Parent Involvement Committee is looking for new members!
Posted May 26, 2016
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in a WRDSB school and community members to apply for positions on the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee. The mandate for the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent engagement to the Waterloo Region District School Board; Communicate with and support […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Community · Schools
It’s Facebook Official
Posted May 20, 2016
We are excited to announce that we have joined Facebook, the most popular social media network!
Please take a few moments to visit our page, look around and LIKE us: facebook.com/wrdsb/
Come join us on Facebook!
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Schools
Donation for our nutrition for learning.
Posted May 18, 2016
A huge thank you to All Trade Industrial Contractors Inc. for their very generous donation of $2000 for our nutrition for learning. They also volunteer every Tuesday morning before school to fill up our breakfast bowl program. They truly are Elgin Eagles and they know how to RISE.
Hat and Gum Day – Fort McMurray Fundraiser
Posted May 16, 2016
Students and families at Elgin have been generously supporting Fort McMurray. All last week, money was collected for fire relief. This week our fundraiser continues but with a twist… Thursday, May 19 is Hat and Gum Day! Students are invited to bring in loonies and toonies to participate. Thanks to the students in Room 8 for this initiative! […]
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safeTALK training now available for parents & guardians
Posted May 12, 2016
As part of our system goal of supporting student achievement & well-being, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of safeTALK? Recognize that […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Learning · Schools
Garage sale Saturday 7th May 2016
Posted May 4, 2016
We will be having a garage sale in the parking lot on Saturday 7th May 9:00-1:00. Tables are free.
Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!
Posted April 28, 2016
We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]
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The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!
Posted April 27, 2016
The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS
Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Schools
Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers
Posted April 21, 2016
Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary
Rain barrel sale
Posted April 14, 2016
We have rain barrels for sale! They are $55 each and can be ordered online at www.RainBarrel.ca/ElginStreet. We are fundraising to purchase new playground equipment and for eco initiatives. Each rain barrel includes a leaf and mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor, a spigot and an overflow hose. Downspout diverters, stands and flower pots are […]