PD Day – Friday, January 27, 2017 (Elementary)
Posted January 26, 2017
This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day tomorrow – Friday, January 27, 2017. There will be no school for WRDSB elementary students only. Teachers Elementary teachers will participate in assessment, evaluation and lesson planning. Educational Assistants (EAs) / Child and Youth Workers (CYWs) EAs and CYWs will attend centrally-run training at […]
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Supporting mental health initiatives with Bell Let’s Talk Day
Posted January 25, 2017
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day and we are encouraging our entire WRDSB community to participate with us. Back in 2011, Bell started a campaign leveraging the popularity of social media. Over the years, it has grown to be internationally recognized with more than $79 million being donated to Canadian mental health initiatives and organizations. Participating […]
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OTIP Teaching Awards nominations now open
Posted January 20, 2017
Do you know a teacher who demonstrates and inspires excellence in their work? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for an OTIP teaching award. Each year the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) and the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) jointly sponsor the OTIP Teaching Awards, to recognize teachers […]
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Progressive Discipline Handbook
Posted January 19, 2017
Handbook of Progressive Discipline We have collectively created a handbook that explains how Elgin Street School manages behaviour. Together with parents we are hoping to create a safe and caring environment for everyone in our school. If you have any questions please contact the administration.
REMINDER: safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians
Posted January 19, 2017
As one of our operational goals to support student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB on #BellLetsTalk Day. 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 […]
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School buses cancelled; all schools open
Posted January 17, 2017
Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE OPEN. All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN. The Education Centre is OPEN.
PD day 27th January 2017
Posted January 16, 2017
There is no school on Friday 27th January. All of our teaching and support staff will be busy meeting in their schools. Elementary staff will spend the day focusing on student learning, achievement, reviewing data and assessment practices. The information also addresses, “Assessment for Learning,” “Student Work,” and “Instructional Decision Making,” which are areas of […]
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Welcome 2017
Posted January 11, 2017
We just wanted to welcome you back to school and into 2017. We had our welcome back assembly on Monday and reviewed some of our school rules: Indoors Classroom Listen attentively Raise your hand to speak Focus on your work Participate in activities Indoors Washrooms Keep our washrooms clean and tidy Return to class quickly […]
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Foster parent information sessions
Posted January 11, 2017
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School buses cancelled
Posted January 11, 2017
Due to the current icy road conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. All schools are open and extended day childcare programs are open. Parents and students should take care getting to school. If you judge it is not safe to do so, […]