Office update – October 30, 2020
Posted October 30, 2020
Dear Jean Steckle families, Thank you for another great week! The students in Grade 4 to Grade 6 participated in a virtual presentation from Paul Davis, an internet safety speaker. Here are a few key messages he shared: technology should never be in a child’s bedroom Social media platforms have a minimum age of 13 […]
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K-12 Cyber Awareness Month
Posted October 29, 2020
K-12 Cyber Awareness Month is an opportunity for students, families and staff to learn more about the importance of cyber security. Running from October 26 to November 20 and organized by the Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECNO), this year’s campaign theme is “Work, Teach, Learn Remote, Secure and Safe” with a goal of helping […]
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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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Office Update – October 23, 2020
Posted October 23, 2020
Dear Jean Steckle families, Messaging has been updated from the Waterloo Region District School Board concerning Halloween. Please review the message below: Putting Health and Safety First The health and safety of our school communities is one of our most essential focuses for our students, staff and families – this year is no different, but […]
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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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Office Update – October 16, 2020
Posted October 16, 2020
Dear Jean Steckle families, We held our first School Council meeting for the year and we had a great turn out virtually. We shared positive stories from this year’s start-up and discussed information related to the school. Our next meeting will take place on November November 25 at 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in […]
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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 […]