Holiday greetings from the WRDSB Director of Education

Posted December 19, 2019

With the holidays upon us and 2019 drawing to a close, it’s a great time to look back at another busy year. I’m immensely proud of the work that is being done to improve the opportunities for all the students in the Waterloo Region District School Board. It is not always easy to quantify the […]

Schools reopen December 19

Posted December 18, 2019

All WRDSB elementary and secondary schools will reopen for students on December 19 following the one-day rotating OSSTF strike. Before and after school programs will reopen and student transportation will operate as normal. We want to thank everyone for their patience during this time.

All schools closed December 18, 2019

Posted December 17, 2019

On Wednesday, December 18, ALL SCHOOLS, both elementary and secondary, will be closed to students.  This includes ALL before and after school childcare programs, extended day childcare programs, Early ON Centres and childcare centres located in WRDSB schools.   Bus Transportation will not be in operation and ALL extracurricular activities and evening rental permits are cancelled. […]

Holiday Variety Show – Special Schedule (Friday, Dec. 20th)

Posted December 16, 2019

FRIDAY, DEC. 20th – SPECIAL SCHEDULE IN EFFECT

A – 8:30-9:05
B – 9:10-9:45
E – 9:50-10:25
D – 10:30-11:05
LUNCH – 11:05-12:05
VARIETY SHOW – 12:05-2:40

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All schools to close on Wednesday, December 18, in the event of one-day OSSTF strike

Posted December 13, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in selected boards where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has been […]

OSSTF announces full withdrawal of services on Wednesday, December 18

Posted December 13, 2019

Full Withdrawal of Services Announced for Wednesday, December 18 by WRDSB secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association (OSSTF) has announced that next Wednesday, December 18, a number of school boards in Ontario, including WRDSB, […]

Do You Drive Your Kids to School? Help Keep Our SJAM Students Safe!

Posted December 13, 2019

The SJAM administration would like to remind parents and caregivers of the BEST areas to use for student drop-off and/or pickup.  The map below shows spots to allow for best traffic flow and safety for our students and other drivers.

Areas marked in RED should not be used for student drop-off or pickup (before or after school).  This includes both front and back parking lots. There are also signs posted at the rear parking lot entrance indicating no student drop-off.  Areas marked in BLUE are considered safe drop-off areas (including long driveway behind school and specific side-streets nearby).

Most importantly – our Laurelwood driveway/front parking lot should be considered OFF LIMITS at peak drop-off and pickup (8:10-8:30, 2:20-2:50) since our most vulnerable learners’ SPECIALIZED BUSES drop off and pickup there.  Due to wheelchairs, ramps and the staggered times of drop-offs, this area should not be used by parents/drivers.

Thank you for helping with this safety measure.  We believe our mobile students who do not have physical challenges will want to support our special needs in this simple way.

Please consult the map and direct any questions or concerns to any SJAM administrator.

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