Mindset thoughts……

Posted March 2, 2015

Which Mindsets Are We Growing? FIXED mindset thinkers believe: -intelligence and talent are fixed traits -talent alone creates success -effort will not make a difference, and in fact indicates a lack of ability -you either get it or you don’t -they need to document and justify intelligence or talent, instead of developing them -look good […]

Spirit Wear is coming!

Posted February 27, 2015

ABRAHAM ERB SPIRIT WEAR Starting Monday, March 2, YOU OTTER come and check out our line of t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts and gym bags in the main foyer. The display will be available all week if you would like to size your child before or after school or your child can attend at nutrition breaks on […]

WANTED: Volunteer Coordinator for the Fun Fair!

Posted February 27, 2015

Wanted: Volunteer Coordinator for Fun Fair Responsibilities include: – soliciting parent volunteers, student volunteers from Laurelwood P.S. and SJAM students – get numbers from each lead for amount of volunteers needed.  Also see previous years’ numbers. – provides sign up sheet for teachers and put in staff room – give student volunteer numbers to Food […]

February 23 – All schools open & buses are running

Posted February 23, 2015

Transportation is running and schools are open today.

Why were our schools closed Friday?

Posted February 23, 2015

The WRDSB has put in place a frigid temperature threshold in our severe weather procedure primarily for three reasons related to the safety of our students:

1. According to Environment Canada, at -35C exposed skin can freeze within 10 minutes. Environment Canada indicates that in temperatures between -28 to -39 there is a high risk of exposed skin freezing (frostnip or frostbite). This temperature is very unusual for our region and some students may not have the appropriate clothing to protect themselves.

2. Most students will take longer than 10 minutes to walk to school and the bused students may wait for an extended period of time should any bus be delayed.

3. We are unable to guarantee crossing guard service to our students as individual crossing guards have a right to maintain their safety given that they are exposed for extended periods of time in frigid temperatures.

The Education Centre remains open and is fully operational.

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Important Information regarding CASL

Posted February 20, 2015

Parents and families are encouraged to see the attached update on CASL legislation from the WRDSB. parentcaslletter  CASL refers to the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation.

Report Cards — Term 1

Posted February 20, 2015

Parents and students, All report cards will be sent home Monday at the end of the school day due to the closure of schools today.  Stay warm today, and be safe! See you Monday Otters! Ms. Stroud

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.

Safety and Student Pickup Reminder

Posted February 19, 2015

Good afternoon Abraham Erb families, This is a reminder that student pick-up in front of the school is permitted ONLY for kindergarten students. Students in grades 1-6 must exit by their doors at the back of the school and be picked up at the drop-off/pick-up zone on Laurelwood Drive. We ask for your co-operation and support […]

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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