New Pilot Funding Initiative for Schools

Posted March 23, 2015

The Waterloo Region District school board has partnered with My Class Needs, a not-for-profit foundation associated with Curriculum Services Canada, to offer a unique opportunity to support classroom teachers in securing additional resources to support student learning, well-being and achievement. The program provides grants for materials/services up to a maximum of $750 per class. To qualify, […]

March/April Updates

Posted March 23, 2015

      Earth Month Earth month will be officially launched on March 27th, starting with our Earth Hour Assembly. On Friday March 27th, all participating classes will be turning off their lights for one hour in order to take a stand against climate change. In the past, over 50 million people, across 35 countries, […]

Carnaval on Wednesday, March 11th

Posted March 9, 2015

Thanks to Mme Mikan for planning a Carnaval for Wednesday, March 11th.  We are hopeful that the weather will cooperate.  About half of the activities will take place outside, so please ensure that your child dresses for the weather that day.  The Carnaval will take place from 12:05 to 2:05.

March News

Posted March 3, 2015

    Dance-A-Thon – Congratulations Brigadoon on an extremely successful Dance-A-Thon!  We were able to raise almost $7 000 to purchase more technology for our students. Both staff and students enjoyed dancing last Friday.  Thank you for your generosity! Yearbook – We will be holding a Year Book Cover Contest again this year.  Entry details will be sent […]

Dance-A-Thon Update

Posted February 24, 2015

The Brigadoon Dance-A-Thon will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26th during the day.  All students will participate in this exciting event (even if they do not get donations).  Gr. 1-6 classes are signed up to participate for 1 hour and Kindergarten classes will dance for 30 minutes.  We have received many pledge forms and donations already!  […]

Reminders

Posted February 23, 2015

Dance-A-Thon – Just a reminder that we are hosting our first “Professor Jamz” Dance-A-Thon this Thursday, February 26th.  Our goal is for each student to bring in $15 to purchase more technology for our classrooms!  We appreciate your support and we are looking forward to this special event. Pink Shirt Day-  Students can wear a pink […]

February 23 – All schools open & buses are running

Posted February 23, 2015

Transportation is running and schools are open today.

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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