Report Absences Using Email
Posted January 22, 2018
In addition to using voice messages to report absences, parents may now email an absence to the office using the following email address: flo-attendance@wrdsb.ca Please let us know if you have any questions.
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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Kindergarten Registration Information
Posted January 17, 2018
Click the link below for Kindergarten registration information. If you know families with children who are age appropriate for JK or SK, please share our information with them. Kindie Letter to parents2018
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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Pizza by the Term Available on School Day
Posted January 11, 2018
Parents: Are you are tired of hunting through your pockets, purses and couches for change at the last minute to find enough money for your child(ren) to order pizza? Here is a suggestion. Log on to School Day and order it by the term. It’s simple and convenient and you will not have to worry […]
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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.
Talking to your child about opioids
Posted December 22, 2017
Dear Parents and Caregivers, Once again, we are sending families important information about opioid-related drug overdoses and urging you to speak with your children about staying safe. On December 2, 2017, Waterloo Regional Police Services reported that 65 people in our region died as a result of a suspected overdose. This is a 71 per […]