Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 18, 2019

Today marks the second annual Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day at the Waterloo Region District School Board. Educational Assistants (EA) help to deliver educational programs in our schools, while Child Youth Workers (CYW) are mental health professionals who work with troubled children who face a variety of emotional, behavioural or physical […]

It’s time to register for Kindergarten

Posted January 14, 2019

Online registration is now open for Fall 2019 Starting kindergarten is an exciting time for children and families. For many, it’s the first school experience in their learning journey. At Waterloo Region District School Board, we want to assure families that their children will receive the best education for their child’s needs from kindergarten to […]

Bus Delay (154)

Posted January 9, 2019

Bus 154 has been delayed by approximately 20 minutes.  We thank you for your patience and understanding!

REMINDER: School Council Meeting Tonight

Posted January 9, 2019

Just a friendly reminder of our School Council meeting taking place this evening beginning at 6:30om in the library.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Smart Waterloo Region Youth Forum

Posted January 4, 2019

An exciting youth-focused event is coming up, and Smart Waterloo Region needs your help to make it a success. On January 12th the Smart Waterloo Region team will host a Youth Forum at RIM Park. Co-created with the Smart Cities Innovation Council: Youth Unite Here (SCIC YUH) – a group of local youth representatives, the forum will be […]

French Immersion registration begins January 7, 2019

Posted January 3, 2019

Families of children entering Grade 1 in the fall of 2019 can register for French Immersion beginning January 7. Visit our French Immersion website to learn more about our program or to register your child.  

Holiday greetings from the WRDSB

Posted December 21, 2018

As we look back at the incredible year we have shared, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the remarkable contributions of every staff member, the accomplishments of our 64,000 students, their families and our community of Waterloo region. I hope that 2019 will be a year filled with energy and enthusiasm as […]

The Universe – Online Newspaper

Posted December 19, 2018

Dear Janet Metcalfe School Community! We are so excited to launch our very own First Edition of The Universe – Metcalfe Online Newspaper – student created, and student run! (teacher directed). Look for 3 papers in the New Year. Please congratulate the student staff for a job well done! Ms Laronde Newspaper supervisor

Thank you for supporting our 5 Days of Giving!

Posted December 19, 2018

Thank you to our wonderful community for supporting our 5 Days of Giving!  Together, we were able to support community groups and services through your generous donations. We collected 705 lbs of food for the food bank, as well as baby supplies, toiletries, winter clothing and “most needed” items that were given to community organizations […]

REMINDER: Holiday Sing Along, December 18th

Posted December 17, 2018

Janet Metcalfe’s first annual Holiday Carol Sing-Along will take place tomorrow evening, December 18th.  This will be an outdoor event from 6:30-7:15. Families are invited to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, flashlights, and reusable mugs, to join us for hot chocolate and a joyous sing-along! At Janet Metcalfe, we strive to celebrate our diverse community […]

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