Anaphylaxis Reminder to Sheppard Families
Posted December 20, 2016
Dear Sheppard Parents: A number of students attending Sheppard School have severe food allergies that can cause an anaphylactic reaction. An anaphylactic reaction is an allergic reaction so severe that it can cause death. Some of the foods these children are allergic to are peanuts, tree nuts and nut products, eggs, sesame, cashews and shellfish. […]
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REMINDER: Changes to WiFi access begin January 3, 2017
Posted December 20, 2016
On January 3, 2017, WRDSB is introducing changes to the filtering of internet content on our password-free wireless network, WRDSB Wireless. These changes mean that if you continue to connect using WRDSB Wireless you will no longer be able to access some popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Vimeo. You can continue to […]
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Correction: Saturday School Cancellations
Posted December 16, 2016
Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, schools will be closed this Saturday. The international language programs are cancelled. All school rentals are cancelled and organizers will receive an email detailing cancellation procedures.
Weekend School Cancellations
Posted December 16, 2016
Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, schools will be closed this weekend. The international language programs are cancelled. All school rentals are cancelled and organizers will receive an email detailing cancellation procedures.
Dec 15: Night School & Evening Rentals Cancelled
Posted December 15, 2016
Due to the ongoing and deteriorating weather conditions, the Waterloo Region District School Board is advising: That students be released from schools at any time if parents judge it safe to pick up and return home; Extended Day Programs will run as normal, but parents are encouraged to pick up children as soon as it is […]
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Dec 15 – All school buses cancelled, schools are open
Posted December 15, 2016
Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE OPEN.
All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN.
Education Centre is OPEN.
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REMINDER: Have your say. Vote on WRDSB purpose statement!
Posted December 8, 2016
We’re looking for some help. We need your ideas, whether you are a student, a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, a bank clerk or a bus driver. We want to hear from everyone. And it’s an important job. We want you to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School […]
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safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians
Posted December 7, 2016
As one of our operational goals to support student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB on #BellLetsTalk Day. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals […]
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Tutors In the Classroom Job Opportunity for College or University Students
Posted December 7, 2016
Sheppard Public School is looking for a person who wants to help our students succeed in a caring learning environment that addresses their well-being and reflects a diversity of perspectives and ideas. What qualifications do you need? You must be currently enrolled and attending an Ontario college or university An interest in working with children of […]
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CORRECTION: French Immersion Information Sessions
Posted December 5, 2016
Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will begin on Monday, January 9, 2017 on the Waterloo Region District School Board website at www.wrdsb.ca/french. Parents/guardians of children in senior kindergarten are invited to attend an information session to learn more about French programs in the WRDSB and the registration process for Grade 1 French Immersion. Information sessions […]
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