Elementary Change in Mode of Learning Complete
Posted October 26, 2020
Today was the final step in transitioning more than 3000 new students to Distance Learning. This was a huge undertaking and we would like to thank all of the staff who helped to make this reorganization as smooth as possible. We also want to thank all of the parents and students for their patience as […]
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WRDSB Outdoor Education Department presents Pond Live
Posted October 22, 2020
Pond study programs are one of the outdoor education department’s most-loved field trips. From wriggly tadpoles to stealthy water scorpions, students love to discover the diversity of aquatic ecosystems. This Friday, our outdoor education staff will go live from the pond at Camp Heidelberg Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre, providing a venue for students across […]
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Celebrating Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
Posted October 22, 2020
Today, Thursday, October 22, we mark Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day – a day for us to take a moment and recognize the commitment, hard work and passion of our Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs). Every day, these educators support the learning and care of thousands of students in the Waterloo […]
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Prioritizing Student Health and Safety During Halloween
Posted October 21, 2020
As we near the end of October, and with leaves already falling from trees, our minds turn to the festivities and celebrations of the season. Public Health recommendations are an important consideration especially this year, as schools, students and their families contemplate specific activities within classrooms, schools and the community. Putting Health and Safety First […]
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The WRDSB Celebrates Local Government Week
Posted October 19, 2020
The week of October 19 to 23 marks Local Government Week. Along with our partners at the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), we are working to raise civic awareness among our students and community. School board trustees are an excellent example of local government as these elected politicians play a vital role in providing […]
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Reminder to Families of Elementary Students: Possible Changes to your Child’s Class
Posted October 15, 2020
As students enter into the Distance Learning Program classes and class sizes may change. Students awaiting transition into Distance Learning: Students who are waiting to move into the Distance Learning Program can expect to hear from their teacher by Friday, October 23 and will begin learning in their new class on Monday, October 26. Students […]
Update on School Immunization Programs
Posted October 13, 2020
Public Health will be offering drive-thru immunization clinics for students eligible to receive their school program vaccinations. This includes students who missed their follow up vaccines during the 2019/2020 school year and those eligible in 2020/2021 to start their immunization series. Clinics will be offered at the Medical Centre at the Boardwalk, located at 435 […]
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Kindergarten Immunization Information
Posted October 13, 2020
The Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services requests that all new school registrants submit their immunization records or a valid exemption to the Vaccine Preventable Disease program at Public Health. Please review the information provided by Waterloo Public Health to ensure that your child’s immunization records are up to date. If you have […]
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WRDSB presents the Monster Tree Challenge
Posted October 9, 2020
Trees throughout our region are showing off their autumn colours, and what better way to celebrate the fall season than a little leaf-learning! From now until Friday, October 30, our Outdoor Education department invites all WRDSB students and their families to participate in Monster Trees, a hunt for Waterloo region’s largest trees. This free, fun […]
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What’s the Scoop
Posted October 9, 2020
October 9th, 2020 BI-WEEKLY UPDATES What’s happening in October: Monday October 12th – Thanksgiving – No School for Students Wednesday October 28th – First Virtual School Council Meeting Friday October 30th – Halloween Celebrations Sunday November 1st – Daylight Savings – Don’t forget to set your clocks […]