Ontario Federation of Home & School Associations
51 Stuart St. L8L 1B5 Hamilton, ON, Canada

Join OFHSA Parent Webinars! https://mailchi.mp/c2cd2d52db60/join-ofhsa-parent-webinars

Happy Earth Day from OFHSA! #EarthDay

Join Us! Friday, April 23rd 7 p.m. Painting Tutorial, and Step Up Your Dinner Wednesday, April 28th - https://mailchi.mp//april-23rd-7-pm-painting-tutorial-and- #ofhsafamilyengagement

OFHSA's Annual Meeting is next week! Three important questions we are asking our members; Should Boards of Education provide school-based mental health programming and supports for children and youth in Ontario.? Yes or No... Would you support later school start times for secondary students? Yes or No Should the Ministry of Education institute a 60 minute minimum Elementary school standard for daily outdoor time? Yes or No Register here https://forms.gle/LmtfjKCXzr6kgdke9

We are so thankful for the overwhelming response to OFHSA’s Parent webinars! Please continue to sign up online and join OFHSA throughout the spring and summer for opportunities to learn and engage with your family through our webinars. We will be offering some PRIZES and we will do our best to provide materials for you to participate at no extra cost for those families in need. Join us at 7 p.m. Wednesday the 21st of April Empower your Wellbeing -dealing with pandemic burnout... by Julie Cass! Use link below to register https://forms.gle/1eJJqhaVr2pLx8wW8

Co-Share Workspace Opportunity with OFHSA

Mice: ATTACK!! Little Raccoon: ! Teacher Raccoon: Hey, kids! Remember to be kind to everyone, even if they’re a different species. Mice: Oh. Sorry, Teacher Raccoon. Little Raccoon & Teacher Raccoon: DON’T BULLY!

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at OFHSA to you!

Ontario is delaying March break until April 12-16, 2021. Moving March break will support the public health effort to reduce community transmission. #KeepingKidsSafe Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-delays-march-break-in-an-

Thank you to all teachers and staff for making a difference in students’ lives. All of us here at the Ontario Federation of Home & School Associations appreciate you.

Join the Fresh Outlook Foundation (FOF) and people from all sectors, ages, cultures, abilities, and genders for the virtual HEADS UP! Community Mental Health Summit on November 25/26. With three major themes and 22 world-class speakers and facilitators, the interactive format includes three live half-day sessions with presentations, chat and Q&As, and panel discussions. Registration is free or by donation to FOF, a registered charity. https://freshoutlookfoundation.org/heads-up-community-ment/

This session includes building relationships with members of your community. How to connect with school staff, parents, volunteers and community members To RSVP: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSct7_PfkeLpKpeBwD/viewform

To all of our members, your verified financial statements are due today

With Halloween just around the corner many families are wondering about safe ways to celebrate. There are many options for kids to have fun like Trick-or-Treating, scavenger hunts or a family movie night. Visit the following website for Halloween safety tips from McMaster Children’s Hospital infectious disease specialist: https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca//halloween-during-c/

Don’t forget to complete the Association Information link on our website! Please send in Membership fees to the Federation office! Go to our website,https://ofhsa.on.ca/.