We are open!!!

Posted February 23, 2015

All schools are open and buses are up and running. Dress warm, it is still pretty cold!!!

Why were our schools closed Friday?

Posted February 23, 2015

The WRDSB has put in place a frigid temperature threshold in our severe weather procedure primarily for three reasons related to the safety of our students:

1. According to Environment Canada, at -35C exposed skin can freeze within 10 minutes. Environment Canada indicates that in temperatures between -28 to -39 there is a high risk of exposed skin freezing (frostnip or frostbite). This temperature is very unusual for our region and some students may not have the appropriate clothing to protect themselves.

2. Most students will take longer than 10 minutes to walk to school and the bused students may wait for an extended period of time should any bus be delayed.

3. We are unable to guarantee crossing guard service to our students as individual crossing guards have a right to maintain their safety given that they are exposed for extended periods of time in frigid temperatures.

The Education Centre remains open and is fully operational.

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February 20 – All Schools are Closed & Buses Cancelled

Posted February 20, 2015

Due to frigid temperatures, all schools are closed today and all buses are cancelled. All Extended Day Programs are also closed. The Education Centre remains open for those who can safely arrive to work.

When do Schools Close Due to Weather?

Posted February 19, 2015

Our procedure for severe weather  provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.

Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.

The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.

How do we communicate cancellations or closures?

Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.

Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.

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Grad Photo Information

Posted February 11, 2015

It’s Graduation Time!!! Thank you for choosing Lifetouch. Sorry we missed you! In order to ensure the school’s class composite is completed in a timely manner, we ask that you have your photo taken, on the date below March 4/15 LAST CHANCE for composite – but don’t delay! I’ts Graduation Time! 2 Please call Lifetouch […]

Report Cards go home on Friday, February 20,2015

Posted February 10, 2015

Parents should be looking for report cards on Friday, February 20, 2015.  Parents are encouraged to call the school to set up phone interviews or meetings with teachers that they would like to connect with regarding next steps for learning in term 2.  It is important to dialogue with your child’s teacher about any next […]

Binary Tattoo Workshop with Cat Coode

Posted February 10, 2015

See you Wednesday, February 11 @ 6:45 p.m. for an informative session offered for parents. Cat Coode from Binary Tattoo will be giving some great tips for parents to help their child navigate and create a positive footprint on the web. Cat shared with Laurentian students that 1 in 3 students will potentially close a […]

Grad Photos tomorrow

Posted February 2, 2015

Don’t forget Grad photos are tomorrow. We were going to give everyone one last reminder today but since all schools are closed this is your reminder. Say cheese!!!

February 2 – All Schools CLOSED

Posted February 2, 2015

Due to weather, ALL schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day Programs are closed as well. The Education Centre is open for those who can get there safely.

All schools closed February 2nd.

Posted February 2, 2015

For immediate release February 2, 2015 All Schools Closed, No Buses Operating Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, are CANCELLED and ALL SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED and ALL RENTAL PERMITS for tonight are […]

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