Ski Trip Postponed

Posted February 19, 2015

Due to extreme cold temperatures, we are postponing our Ski Trip until Wed. March 4, 2015. Our student safety is our main priority and we are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

When do Schools Close Due to Weather?

Posted February 19, 2015

Our procedure for severe weather  provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.

Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.

The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.

How do we communicate cancellations or closures?

Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.

Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.

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Friday 13th is a Day 2 – No Winter Day

Posted February 12, 2015

A reminder that Friday 13 of February is a Day 2 – we have postponed Winter Day until February 20 due to cold weather.  Friday 13 is a Day 2, Tuesday February is a Day 7 and Wednesday February is a Day 8 and Thursday February 19 is a Day 1.  February 20 will be […]

After School Activities for Spectators

Posted February 12, 2015

A reminder that we welcome Gator spectators at our after school activities but they must follow our guidelines to allow everything to be safe and run smoothly.  Once you enter the gym and go on the stage, you must remain there.  Wondering to lockers or into the hall or going in and out of the […]

Family Day February 16

Posted February 12, 2015

Family Day is February 16 and there will be no school.  Enjoy this day off.

March Break 16-20

Posted February 12, 2015

A reminder to all families that March Break is 16-20 this year.  There will be no school for that week.

Winter Day February 20 and Report Cards Go Home Too

Posted February 12, 2015

Now that we have postponed our Winter Day until February 20 we want to remind you again, that this is the day that Report Cards will go home.  We will allow for some distribution time at the end of the day.  Mark this date in your calendar if you have not already done so.

Camp Deposit and Quebec Second Installment

Posted February 12, 2015

Our dedicated staff members who are coordinating our Grade 7 Camp Year End Excursion and Grade 8 Quebec Year End Excursion continue to collect deposits (for Camp) and second payment installments (for Quebec) each morning in the foyer at Stanley.  Please continue to bring the required items to those teachers.  Tomorrow will be a great […]

Postponed Winter Day and Ski Trip

Posted February 12, 2015

We have postponed our Winter Day and Ski Trip, along with our Valentine’s Day Dance until February 20 due to extremely cold weather predictions. Friday February 13 will be a regular school day and it will be a day 2 (C).  We appreciate the flexibility of our Gator community – after several days of watching […]

BYOD – Congratulations

Posted February 11, 2015

As you know we have been doing a lot of work with our Community of Learners in helping our school to be a technology engaged group who understand their responsibilities as digital citizens and leaders. I am happy to report that we have significantly fewer cyber and digital device issues now than we did prior […]

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