Williamsburg Weekly Update – June 20, 2019

Hello Parents, Here are this week’s updates: 1. Last Pizza/Cookie Day – Today is our last pizza/cookie day of the year. Remember to send a full lunch with your child next Thursday on the last day of school. 2. Lost and Found – This is a final call for item pick-up from the Williamsburg Lost and […]

Williamsburg Weekly Update – June 13, 2019

Hello Parents, Here are this week’s updates: 1. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS – All Library Books, Home Reading Books, and Home Math Kits are due back to school by TOMORROW – June 14th! 2. Library Message from Mrs. Branje – Dear Families, I’d like to take this time to thank you all for a wonderful year […]

Williamsburg Weekly Update – June 6, 2019

Hello Parents, Here are this week’s updates: 1. Little Caesar’s Fundraiser – Thank you to all families that helped support our Little Caesar’s Pizza Kit Fundraiser. We sold 359 kits and made $2,298.00 to put towards our fundraising initiatives! Since we surpassed our goal of selling 300 kits, our students will get an extra long […]

EXTENDED: Looking for #WeSingOCanada performers

We have extended the deadline for video submissions to Thursday, June 27, 2019. Warm up those vocal cords (or fingers) and show off your Canadian spirit. We are in search of incredible WRDSB talent to help us kick-off a variety of events on the “right note” – and we want you to be the star. […]

Williamsburg Weekly Update – May 30, 2019

Hello Parents, Here are this week’s updates: 1. Jump 2 Pump Total – Thank you for your support for Jump 2 Pump at Williamsburg. Together we raised $927.60 to donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation! 2. 2019/2020 Calendar – The 2019-20 School Year Calendar is now available. The calendar contains detailed holiday information, school […]

Flying the pride flag to celebrate diversity and inclusion

June is nationally recognized as pride month in Canada. Many institutions and organizations fly the Pride flag as a celebration of diversity. During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. We believe that our schools are safe spaces for everyone that walks […]

Friday, May 31, 2019 is a PD Day for elementary students

Friday, May 31, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Elementary students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus of the PD Day will be teacher-directed assessment, evaluation and planning activities. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will be participating […]

Williamsburg Weekly Update – May 23, 2019

Hello Parents, Here are this week’s updates: 1. Little Caesars Fundraiser – Just a reminder that our Little Caesars fundraiser is coming to an end. All orders are due by May 27. Our school wide goal is to sell 300 kits! Thank you for helping to support this fundraiser! 2. School Council Meeting – Our […]

Budget & Staffing: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In order to communicate our current budget outlook for 2019-2020, we are providing the following Frequently Asked Questions to create an understanding of current timelines, resources, and priorities. As we move forward, we will continue to focus on student and staff well-being, work to minimize the impact of budget shortfalls in the classroom, and will […]

Williamsburg Weekly Update – May 16, 2019

Hello Parents, Here are this week’s updates: 1. Victoria Day Holiday – A reminder that Monday, May 20th is the Victoria Day Holiday and schools will be closed that day. Have a great long weekend! 2. Jump to Pump – Jump to Pump will be taking place on tomorrow! This is our annual fundraiser for […]

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