Laurelwood P.S Cell Phone & Wireless Device Policy

Posted September 16, 2016

We allow Laurelwood students to access the WRDSB wireless network for classroom purposes on a variety of devices, including students’ personal devices. We must also maintain a safe environment, following the guidelines in the WRDSB Code of Digital Conduct, valuing privacy and respect for the learning of all. Students are permitted to use cell phones/tablets/laptops […]

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members!

Posted September 15, 2016

The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in a Waterloo Region District School Board (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 WRDSB; Communicate with and […]

Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year

Posted September 6, 2016

Dear Parents, Guardians, and WRDSB Community Members, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2016-17 school year. Successful learning relies on strong partnerships between school, home and community. Our staff work hard to ensure students achieve success through a variety of programs and resources that meet the needs of each student. […]

Writing at Laurelwood

Posted June 8, 2016

Poetry is alive and well at Laurelwood.  Grade 7 and 8 students contributed entries to the Creative Communication Spring 2016 Poetry Contest. Laurelwood was presented with the Writing Achievement Award for entries of exceptionally high merit.  Congratulations and thank-you to Grade 7s Megan P., Sneha B. , Marcus N., B’ella I. S, Nicole S., Manal […]

Have your say in the 2016-17 School Year Budget!

Posted June 8, 2016

How can you give input? Appear as a delegation at the June 15, 2016, Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. If you would like to appear as a delegation, you must register with the Manager of Corporate Services by noon on Thursday, June 9, 2016. More information on delegation procedures and how to register is […]

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/

 

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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 […]

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

Evening of Resilience

Posted March 6, 2016

A heartfelt thank-you to all the parents, speakers, agencies and community groups who share our Evening of Resilience on February 25th.  Nearly 200 people participated to hear the powerful messages of Jen Durst from Canadian Mental Health Association and Rebecca Fleisig, “the love teacher”. Principal Liz Arbuckle began the evening by sharing recent examples of […]

Register now for the PIC and WRAPSC parent conference

Posted March 1, 2016

For the fifth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, guardians and the community! The theme for this year’s parent conference is Strengthening Family-School Relationships – Achieving Excellence and Well-being for all Students. REGISTER NOW! Date: […]

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