Summertime sun safety

Posted June 19, 2017

Warm weather has finally arrived in Waterloo region and with it comes a reminder on sun safety. We believe in promoting sun safety through education and working with our community partners, such as Public Health. Creating shaded spaces in our school yards and play areas is a key component of our Sun Safety and Shading […]

Williamsburg Weekly Update – June 15, 2017

Posted June 15, 2017

Hello Parents, Here are this week’s updates: 1. FINAL CALL FOR LIBRARY BOOKS  – All Library Books are due back to school by tomorrow – Friday – June 16th 2. Me to We – 5 Days of Canada –  We are having a great week at Williamsburg celebrating and fundraising with the 5 Days of Canada.  Tomorrow […]

Me to We – 5 Days of Canada – Last 3 Days

Posted June 13, 2017

Here is what is happening for the next 3 days for our Me to We – 5 Days of Canada Fundraiser: – Wednesday June 14th – Made in Canada Craft Sale – all items $2 or less (Felt Shopkins, Painted Stones, Perler Beads, Bookmarks, Origami, Canada Tattoos) – Thursday June 15th – Chew gum and […]

Parent resources for Pride conversations

Posted June 12, 2017

For the month of June, all WRDSB schools and the education centre are flying the Pride flag. Below are some frequently asked questions and resources to help guide conversations for parents and caregivers. Why is my child’s school flying the Pride flag? The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, staff, parents/guardians […]

Me to We – 5 Days of Canada – Candy/Toy Jar Guess

Posted June 12, 2017

The Me to We 5 Days of Canada Fundraiser is underway!  Tomorrow is our Candy/Toy Jar Guess Day.  It is $1.00 for 3 guesses.  Students can purchase as many guesses as they would like for any of the 5 jars if they wish to participate.  Note – 2 of the guessing jars are non-food items. […]

Have your say in the 2017-18 school year budget

Posted June 8, 2017

How can you give input? Appear as a delegation on June 14, 2017, at the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. If you would like to appear as a delegation, you must register with the Manager of Corporate Services by noon on Wednesday, June 14. Delegations must relate to budget matters only. More information on delegation […]

Williamsburg Weekly Update – June 8, 2017

Posted June 8, 2017

Hello Parents, Here are this week’s updates: 1. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS!   All Home Reading Books are due back to school by tomorrow –  June 9th All Library Books are due back to school by next Friday – June 16th 2. Library Message from Mrs. Branje – Dear Families, I’d like to take this time to thank […]

Board appoints new Cambridge trustee

Posted June 7, 2017

At a special meeting of the board tonight, Waterloo Region District School Board trustees chose Courtney Waterfall, a Cambridge resident, as its newest member.

Trustees voted Waterfall to office as trustee for Cambridge and North Dumfries after Trustee Andrea Mitchell retired in March. Trustee Waterfall will serve on the board until the end of the current board term in 2018.

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We asked. You answered. A review of community feedback during budget

Posted June 7, 2017

Waterloo Region District School Board continues to work hard with students, staff, parents and caregivers, and community partners, to ensure education and student success is a partnership. This is why we called on you to participate in our annual budget survey, from February 21 to March 10, and provide input on the funding priorities and […]

Tomorrow is a PD Day for Elementary Students

Posted June 1, 2017

Tomorrow is a Professional Development (PD) day for elementary students. Our secondary schools are open as normal. Extended Day Programs are open for students enrolled in the program. Below is a summary of how elementary teachers and staff will spend their day. Teachers Elementary teachers will be working on assessments and completing report cards. Designated […]

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