Weekend School Cancellations
Posted December 16, 2016
Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, schools will be closed this weekend. The international language programs are cancelled. All school rentals are cancelled and organizers will receive an email detailing cancellation procedures.
Dec 15: Night School & Evening Rentals Cancelled
Posted December 15, 2016
Due to the ongoing and deteriorating weather conditions, the Waterloo Region District School Board is advising: That students be released from schools at any time if parents judge it safe to pick up and return home; Extended Day Programs will run as normal, but parents are encouraged to pick up children as soon as it is […]
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Dec 15 – All school buses cancelled, schools are open
Posted December 15, 2016
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.
Education Centre is OPEN.
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Arriving at School On Time
Posted December 14, 2016
Punctuality is a characteristic that is valued throughout life. When the weather influences walking and driving it is important that we model for students the importance of planning our departure for school and for work. Arriving at school late causes a disruption in learning for those who have arrived on time. Students who arrive late […]
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REMINDER: Have your say. Vote on WRDSB purpose statement!
Posted December 8, 2016
We’re looking for some help. We need your ideas, whether you are a student, a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, a bank clerk or a bus driver. We want to hear from everyone. And it’s an important job. We want you to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School […]
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Beautiful Holiday Wreath
Posted December 7, 2016
If you are visiting the Laurelwood Public School Office during the next few days please notice the beautiful Holiday Wreath that has been so graciously donated to the school by The Cindy Cody Team from Remax. This is another example of what can happen when businesses, or community groups and/or parents help to make your […]
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safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians
Posted December 7, 2016
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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Helping our Playground Grow
Posted December 7, 2016
Thanks to everyone who has donated already! Please follow us on social media. It is much easier to provide updates and get your feedback than sending paper newsletters home. It also saves trees. For more information and to donate, please visit our fundraising webpage at CanadaHelps.org http://tiny.cc/LPSplayground You can also follow us on Facebook at […]
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CORRECTION: French Immersion Information Sessions
Posted December 5, 2016
Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will begin on Monday, January 9, 2017 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 sessions […]
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Integrated Arts Program Information Night
Posted November 28, 2016
The Integrated Arts Program (IAP) at Eastwood Collegiate Institute offers students with an interest in performing, visual and media arts an enhanced program. The IAP provides students opportunities to explore, experience, or study aspects of careers in the arts through extra-curricular activities, paraprofessional assistance, and field trips. Students enrolled in the program must be strongly committed […]