2015 Parent Involvement Committee Family Event
Posted March 11, 2015
WRDSB PIC PRESENTS BUILDING SKILLS TO NAVIGATE THE SCHOOL YEARS PIC Event Flyer 2015 2
Grades 3 to 6 before and after programs
Posted March 11, 2015
Please see the attached flyer for the opportunity to offer the grade 3-6 before and after school program at your school in September 2015! YMCA – Youth Development
Kindergarten Registration
Posted March 11, 2015
We continue to register new families to our area. If you have a child born in 2011, they will be ready to start school in September. Please come to the school to register as soon as you are able to assist us in planning for next school year.
Chicopee Ski and Tubing event – new date
Posted March 11, 2015
Rescheduled to Tuesday, March 24 (right after March break)
February 23 – All schools open & buses are running
Posted February 23, 2015
Transportation is running and schools are open today.
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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.
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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 Begins February 2nd!
Posted February 3, 2015
From February 2 – 6, 2015, register for Kindergarten at your school! Please call to arrange a specific time for registration. Who can register for Kindergarten? Children born in 2011 are eligible for Junior Kindergarten, and children born in 2010 are eligible for Senior Kindergarten. If your child is already enrolled in Junior Kindergarten, you do not need […]
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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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