BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ISGW - ECPv6.13.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ISGW X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://is-gw.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ISGW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20230130T210517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T202511Z UID:10001709-1676649600-1676653200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Summer Camps and Activities: English DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team online\, using Zoom\, to learn about the summer camps and activities available for children in the area. We will talk about: \n\nThe benefits for children of attending camp\nHow to find and choose a for your child(ren)\nAge eligibility\nHow to register and the cost\nFinancial assistance programs available\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Tuesday\, February 14 and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Azita at 519-831-1157 or afarsi@is-gw.ca \n  \n\n\n \n \n Summer Camps and Activities for Families in Guelph\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone/Cellular Number*Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n What is your immigration status?*\n \n \n Permanent Resident\n \n \n \n Protected Person\n \n \n \n Refugee Claimant\n \n \n \n Canadian Citizen\n \n \n \n Other\n Do you need language interpretation?Interpretation can be provided\, based on need. Please type your language below.Are you familiar with the online platform Zoom?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No. I would like help to set this up.\n Consent*By clicking the box below\, I consent to being contacted by Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington (ISGW) by phone\, email and Zoom. I acknowledge that in attending ISGW’s online workshops\, my name and image may be visible to other ISGW clients\, volunteers and staff. Yes\, I consent.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/summer-camps-and-activities-english/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Azita Farsi":MAILTO:afarsi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20230123T203018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T201730Z UID:10001705-1676568600-1676572200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Rental Housing in Guelph DESCRIPTION:** This workshop will be presented in Ukrainian. ** \nJoin us online using Zoom\, to learn and ask questions about finding a place to rent in Guelph. \nWe will talk about: \n\nWhere to find rental listings\nRequirements/documents needed to rent a place\nBest time of year to look for a place to rent\nWhere to get furniture (free or affordable)\n\nWe’re pleased to have a guest speaker from The Danby Refugee Program at this session. \nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/rental-housing-in-guelph/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20230206T155940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T192221Z UID:10001716-1676482200-1676485800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Getting Ready for High School: Our Lady of Lourdes DESCRIPTION:Students who will be entering Grade 9 in September 2023 and their parents/guardians are invited to join our SWIS team for a workshop about Getting Ready for High School. \nYou can choose to attend online\, using Zoom OR in-person at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School\n(54 Westmount Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario N1H 5H7). \nWe will be joined by staff from the school’s guidance offce to learn about: \n\nselecting courses for high school\nelective courses\nhow to navigate MyBluePrint to submit courses\nwhere to find registration forms\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, February 9 and be sure\nto complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Nahom at 226-332-0784 or ntekle@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/getting-ready-for-high-school-our-lady-of-lourdes/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School\, 54 Westmount Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 5H7\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth ORGANIZER;CN="Nahom Tekle":MAILTO:ntekle@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20230130T154434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T154759Z UID:10001708-1675962000-1675965600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:SWIS Workshop for Women: Using SchoolCash Online DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented in Tigrinya. ** \nSchoolCash Online is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children’s school fees. Join our SWIS team for an in-person workshop for women at St. Joseph Catholic School (in the library) to learn about using this online platform. We will talk about: \n\nHow to create an account\nMaking payments\nNavigating catch up payment application\n\nYoung children are welcome with their parent/caregiver. Drawing materials will be available and light snacks will be provided. \nView PDF flyer. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Nahom at 226-332-0784 or ntekle@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/swis-workshop-for-women-using-schoolcash-online/ LOCATION:St. Joseph Catholic School\, 10 Guelph Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 5Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nahom Tekle":MAILTO:ntekle@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20230123T200601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T200749Z UID:10001704-1675270800-1675274400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:March Break and Summer Camps DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented in Dari. ** \nJoin our SWIS team online\, using Zoom\, to learn about the March Break and summer camps available for\nchildren in the area. \nWe will talk about: \n\nThe benefits for children of attending camp\nHow to find and choose the best camp for your child(ren)\nAge eligibility\nHow to register and the cost\nFinancial assistance programs available\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Azita at 519-831-1157 or afarsi@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/march-break-and-summer-camps/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Azita Farsi":MAILTO:afarsi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221201T185108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T190221Z