Kindergarten Registration and the New School at 80 Tartan Ave.
Posted January 14, 2022
As you may know a new elementary school is opening September 2022 at 80 Tartan Ave., Kitchener. The WRDSB is in the process of establishing a boundary for the new school through the Fischer-Hallman/Huron Elementary Schools Boundary Study (Part II). WRDSB Trustees are expected to vote on recommended boundary changes on January 24th, 2022. The WRDSB has […]
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Elementary: Students Daily Confirmation of Screening
Posted January 14, 2022
As part of enhanced safety measures for the return to in-person learning after the Winter Break, the Ministry of Education has directed school boards to verify the daily screening of all students, staff and essential visitors, for the first two weeks of in-person school in January 2022 (January 17 to 28). While we have always […]
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Returning Devices on Monday
Posted January 13, 2022
For those families that borrowed a device (Chromebook, iPad) during January: These devices must be returned to your child’s homeroom/school when schools reopen on Monday, January 17. These devices are used daily in our classrooms and we require them back to ensure students continue to have a rich learning environment. Thank you so much for […]
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Schools Reopen to In-Person Learning January 17, 2022
Posted January 12, 2022
Today Stephen Lecce, the Minister of Education, announced that all Ontario schools will reopen to in-person instruction on Monday, January 17, 2022. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking forward to welcoming students back to the classroom on Monday. What you need to know: Elementary and secondary schools will reopen to in-person learning […]
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Meaning of Home Writing Contest for Grade 4, 5 and 6 Students
Posted January 10, 2022
The Meaning of Home writing contest is back for its 15th year and we want to invite all Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to participate. Meaning of Home Grades 4, 5 and 6 students across Canada are invited to submit a poem or essay explaining […]
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We can’t wait to welcome you to Kindergarten!
Posted January 10, 2022
Kindergarten starts an exciting adventure for your child. WRDSB schools welcome all children and are committed to providing every student a safe and welcoming environment. Any child who was born in 2017 or 2018 is eligible to attend Kindergarten. We encourage families to register online at wrdsb.ca/register. Our Kindergarten classrooms are active environments where children […]
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Help Name Our New Kitchener Elementary School
Posted January 7, 2022
In September 2022, we will open a new elementary school on Tartan Avenue, located in the Southwest Kitchener area of Kitchener. We know that our schools are integral parts of the communities we serve. As such, selecting a name for a school is an important first step in the ongoing relationship between the school, and […]
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Boundary review forms for “Legacy students” due January 10th
Posted January 7, 2022
If you are in the small group of families that received a letter from the Planning department regarding the upcoming boundary changes and asking you to indicate if you will be staying at Janet Metcalfe or moving to the new school…. We understand that at this time it is difficult for you to return those […]
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Kindergarten registration coming soon!
Posted January 7, 2022
Any child who was born in 2017 or 2018 and lives in the catchment area of Janet Metcalfe Public school is eligible to attend Kindergarten with us this September!!! Information about Kindergarten Registration will be shared through our website, the Board website and School Day over the coming weeks. Families will be able to register […]
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Targeted Emergency Child Care
Posted January 6, 2022
Dear WRDSB families, On Monday, January 3, 2022, the Province announced that elementary schools will shift to remote learning on January 5th for approximately two weeks. During this time, all before and after school programs will be closed. In support of health care and other frontline workers whose children are in school, a limited number […]