Friday, November 13 is a PA Day

Posted November 9, 2015

Friday, November 13 is a Professional Activity Day for teachers. There will be no school for students. Elementary The morning of the PA Day, teachers will spend time in a staff meeting, focusing on student achievement and well-being. The afternoon is reserved for parent-teacher interviews. Teachers will be meeting with parents of children for whom […]

School Council Fundraising

Posted November 9, 2015

Thank you to our school council for their efforts in organizing our Lamontagne chocolate fundraising initiative to offset the cost of off campus, transportation, and other extra curricular events. Please see the Chocolate Fundraiser – Parent Letter for more information. Thank you to our parent community for your support and participation. We are also looking […]

Looking for helpers…

Posted November 5, 2015

Greening volunteers are needed Saturday November 14th at 2pm. A delivery of mulch needs to be placed around the school yard. Many hands make light work. Please meet in the school yard at 2pm. Please bring your shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows and green thumbs!

Tentative Deal Reached Between Province & ETFO

Posted November 4, 2015

We are very pleased to announce that on November 2, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) reached a tentative agreement with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Once the tentative central agreement has been ratified, we will be able to determine the timelines and process for teachers completing […]

French Immersion Registration Information Sessions

Posted November 4, 2015

Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will begin on Thursday, January 7, 2016 on the Waterloo Region District School Board website at www.wrdsb.ca/french.  Parents/guardians of children in senior kindergarten are invited to attend an information session to learn more about French programs in the WRDSB and the registration process for Grade 1 French Immersion.  Information […]

3 Great Reasons to Register TODAY on School-Day

Posted November 3, 2015

Please use the attached form 3 Great Reasons to Register in order to register for School Day or call our Head Secretary, Tracy Toffolo in the school office if you have any questions: 519-744-4430 or email: tracy_toffolo@wrdsb.on.ca We look forward to having you join us on School-Day!

Free Community Movie Matinee at Forest Heights Community Centre

Posted November 3, 2015

You are invited! Free Community Movie Matinee at Forest Heights Community Centre Sat. Nov. 14 at 3pm (Doors at 2:40pm) The SPONGEBOB Movie: SPONGE OUT OF WATER Some refreshments will be for sale. You may also to bring your own snacks. Don’t forget blankets and pillows! Forest Heights Community Centre is located at 1700 Queens […]

Sandhills Milk and Lunch Program with ESNS

Posted October 28, 2015

We are pleased to re-introduce Elementary School Nutrition Services (ESNS) Parent letter – SANDHILLS Families can now go online and register here: https://sps.esns.ca/admin/ Products are ordered on line by parents in a secure environment, and payment is made directly to ESNS. All products meet or exceed the nutritional guidelines set out by the Ministry of […]

Update Regarding Elementary Progress Report Cards

Posted October 27, 2015

We appreciate the ongoing patience and support of parents/guardians during this time of province-wide labour unrest and uncertainty in our schools. Given the current cumulative impact of provincial labour action on the part of elementary teachers and WRDSB support staff (secretaries, custodians and supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff), the Waterloo […]

Update Regarding Withdrawal of Extracurricular Activities

Posted October 23, 2015

On Oct. 22, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that they would be escalating their current job action next week, if a provincial agreement is not reached. As per their news release, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, elementary teachers and occasional teachers will withdraw from all voluntary extracurricular activities in Ontario public schools, […]

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