Kindergarten First Rider Program

Posted May 15, 2019

If your child is starting Kindergarten in September and is eligible for transportation, join Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) on June 5, 2019. The First Rider Program introduces new riders to the school bus and teaches them how to be a safe and responsible rider. Families will learn how to board, ride, and […]

2019-20 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted May 14, 2019

The 2019-20 School Year Calendar is now available. Important dates to note: First day of school – Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Winter holidays – December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020 March break – March 16 to 20, 2020 Last day of school for elementary students – Thursday, June 25, 2020 Our Calendars and Important Dates webpage […]

Celebrating Support Staff Appreciation Day

Posted May 8, 2019

Today, we celebrate the skills, commitment and dedication of our support staff in delivering services that contribute to our students’ success and achievements. May 8th marks Support Staff Appreciation Day. We are thankful for our support staff for the important roles they play every day in our schools and for all the work they do […]

Window into Well being – a parent presentation @ Centennial P.S.

Posted May 3, 2019

Window into Well being Wednesday May 8th, 2019 – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Laurelwood P.S. parents have been invited to join Centennial P.S. parents on Wednesday May 8th at 6:30 PM at Centennial P.S. (W) for our Window into Well being Parent Seminar.  This is brought to you by our School Council and funded […]

WANTED: Performers for #WeSingOCanada

Posted May 1, 2019

It’s time to thaw out from the cold, warm up those vocal cords (or fingers), and show off your Canadian spirit. We are in search of incredible WRDSB talent to help us kick-off a variety of events on the “right note” – and we want you to be the star. We are looking for performances […]

Study Conclusion with Changes for September 2019  – West Waterloo Elementary Boundary Study

Posted April 30, 2019

West Waterloo Elementary Schools Boundary Study – Phase 2 On April 29, 2019, Trustees approved the final report and recommendations for the West Waterloo Elementary Schools Boundary Study – Phase 2. The recommendation to implement preferred scenario 5 was unanimously approved as presented. Scenario 5 includes an attendance area change for students in the Abraham Erb Public School boundary. All Grade […]

Great things happening @ Laurelwood!

Posted April 29, 2019

CREATIVE WRITING Laurelwood P.S. has many amazing writers in our school.  Some of this talent was shown recently at the Twin-Cities Optimist Essay Writing Contest. 1st Place overall in the Junior Category was Laila B. and 1st Place overall in the Intermediate Category was Malika K.  Congratulations!                 […]

A Message Regarding the Attack in San Diego

Posted April 29, 2019

Over the weekend, the world experienced yet another act of violence. On Saturday, April 27, one person was killed and at least three others were wounded as a result of a terrorist attack at a Synagogue near San Diego, California. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victims, their families, and their loved ones, […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast this weekend for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 26, 2019

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will be joining other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast this weekend to mark National Day of Mourning, which takes place annually on April 28. This day is dedicated to remembering the of thousands of workers who have been […]

EXTENDED: Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members

Posted April 25, 2019

We have extended the deadline for applications to Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. They invite parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of our schools to apply. The fundamental fact is that parents + engagement = student success. Your involvement with PIC can help us optimize […]

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