UID:10001518-1671120000-1671123600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Christmas in the Community DESCRIPTION:At this online session we will explore: \n\nLow cost/Free activities to do around the city\nGuelph public skating and skating safety\nLocal Christmas markets\nSupport programs over the holidays (food support\, clothing support)\n\nView PDF flyer \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Contact staff for information. \nNeed help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! Contact staff for information. \nFor more information contact Megan at 519-831-1281\, mbotha@is-gw.ca OR Nahom at 226-332-0784\, ntekle@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-christmas-in-the-community/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221201T212153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T212359Z UID:10001519-1670432400-1670436000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Workshop for Women: Tools for Life DESCRIPTION:Interpretation in Tigrinya will be provided. \nJoin our SWIS team for an in-person\, workshop for women at St. Joseph Catholic School (in the gym). \nGuest speaker Stacey Frasson (Youth Worker) will be with us to talk about: \n\nBeing aware of feelings\nEmotional regulation\nEffective communication of feelings and appropriate problem solving\n\nYoung children are welcome with their parent/caregiver.\nDrawing materials will be available and light snacks will be provided. \nView PDF flyer \nFor more information or to register\, contact Nahom at 226-332-0784 or ntekle@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/workshop-for-women-tools-for-life/ LOCATION:St. Joseph Catholic School\, 10 Guelph Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 5Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nahom Tekle":MAILTO:ntekle@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221031T185803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T190041Z UID:10001507-1669824000-1669827600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Youth and Cyber Security DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn and ask questions about Youth and Cyber Security. \nWe’re pleased to have guest speaker Constable James Nightingale from Guelph Police Service with us to discuss: \n\nTeens in a digital world\nCyber bullying\nSocial media safety\nGuelph Police and ICE unit\n\nView PDF flyer \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help!  \nContact Megan at 519-831-1281\, mbotha@is-gw.ca OR Nahom at 226-332-0784\, ntekle@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-youth-and-cyber-security/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221117T190914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T144243Z UID:10001510-1669224600-1669228200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Preparing for Winter in Guelph DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be presented in Ukrainian. \nJoin us online using Zoom\, to learn and ask questions about: \n\nHow to dress for Canadian winter\nThe signs of frostbite\nWhat is a “Snow Day”?\nHow to check city/school bus cancellations during bad weather\nCar safety (importance of winter tires\, winter washer fluid)\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/preparing-for-winter-in-guelph/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221028T140340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T140840Z UID:10001504-1668700800-1668704400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Parent Information Session - Our Lady of Lourdes DESCRIPTION:Do you have children attending Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School?\nIs Tigrinya your first language?\nJoin our SWIS team\, in-person at the school\, for a parent information session. In this session\,\nwe are pleased to include guest speakers from the school: \n\nBetty Farrell\, Principal\nBrian Halford\, Vice-Principal\nJulie Flaherty\, Languages Department Head\nSarah Gammie\, Dual Credit Lead Resource Teacher\n\nDuring this in-person session\, we will talk about: \n\nProgramming\nBehaviors and Students’ Conduct\nLife at High School\nWhat is Needed to Graduate (including volunteer hours\, credits)\nDual Credits\, Co-op Program\n\nInformation will be presented in Tigrinya. \nView PDF flyer. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Nahom at 226-332-0784 or ntekle@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/parent-information-session-our-lady-of-lourdes/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School\, 54 Westmount Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 5H7\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth ORGANIZER;CN="Nahom Tekle":MAILTO:ntekle@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221031T183032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T190138Z UID:10001506-1668441600-1668445200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Preparing for Winter in Guelph DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn and ask questions about Preparing for Winter in Guelph. \nAt this session we will talk about: \n\nHow to dress for Canadian winter\, signs of frostbite\nWhat is a “Snow Day”?\nHow to check city/school bus cancellations during bad weather\nCar safety (importance of winter tires\, winter washer fluid)\n\nView PDF flyer \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help!  \nContact Megan at 519-831-1281\, mbotha@is-gw.ca OR Nahom at 226-332-0784\, ntekle@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-preparing-for-winter-in-guelph/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221025T203022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T203054Z UID:10001502-1668441600-1668445200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Parent-Teacher Interviews - UGDSB DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada?\nAre your children attending Upper Grand District School Board?\nDo you want to learn more about Parent-Teacher Interviews?