An update from the Chair and Director
Posted April 29, 2020
Dear WRDSB Family, We hope this communication finds you in good health. Clearly we still find ourselves in unfamiliar circumstances and we continue to look forward to the day when we can welcome you back to school. Thank you for all you are doing to limit the spread of COVID-19 and sincere thanks to all […]
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April 27, 2020 Board Meeting goes online
Posted April 27, 2020
Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees are continuing to meet online. Our next online meeting is tonight, April 27, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team […]
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Distance Learning Continues: Week Four (April 27 – May 1)
Posted April 24, 2020
As we near the end of April, we want to say thank you to our students and their families for helping to make our distance learning efforts so far a success. We know this looks, feels, and sounds very different from what you are used to and that questions remain. Thank you for your patience […]
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Before and After School Programs for 2020-2021
Posted April 21, 2020
See below and attached letter re: Before and After School Programs for 2020-2021 April 20, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, The Waterloo Region District School Board is pleased to confirm that Preston Public School will be offering Before and After School Programs for Junior Kindergarten to Grade Six students during the 2020-2021 school year. […]
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Pop Up Snacks – at Prestson HS on Tuesday April 21 at 9 AM
Posted April 19, 2020
This pop-up snack program is being sponsored by Nutrition For Learning. While the location is at Preston High School, they will not turn away any child requiring a snack. See www.nutritionforlearning.ca/popupsnacks for full listings of dates and locations.
Update for Families: Distance Learning Continues
Posted April 17, 2020
Today marks eight days (two short weeks) of distance learning in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and four weeks since our students were scheduled to return to school after March break. Our focus on “Supporting Mind, Heart, Body” continues, as we provide learning opportunities that address the whole child – not just their […]
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WRDSB hosts Backyard Bird Count
Posted April 17, 2020
Looking for a fun way to mark Earth Day, enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature, all while practicing physical distancing? From Tuesday, April 21 to Thursday, April 23, our outdoor education department is hosting a Backyard Bird Count for all WRDSB students and families. Counting birds can be done easily from a backyard, balcony […]
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Update on year-end events
Posted April 16, 2020
Dear WRDSB families, I want to start by thanking you for your partnership as we work together to support student learning and well-being through distance learning. These are extraordinarily difficult times for many as we cooperate with the public measures of staying home except where necessary, maintaining physical distancing, supporting our frontline workers and doing […]
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April 13th Update
Posted April 13, 2020
Here is an Update from Mr McMath for the week of April 13th https://bit.ly/PREApril13
School Playgrounds Are Closed
Posted April 11, 2020
We want to remind our community that school playground equipment, including basketball and tennis courts, are closed until further notice. We are asking families and community members to avoid playing on and using equipment for their health and the health of others. Schoolyards are available for families only if they practice physical distancing. Large gatherings […]