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 […]

What a successful Terry Fox fundraising week at JWG:)

Posted September 30, 2016

With a variety of creative ways, the students at JWG raised 2607.35 for the Terry Fox campaign.  We had toonies for Terry, cupcakes sales, Lemonade stands, a snack shack and an apple sale, followed, of course, by our fun Terry Fox run this afternoon in the beautiful, sunny fall weather.  How lucky are we:) Thanks […]

safeTALK training available for WRDSB parents & guardians

Posted September 23, 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 […]

If you plan to volunteer at JWG, please read CAREFULLY! Thanks:)

Posted September 22, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians We know you love to volunteer and we appreciate your help!  You are an integral part of our school community and we definitely need and welcome you. There has, however, been a change to the requirements for volunteering.   Our Board now requires, “Prior to volunteering, submit an original copy of a Police Vulnerable […]

PA Day – Friday, September 23

Posted September 22, 2016

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Activity (PA) Day this Friday – Friday, September 23, 2016. There will be no school for WRDSB students. All elementary and secondary employee groups will be focusing on the new WRDSB Strategic Plan, School Improvement Planning, and Health and Safety Training. This will drive the work and […]

Student Transportation Subscription Services Instructions

Posted September 18, 2016

The Student Transportation subscription service allows parents to receive delays and cancellations to their email address. For Parents and Guardians who use the Student Login to retrieve their child(ren)’s busing information, there is a section at the bottom of the Student Login to enter an email for the subscription as well. For instructions on how […]

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