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Parents are encouraged to read our @Edsby page for updated information and resources. Contact our main office if you need support.

When does screen time become problematic? Concerned about your child's gaming or social media use? Join the conversation and learn how to identify problematic technology use and set healthy digital boundaries. Register: …ildwellbeingapr-may2025.eventbrite.ca

Concerned about substance use and your child? Join our free webinar this week to learn about current trends in student substance use in Ontario and how you can support your child. Register: …ildwellbeingapr-may2025.eventbrite.ca

Today we celebrate World Autism Understanding Day. This year's theme "Advancing Neurodiversity" highlights the intersection between neurodiversity & global sustainability efforts, showcasing how inclusive policies and practices can drive positive change for autistic individuals.

Today is Canada's National Great Big Crunch! Grab an apple or your favourite crunchy fruit or vegetable and get ready to take a #greatbigcrunch at 1PM EST with fellow students, schools, and communities all across Canada to make a little for student nutrition programs 🍏

#NutritionMonth is a time to celebrate the role nutrition plays in fuelling our bodies. The impact nutrition has on the school day ranges from attendance to concentration and achievement. Ensuring students are well nourished will set them up to learn, succeed, and flourish!

Parents & Caregivers - School Mental Health Ontario is looking for focus group participants to collect feedback about resources to help support children's mental health. They will take place Mar 10, 11, 17 & 18. Email coalitionsurvey@opsba.org if interested! @SMHO_SMSO

The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) invites parents/guardians, students, staff and community members to provide input into the budget development process. Please take a few minutes to complete the anonymous survey, which will be open until Friday, February 28th, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Take the survey here: shorturl.at/vfJA7 For more information about the GECDSB 2025-26 annual budget and budget process, please visit the following link to the 2025-26 Public Budget Consultation Presentation: youtu.be/pQiJT1nEmgc

School Busses Cancelled In Windsor And Essex County windsorite.ca/2025/02/school… #YQG

Parents/caregivers have a crucial role in helping children manage technology use. How do you know if your child's tech use is problematic? Check out this info sheet on the SMH-ON parent hub for tips. smho-smso.ca/parents-and-ca… #SaferInternetDay2025

Got a PA Day coming up? Kick off your Family Day weekend at the library! All branches are open Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday. On Family Day, Central, Riverside, and Budimir will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM. Plan your visit at WindsorPublicLibrary.com

🚨 Life can be unpredictable, but help is just a call away. 211 connects people in Windsor-Essex & Chatham-Kent to food, housing, mental health resources, and more—24/7. 💡 United Way proudly funds 211. 💻 Learn more: weareunited.com/blog/211-aware… #211Day #UnitedWay #HelpStartsHere

Build a marble run this Friday at the Central Library. This free program is for ages 6 and up. All materials provided, no registration required. #wpl #yqg

A positive self-image is an important factor for a child's overall sense of well-being. Check out this resource from our new #ParentHub for tips on nurturing positive body image. smho-smso.ca/online-resourc…

The Make Happy Tummies campaign is on now in Metro and Food Basics stores. Donate at the register from now until Feb 13th to support local student nutrition programs. 100% of your donation will benefit a local school! Check out makehappytummies.ca for more information.

Parents and Caregivers! Looking for practical mental health tips? The By Your Side Learning Hub covers it all: ✅ Building strong relationships ✅ Tools to manage stress and anxiety ✅ How to recognize when your child needs help Learn more ➡️ smho-smso.ca/parents-and-ca…

What better way to acknowledge #FamilyLiteracyDay than to launch By Your Side – A new online resource hub that provides mental health learning and supports for families. Start exploring now! smho-smso.ca/parents-and-ca…

It's Family Literacy Day! Read a book. Share a book. Do a learning activity with your kids. Literacy is a priority and should be a right for everyone - crucial to a child’s development and learning skills.

Holiday breaks can be difficult for some students. Here are some resources to support students in seeking help when they are not at school: smho-smso.ca/taking-care-ov… #SchoolMentalHealthON

Donate to a local student nutrition program this #givingtuesday 💙 When students are well nourished, they do better in school. Help us ensure OSNP Southwest kids have the fuel they need to succeed at school and beyond, every day! ➡ visit osnp.ca/donate/ to donate

We congratulate the provincial and federal governments on this important step in strengthening school food programs! 🍏📚✏️ @VON_Canada @StudentNutriON @C4HSchoolFood @JustinTrudeau @fordnation @MichaelParsa @ChildrenON @cafreeland @JennaSudds