Week of June 25th, 2023 – Reminders and Updates

Posted June 25, 2023

Good morning Franklin Families. It is hard to believe that the school year for students has come down to three days. Here are your final reminders and updates for this school year. There will be a closing message Friday. Reminders: 1. Please remember that school continues for your children until the end of Wednesday. Students […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Posted June 23, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be joining other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast today to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, which takes place annually on June 23. This day was first observed on June 23, 2005, in memory […]

June 21 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day

Posted June 21, 2023

Today is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)! Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day June 21 is an opportunity to share just how important these staff are to the success of WRDSB students. Each and every day, they work directly with students. They build trusting […]

Trustees Approve 2023-2024 School Year Budget

Posted June 19, 2023

Trustees approved and ratified the 2023-2024 school year budget at the June 19, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting. The total operating budget for the school year is approximately $848,363,645 and the capital budget is $95,615,379. You can find the full Budget Report here. Identifying Savings for the 2023-2024 School Year Due to a variety […]

Week of June 18, 2023 – Reminders and Updates

Posted June 18, 2023

Hello Franklin families. We hope you are enjoying your weekend. Here are your reminders and updates. Reminders: 1. The last instructional day for students is Wednesday June 28th. Summer Break for students begins on Thursday June 29th. 2. Learning continues to the end of the school as teachers continue to use curriculum and intentional practices […]

Week of June 11, 2023 – Reminders and Updates

Posted June 11, 2023

Good morning Franklin Families. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Here are your reminders and updates for this coming week. Reminders: 1. Learning continues till the end of the year, so although your children may be tired, please keep their routines intact so that they are alert and ready to learn each day when […]

2023-24 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted June 8, 2023

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2023-24 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 5, 2023 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Winter Break – Monday, December 25, 2023 to Friday, […]

Air Quality Update for All WRDSB Schools

Posted June 7, 2023

The forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec continue to impact the air quality in Waterloo Region. As a result, Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Ontario, including Waterloo Region. Today, the air quality levels are expected to fluctuate between Moderate Risk (4-6) and High Risk (7-10) throughout the day. In […]

Week of June 4th, 2023 – Reminders and Updates

Posted June 4, 2023

Dear Franklin Families, I hope you are enjoying this first weekend of June. It is hard to believe how quickly this year is going. Here are your reminders and updates. Reminders: 1. Please remember to call in, if you have a child who is unable to make it to school due to illness or other […]

A Message from the Minister of Education: Pride Month in Ontario

Posted June 2, 2023

The following is a message from the Minister of Education Stephen Lecce regarding Pride Month in Ontario. June 1 marks the beginning of Pride month in Ontario and around the world. For many, Pride is a time to celebrate the things that make us unique and special, to look to community for acceptance and support […]

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