February 20 – All Schools are Closed & Buses Cancelled
Posted February 20, 2015
Due to frigid temperatures, all schools are closed today and all buses are cancelled. All Extended Day Programs are also closed. The Education Centre remains open for those who can safely arrive to work.
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When do Schools Close Due to Weather?
Posted February 19, 2015
Our procedure for severe weather provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.
Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.
The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.
How do we communicate cancellations or closures?
Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.
Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.
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Family Day – February 16
Posted February 12, 2015
A reminder to parents and students that there will be no school on Monday, February 16 as we all celebrate Family Day! Be sure to check out the local newspapers and radio stations to find out what special family activities have been planned for Kitchener/Waterloo.
Facility work
Posted February 10, 2015
Late this afternoon, there was some work being done at our school which resulted in the smell of exhaust entering part of the school. As soon as the issue was noticed, the work was stopped and the effected rooms were ventilated. If you have any further questions, please contact the school office.
Parent Council Meeting
Posted February 3, 2015
The Parent Council meeting for Monday, February 2nd, has been re-scheduled to Monday, March 2nd. Parent Council meets at 6:00 pm in the ARK Library.
February 2 – All Schools CLOSED
Posted February 2, 2015
Due to weather, ALL schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day Programs are closed as well. The Education Centre is open for those who can get there safely.
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2014 Director’s Annual Report
Posted January 27, 2015
The 2014 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and achievements in learning […]
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PD Day
Posted January 26, 2015
A reminder to parents and students that Friday, January 30, 2015 is a PD day.
Parent Council Meeting
Posted January 26, 2015
Parent Council will meet on Monday, February 2nd at 6:00 pm in the school Library.
Music Notes
Posted January 21, 2015
The Primary Choir will be performing at our Winter Celebration Assembly on Thursday, January 29. The assembly will begin at 1:30, after our 2nd Nutrtion Break. As always, parent are welcome to attend!