Director responds to recent terror attack in Quebec

Posted January 31, 2017

On Monday morning, Canadians woke to news of an attack on a mosque in Quebec City that left six people dead, and several others wounded. The Prime Minister called the attack an “act of terror against Canada and all Canadians.” This deplorable act will have an effect on the thousands of students, parents and staff we […]

Innovating tomorrow by educating today

Posted January 30, 2017

In November, we asked our community to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School Board is all about. Over the last year, a big team of dedicated and passionate people in Waterloo region worked together to set a new direction for our public schools with a new strategic plan. […]

Our Book Fair needs volunteers!! Please help out.

Posted January 27, 2017

We need your help! Help us make this year’s Book Fair a success again by giving an hour or two of your time to man the fair and assist the students in choosing their books. Please email Anita at jwgvolunteer@gmail.com to find out how you can help!

Book Fair is coming! Feb. 7-10.

Posted January 27, 2017

Book Fair is coming! You should expect a flyer home with your child telling you about our upcoming Book Fair at JW Gerth. It will be set up in the library from Feb. 7-10 and purchases can be made from 9:10 to 6pm each day. You can preview the items on offer on Feb. 3rd […]

Rescheduled meeting for Ministry’s well-being strategy

Posted January 27, 2017

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/caregivers to participate in an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Ministry of Education on a very important topic – student well-being. Student well-being is one of four connected goals in the province’s renewed vision for education – Achieving Excellence. Students with a sense of well-being thrive and […]

PD Day – Friday, January 27, 2017 (Elementary)

Posted January 26, 2017

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day tomorrow – Friday, January 27, 2017. There will be no school for WRDSB elementary students only. Teachers Elementary teachers will participate in assessment, evaluation and lesson planning. Educational Assistants (EAs) / Child and Youth Workers (CYWs) EAs and CYWs will attend centrally-run training at […]

Registration for New Students at Groh PS

Posted January 26, 2017

New Student, including Full Day Kindergarten students registration will begin on February 1, 2017. Currently Groh parents are NOT able to register for school using the Online Registration Form as Groh is not available in the drop down list of schools….BUT it’s coming…. We will let you know when the Online form is available (by […]

Urgent: All Parents of current French Immersion students at JWG. Survey coming:)

Posted January 25, 2017

Today a survey (on bright goldenrod paper) will come home with your child asking you to indicate your families’ intentions for FI for September 2017, with the Groh PS opening.   Please complete the survey and return it to us by January 31.  This is so important to us in order that we have accurate enrolment numbers for […]

Supporting mental health initiatives with Bell Let’s Talk Day

Posted January 25, 2017

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day and we are encouraging our entire WRDSB community to participate with us. Back in 2011, Bell started a campaign leveraging the popularity of social media. Over the years, it has grown to be internationally recognized with more than $79 million being donated to Canadian mental health initiatives and organizations. Participating […]

Kindergarten Registration ONLINE process begins February 1, 2017.

Posted January 24, 2017

CONVENIENT PROCEDURE If your child was born in 2012 or 2013, registration is ONLINE @ www.wrdsb.ca Please view the step-by-step video to assist you  with completing the process online. Once you have completed the online registration, you will be required to come into the school with your child’s documentation (proof of birth). You will also […]