Additional safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians
Posted October 17, 2016
As part of our system goals to supporting student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of […]
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Our Innisfree and Lisaard Houses Fundraiser a huge success:)
Posted October 16, 2016
Wow, what a successful campaign!!! Our JWG community came through once again to help these two important houses. In four days, the student contributed over 900 items for Innisfree and Lisaard Houses and thanks to cash donations and a bicycle raffle (bike kindly donated by Ziggy’s Bicycles), we also will be able to donate a cheque […]
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J W Gerth raises $13,1255.75 for Jump Rope for Heart:)
Posted October 16, 2016
Once again, our generous community has raised a huge amount of money for Heart and Stroke, through our annual Jump Rope for Heart. Thanks to all of you who participated in this important fundraiser, helping to raise $13125.75 for this worthy cause:)
Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) applications due today
Posted October 14, 2016
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and community members to apply for positions on the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee. The mandate for the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent engagement to the WRDSB Communicate with and […]
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QSP orders can be placed now:)
Posted October 12, 2016
Don’t forget to place your QSP orders! Thanks! http://www.qsp.ca/3742947
New Staff at JW. Gerth
Posted October 10, 2016
We welcome two new staff members to J W Gerth. Mrs. Janelle Byrnes will join us and teach Grade 5 in Room 38. Ms. Lindsay Keirstead will work as an Early Childhood Educator in Room 1 with Mrs. Leslie. We are so happy to have these ladies join our staff.
Staff changes at JWGerth
Posted October 8, 2016
We said good-bye to Mr. Prekup and Mr. Laythorpe on Friday. Both of them will be starting new jobs at new schools on Tuesday. Mr.Prekup will return to Edna Staebler and Mr. Laythorpe will begin at Westmount P S. We wish them both good luck in their new positions:)
You can win a bike and help Innisfree and Lisaard Houses! Oct. 11-14, 2016
Posted October 6, 2016
You can win this bike. Tickets $2 or 3 for $5. On sale in the main lobby all next week. This is part of our Innisfree and Lisaard House fundraiser. See the pamphlet coming home today with your oldest or only child. All proceeds go to Innisfree and Lisaard Houses. Such a great cause:) .
Pizza Day Update from School Council
Posted October 4, 2016
We just wanted to let parents know that the School Council is working on getting Pizza Day back into the school for the 2016-17 school year. We’ve had some logistical delays that are holding up the process, but will keep you posted! Thanks for your patience.
Innisfree House and Lisaard House Fundraiser is coming:) Oct. 11-14, 2016.
Posted October 3, 2016
J W Gerth is collecting supplies to help support Innisfree House and Lisaard House. Susan Parr, a parent from our school, passed away in late September, after receiving support and care from Innisfree House. These organizations are a not-for-profit, charitable homes in Kitchener, that provide palliative care in a home-like setting for adults during their end-of-life […]
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