The Weather Network

The weather in Barrie changes frequently during this season, with above zero temperatures one day to sub-zero the next, especially with the wind chill. It is very important that your child dresses for the weather on these extreme days.
Please check the link below frequently to ensure your child is well prepared for the outdoors.
  Weather at the Willow!  
     

Whats' Going On?

Important dates, and events will be posted on the front page, and updated on a regular basis. Please check back on a regular basis so you are on the up and up!

Jump Rope for Heart Day - June 12

Click to visit the official Jump Rope for Heart Website
   

Balance Day Hours

8:40 - 10:20 100 Instruction
10:20 - 10:35 20 Nutrition Break
10:35 - 11:00 20 Fitness Break
11:00 - 12:40 100 Instruction
12:40 - 1:00 20 Nutrition Break
1:00 - 1:30 30 Fitness Break
1:30 - 3:10 100 Instruction


Links

The Facts on Bullying   Great Art Links!

Teaching Kids News - Articles rewritten by journalists and teachers, who rewrite current events to discuss in the classroom and at home. Updated daily!

Bitstrips - Signup for teachers is free. Students need to get the password information from their teacher.

Improve your keyboarding Skills here!

 

Media Links

Coco Smarts Privacy Pirates
Privacy Playground: The First Adventure of the Three Cyber Pigs Cybersense and Nonsense: The Second Adventure of the Three Cyber Pigs

Don't Buy It - PBS
Food Advertising Tricks Freaky Flakes
What's In An Ad? Be The Ad Detective
Buying Smart Behind the Scenes
Allies and Aliens Jo Cool or Jo Fool Jo Cool - CyberQuiz

The Target is You! Alcohol Advertising Quiz		 Make a Difference in the Media
Top Secret



Important Information for Parents

Below you will find links directed from the Simcoe County District School Board related to your child's school. Information about bussing and helpful workshops or programs will be linked below. Please check back frequently, as these links are updated on a regular basis.

Ontario Ministry of Education - For your childs' programme, and curriculum expectations.
Bus Cancellations Navigating Special Education - A Workshop for Parents
Parent eBulletin
Circle of Learning Conference for Parents
Parenting Information
SCDSB School Calendar

Safe and Healthy Schools		 Parent Involvement Commitee

Read the facts on Bullying here!		 Eat Well to Excel - The Simcoe Nutrition Program for Elementary Children. Please remind your children that the lunch you pack them should be eaten first. Children are welcome to eat from the basket if they are hungry.