Public Meeting: West Waterloo Boundary Study

Posted March 30, 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING West Waterloo Elementary Schools Boundary Study Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Abraham Erb Public School, Gymnasium 710 Laurelwood Drive, Waterloo The purpose of the public meeting is to gather feedback and answer questions from parents and members of the community about possible boundary changes, program and/or grade configuration changes that […]

School Council Update — Spring

Posted March 24, 2015

Check out your School Council update here!

New Pilot Funding Initiative for Schools

Posted March 23, 2015

The Waterloo Region District school board has partnered with My Class Needs, a not-for-profit foundation associated with Curriculum Services Canada, to offer a unique opportunity to support classroom teachers in securing additional resources to support student learning, well-being and achievement. The program provides grants for materials/services up to a maximum of $750 per class. To qualify, […]

‘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 […]

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