March 9 to 13 happenings…..
Posted March 3, 2015
Your WE Leadership Group has organized a few events for the week of March 9 to 13! Our Newscast reports live to classes, on Thursday March 12 during the midle block at Abraham Erb. Friday March 13 is Movie and Pajama Day during the Middle Block for students. Popcorn sales begin Tuesday March 10, until […]
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Notice of Public Meeting — Vista Hills
Posted March 3, 2015
Please see the attached announcement for the Public Meeting regarding the new Vista Hills school, in Waterloo. Notice of Public Meeting – Vista Hills
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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February 23 – All schools open & buses are running
Posted February 23, 2015
Transportation is running and schools are open today.
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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.
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