‘You Otter Know!’ – Identity Texts

Posted March 9, 2015

Because many of our students and parents know how to read and write in more than one language, we are drawing on their talents to create a reading legacy that reflects our vibrant community! Abraham Erb hosts an after-school multi-language book writing club for parents and students. Parents work alongside students to create multi-language levelled […]

‘You Otter Know!’ – Leadership & Mentoring Program (LAMP)

Posted March 5, 2015

Abraham Erb’s Leadership and Mentoring Program (LAMP) is off to an awesome start! We are so excited about the number of grade 5-6 students that stepped forward to be mentors for our LAMP program this year. Peer mentoring provides a structure for positive student role models to develop relationships with and mentor our younger students. They eat […]

De-Escalation and Communication – Free Workshop

Posted March 4, 2015

The Family Initiatives Project of CMHA Waterloo-Wellington-Dufferin is hosting a 2.5 hour presentation for family members interested in learning how to de-escalate a crisis, communicate and set boundaries with loved ones. Wednesday March 11, 2015 6:30- 9:00 pm Canadian Mental Health Association 1 Blue Springs Drive, Waterloo This event is free and refreshments are provided! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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