By-Law Enforcement and Parking Lot Safety

You may have noticed increased police and by-law enforcement around Abraham Erb and along Laurelwood Drive. This is due to ongoing safety concerns for our students, and parking issues on Laurelwood Drive and in the Abraham Erb Parking Lot.  As a reminder, you should not use the Abraham Erb Parking Lot for pick ups or […]

Orange Shirt Day is Friday, September 30th

Friday September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day to recognize the legacy of the Canadian Residential School System and to honour the survivors. It is also a chance to think about reconciliation and how we can move forward as a nation. Students at Abe Erb will be reading […]

Our Nutrition for Learning Program is Starting!

We are excited to announce the arrival of Nutrition for Learning at Abraham Erb. Nutrition for Learning offers universal access to student nutrition programs in schools across Waterloo Region. At our school this means there will be a bin/cooler bag with snacks that include 3 of the four food food groups (dairy, grain, fruit/vegetables) in […]

Thanksgiving Food Drive Starts Monday!

Abe Erb will be running a food drive collection starting Monday Sept 26th until Thurs Oct 6th. Please bring in non-perishable food items. Please ensure that these items are not expired or past their best before dates, as any items that are will be discarded due to health and safety regulations. These are the most […]

Picture Day Is Coming – Thursday, September 29

Fall Picture day is coming on Thursday, September 29, and we will be taking both individual and class photographs.  Don’t forget your smile!

We are Running for Terry Fox This Fri., Sept 23rd!

In 1980, Terry Fox set the bar high for himself when he started his Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research. Our school is proudly taking part in this year’s Terry Fox School Run on Friday, September 23rd to continue Terry’s legacy. Please support our school’s efforts to raise much-needed funds for cancer research. HOW […]

Student Safety and Parking on Laurelwood Drive

We encourage parents who are dropping off and picking up their children at the beginning and end of the school day oto be extra aware of the signage and where cars can and cannot stop alongn Laurelwood Drive.  This signage has been strategically placed by the City of Waterloo in order to prioritize the safety of students […]

Important Information Regarding Rentals & Community Use of Schools

Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (ESS/OSSTF) and the Custodial and Maintenance Association/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (CAMA/OSSTF) are currently in ongoing province-wide labour negotiations with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA). As a result, members of ESS/OSSTF and CAMA/OSSTF are taking part in a legal job sanctions. […]

Parent Involvement Committee Looking for New Members

The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of the WRDSB schools 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 Waterloo […]

Have your say in the 2015-16 Budget Process!

How can you give input? Appear as a delegation at the June 10, 2015 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 4 2015. More information on delegation procedures and how to register is […]