Making a Commitment for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Posted September 30, 2021

Today, students, staff and families across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and participate in Orange Shirt Day. Crissa Hill, Superintendent of Student Achievement & Well-Being, took a few minutes to share her thoughts and hopes for this important day, and the commitment and work […]

Student Vaccination Information

Posted September 29, 2021

As the 2021-22 school year begins, we remain committed to the health, well-being and safety of students, educators, school staff and the broader community. Keeping our schools open this year is our collective priority. Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect everyone from COVID-19. Vaccines help to stop the spread so we can […]

WRDSB flags remain at half-mast

Posted September 28, 2021

To recognize the importance of Truth and Reconciliation Week and Orange Shirt Day, flags at all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and worksites will be flown at half-mast until the end of day on Monday, October 4, which is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. On […]

Covid Case Notification

Posted September 24, 2021

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION   Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a staff member, last in the Janet Metcalfe Public School building on September 22, 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 all close […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Posted September 24, 2021

On September 30, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and participate in Orange Shirt Day. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation In June, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new federally-recognized day, as a response to the Truth […]

Covid Case Notification

Posted September 24, 2021

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION   Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a staff member, last in the Janet Metcalfe Public School building on September 16, 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 all close […]

Terry Fox Run

Posted September 17, 2021

Hey Maverick Families, As a school we will be raising money for the Terry Fox Foundation.  Our goal is to raise $1000 as a school. Collection of the money will be happening for the next two weeks. How can you donate? 1) send in toonies or loonies that will be collected daily by our Intermediate students […]

Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted September 10, 2021

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day and serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health touches many in our schools and in our community.  We know that as part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to […]

Action Required Re: DVF and POC

Posted September 10, 2021

Action Required Re: DVF and POC   Dear Janet Metcalfe Families, Please see important messages regarding Data Verification Forms (DVF) and Medical Information – Plan Of Care (POC) below. Data Verification Form (DVF) A copy of the Data Verification Form (DVF) was provided to all students today. This form verifies your child’s personal information, as […]

Second day reminders!!

Posted September 8, 2021

As you may have noticed yesterday – we have a large number of students returning to in person learning – almost twice as many as last year…. This is wonderful news!!!! It also means that there are going to be many more people on our playground during drop off and pick up.  To help with […]

1 … 54 55 56 … 115