February 26 is Pink Shirt Day

Posted February 19, 2025

Wednesday, February 26 is Pink Shirt Day. Let’s take a stand against bullying of all kinds. Bullying has no place in schools or in our community. Pink Shirt Day in the WRDSB The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites you to wear pink and show your commitment to creating safe, positive and inclusive school […]

Week of Feb. 16th – Reminders and Updates

Posted February 16, 2025

Hello Franklin Families.Reminders: 1. School Council meeting on Thursday Feb. 20th in the library starting at 6:30 pm. See you then. 2. The Family Day long weekend is coming up on this coming Monday, February 17th. There is NO school, NOR extended day program, that day. Consider doing a fun family game or activity that […]

February 13 – All Evening Rentals Cancelled

Posted February 13, 2025

Due to the effects of this weather event, all rental permits, games and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer to see if your event or meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are closed.

WRAPSC to Host February 18 Provincial Candidates Debate

Posted February 13, 2025

Families and caregivers: You are invited to attend a provincial candidates debate for the Waterloo Region District School Board catchment area on February 18, hosted by the Waterloo Region Assembly Public School Councils (WRAPSC). Event Details Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Grand River Collegiate (175 Indian Rd., Kitchener) Moderator: Angie Hallman […]

Thursday, February 13, 2025: All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted February 12, 2025

Due to the forecast weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools will be closed on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre will be closed. The WRDSB will support the continuity of students’ learning through asynchronous […]

February 12 – All Evening Rentals Cancelled

Posted February 12, 2025

Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated forecast, all rental permits are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer to see if your event or meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. Waterloo County Secondary […]

Reflex Math Learning Tool – Webinar for Families

Posted February 10, 2025

We are pleased to invite families and caregivers to learn more about Reflex Math. Two webinars will allow you to learn more about this online game-based learning tool. It’s designed to help students improve their math skills. All Grade 2 to 7 students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are able to access […]

Week of February 9th, 2025 – Reminders and Updattes

Posted February 9, 2025

Hello Franklin Families. Hope you are all enjoying the snowy weekend. Here are your reminders and updates.Reminders: 1.Visit https://www.wrdsb.ca/kindergarten/ to get information on Kindergarten registration. 2. On Feb. 27th, in the Franklin School Library, we have a presentation for parents/guardians.See School-Day for detailss. 3. Committee of the Whole Meeting – Monday, February 10 from 7:00 […]

Thank You for Supporting Nutrition for Learning

Posted February 7, 2025

We’re proud to announce that thanks to your help, we raised nearly $40,000 in support of Nutrition for Learning! These funds will help feed students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Together, we’re helping to make sure that students have the nutrition they need to be able to focus on learning in their […]

Early Reading Screening Results on Elementary Report Cards

Posted February 6, 2025

Reading is a key skill for student success. To support students, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) uses evidence-based tools to screen the reading skills of students in: Senior Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Early Reading Screening The Purpose of Early Reader Screening Assessment Early reading screening helps to: Track students development in early […]

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