Important Information from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Posted May 1, 2015

FOOD RECALL WARNING: SLICED APPLES Today the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Food Recall Warning of sliced apples and products containing sliced apples from Sun Rich Fresh Food Incorporated. The recall applies to sliced apples and products containing sliced apples produced in the company’s Brampton, Ontario facility due to possible Listeria contamination. Please […]

School Climate Surveys Are Here!

Posted April 30, 2015

School climate surveys are important tools which help schools assess the current culture within a school. The survey captures perceptions from students, parents and staff relating to issues such as character development, equity and inclusion, safe schools, and variables that contribute to a healthy school environment. Please take the opportunity to complete the Safe Caring […]

UPDATE: Important Notice for Elementary Students & Families

Posted April 29, 2015

Potential job action by elementary teachers province-wide The purpose of this letter is to update Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families on the status of labour negotiations with elementary teachers. At the provincial/central bargaining table, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) filed for conciliation and made the request for a No-Board Report. On April 24, […]

Get Those Elmira Poultry Orders In!

Posted April 22, 2015

Elmira Poultry orders are due to the school on Friday, April 24.  Don’t have an order form?  Let your student’s teacher know you need one or call the office for an order form.

Important Notice for Elementary Students & Families

Posted April 22, 2015

Potential job action by Waterloo Region District School Board Secondary teachers. You may have heard about the possibility of labour disruption at the Waterloo District School Board (WRDSB). We would like to assure you that this is currently an issue affecting secondary schools, not elementary schools. The collective agreements for all unionized school board employees […]

Register Now for the PIC Family Event!

Posted April 1, 2015

Registration is now open for the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Family Event ‘Building Skills to Navigate the School Years’, April 18, 2015, Bluevale Collegiate Institute. This FREE event is open to parents, guardians and the community. Keynote speaker, Lesley Andrews, will share with us her inspiring story of ‘overcoming the odds’ to follow her passion […]

Franklin Water Back On!

Posted April 1, 2015

The City of Kitchener has completed repair work and Franklin has water again.  School is open and all classes and programs are running.

Math Night March 31st still on!

Posted March 31, 2015

Math Night will continue from 6-8 p.m. as scheduled, thanks to the support of water tanker trucks. Please note that Franklin St. N. is closed between Bradley Dr. and Penrose Ave. Please help the strain on our parking lot by walking to join us or by parking in one of the approved parking spots on […]

Franklin Street Water Main Break

Posted March 31, 2015

Franklin Street North experienced a major water main break March 31st in the afternoon.  Water tanker trucks have come to our rescue at Franklin P.S. and we have water until the city water is restored. We anticipate that the city water supply should be functional at Franklin by Wednesday morning.  Please check our website and stay […]

New Pilot Funding Initiative for Schools

Posted March 23, 2015

The Waterloo Region District school board has partnered with My Class Needs, a not-for-profit foundation associated with Curriculum Services Canada, to offer a unique opportunity to support classroom teachers in securing additional resources to support student learning, well-being and achievement. The program provides grants for materials/services up to a maximum of $750 per class. To qualify, […]

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