Posted January 12, 2021
This week, Cobblestone Collective, in partnership with Google Canada, is offering a free one hour workshop for families on how to use Google Meet. Topics covered in the workshop include learning how to navigate Google Meet, finding links to your child’s online lessons, troubleshooting tips and understanding how students participate in their online learning. When […]
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Posted January 8, 2021
Further to our announcement yesterday regarding the extension of remote learning, we wanted to provide more information to students and families in our Secondary and Elementary Congregated Classes. Today, we received an update from the Ministry of Education in which they have mandated that school boards will provide in-person learning opportunities for their most complex […]
Posted January 7, 2021
Today, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that school closures and distance learning will continue for elementary schools through Friday, January 22 to help limit the spread of COVID-19. No changes for secondary students have been announced. All elementary and secondary students are now scheduled to return to in-person learning on […]
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Posted January 7, 2021
All of us are disturbed by the events that unfolded in Washington, D.C. yesterday with many distressing images that raise legitimate questions about democracy, the rule of law, white privilege, and anti-Black racism. Educators have been provided with resources to engage students in these conversations, in an age appropriate manner. Staff are available to provide […]
Posted January 6, 2021
Families of elementary students who wish to change their child’s mode of learning (in-person to distance learning or from distance learning to in-person), have the opportunity to do so until 3:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021. To request a change in your child’s mode of learning, please contact your child’s school. Please note that […]
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Posted January 5, 2021
This message is also available in PDF format in English and French. Dear Ontario Parents, It has been a trying year for all Ontarians. Yet, through the greatest challenges we faced, our province – most especially inspired by our students, parents and education staff – came together. Unified in our effort to stop the spread […]
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Posted January 1, 2021
Welcome 2021! As we can all attest to, 2020 was exceptionally challenging and we are looking forward with hope and optimism for all 2021 will bring! This new calendar year starts with some adjustments as students return to learning on January 4th. As a reminder, on December 21, 2020, the Ontario Provincial Government announced that […]
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Posted December 22, 2020
Yesterday the Premier of Ontario, in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced that starting January 4th both our elementary and our secondary students will begin the new year learning virtually from home and our schools will be closed to students during this time. The Premier and Minister of Education have made clear […]
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Posted December 21, 2020
In March of 2020, the entire Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) shifted to remote teaching, learning and working. This would not have been possible without the work of Dawn Marshall, ITS Assistant Supervisor of Operational Support, who was repeatedly recognized by those who nominated her as a WRDSB 2020 Champion. Speaking with each of […]
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Posted December 18, 2020
The following message is shared on behalf of the Ministry of Education Dear parent/guardian, Thank you for your ongoing efforts which have made the school re-opening process possible, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff. The holidays are going […]
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