ESNS Elementary School Nutrition ServicesReflecting on Black History Month in the WRDSB
Posted March 19, 2025
Every day, we strive to recognize and celebrate Black Brilliance in our schools and classrooms. February was Black History Month and provides an opportunity to put a spotlight on the work taking place across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). We want to share just a snippet of the incredible things that happened this […]
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Share Your Thoughts – Mental Health and Addiction Strategy
Posted March 18, 2025
The Ministry of Education recognizes the importance of student well-being as a requirement for academic achievement. The WRDSB Mental Health and Addictions Strategy As a result, they require every school board in Ontario to have a three-year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy. These plans guide our work around student mental health and well-being across the […]
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Monday, March 31 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students
Posted March 18, 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]
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Assistive Technology – Support for Families from March to June 2025
Posted March 17, 2025
View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]
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Week of March 16 – Reminders and Updates
Posted March 16, 2025
Hello Franklin Families and Guardians. Children return to school tomorrow!! We hope that your children have had some rest and relaxation and are ready to come back. Reminders: 1. Occupational Therapists and Assistants from KidsAbility SBRS Team will be offering two summer group options including School Readiness and Fine Motor and Movement. See prior School-Day […]
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Week of March 9th – Reminders and Updates
Posted March 9, 2025
Hello Franklin Families. Here are your reminders and updates for this week.Reminders: 1. March Break is from March 10 to 14th this year. There is no school this coming week. 2. Family Night is coming up on April 3rd. See School-Day fore details. 3. See School-Day if you are interested in ordering popcorn/chips. The link […]
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Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB
Posted March 3, 2025
March is National Social Work Month, and March 3 to 9 is Social Work Week in Ontario. Here at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our social work department. Social Work Professionals in the WRDSB The WRDSB’s team of highly skilled social worker clinicians supports: […]
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Week of March 2nd, 2025 – Reminders and Updates
Posted March 2, 2025
Hello Franklin Families. Thank you to those guardians who were able to attend Constable McCann’s presentation. It was very informative and will help us protect youth from hazards of technology. Here are your reminders and updates for this week. Reminders: 1. March Break is from March 10 to 14th this year. There is no school […]
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March Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers
Posted February 26, 2025
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]
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BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Posted February 26, 2025
Book Fair Volunteers Needed! Franklin Library will be hosting a spring Book Fair the first week in April. Adult volunteers are needed to help run it through the day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday April 2 – 4 th . Each shift will be 1 ½ – 2 hours. Shift times are: 9:20 am – […]