IB Info Nights are Coming!

Posted November 10, 2015

The International Baccalaureate Program offers students more flexibility in terms of pace, depth and breadth of study. Students earn credits through a curricular framework infused with internationalism and upon successful completion are granted the International Studies Honours Certificate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (an internationally recognized curriculum program). An application package for this program is completed […]

Friday, November 13 is a PA Day

Posted November 9, 2015

Friday, November 13 is a Professional Activity Day for teachers. There will be no school for students. Elementary The morning of the PA Day, teachers will spend time in a staff meeting, focusing on student achievement and well-being. The afternoon is reserved for parent-teacher interviews. Teachers will be meeting with parents of children for whom […]

New Hamburg Library News

Posted November 9, 2015

100th Birthday Celebration Event Erick Traplin Friday, November 13, 1:30-2:15 p.m. At the New Hamburg library all ages welcome. Register in person, by phone or online. Healthy You Series at New Hamburg library – ages 9 to 12 Food and Your School Marks – Wednesday,  Nov. 18, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Register in person, by […]

Introducing “Fundscript”, a new School Council Fundraiser!

Posted November 5, 2015

We have started a new fundraiser for our FUNraising Buckets.  This fundraiser will run continuously through the remainder of the year.  The best part is that it so easy for parents to help out the school.  All you have to do is Shop and the school benefits!  For more information, please click on the link. […]

Tentative Deal Reached Between Province & ETFO

Posted November 4, 2015

We are very pleased to announce that on November 2, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) reached a tentative agreement with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Once the tentative central agreement has been ratified, we will be able to determine the timelines and process for teachers completing […]

French Immersion Registration Information Sessions

Posted November 4, 2015

Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will begin on Thursday, January 7, 2016 on the Waterloo Region District School Board website at www.wrdsb.ca/french.  Parents/guardians of children in senior kindergarten are invited to attend an information session to learn more about French programs in the WRDSB and the registration process for Grade 1 French Immersion.  Information […]

Parent Night 2015 – Supporting your child’s stress management. Nov 19

Posted November 4, 2015

Again this year, our School Council is excited to co-host a Parent Night in collaboration with the School Council’s from Grandview P. S. and Holy Family C. S.  The evening will be held on Nov 19 at Grandview P. S.  For more information on this informative evening, please click on the link below to view the flyer. […]

Volunteer opportunities

Posted November 2, 2015

Our School Council is updating their volunteer email list.  If you are interested in volunteering at the school, please click on the title of this post, Volunteer opportunities, and open the attached link for more information. Many Hands Make Light Work 2015 2

Book Fair – Nov 23 – 25

Posted November 2, 2015

The book fair will be held November 23-25. On Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 25, we will be open until 5:30 in the evening. This is a fundraiser for the library and all proceeds will go the purchase of new books. We hope you can use this as an opportunity to start your Christmas […]

Update Regarding Elementary Progress Report Cards

Posted October 27, 2015

We appreciate the ongoing patience and support of parents/guardians during this time of province-wide labour unrest and uncertainty in our schools. Given the current cumulative impact of provincial labour action on the part of elementary teachers and WRDSB support staff (secretaries, custodians and supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff), the Waterloo […]

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