| Your Mental Health Matters - please reach out if you need help | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/176 | Your Mental Health Matters - please reach out if you need help | <p>There is a lot of help available to support your wellness at CCI!</p><p> If you are struggling with a mental health issue like depression, anxiety, family or friend struggles.. we are here to help. Please reach out to any adult in the building. If that's a difficult thing to do, speak to a friend who can go with you to talk with a teacher, counselor, or administrator. We have all kinds of expertise at CCI from community agencies who are regularly in the guidance department to talk with students about addiction, depression, sadness, thoughts of suicide, and many other situations. Being a teenager can be amazing but also very challenging with the ups and downs of everyday life and school. If you find yourself feeling alone, sad, or overwhelmed, please take that first step and reach out. We will be there to help. </p><p>CMHA Crisis Line: 705-728-5044</p><p>Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868</p> | | | |
| Managing Emotions: Tips and Strategies for Youth and Parents | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/232 | Managing Emotions: Tips and Strategies for Youth and Parents | <p>The Presenter is Dr. Anita Federici, Clinical and Research Psychologist Owner of Midland Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Join us for this free informative seminar that includes information booths and literature from several youth friendly organizations.</p><p><img src="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Dr%20Federici%20Poster.jpg" alt="Dr Federici Poster.jpg" class="ms-rtePosition-4" style="margin:5px;width:561px;" /><br></p> | | | |
| Joe Roberts: From Skidrow to CEO | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/231 | Joe Roberts: From Skidrow to CEO | <p>Joe Roberts is an inspirational example of overcoming adversity and managing change. In 1989 he was homeless living under a bridge, 12 years later he was a celebrated CEO and in 2018 he finished a 9000km charity walk across Canada. Joe is a living example that anything is possible and teaches "there's more to you than you can see".</p><p><img src="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Joe%20Roberts%20Feb%2019%20poster.jpg" alt="Joe Roberts Feb 19 poster.jpg" class="ms-rtePosition-4" style="margin:5px;width:561px;height:745px;" /><br></p> | | | |
| Grade 8 Open House Night | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/215 | Grade 8 Open House Night | <p>Wed. Jan. 9th is Grade 8 Open House. Thurs. Jan. 10th is the snow day. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the presentation & visits are from 6:30-8:30 pm.<br></p> | | | |
| School’s in for summer at the SCDSB | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/225 | School’s in for summer at the SCDSB | <p><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"arial", sans-serif;">Are
you and your child planning their courses for next school year? Looking for a
way to create flexibility in their timetable and earn a credit? Consider summer
school! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8pt;line-height:105%;"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"arial", sans-serif;">Each
year, the SCDSB offers a variety of summer programs to over 2,000 students.
Summer school options include open, college and university level courses from
Grades 9 to 12. Courses are offered in-person or online. Interested students
can also travel and earn credits with the summer EduTravel program.</span></p>
<span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"arial", sans-serif;">Summer school program details can be found on
the Learning Centres website at </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.learningcentres.com/"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"arial", sans-serif;">www.learningcentres.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"arial", sans-serif;">. Current SCDSB students should speak to their
guidance counsellor for information and to register. Registration opens January
14!<br>
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| Parents/guardians invited to information sessions about special education | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/226 | Parents/guardians invited to information sessions about special education | <p><strong></strong><strong></strong>The SCDSB is hosting a series of information sessions for parents and guardians to learn about special education in the SCDSB, and how to support students with special education needs. Topics include building a plan for the summer, understanding the Special Equipment Amount (SEA) and applied behaviour analysis (ABA). </p><p>Sessions will take place at the SCDSB Education Centre, located at 1170 Highway 26 in Midhurst. Participants may also access the sessions online via Google Meet. More information, including dates, times and links to register, can be found at <a href="https://www.scdsb.on.ca/elementary/special_education">https://www.scdsb.on.ca/elementary/special_education</a>. <br><br></p><p></p> | | | |
| Questions about your teen's health? | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/227 | Questions about your teen's health? | <p>Health Connection offers free, confidential health information from nurses and health inspectors on: </p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Birth control, sexually transmitted infections, stress, drugs and alcohol, safe food and water, quitting smoking</li><li>Health unit clinics including dental, vaccines, sexual health</li><li>Web resources for school projects</li><li>Community resources for mental health, addictions and quitting smoking</li></ul><p><br>Contact Health Connection at 1-705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or <a href="http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/">http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/</a>. If English is not your first language, we have a telephone interpretation service.<br> <br></p><p><em>Information provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit</em><br><em> </em><br><br></p> | | | |