Important Notice for Elementary Students & Families

Posted April 22, 2015

Potential job action by Waterloo Region District School Board Secondary teachers. You may have heard about the possibility of labour disruption at the Waterloo District School Board (WRDSB). We would like to assure you that this is currently an issue affecting secondary schools, not elementary schools. The collective agreements for all unionized school board employees […]

Register Now for the PIC Family Event!

Posted April 1, 2015

Registration is now open for the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Family Event ‘Building Skills to Navigate the School Years’, April 18, 2015, Bluevale Collegiate Institute. This FREE event is open to parents, guardians and the community. Keynote speaker, Lesley Andrews, will share with us her inspiring story of ‘overcoming the odds’ to follow her passion […]

SUPPORTING YOUR TEEN THROUGH THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL – April 8th at EDSS

Posted March 25, 2015

SUPPORTING YOUR TEEN THROUGH THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL Stress and pressures faced by teens Understanding the developmental changes of adolescence Importance of connection, relationship & communication Parents’ and School’s role in promoting success Social pressures faced by teens Stress, anxiety & pressures of high school Supports in the school An evening for all parents […]

New Pilot Funding Initiative for Schools

Posted March 23, 2015

The Waterloo Region District school board has partnered with My Class Needs, a not-for-profit foundation associated with Curriculum Services Canada, to offer a unique opportunity to support classroom teachers in securing additional resources to support student learning, well-being and achievement. The program provides grants for materials/services up to a maximum of $750 per class. To qualify, […]

February 23 – All schools open & buses are running

Posted February 23, 2015

Transportation is running and schools are open today.

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