\nJoin our SWIS team\, online using Zoom\, to learn about Parent-Teacher Interviews with guest speakers Susan Pitman and Lara Rahim-Lasko\, ESL Resource Teachers. \nDuring this online session we will talk about: \n\nImportance of attending parent-teacher interviews\nPreparing for the interview\nUnderstanding the report card\nWhat to expect during the interview\nDiscussing your child’s progress at school\nTaking your child to the interview\nAfter the parent-teacher interview (follow up)\nResources and language support available\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Wednesday\, November 9 and be sure\nto complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/getting-ready-for-parent-teacher-interviews-ugdsb/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221028T133259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T134328Z UID:10001503-1668011400-1668015000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Parent-Teacher Interviews - WCDSB DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada?\nAre your children attending Wellington Catholic District School Board?\nDo you want to learn more about Parent-Teacher Interviews?\nJoin our SWIS team\, online using Zoom\, to learn about Parent-Teacher interviews with guest speakers\nAndrea Welsh-Devlin\, Principal\, St. Joseph Catholic School\, Mary Beth McCuen\, Principal\, St. Peter\nCatholic School and Bryan McMillan\, Principal\, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School. \nDuring this online session we will talk about: \n\nImportance of attending parent-teacher interviews\nPreparing for the interview\nUnderstanding the report card\nWhat to expect during the interview\nDiscussing your child’s progress at school\nTaking your child to the interview\nAfter the parent-teacher interview (follow up)\nResources and language support available\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Wednesday\, November 4 and be sure\nto complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/getting-ready-for-parent-teacher-interviews-wcdsb/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221025T202138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T213102Z UID:10001501-1667496600-1667500200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:How to Access Canada’s Health Care System DESCRIPTION:Learn about accessing health-related services in Guelph\nThis workshop will be presented in Ukrainian and Russian. \nJoin us online using Zoom\, or in-person at ISGW (maximum 10 participants) to learn and ask questions about: \n\nHealth-related organizations in Guelph\nHealth-related services for newcomers (without family doctor)\nHow to reach a health care specialist in Guelph\nMental health support for Ukrainians (Guest speaker: Andriy Samokhvalov)\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/how-to-access-canadas-health-care-system/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221007T144744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T145202Z UID:10001493-1666972800-1666976400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: How to Apply for Canadian Citizenship DESCRIPTION:Join us\, online using zoom\, to learn and ask questions about Applying for Canadian Citizenship. \nDiscuss topics will include: \n\nEligibility\nRequired documents\nApplying with a parent or on your own\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or help to register\, contact Megan at 519-831-1281\, mbotha@is-gw.ca OR Nahom at 226-332-0784\, ntekle@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-how-to-apply-for-canadian-citizenship/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221027T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221007T161012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T144132Z UID:10001497-1666861200-1666868400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Connecting to Your School - Willow Road DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada? \nDo you want to learn how to navigate your child’s school website and more? \nJoin our SWIS team\, in-person\, at Willow Road Public School\, to learn about: \n\nNavigating the school and board websites\nAccessing the school calendar\, school newsletter\nSchoolCash Online payment system\nSchool bus and inclement weather communication\nSchool fundraising events\, school trips\nPreparing your child for school (clothing\, packed lunch\, etc.)\nCommunicating with your child’s teacher\, reporting absence\nStudents arriving on time for school\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/connecting-to-your-school-willow-road/ LOCATION:Willow Road Public School\, 125 Willow Rd\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1W4\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221007T143850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T154935Z UID:10001181-1666800000-1666803600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Painting Pumpkins for Halloween DESCRIPTION:Join us at this session to paint pumpkins and learn and ask questions about Halloween in Ontario. \nWe will discuss: \n\nWhat is Halloween?\nWhy is it celebrated?\nThe history of Halloween\n\nParticipants can attend in-person (limited to 10) at ISGW or online. ** In-person spots are now full\, however you can still join us online** \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or help to register\, contact Megan at 519-831-1281\, mbotha@is-gw.ca OR Nahom at 226-332-0784\, ntekle@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-painting-pumpkins-for-halloween/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221007T155345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T143823Z UID:10001494-1666797300-1666800000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Connecting to Your School - Mitchell Woods DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada? \nDo you want to learn how to navigate your child’s school website and more? \nJoin our SWIS team\, in-person\, at Mitchell Woods Public School\, to learn about: \n\nNavigating the school and board websites\nAccessing the school calendar\, school newsletter\nSchoolCash Online payment system\nSchool bus and inclement weather communication\nSchool fundraising events\, school trips\nPreparing your child for school (clothing\, packed lunch\, etc.)\nCommunicating with your child’s teacher\, reporting absence\nStudents arriving on time for school\nNo parking in the school parking lot\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/connecting-to-your-school-mitchell-woods/ LOCATION:Mitchell Woods Public School 670 Willow Rd\, Guelph\, ON N1H 8K2\, 670 Willow Rd\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 8K2\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221025T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221007T160620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T143957Z UID:10001496-1666688400-1666695600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Connecting to Your School - St. Peter DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada? \nDo you want to learn how to navigate your child’s school website and more? \nJoin our SWIS team\, in-person\, at St. Peter Catholic School\, to learn about: \n\nNavigating the school and board websites\nAccessing the school calendar\, school newsletter\nSchoolCash Online payment system\nSchool bus and inclement weather communication\nSchool fundraising events\, school trips\nPreparing your child for school (clothing\, packed lunch\, etc.)