Read-A-Thon

Posted February 25, 2015

Attention Parents – This week Forest Glen launched its’ first Read-A-Thon.  Our goal is to encourage children that reading is fun and our motto is “Reading Can Take You Places”.  The Read-A-Thon wraps up on March 6th which will be a day filled with reading activities.  We are looking for parent volunteers to come into […]

February 20 Pizza Day Rescheduled

Posted February 25, 2015

Due to the school closure on Friday, February 20, the pizza lunch has been rescheduled for Friday, April 10.

K – 6 Math Resource for Parents

Posted February 23, 2015

In addition to receiving their report cards today, all Kindergarten to Grade 6 students were given a copy of the Ontario Ministry of Education’s resource called “Doing Mathematics With Your Child”. The activities in this guide were selected to help your child see math in everyday activities. They build on children’s love of games and they support […]

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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Forest Glen Readathon

Posted February 17, 2015

Click on the title of this post and then on the link for information about our awesome Readathon. READaTHON_ParentLetter

Library access for new JK families

Posted February 17, 2015

Welcome to the Forest Glen P.S. Library! Starting after March Break, our pre-registered Kindergarten students may come, with their parents, to visit the Forest Glen Library. The library is open: Monday to Friday 8:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The library is often booked for classroom library book exchanges.  If you prefer to come at a time […]

School Council – Feb 23

Posted February 17, 2015

Our next School Council meeting is February 23 at 6:30pm in the Library.  Everyone is welcome.  Click on the link for the agenda. Brief Agenda School Council Feb 23 2014-15 2

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