CUPE job action will not impact WRDSB schools
Posted October 2, 2019
UPDATE – October 2, 2019: In response to the latest CUPE announcement, we want to reassure our families that no WRDSB employees are members of CUPE. Schools boards and unions share a commitment to public education, creating positive learning environments, and maintaining positive labour relations. The collective bargaining process for public education is a two-tier […]
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The WRDSB Marks National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day
Posted October 1, 2019
Wednesday, October 2, is National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day, a day on which we take an extra moment to recognize and show appreciation to our custodians, assistant custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly each day to ensure the smooth operation of our schools, classrooms and learning facilities. These hard-working individuals not only keep our […]
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WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
Posted September 27, 2019
To mark Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 29, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Where buildings are closed for the weekend, our flags will be lowered at the end of the day today until […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Board Audit Committee (1 Position)
Posted September 27, 2019
Do you have a passion for public education and community involvement? We are looking for a community member to join the Board Audit Committee which supervises a variety of financial and risk management processes for the school board. The individual must have a high level of financial and business knowledge relevant to our publicly funded school […]
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News from the Social Justice Team
Posted September 27, 2019
Hello Forest Glen community! The Social Justice Team is busy at work, making a difference in our local and global community. Members of the community including some of the SJ team are participating in the upcoming Ride for Refuge. If you are interested in participating, please sign up to ride or walk and support to a school […]
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Terry Fox Run Tomorrow
Posted September 26, 2019
The Terry Fox School Run is fast approaching at Forest Glen Public School on Friday, September 27th. There is still time to donate online. Help our students make a difference in the lives of so many Canadians affected by cancer. Donate at: http://www.terryfox.ca/ForestGlenPSNewHamburg Your fundraising will make a big impact on cancer research in Canada.
WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30
Posted September 25, 2019
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]
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Terry Fox Run
Posted September 16, 2019
Forest Glen Public School is proud to be participating in the 2019 Terry Fox School Run on Friday, September 27. It is our 15th anniversary hosting a Terry Fox event. Please join us and support this wonderful cause by donating to our school’s fundraising page at: www.terryfox.ca/ForestGlenPSNewHamburg Thank you for joining us in the fight against […]
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PD Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff on September 20
Posted September 16, 2019
Friday, September 20, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) operated before and after school programs will be closed. In the morning, all our educators and elementary paraprofessional staff (EA/CYW/DECE) will participate in activities reflecting our […]
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Ice Cream Bar Fundraiser
Posted September 12, 2019
Tasty Thursdays in September. There will be ice cream bars for sale today, Sept. 19 and 26. $1.00 small and $2.00 for large. Proceeds to The Terry Fox Foundation and POGO.