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 […]

Road safety presentation

Posted November 6, 2015

Our kindergarten students are sharing their ideas about road safety with “Officer Mike, ” our School Resource Officer.  He stressed the importance of all students and adults crossing at the corner to ensure safety for everyone.

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 […]

Preston Panda adventure pathway opens

Posted October 30, 2015

Work was completed today on the pathway that surrounds our creative playground.  Our students are enjoying the adventure of travelling over the rumble bridge, climbing the stepping logs, and stepping on stage.  A huge thanks goes to our whole school community for supporting fundraising, and to the school council and the greening committee for all of the work […]

New performance rock arrives

Posted October 27, 2015

Our students are enjoying the arrival of our new performance rock in our outdoor classroom.   They also love the new pathways around our creative playground.  It is exciting seeing our greening project come to life.

Getting ready for spring

Posted October 27, 2015

School council has kindly provided enough daffodil bulbs for every student in our school to plant.  What a perfect way to connect our students with our environment.  Knowing that lots of beautiful colour awaits us in the spring will help us through the winter ahead.

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 […]

Update Regarding Withdrawal of Extracurricular Activities

Posted October 23, 2015

On Oct. 22, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that they would be escalating their current job action next week, if a provincial agreement is not reached. As per their news release, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, elementary teachers and occasional teachers will withdraw from all voluntary extracurricular activities in Ontario public schools, […]

News from Langs

Posted October 21, 2015

Let’s Talk About It Langs presents Let’s Talk About It a program designed to help parents with children 6-12 years. Common topics include, puberty, internet safety, self-care, family fun activities, and nutrition. Call Suzanne today to learn more 519-653-1470 ext. 286. Childcare available. Thursdays 9:30-11:00 am www.langs.org

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