Lunch Box Orders Are Back!

Posted October 27, 2017

We are happy to share that Lunchbox Orders will be offered at Sandhills Public School this school year. Not familiar with Lunchbox Orders? Lunchbox Orders is a convenient, online ordering platform featuring local restaurants. An ordering calendar has been coordinated for the Sandhills community at www.lunchboxorders.com. All orders are submitted on the website and payment […]

Happy Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day

Posted October 25, 2017

At Waterloo Region District School Board we believe that early childhood learning sets children up for success. “Research shows that early learning has long-term benefits for a child’s academic and social skills. It can also improve your child’s reading, writing and math skills—in school and in life,” said Elaine Ranney, superintendent for student achievement and […]

Eye See, Eye Learn Program Information

Posted October 24, 2017

October is Children’s Vision Month Most parents are unaware that up until a child turns 20, OHIP covers the cost of their annual eye exam.  That’s why Children’s Vision Month is a month dedicated to promoting eye health and eye exams to all children and their parents. 80% of learning is visual, but 1-in-4 school-aged children […]

#WeSingOCanada together

Posted October 18, 2017

It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video that will showcase the amazing talents of our students, teachers and parents. We want to give […]

EXTENDED: #WeSingOCanada together

Posted October 18, 2017

We have extended the deadline for video submissions to Friday, November 24, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video […]

Committed to student belonging on Halloween, and everyday.

Posted October 17, 2017

Halloween is just around the corner and this day that can be filled with excitement for many children. Halloween is often recognized with costumes and school activities, however it is important that schools continue to create a sense of belonging for each and every student. We recognize that not all families celebrate Halloween. October 31 […]

What’s The Scoop? October 13th, 2017

Posted October 13, 2017

October 13, 2017 – Weekly School-Day Update   Important Dates Oct. 17 – Sandhills Stroll – 6:30 p.m. in Monarch Woods Oct. 24 – Picture Re-Take Day Oct. 26 – Sciensational Snakes – presentation for Grade Two students Oct. 30 – All Kindergarten Students trip to Shantz Family Farm Oct. 31 – Halloween Carnival Nov. […]

School bus driver availability

Posted October 6, 2017

School bus operators are currently experiencing a school bus driver shortage. This shortage is being experienced across the province, and Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) has until this year been able to provide consistent service to all schools. For the region’s public and Catholic schools, 426 bus routes have been contracted to provide […]

World Teachers’ Day 2017

Posted October 5, 2017

Waterloo region sparkles with talented innovators creating new ideas from quantum computers and Hyperloop transport to progressive thinking on gender issues and social justice. Whether it is high tech innovation or social innovation – changing our society and communities to become better places to live and work and raise a family – we know that […]

What’s The Scoop? September 29th, 2017

Posted September 29, 2017

September 29, 2017 – Weekly School-Day Update   Important Dates Oct. 6 – Junior Students trip to Laurier University Soccer Game Oct. 9 – Thanksgiving Day Holiday – no school Oct. 11 – School Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. everyone welcome Oct. 12 – Peas and Love – Healthy Kids special presentation for Grades Two and […]

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