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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February 23 – Connecting with your Adolescent

Posted February 17, 2015

February 23, 7pm Sunnyside Library Diane McGregor, from KW Counselling’s Parenting with Passion series, is here to speak with us about raising an adolescent and connecting with your pre-teen. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking: What is going through his head? Why would she ever choose to act like that? How can I build a […]

KW Art Gallery

Posted February 13, 2015

Check out the great artwork that our students have displayed at the KW Art Gallery. KW Art Gallery Photos  

Rescheduled Grade 8 Graduation Photos

Posted February 5, 2015

Graduation Photos have been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 11th, 2015. Payment for a class composite is due that day. Individual photo packages can be purchased at a later date.

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.

Grade 8 Graduation Photos

Posted January 29, 2015

Graduation photos will be taken on Monday, February 2, 2015. We recommend a white blouse or collared shirt for your portrait. Graduation gowns will be provided at the portrait session. Please note that payment is required at the portrait session only if you want to order the class composite. You will be able to preview your […]

2014 Director’s Annual Report

Posted January 27, 2015

The 2014 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and  achievements in learning […]

School Council tonight

Posted January 19, 2015

Don’t forget School Council at 7pm tonight!  Gr. 8 parents will hear from our Guidance contact about the transition to Gr. 9.  See you at 7pm in the Library.

School Council meeting – Jan. 19th

Posted January 12, 2015

Jan. 19th School Council meeting – everything Gr. 8 families need to know about Gr. 9 course selection.  7pm in the Library.  Come meet with Mrs. Mellow, our Guidance counsellor, to have all your questions about high school answered.  See you there!

Newcomer Mother’s Group

Posted January 12, 2015

Our Newcomer Mother’s Group is meeting this week  – Thursday, January 15th at 5pm in the Library.  Come out and connect with other Mothers from your community.  Babysitting is provided.  Hope to see you there!

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