Grade 5 Waterloo students can be city councillors for the day
Posted February 8, 2018
Mayor Dave Jaworsky is inviting Grade 5 students in Waterloo to share one big idea to make Waterloo an even better place to live. Students can submit their idea in writing or as a video, and Mayor Jaworsky will select eight entrants to take over city council for a day. Winners will have a chance […]
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Friday, January 26 is a P.D. Day for Elementary school staff
Posted January 22, 2018
January 26, 2018 is a professional development day for Elementary school staff. Elementary students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus of the P.D. Day will be teacher directed assessments, evaluation and planning activities. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will be participating in […]
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Help us improve communication: focus group registration
Posted January 20, 2018
At Waterloo Region District School Board we know that success for our students depends on effective communication between schools, students and their parents. To help us understand how we can continue to improve communication with you, we are running a series of focus groups to hear from parents across Waterloo region about your experience with […]
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EA and CYW Appreciation Day
Posted January 19, 2018
We are a public school district for everyone – no matter their background or ability. To help every child in our district achieve their potential, we rely on the support of parents and caregivers and, of course, the hard work of every member of staff. Today we recognize some of the staff who support some […]
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Join us on January 25 for a Public Meeting Open House
Posted January 18, 2018
Waterloo Region District School Board is developing a Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) that will show how well used our schools are now and are expected to be over the next ten years. It also reveals how well kept our schools are in terms of school condition. Your feedback on the proposed solutions is important to us. We invite […]
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Trustees form a committee to consider full-year schooling
Posted January 16, 2018
On Monday evening, trustees voted in favour of establishing a committee to look into the option of full-year schooling. Full-year schooling means students would get the same number of days in school but with more frequent, shorter breaks in the year. The committee will review research, look at examples of boards currently running full-year programs […]
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It’s time to register for Kindergarten
Posted January 16, 2018
Online registration is now open for Fall 2018. For most children and parents, the transition into kindergarten can be an exciting milestone. At Waterloo Region District School Board, we want to ensure parents that their children will receive the best education in the region, throughout their Kindergarten to Grade 12 journey. When students begin school […]
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Home Reading Volunteers
Posted January 15, 2018
Home Reading Volunteers Needed We are currently in need of volunteers to help support our Home Reading Program. If you are available on Monday or Wednesday mornings from 8:35-10:35 between now and early June, we would really appreciate your help! Home Reading volunteers oversee book exchange, reorganize books that are returned and carry out simple repairs. It’s a fun and easy […]
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Celebrating Edna Staebler’s birthday
Posted January 11, 2018
On Monday, we will be celebrating Edna Staebler’s birthday! She was born on January 15, 1906. This special event is also part of our school’s 10th-year-anniversary celebration. All students will get a cupcake baked by parent volunteers. Initially, the cupcakes were going to be given to students on Tuesday. However, we have good news to share! […]
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French Immersion registration begins January 10, 2018
Posted January 9, 2018
Families of children entering Grade 1 in the fall of 2018 can register for French Immersion beginning January 10. Visit our French Immersion website to learn more or register your child.