Prioritizing Student Health and Safety During Halloween
Posted October 21, 2020
As we near the end of October, and with leaves already falling from trees, our minds turn to the festivities and celebrations of the season. Public Health recommendations are an important consideration especially this year, as schools, students and their families contemplate specific activities within classrooms, schools and the community. Putting Health and Safety First […]
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The WRDSB Celebrates Local Government Week
Posted October 19, 2020
The week of October 19 to 23 marks Local Government Week. Along with our partners at the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), we are working to raise civic awareness among our students and community. School board trustees are an excellent example of local government as these elected politicians play a vital role in providing […]
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Police Presence this morning
Posted October 16, 2020
Dear JW Gerth PS Families, This morning you will have noticed a significant police presence in the area near our school as police investigate an incident. Waterloo Regional Police have assured the Waterloo Region District School Board and our school that there is no threat to public safety. Our school is operating as normal today […]
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Reorganization Letter coming home today – Gr 2/3 to Gr 5/6 English Side only
Posted October 16, 2020
Addendum – If your child has been impacted by the reorganization, they will be bringing home a letter today. Their teacher will speak with them, and explain the change, prior to giving them the letter to bring home. This letter contains the same information that you received by email earlier today. We have made every […]
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Class Reorganization – Please read
Posted October 16, 2020
Each spring, we begin the process of staffing our schools for the new school year. This process ensures we have enough teachers and support staff for our schools and classrooms based on the number of students we expect to attend school in September. At the start of every school year, our schools assess their classroom […]
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Reminder to Families of Elementary Students: Possible Changes to your Child’s Class
Posted October 15, 2020
As students enter into the Distance Learning Program classes and class sizes may change. Students awaiting transition into Distance Learning: Students who are waiting to move into the Distance Learning Program can expect to hear from their teacher by Friday, October 23 and will begin learning in their new class on Monday, October 26. Students […]
School Council
Posted October 14, 2020
Dear J.W. Gerth Families, School Councils are an important part of our school communities. They are unique to each school and its community. The focus of a School Council is to improve student learning, achievement, and well-being while enhancing the accountability of the education system to parents. It is an advisory role committee to advise […]
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Update on School Immunization Programs
Posted October 13, 2020
Public Health will be offering drive-thru immunization clinics for students eligible to receive their school program vaccinations. This includes students who missed their follow up vaccines during the 2019/2020 school year and those eligible in 2020/2021 to start their immunization series. Clinics will be offered at the Medical Centre at the Boardwalk, located at 435 […]
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Changes in Mode of Learning Updated information and Impact on Current Classrooms
Posted October 13, 2020
Changes to Learning Mode Updated information ELEMENTARY LEARNING MODE Moving from one mode of learning to another and the impact on your child / children As we continue to provide families with clear and timely information we want to be able to answer your questions and help you understand how these changes may impact your […]
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WRDSB presents the Monster Tree Challenge
Posted October 9, 2020
Trees throughout our region are showing off their autumn colours, and what better way to celebrate the fall season than a little leaf-learning! From now until Friday, October 30, our Outdoor Education department invites all WRDSB students and their families to participate in Monster Trees, a hunt for Waterloo region’s largest trees. This free, fun […]