Parenting Essentials Video Series with Parents for Children’s Mental Health

Posted January 18, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health are proud to announce the Parenting Essentials video series, featuring recordings of webinars that took place in the fall of 2020. The first video in this series offers an overview for any parents, and caregivers, interested in learning more about the complexities […]

Friday, January 22 is a PD Day for elementary students

Posted January 15, 2021

Friday, January 22, 2021 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Elementary students will not engage in synchronous learning classes. All Before & After School Programs including Extended Day Programs will be closed while schools are closed to students. The focus of the PD Day will be teacher-directed assessment, evaluation and reporting […]

EXTENSION: Elementary Mode of Learning Change Requests

Posted January 14, 2021

Due to the declaration of a provincial emergency and the extension of remote learning, we have heard from many families that they are experiencing difficulties in making a decision given these uncertain times. In an effort to be responsive to your concerns, we have extended the deadline for elementary families to request a change to […]

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Event – January 19

Posted January 14, 2021

As part of our ongoing Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy, we are inviting parents and caregivers to attend a webinar on January 19, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. In partnership with Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Program from St. Mary’s Hospital, the Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) as well as the Waterloo Region Police Service, this event marks […]

Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency

Posted January 13, 2021

We want to provide WRDSB families with further information regarding the declaration of a second provincial emergency and the most recent direction from the Ministry of Education. By January 20, 2021, the Chief Medical Officer of Health will advise the Ministry of Education, in conjunction with local public health units, which school boards will resume […]

Free Google Meet Workshop for Families

Posted January 12, 2021

This week, Cobblestone Collective, in partnership with Google Canada, is offering a free one hour workshop for families on how to use Google Meet. Topics covered in the workshop include learning how to navigate Google Meet, finding links to your child’s online lessons, troubleshooting tips and understanding how students participate in their online learning. When […]

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