Device needs for Extended School Closure
Posted January 7, 2021
With the recent announcement of a further school closure until Jan 25, we are offering an additional opportunity for those families who require a device for their child(ren) to participate in online remote learning. If your family requires a device, please email jwg@wrdsb.ca. We need your child’s name and their homeroom teacher’s name. Pick up will be […]
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Responding to Events in the US at Capitol Hill: Resources for Families and Students
Posted January 7, 2021
All of us are disturbed by the events that unfolded in Washington, D.C. yesterday with many distressing images that raise legitimate questions about democracy, the rule of law, white privilege, and anti-Black racism. Educators have been provided with resources to engage students in these conversations, in an age appropriate manner. Staff are available to provide […]
Now Accepting Elementary Mode of Learning Change Requests
Posted January 6, 2021
Families of elementary students who wish to change their child’s mode of learning (in-person to distance learning or from distance learning to in-person), have the opportunity to do so until 3:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021. To request a change in your child’s mode of learning, please contact your child’s school. Please note that […]
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A Message from the Minister of Education for Ontario Families
Posted January 5, 2021
This message is also available in PDF format in English and French. Dear Ontario Parents, It has been a trying year for all Ontarians. Yet, through the greatest challenges we faced, our province – most especially inspired by our students, parents and education staff – came together. Unified in our effort to stop the spread […]
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Upcoming Week – Jan 4th to 8th
Posted January 2, 2021
Dear families, On January 4th, teachers will be meeting to plan and prepare for the upcoming week (January 5th to January 8th). By the end of the day on January 4th, your child’s teacher will be sending out information regarding the schedule for the upcoming week. We encourage all families to participate in the first […]
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Welcome to 2021 in the WRDSB
Posted January 1, 2021
Welcome 2021! As we can all attest to, 2020 was exceptionally challenging and we are looking forward with hope and optimism for all 2021 will bring! This new calendar year starts with some adjustments as students return to learning on January 4th. As a reminder, on December 21, 2020, the Ontario Provincial Government announced that […]
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Device Request – Reminder
Posted December 30, 2020
Dear Parent/GuardianThis is a reminder to please consider whether your child requires a device for online remote learning during the extended school closure. Please send an email to jwg@wrdsb.ca, with your child’s name and their teacher’s name. Parents will be contacted regarding pick up information/date(s) by email message on your School-Day account. Please monitor the email address […]
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Update for WRDSB Families on Return to Learning in 2021
Posted December 22, 2020
Yesterday the Premier of Ontario, in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced that starting January 4th both our elementary and our secondary students will begin the new year learning virtually from home and our schools will be closed to students during this time. The Premier and Minister of Education have made clear […]
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Supporting Student Learning, One Device at a Time | WRDSB 2020 Champions
Posted December 21, 2020
In March of 2020, the entire Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) shifted to remote teaching, learning and working. This would not have been possible without the work of Dawn Marshall, ITS Assistant Supervisor of Operational Support, who was repeatedly recognized by those who nominated her as a WRDSB 2020 Champion. Speaking with each of […]
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Covid 19 Case at JW Gerth
Posted December 19, 2020
COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a staff member, last in our J.W. Gerth building on December 10th 2020 is a confirmed positive case of Covid-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified an individual high-risk contact of […]