safeTALK training now available for parents & guardians
Posted May 12, 2016
As part of our system goal of supporting student achievement & well-being, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of safeTALK? Recognize that […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Learning · Schools
Social Networking Safety
Posted May 11, 2016
JOIN US at Holy Family Catholic School (313 Huron St.) on WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 at 7 PM if your child has … An iPod, iPad, Android, Xbox, PSP, Social Media or Access to the Internet this session is for you. Special guest Paul Davis will walk us through Social Networking Safety. This is a collaborative event […]
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Thank You Josslin Insurance and Gore Mutual Insurance
Posted May 11, 2016
Thank you to Josslin Insurance Brokers Ltd. and Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation for their generous gift to the strong start charitable foundation in honour of Forest Glen P.S.
Student Drop Off & Pick Up
Posted May 5, 2016
Kiss ‘n Go (AM) You may have noticed the newly graveled area at the end of the parking lot with the newly placed parking dividers. This is Forest Glen’s new “Kiss ‘n Go” area! It is a designated area to quickly and safely drop off your child(ren) in the morning. When you are dropping off […]
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Fun Fair
Posted May 3, 2016
The Fun Fair is coming! Mark Thursday, June 2nd on your calendars and bring your family, friends and relatives for a great Forest Glen community event! You will not want to miss it! Please see the attached flyer for further information first info letter home 2016
Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!
Posted April 28, 2016
We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]
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Categories: Board · Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Community · Schools
The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!
Posted April 27, 2016
The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS
Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Schools
Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers
Posted April 21, 2016
Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary
Head Lice
Posted April 19, 2016
We have had a few cases of head lice this year and we wanted to share some information regarding head lice with you. 1 in every 10 school children has had head lice at some time. Anyone can catch head lice at any time. They are passed from close contact or sharing items like hats, […]
Forest Glen Parking Lot Signage
Posted April 14, 2016
We are in the process of evaluating our “Kiss and Ride” procedure at Forest Glen. It came to our attention, while looking at various options, that the signage at the school needed to be updated. At the beginning of next week, you will see NEW “No Stopping” signs, and there will be NEW signs across […]