School-Day Class Lists Error This Morning

Posted August 30, 2019

This morning, system maintenance to test traffic capacity carried out by School-Day inadvertently caused elementary class lists to be viewable before they have been finalized. This was corrected at 8:20 am this morning.  If you were able to access class list information on School-Day during this period, we want to inform you that this information […]

School-Day Elementary Class Lists Error This Morning

Posted August 30, 2019

This morning, system maintenance to test traffic capacity carried out by School-Day inadvertently caused elementary class lists to be viewable before they have been finalized. This was corrected at 8:20 am this morning. If you were able to access class list information on School-Day during this period, we want to inform you that this information […]

Medical Plans of Care – New Procedure

Posted August 27, 2019

The Ministry of Education requires a medical PLAN OF CARE for any student that has a life threatening condition.  These include Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Epilepsy, Diabetes, and any other life threatening condition.  This process is new to our Board and forms will only be distributed to those who have identified a medical alert via registration information […]

JW Gerth Staff List/Class Codes – how to discover your child’s teacher

Posted August 27, 2019

WELCOME to JW GERTH for 2019-2020 We begin school at 9:10 am and end at 3:30 pm If you are registering your child, please bring proof of birth (birth certificate, passport) and proof of your home address (utility bill, home purchase/lease papers, etc). If you are coming in to register on Tuesday, Sept 3, your […]

Take our #FirstDayPhotoChallenge

Posted August 27, 2019

As we get ready for back-to-school, we are doing a flashback campaign to get our community excited for the upcoming school year – and we would love your help. We are challenging our community to dig through old photos, relive your school days, and – of course – share your first day of school style. […]

How to Check Elementary Class Assignments for the 2019/20 School Year

Posted August 23, 2019

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to keeping your children safe. To comply with privacy legislation we have changed the way we communicate elementary students’ home classrooms for September. Class lists will no longer be posted on the outside windows or doors of your child’s school. If you are a parent using School-Day, […]

Plastic Cutlery & Environmental Impact

Posted August 19, 2019

Plastic forks/spoons will no longer be supplied at school for those students who come to school without their own cutlery.  We are trying to reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste.  We are also working with our hot lunch providers to see if we can reduce the waste created from packaging and plastic cutlery.  We […]

2019-2020 Kindergarten Student Supply List

Posted August 19, 2019

  Kindergarten Classroom Wish List Kindergarten is fun and exciting. We learn so much and work very hard. We are going to need a few supplies to make our year extra special. We have included our wish list below if you would like to donate to our classroom adventure:   Crayola Twistables crayons Glue Sticks […]

Suggested Student Supplies for September – Grades 1-6

Posted August 19, 2019

   JW Gerth P.S. Suggested supplies list for September 2019-20   The intent of this list is to ensure that you do not overbuy school supplies All students require the following:   Large backpack Lunch bag & water bottle prepared for the two Nutrition Breaks Pair of ‘non-marking’ shoes for indoor/Gym use *** Set of […]

2019-2020 School Year Information Package is now online

Posted August 19, 2019

We’re excited to welcome all our students, from kindergarten to secondary school, back to school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Follow Waterloo Region District School Board on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and share your first day of school with us using #WRDSBFirstDay. Our online parent information package is now updated for the 2019-2020 school year. Please take […]

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