Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2024

Posted January 10, 2024

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 with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]

French Immersion Applications Open for Students Entering Grade 2 in September 2024

Posted January 10, 2024

Applications for the French immersion program are open until Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Apply for French Immersion Families of children born in 2017: Apply for the French immersion program. Need help with the application process? Call 519-570-0003 ext. 4419 Email frenchprograms@wrdsb.ca WRDSB French Programs French language programs at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) […]

Meaning of Home Writing Contest for Grade 4, 5 and 6 Students

Posted January 8, 2024

The Meaning of Home writing contest is back and we want to invite all Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to participate.  Meaning of Home Grades 4, 5 and 6 students across Canada are invited to submit a poem or essay explaining what home means to […]

Week of January 7, 2024 – Reminders and Updates

Posted January 7, 2024

Good morning Franklin Families and Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that we are now in 2024 and just about halfway through the school year. We do hope that you enjoyed some time off over the holidays with family and friends. Here are your reminders and updates for this week. Reminders: 1. Children […]

January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted January 3, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families, 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 with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their child. Lunch and Learn Sessions Teen Mental Health When: […]

Final Reminders and Updates for 2023

Posted December 22, 2023

Dear Franklin Families,As we approach the end of the 2023 year, Sam and I want to thank you so very much for the partnerships that you have enabled us to have by the regular communication you have had with staff when required, encouraging your children to be the best they can be, helping children navigate […]

Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB

Posted December 22, 2023

With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. Though there are only nine days left this year, we are pleased to see just how much we accomplished in 2023. This year, we worked to […]

Friday, January 19 is a PD Day for elementary WRDSB students

Posted December 22, 2023

Friday, January 19, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Grades 9 to 12 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at reduced hours from 8:15 a.m. to […]

WRDSB Launches 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

Posted December 19, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education. All students deserve the opportunity to rise to their highest potential. Identity and social location must no longer predict outcomes for students. To help guide WRDSB staff in their work making this vision a reality, we create a Board Improvement and Equity Plan […]

Time is running out 🕑 | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign

Posted December 19, 2023

We don’t want you to miss your opportunity to help feed and nourish WRDSB students! Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission Fundraising Campaign ends Friday, December 22. So far, together, we have raised $38,753! Every Donation Counts Whether you donate $1 or $100, your contribution matters. It helps fund a student nutrition program that removes the […]

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