WRDSB graduation celebration update
Posted March 16, 2021
Dear graduating students and families, As we approach the last few months of the school year, we have begun planning how to recognize and celebrate our students and their success, given our unique circumstances. We know that marking these key milestones in their lives is important, and so we have put our energies towards year-end […]
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Black History Month Event Goes Digital for 2021 – Part Two
Posted March 11, 2021
As we shared in part one of this story, members of the community, along with staff and students of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) came together for the third annual Black History Month event on Friday, February 26. Of course, this year’s event took place online, inviting members of the community to watch […]
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Black History Month Event Goes Digital for 2021 – Part One
Posted March 9, 2021
Members of the community, along with staff and students of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) came together for the third annual Black History Month event on Friday, February 26. Of course, this year’s event took place online, inviting members of the community to watch a live-streamed video, featuring both performances by, and discussions […]
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Workshop Opportunity: Internet Safety on March 23
Posted March 8, 2021
Presented by the Waterloo Region Family Network in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) This parent-only workshop, led by Paul Davis, is designed to inform and empower parents in the highly digital age in which we live. Davis is a world-renowned expert on internet […]
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Online Safety and Digital Citizenship in Distance Learning
Posted March 4, 2021
As we continue to support distance learning for all our students, we wanted to take the opportunity to revisit the supports and resources in place to ensure the safety and security of all of those working and learning online in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Digital Citizenship Students in the WRDSB are expected […]
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Caring for Self and Caring for Others
Posted March 4, 2021
The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on caring for ourselves as well as for others. Find out how you and others feel appreciated by learning about the five different love languages and take a quiz to discover what your love language is. Sleep is foundational to our overall health and well-being. We have included sleeping […]
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Reminder: Supporting our Staff, Students and Families
Posted March 2, 2021
Dear WRDSB Families, A reminder that tomorrow is your last day to give us feedback on how families and students are doing and if you feel supported as students learn both in-person and online. We are using ThoughtExchange to gather your feedback. You’ll be asked to answer one open-ended question with as many responses as […]
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Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted March 1, 2021
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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Workshop Opportunity: Supporting Children and Teens Through COVID-19 and Beyond
Posted March 1, 2021
Supporting Children and Teens Through the Impacts of the Changing Landscape of the COVID and post-COVID World Presented by the Waterloo Region Family Network in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) Hosted by Lisa Robinson, a registered social worker with Andrea Warnick Consulting, this […]
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Student return to School After Illness Without A COVID-19 Test
Posted February 26, 2021
Recent updates to the Ontario School Screening Tool has created some confusion regarding the return to school process for families who choose not to have their child tested for COVID-19. We hope that this information clarifies the return to school process where the screening tool has indicated that your child should not attend school and […]
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