Tentative Deal Reached Between Province & ETFO

Posted November 4, 2015

We are very pleased to announce that on November 2, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) reached a tentative agreement with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Once the tentative central agreement has been ratified, we will be able to determine the timelines and process for teachers completing […]

French Immersion Registration Information Sessions

Posted November 4, 2015

Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will begin on Thursday, January 7, 2016 on the Waterloo Region District School Board website at www.wrdsb.ca/french.  Parents/guardians of children in senior kindergarten are invited to attend an information session to learn more about French programs in the WRDSB and the registration process for Grade 1 French Immersion.  Information […]

On-site Construction/Repair

Posted November 4, 2015

We have just received notification that tomorrow between 8:40am and 2:30pm, there will be a crew on site repairing a drainage issues on the sidewalk, near the end of our parking lot and the field going towards Parkvale Dr.  As a result, during the construction period, between 8:40am and 2:30pm, some cars may need to […]

Reminder to turn back your clocks.

Posted October 27, 2015

Just a reminder: Do not forget to turn back your clocks this weekend.

Update Regarding Elementary Progress Report Cards

Posted October 27, 2015

We appreciate the ongoing patience and support of parents/guardians during this time of province-wide labour unrest and uncertainty in our schools. Given the current cumulative impact of provincial labour action on the part of elementary teachers and WRDSB support staff (secretaries, custodians and supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff), the Waterloo […]

Parking Lot and Lateness

Posted October 27, 2015

Due to the probability of snow, in the not so distant future, the speed bumps have been removed from the parking lot.  In order to keep our students, families and the community safe, it is imperative that we are mindful in the parking lot and do not exceed 10km/h.  It is important that your son/daughter arrive […]

Update Regarding Withdrawal of Extracurricular Activities

Posted October 23, 2015

On Oct. 22, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that they would be escalating their current job action next week, if a provincial agreement is not reached. As per their news release, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, elementary teachers and occasional teachers will withdraw from all voluntary extracurricular activities in Ontario public schools, […]

Parent Information

Posted October 22, 2015

Wednesday, October 22, 2015 Dear Parents/Guardians. This is not to alarm, but to keep families informed only:  Re: Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease It has been brought to our attention that one of the students in the school has been diagnosed with Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease. The following Symptoms are as follows: Small ulcers […]

Fifth Disease

Posted October 15, 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians: Re: Fifth Disease Jean Steckle has recently seen an outbreak of a relatively harmless viral disorder called Fifth Disease. Fifth Disease does not adversely affect most of the general population with the exception of those with sickle cell anemia, leukemia, or pregnant women who are in their first trimester and are not immune […]

Important Information Regarding Rentals & Community Use of Schools

Posted October 14, 2015

Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (ESS/OSSTF) and the Custodial and Maintenance Association/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (CAMA/OSSTF) are currently in ongoing province-wide labour negotiations with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA). As a result, members of ESS/OSSTF and CAMA/OSSTF are taking part in a legal job sanctions. […]

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