\nCommunicating with your child’s teacher\, reporting absence\nStudents arriving on time for school\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/connecting-to-your-school-st-peter/ LOCATION:St. Peter Catholic School\, 150 Westwood Road\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 7G1\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221024T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221007T160012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T160128Z UID:10001495-1666602000-1666609200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Connecting to Your School - Paisley Road DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada? \nDo you want to learn how to navigate your child’s school website and more? \nJoin our SWIS team\, in-person\, at Paisley Road Public School\, to learn about: \n\nNavigating the school and board websites\nAccessing the school calendar\, school newsletter\nSchoolCash Online payment system\nSchool bus and inclement weather communication\nSchool fundraising events\, school trips\nPreparing your child for school (clothing\, packed lunch\, etc.)\nCommunicating with your child’s teacher\, reporting absence\nStudents arriving on time for school\nNo parking in the school parking lot\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/connecting-to-your-school-paisley-road/ LOCATION:Paisley Road Public School\, 406 Paisley Road\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 2R3\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20221005T180131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T180550Z UID:10001171-1665594000-1665597600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:SWIS - Connecting with Your School: Wellington-Dufferin County DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada? Are your kids attending UGDSB schools in Wellington or Dufferin County? \nJoin our SWIS team\, online\, to learn about: \n\nNavigating the school and board websites\nAccessing the school calendar\, school newsletter\nSchoolCash Online payment system\nSchool bus and inclement weather communication\nSchool fundraising events\, school trips\nPreparing your child for school (clothing\, packed lunch\, etc.)\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Contact staff for information. \nNeed help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! Contact staff for information. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Ali at 226-332-0790 or azaidi@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/swis-connecting-with-your-school/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20220815T193952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T215516Z UID:10001375-1663408800-1663416000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Newcomer Orientation Week - John F. Ross DESCRIPTION:New to Canada? Enrolled in High School?\nCome and meet Guelph’s Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) at our Newcomer Orientation Week events. \nYouth peer leaders and SWIS workers have organized activities to help newcomer students: \n\nlearn about getting around the school\nconnect with other newcomer families\, peer leaders\, and friends\nlearn about resources available in schools and the wider community\n\nRefreshments to be provided! \nView PDF flyer. \nEvent takes place at:\nJohn F. Ross  Saturday\, September 17\, 10:00am to 12:00pm \nFor more information or help to register\, contact:\nMegan at 519-831-1281 or mbotha@is-gw.ca\nNahom at 226-332-0784 or ntekle@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/newcomer-orientation-week-john-f-ross/ LOCATION:John F. Ross CVI\, 21 Meyer Drive\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1E 4H1 CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SWIS-Now-graphic-e1660592267254.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220915T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220915T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20220811T180912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T191512Z UID:10001371-1663257600-1663261200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Get to Know Guelph Public Library DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about the programs and services that are offered by the library.\nWe’re pleased to have guest speaker Jen Lisso\, Digital Services Librarian\, with us to discuss: \n\nLibrary card registration\nSchool\, language and recreational resources for students and families\nPrograms at the library for different ages\nReading Clubs for children\n\nView PDF flyer. \nAll are welcome to attend. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, September 12.\nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \n\nFor more information\, contact Cynthia at 519-831-1157 or cmora@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/get-to-know-guelph-public-library-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220913T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220913T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20220815T193842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T220220Z UID:10001374-1663084800-1663092000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Newcomer Orientation Week - Our Lady of Lourdes DESCRIPTION:New to Canada? Enrolled in High School?\nCome and meet Guelph’s Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) at our Newcomer Orientation Week events. \nYouth peer leaders and SWIS workers have organized activities to help newcomer students: \n\nlearn about getting around the school\nconnect with other newcomer families\, peer leaders\, and friends\nlearn about resources available in schools and the wider community\n\nRefreshments to be provided! \nView PDF flyer. \nEvent takes place at:\nOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School  Tuesday\, September 13\, 3:00pm to 5:00pm \nFor more information or help to register\, contact:\nNahom at 226-332-0784 or ntekle@is-gw.ca\nMegan at 519-831-1281 or mbotha@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/newcomer-orientation-week-our-lady-of-lourdes/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School\, 54 Westmount Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 5H7\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SWIS-Now-graphic-e1660592267254.