February 5th, 2024

February Updates

February is here, and we begin a new term.

I hope this message finds you well, and ready for a new term, and spring around the corner.

 

The WRDSB has announced Lunch and Learn sessions for families and caregivers. For more information, see the link here.

https://www.wrdsb.ca/blog/2024/01/30/february-lunch-and-learn-sessions-for-families-and-caregivers/

 

Attendance Celebrations:

Many students are doing their best to be on time and ready to learn every day…… What an achievement!  We want to celebrate your commitment to being at school and doing your best to be on time and prepared.  

At Edna Staebler Public School we continue to highlight the importance of regular attendance — So many of our students make it a priority.

When asked why, this is what they say:

  • “At the beginning of the day I want to come in with my friends because there is sometimes som fun stuff happening at the beginning of the day. Sometimes I get to do writing tasks and I don’t want to miss it.”
  • “I like to see my friends before the day starts, and talk about what’s going on”
  • “I get to hear what is happening at school that day on announcements, and I like the music”
  • “We do fun morning stuff as a class at the start of the day!”
  • “I like walking to school with my friends!”

 If your student is having a hard time being on time, be in touch with the teacher or main office.  We are here to help.

 

Term 1 Report Cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning

February 16, you will receive Term 1 Report Cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning. Educators continue to meet with families to discuss student progress.  If you would like to speak with your child’s educators, please be in touch with the school.

Move-a-thon is BACK!

February 7 the Move-a-thon is back.  Ask your child about this fun fund-raiser! Communications have been shared on School-Day, and will be shared here. A huge thank you to School Council for putting this fun and active fundraiser together again this year.

 

Happening NOW

Edna Staebler will establish our first BBA — Black Brilliance Alliance. If your child is in grade 6-8 and would like to learn more about Black Brilliance Alliance, the first meeting will be the week of February 5. Announcements will be shared throughout the week.

Through the week:

  • Basketball for Grade 7/8
  • Tech Club
  • Maker Club
  • Chess Club
  • Friendship Group
  • GSA
  • Homework Club
  • DD Club
  • Pizza Day (Friday)
  • Primary Intramurals

February is Black Brilliance Month — Celebrating Black Brilliance

February is Black Brilliance Month .. For more than 200 years, Black people have been present in Waterloo Region. This year’s theme “We Boldly Belong” is guided by the mission to foster a school where each child is represented, valued and included. 

We are committed to tackling systemic anti-Black racism in education. Through our celebration of Black Brilliance Month, we aim to create an environment where African, Caribbean and Black-identifying (ACBi) staff and students see their brilliance highlighted, represented and celebrated.

Black Brilliance DIASPORA: Feb. 22

For the 2023/2024 school year, the Black Brilliance theme is DIASPORA. The Waterloo Region District School African, Caribbean and Black identifying population represents a wide cross-section of cultures, ethnicities and identities. From Jamaica to Ghana, the USA to Mauritania, Canada to Sudan, Africanness is here. 

On February 22, in partnership with the Wilfrid Laurier University, the WRDSB hosts the inaugural Black Brilliance Conference for Elementary Students (GRADES 6-8 ONLY)