Trustees form a committee to consider full-year schooling

Posted January 16, 2018

On Monday evening, trustees voted in favour of establishing a committee to look into the option of full-year schooling. Full-year schooling means students would get the same number of days in school but with more frequent, shorter breaks in the year. The committee will review research, look at examples of boards currently running full-year programs […]

It’s time to register for Kindergarten

Posted January 16, 2018

Online registration is now open for Fall 2018. For most children and parents, the transition into kindergarten can be an exciting milestone. At Waterloo Region District School Board, we want to ensure parents that their children will receive the best education in the region, throughout their Kindergarten to Grade 12 journey. When students begin school […]

January 16 – Red and White Day: HERO “HOPE” Assembly & Canada 150 Finale Celebration

Posted January 15, 2018

This Tuesday, January 16th, is Red and White day. It is going to be our HERO “Hope” assembly and Canada 150 Finale Celebration. There were over 60 students who completed the Canada 150 Literacy Challenge. Congratulations! Tuesday will be a very special day with special guests visiting our school — including the Honourable Bardish Chagger of […]

French Immersion registration begins January 10, 2018

Posted January 9, 2018

Families of children entering Grade 1 in the fall of 2018 can register for French Immersion beginning January 10. Visit our French Immersion website to learn more or register your child.

Talking to your child about opioids

Posted December 22, 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Once again, we are sending families important information about opioid-related drug overdoses and urging you to speak with your children about staying safe. On December 2, 2017, Waterloo Regional Police Services reported that 65 people in our region died as a result of a suspected overdose. This is a 71 per […]

Abraham Erb is a HERO GEM school

Posted November 29, 2017

HERO GEM Newsletter (1) HERO GEM Newsletter (2) Gratitude  

Our guide for the winter season

Posted November 27, 2017

Winter is coming and we want to ensure that we are ready for what Mother Nature has in store for us this season. During bad weather conditions, we may need to cancel buses or close schools for the safety of our students and staff. Here’s what you need to know: Learn more about our Severe Weather procedures.

Essay and Oratorical Contests

Posted November 22, 2017

Attention ALL Abraham Erb students!!!  Would you like to win up to $22,500.00?!  The Optimist Clubs of Westvale-Waterloo and Twin Cities are hosting their annual Essay and Oratorical Contests again. Are you brave enough to speak to a small audience for 4 to 5 minutes and tell them “Where Are My Roots of Optimism”?  Or can you write an […]

Waterloo’s Canada 150 Literacy Challenge – Update

Posted November 20, 2017

Hello Abraham Erb students and families!  Many of you have taken up Waterloo’s Canada 150 Literacy Challenge and the Waterloo Public Library has compiled a colourful list of book suggestions that meet the criteria.  (See attachments.)  Have fun as you continue to learn about Canada.  Your completed challenge booklets should be returned to the classroom teacher […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 19-25

Posted November 20, 2017

We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 19 to 25, 2017. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]

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