Virus update

Posted November 15, 2013

Just to give everyone an update.  We have had a significant number of students and staff come down with a virus and have had a team from facilities in the school last night cleaning all surfaces and light switches etc. with the recommended cleaner  (from the Health Department) so we are confident that the school […]

Attendance and punctuality are important for your child’s positive school experience.

Posted November 5, 2013

A Positive School Experience-Punctuality and Regular Attendance The Education Act states that every child of compulsory school age must attend school on every school day until the last day of school in June of each year.  Regular attendance enables an active participation in school activities that enhance learning and promote personal development.  Continued absence from […]

Need information about how to access the ESNS lunch orders?

Posted November 5, 2013

As you know our School Council is now using the Elementary Schools Nutrition Services for student lunches on Wednesdays each week.  If you did not receive the information home with your child a few weeks ago, please go to the FORMS/FAQ tab on this website for the information you will need to place orders.  The form […]

Fantastic UNICEF fundraiser at JWG!

Posted November 1, 2013

A huge thank you to all of our WE DAY kids and staff, who organized and ran our Halloween Dance-a thon on Oct. 31 in our gym.  All students had the opportunity to enjoy some dance and exercise in the gym and contributed generously to our UNICEF fundraiser.  In total JWG students contributed $811.57 to […]

JWG’s Fun Fair committee needs volunteers. First meeting is November 27 at 6:30 in the library.

Posted November 1, 2013

Our 2013-14 Fun Fair Committee needs volunteers in order to make this wonderful evening happen again this year.  As you can imagine, it takes a great deal of time and effort to put this event together, prior to the evening of the event. The first meeting of the Fun Fair committee is November 27 from […]

JWG’s Christmas Concert is December 12 at 6:30 pm in our gym.

Posted November 1, 2013

JWG will be hosting a Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 6:30 pm in our gym.  Presentations will be provided by the K-1 , 2-3 and 4-6 choirs, as well as the Bucket Drumming and Dance groups.  It will be a wonderful evening for the students, staff and families and we are so […]

French Immersion Night for students currently in SK is Nov. 28 at 6:30 pm

Posted October 31, 2013

We will be holding our Parent Information Night for all parents of SK students interested in hearing about the two French programs offered here at JWG in Grade 1.  The meeting will be held in the gym at J W Gerth from 6:30-7:30 pm.  I am also including the dates for the meetings at all […]

No beyblades at JWG, please and thank you.

Posted October 8, 2013

We do not want the children to bring their beyblades to school at any time.  We appreciate that they love to play with them, but unfortunately they will need to save that for when they are at home.  Many thanks for your help with this.

PA Day is October 11-No school for students

Posted October 8, 2013

This Friday, Oct. 11 is a PA Day.  Our staff will be at school working on our School Improvement Plan and completing mandatory online training. There is no school for our students on Friday and then Monday is the Thanksgiving Day holiday.  We hope everyone enjoys the weekend with your family and friends.

Unfortunately WOW butter not allowed at school.

Posted October 7, 2013

                                    Wow Butter                      A new substitute peanut butter product is being marketed to consumers as a safe alternative for children to bring to schools in place of peanut butter. The Waterloo Region District School Board asks that parents refrain from including these kinds of […]

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