTHINK team will guide you through some basic information about mindfulness and lead you through a variety of mindfulness practices to see what might be a good fit for you.
Mental Health 101
Mental health session for middle and senior years students:
Mental Health 101 – pdf
Grade 7 and up
Facilitator: Taylor Demetrioff – Canadian Mental Health Association
Live Virtual Presentation at 1:00 pm
Sessions will be recorded to view at a later date
In this live virtual presentation you will get an understanding of the differences between mental health & mental illness, depression vs. sadness and feeling nervous vs. an anxiety disorder. We will also be discussing resources and various ways to cope with difficult times.
Using Social Media for Mental Health
NorWest Youth Hub
Ages 14 +
This prerecorded session will give you tips and tricks on how to use social media and feel great.
Registration info
Re:Think what you think about Mindfulness
Ages 14+
Sara Riel Inc invites you to Re think what you think about Mindfulness through three guided pre-recorded exercises. During these different times it can be difficult to take pause and be present in the moment. We hope these techniques can be useful addition to taking care of your mental health.
Today’s Assignment:
- Read Ch. 4 -Who is Malala?
- Answer the questions in Google Classroom.
- Watch one of the videos below.
Here are some topics mentioned in Ch. 1 – 3 of Who is Malala? :
Have a nice day! 🙂
Mel's 10EAL 