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220908T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220908T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20220829T211402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T134021Z UID:10001121-1662652800-1662660000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:We Want You! Become a Peer Leader at ISGW DESCRIPTION:The SWIS team is training youth Peer Leaders to welcome new high school students to their schools during two Newcomer Orientation Week events this September. During these events\, Peer Leaders will help newcomer students navigate their new school\, learn school routines and provide information about accessing resources in the school and the wider community. \nAs a Peer Leader you will: \n\nengage in leadership building activities\nhelp newcomer peers transition to a new school\nhelp build a sense of community in schools\nearn volunteer hours (by attending training and NOW events)\nreceive a Peer Leader certificate from ISGW\n\nView PDF flyer. \nPizza and refreshments will be provided!\nIn-person training takes place at Immigrant Services 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, ON N1H 8N2 \nFor more information contact Megan at 519-831-1281 or mbotha@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/we-want-you-become-a-peer-leader-at-isgw/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20220829T204720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T220827Z UID:10001492-1662566400-1662570000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:You've Got This! Getting Ready for School DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to learn tips and tricks that will help you crush this school year at your new school.\nWe will talk about: \n\nResources to help you manage your time\nStress management ideas\nCommunity services\nSWIS program and youth services\n\nView PDF flyer \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible and be sure to complete the interpretation section on the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purpose of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! Contact staff for information. \nFor more information\, contact Cynthia at 519-831-1157 or cmora@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youve-got-this-getting-ready-for-school/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220811T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220811T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20220711T192150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T150449Z UID:10000985-1660231800-1660239000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:SWIS Summer Activities - Crafternoons DESCRIPTION:What better way to spend the afternoons than with crafts?! Join us in-person at ISGW for diverse and creative activities! \nOur Summer Activities will take place from Wednesday\, July 13 – Thursday\, August 11 and include: \n\nCreative Tuesdays\nCrafternoons (Thursday)\nArboretum Walk\nGuelph Outdoor School\n\nView pdf flyer. \nTo register\, fill the form below. \nFor more information contact Cynthia at 519-831-1157 or cmora@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest. Registration is now closed. We have reached the maximum number of participants. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/swis-summer-activities-crafternoons-2/2022-08-11/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:O2OISGW@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220811T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20220708T161302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T161302Z UID:10001358-1660212000-1660215600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:SWIS Summer Tutoring DESCRIPTION:This program will offer an opportunity for children in grades 2-8 to improve their English skills. Different activities will be planned. Sessions will take place online\, using Zoom\, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from July 14 – August 11 at 10:00am \nFor more information\, contact Cynthia at 519-831-1157 or cmora@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/swis-summer-tutoring/2022-08-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220810T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20220708T161609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T161609Z UID:10001362-1660125600-1660129200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:SWIS Summer Tutoring DESCRIPTION:This program will offer an opportunity for children in grades 2-8 to improve their English skills. Different activities will be planned. Sessions will take place online\, using Zoom\, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from July 14 – August 11 at 10:00am \nFor more information\, contact Cynthia at 519-831-1157 or cmora@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/swis-summer-tutoring-2/2022-08-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220809T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164634 CREATED:20220711T190933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T150547Z UID:10001366-1660039200-1660042800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:SWIS Summer Activities - Creative Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning full of creative ideas and activities. We will paint\, do collages\, cards and many things. This is a time and space for you to release your creative spirit and create something while getting to know other children and parents. \nOur Summer Activities will take place from Wednesday\, July 13 – Thursday\, August 11 and include: \n\nCreative Tuesdays\nCrafternoons (Thursday)\nArboretum Walk\nGuelph Outdoor School\n\nView pdf flyer. \nTo register\, fill the form below. \nFor more information contact Cynthia at 519-831-1157 or cmora@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest. Registration is now closed. We have reached the maximum number of participants. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/swis-summer-activities-creative-tuesdays/2022-08-09/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:O2OISGW@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR