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Good morning, everyone, and happy Wednesday.
How is everyone doing out there? You know we miss you and are thinking about you.
A couple of things this morning:

We continue to wait on information from Education Minister Stephen Lecce about when schools will reopen. As always, we'll keep you posted.
In the meantime, we want to call your attention to the various phishing scams that people have come up with to take advantage of others during this crisis, so you don't fall prey to them.
Niagara Regional Police posted a warning recently, attaching a screenshot of a text, supposedly from the Red Cross, saying every Canadian household with a free face mask, with a URL for people to click.

There’s a lot of talk about the effectiveness of face masks. People are scared of getting the illness, and think the mask is a barrier against it (it's really, really not, according to the experts, unless it's medical grade and you should not have one of those unless you're in health care or are are a caregiver and have been provided with one doctors or nurses), so it’s the perfect scam.
Police remind everyone to be vigilant when receiving these types of emails or text. Like an old-fashioned con artist, there’s always a “tell," usually grammar or punctuation. In this case, here they are:

Most latest (it would be latest, most recent, or, more accurately, current)
Red-Cross (it’s Red Cross)
canadian, not Canadian
Masks (should be masks)
And finally, in the URL, it’s http:/./Mask-RedCross.ca (a period between the forward slashes)

Please see the infographic from our IT department for other ways to spot phishing, and visit The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre for a list of ongoing scams police are aware of, and sites which offer reputable information to Canadians.
Niagara Catholic NEVER provides links to unsourced information, relying solely on information from our local, provincial, and federal governments, as well as the World Health Organization. These agencies are also listed on our website at niagaracatholic.ca. We will also link to articles from accredited mainstream media sources.
Have a great day!

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Good morning, everyone.
Niagara Catholic is aware of Premier Doug Ford's comments on Monday, acknowledging the likelihood of the current school closure being extended beyond April 6. Contrary to many media reports, this does not mean that schools are closed indefinitely. Nor does it mean that 2019-2020 school year has been cancelled.
Premier Ford and many members of the Ontario cabinet will address the province at 1 p.m., and we will be watching. If an announcement is made at that time, we will advise all families.
We understand that the need to get outside and have some fresh air and exercise is important at this time, and that families have been visiting parks and playgrounds. We advise all families and the community that all Niagara Catholic playgrounds are closed, effective immediately, to stop the spread of #COVID-19.Thank you for your cooperation.

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#covid_19 has caused a tremendous disruption to the lives and routines of citizens around the world. The loss of routine, the need for self-isolation and/or social distancing separating families and friends for prolonged periods of time, the jarring sight of store shelves stripped of essential items and the endless media and social media coverage can become overwhelming for many people.

It is important during this unprecedented time to be kind to ourselves and to others around us. Patience, understanding and the realization that we are all in this together can help us cope with these extraordinary circumstances. In these troubling times, self-care is essential. It is also important to look out for those around us, to ensure they are not struggling. Niagara Catholic has included resources below, and will continue to offer students and families #mentalhealth health resources to assist you during these very difficult times as we receive information from our trusted partners.

Locally, our students are supported by Pathstone Mental Health. Staff there have created a special guide for talking to children and youth about COVID-19 and how to keep your family balanced and connected while staying at home.

Niagara Catholic's Mental Health Lead and Mental Health Team work in partnership with School Mental Health - Ontario. The organization is working diligently to provide comprehensive resources and information for educators, parents and families, and students. Please visit School Mental Health Ontario for this information.

Niagara Catholic will continue to provide information about mental health services and supports during this crisis as it becomes available. #prayandbewell

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Hi everyone. New Learn at Home resources from @ontario_education now available online. Access them through the Learning Resources slide on Niagaracatholic.ca. #covid_19 #stayhome #learnathome

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