New Physical Education and Health Curriculum

Posted February 24, 2015

By now you may heard some of  the ‘sound bites’ in the news about the new curriculum document the government released which will be implemented in September of 2015. At this time, we are not aware of how the changes in this document will affect teachers and students at Floradale.  We are seeking further clarification […]

February 23 – All schools open & buses are running

Posted February 23, 2015

Transportation is running and schools are open today.

Why were our schools closed Friday?

Posted February 23, 2015

The WRDSB has put in place a frigid temperature threshold in our severe weather procedure primarily for three reasons related to the safety of our students:

1. According to Environment Canada, at -35C exposed skin can freeze within 10 minutes. Environment Canada indicates that in temperatures between -28 to -39 there is a high risk of exposed skin freezing (frostnip or frostbite). This temperature is very unusual for our region and some students may not have the appropriate clothing to protect themselves.

2. Most students will take longer than 10 minutes to walk to school and the bused students may wait for an extended period of time should any bus be delayed.

3. We are unable to guarantee crossing guard service to our students as individual crossing guards have a right to maintain their safety given that they are exposed for extended periods of time in frigid temperatures.

The Education Centre remains open and is fully operational.

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February 20 – All Schools are Closed & Buses Cancelled

Posted February 20, 2015

Due to frigid temperatures, all schools are closed today and all buses are cancelled. All Extended Day Programs are also closed. The Education Centre remains open for those who can safely arrive to work.

When do Schools Close Due to Weather?

Posted February 19, 2015

Our procedure for severe weather  provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.

Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.

The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.

How do we communicate cancellations or closures?

Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.

Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.

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Kindergarten Registration

Posted February 13, 2015

Kindergarten registration packages have been sent home/mailed out to families who have children eligible for Junior Kindergarten (born in 2011), and Senior Kindergarten (born in 2010). If you have an eligible child at home and have not received anything from the school, please contact the office and we will make sure you receive the registration […]

Thanks to McPhails Cycle and Sports

Posted February 9, 2015

One of their part-time employees who also works as an occasional teacher observed that some of our hockey helmets were in disrepair.  He coordinated with the manager at Mcphails and in a matter of days, he was back with repair kits.  Students were invited down during a nutrition break to have clips, buckles and the […]

February is Heart Month

Posted February 6, 2015

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Grade 7 & 8 Ottawa Trip Information

Posted February 5, 2015

Please read this Ottawa Trip Letter for update cost information.

February 2 – All Schools CLOSED

Posted February 2, 2015

Due to weather, ALL schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day Programs are closed as well. The Education Centre is open for those who can get there safely.

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