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 […]

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, […]

Help us Name our New Kitchener Elementary School!

Posted October 19, 2015

In 2017, we will open a new elementary school on Thomas Slee Drive, in the Doon area of south Kitchener. We invite all members of our community help us name this school. A committee made up of Kitchener trustees, the area superintendent, communications staff and the principal will select the name from the submissions. The […]

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. […]

Important Notice for Elementary Students & Families

Posted October 6, 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians of Elementary Students: We wanted to provide you with an update about job action being taken by teaching staff represented by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Support Staff, which includes secretaries, custodians & supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff. Currently, […]

We Day Toronto – Livestream

Posted October 1, 2015

Starting at 9:00 a.m., you can watch the We Day concert LIVE: www.weday.com/watch/ Be sure to follow along and interact with us on Twitter using the hashtag #WeDayWRDSB.      

Notice of Public Meeting – October 22nd

Posted September 30, 2015

The Waterloo Region District School Board’s new South Kitchener (Groh Dr.) Elementary School, to be located at 225 Thomas Slee Drive, Kitchener is scheduled to open for the 2017/18 school year (September 2017). It was originally planned to open in 2015/16; however, delays in site acquisition (plan of subdivision registration) and building permit issuance have […]

Cancelled – Boys Football Tournament

Posted September 29, 2015

Due to inclement weather, the boys football tournament scheduled for after school today has been cancelled.

Cancelled – Girls Football Tournament

Posted September 28, 2015

Due to inclement weather, the girls football tournament scheduled for after school today has been cancelled.

Safe Arrival Program

Posted September 28, 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians,  Thank you to those who are diligent in using our Attendance Line (519-570-8074 Ext. 3234#).  For those who are not familiar with calling the attendance line, we would greatly appreciate your help in calling this every time your child is going to be away, have an appointment or just going to be late. […]

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