Questions about the Health and Physical Education curriculum changes
Posted August 29, 2018
We recognize that there may be a number of questions about the changes relating to the re-issued 2010 Health and Physical Education Curriculum. We are providing Frequently Asked Questions as a way to inform our staff, families and community members about the changes. We will continue to update this section as information becomes available.
Information about an automated message
Posted August 28, 2018
At approximately 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, the Waterloo Region District School Board became aware that a list of subscribers to the School Messenger information system received a pre-recorded voice, email or text message inviting them to a school meeting. The message, which reached parents across our community, was distributed as a result of an internal […]
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2018-19 School Year Information Package is now online
Posted August 21, 2018
We’re excited to welcome you back to school on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Follow Waterloo Region District School Board on Twitter and Instagram, and share your first day of school with us using #WRDSBFirstDay. Our online parent information package is now updated for the 2018-19 school year. Please take a few moments to review this […]
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How to check your elementary-aged child’s class assignment
Posted August 13, 2018
As the new school year approaches, we know a lot of excitement surrounds finding out which class your student has been assigned. Our commitment to keeping your children safe has led us to a new method of sharing this information for elementary students, leading up to the first day of school. To comply with privacy […]
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Congratulations staff, students and families
Posted June 28, 2018
Another academic year has come to a close. We know that this is an exciting and busy time for our staff, students and families. I would like to take a moment to reflect, express gratitude and celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our school communities. Our strategic priorities and commitments are the foundation of […]
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Privacy and Class List Communication Changes
Posted June 25, 2018
Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to keeping your children safe. To comply with privacy legislation we are changing the way we communicate elementary students’ home classrooms for September 2018. Class lists will no longer be posted on the outside windows or doors of your child’s school. More details about how to find your […]
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2018 Kindergarten Staggered Entry At a Glance
Posted June 25, 2018
Tuesday, September 4 DAY 1 Wednesday, September 5 DAY 2 Thursday, September 6 DAY 3 Friday, September 7 DAY 4 Classroom visits for Y1 and new-to-school Y2 students and families Returning Y2 students and half of Y1 (and new-to-school Y2) students Returning Y2 students and half of Y1 (and new Y2) students All Y1 & […]
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Fire and Bomb Threat Drill
Posted June 14, 2018
Schools are required to do several safety drills each year, so that we can be prepared for things that we hope will never happen. We are required to do a tornado drill, two lockdown drills, five fire drills and one combined fire and bomb threat drill. The bomb threat drill is a newer requirement that […]
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2018-19 School Year Calendar is now available
Posted May 29, 2018
The 2018-19 School Year Calendar is now available.
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Provincial Election
Posted May 25, 2018
The provincial election will be taking place on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Edna Staebler Public School is being used as a polling location. Please note that there may be an increase in traffic this day, and as a result parking around the school may be difficult. Please keep this in mind when planning your travel to […]