Update: Information Regarding Grades 3 & 6 EQAO Assessments

Posted May 22, 2015

We would like to provide families with an update to our previous letter indicating that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) would begin strike action on Monday, May 11, 2015. The strike action taken by ETFO across the province, and including here in the WRDSB, involves the withdrawal of administrative duties, including the administration […]

Update on Administration of Grades 3, 6 & 9 EQAO Assessments

Posted May 15, 2015

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) notified the WRDSB that they will not be sending the Grade 3 and 6 Reading, Writing and Mathematics assessment materials to any boards currently affected by labour action. As a result, no WRDSB students in Grades 3 and 6 will participate in the EQAO assessment this year, until […]

Confirming Bus Transportation 2015-16

Posted May 15, 2015

Good morning Abraham Erb families, Student bussing information for the 2015-16 school year will be available to schools and families on August 24, 2015. Parents can login and view their child’s transportation details by going to www.stswr.ca and following these steps: Click on “Student Login” Click on “Student Login” again (near the bottom of the page) […]

Extended Day Program 2015-16

Posted May 12, 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians, We are pleased to confirm that Abraham Erb P.S. will be offering the Extended Day Program for Junior Kindergarten to Grade Two students during the 2015-2016 school year. ****Required Actions **** Families who have not pre-registered through “OneList Waterloo Region”, and wish to have childcare during the 2015-2016 school year, must log into http://www.wrdsb.ca/beforeafter […]

Youth Development Program 2015-16

Posted May 12, 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians, We are pleased to confirm that Abraham Erb P.S. will be offering the Youth Development Before & After-School Program for Grade Three to Grade Six students during the 2015-2016 school year. This program supports development through programming that combines student interests and activities, including creative arts, physical activity, and social and emotional development. Please be aware that […]

Last call to add to your Child’s Classroom Basket!

Posted May 12, 2015

Last call to add to your Child’s Classroom Basket! Classroom Baskets are a popular item at the annual Fun Fair. Your Child’s classroom is still adding last minute items to their basket!  Not sure of the theme? See the table below. Classroom Theme 1 Movies 2 We love to Read and Write 4 Sweet tooth […]

Paralympic Schools Week 2015 resources now available

Posted May 11, 2015

This message is on behalf of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. — OTTAWA – Feb. 26, 2015 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee, in partnership with Petro-Canada, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2015 edition of Paralympic Schools Week, which will be held nation-wide from May 4 to 8, 2015. All schools […]

Update: Job Action for Elementary Teachers on Monday, May 11

Posted May 8, 2015

Earlier this week we advised you that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) were in a legal strike position effective Monday May 11, 2015. This afternoon Sam Hammond, president of ETFO Ontario, formally confirmed that public Elementary Teachers in Ontario will begin phase one of job action on Monday.  Mr. Hammond indicated that extracurricular activities […]

The 2015-16 School Year Calendar is Here!

Posted May 8, 2015

The 2015-16 school year calendar has been approved by the Ministry of Education. The first day of school for the 2015-16 school year is September 8, 2015.

View the Calendars:

Elementary
Secondary – Semestered Schools
Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS

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Job Action for Elementary Teachers on Monday, May 11

Posted May 6, 2015

Job action announced by Waterloo Region District School Board elementary teachers. We would like to provide families with an update to our previous letter indicating that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will be in a legal strike position on Monday May 11, 2015. We can now inform you that ETFO will begin strike […]

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