Williamsburg Weekly Update – June 27, 2019

Hello Parents, We have made it to our last day of school for the 2018-2019 school year! Thank you for all you have done to help make this a successful year. 1. Departing Staff – We hope you will join us in saying Thank You and Good-Bye to the following staff. We wish them the very best […]

Director’s Year-End Message

The 2018-2019 school year was one of growth and learning for our entire system. We accomplished a great deal this year, and we should all be proud of how far we have progressed towards achieving our operational goals and implementing our strategic plan. We remain committed to reaching our ultimate goals and will remain laser-focused […]

Flags lowered for National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) office locations and school buildings will be joining other Government of Canada establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast this weekend to mark National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, which takes place annually on June 23. This day marks the anniversary of the Air India flight […]

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 […]

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