Week of December 17, 2023 – Reminders and Updates

Dear Franklin Families,It is hard to believe that in just one week, the 2 week break is upon us. It has truly gone quickly. Here are your reminders and updates for this coming week. Reminders: 1. Please remember that schools will be closed over the winter holidays, Monday December 25th to Friday January 5th. Students […]

Help Us Meet The Growing Need 🍏 | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign

When a child arrives at school hungry, it affects their ability to learn and thrive. Let’s make sure that every student has the food they need to achieve their full potential. This holiday season, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to come together and support the Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission […]

Week of December 10, 2023 – Reminders and Updates

Good morning everyone.Happy Sunday! As always, here are your reminders and updates. We do hope that you find these useful. Reminders: 1. Please remember to call the school or email the attendance line if your child is not coming in due to illness, etc 2. Lunch and Learn continues this week. Topic: Holidays Can Be […]

Give the Gift of Nutrition this Holiday Season | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign

Together, let’s make sure that every student has the food they need to achieve their full potential.  Starting today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to come together and support the Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission Fundraising Campaign. Help Us Meet The Growing Need More than ever, food insecurity is of […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Wednesday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December […]

Week of December 3rd – Reminders and Updates

Hello Franklin Families.It is hard to believe that we are officially into December and three weeks away from a two week break/holiday. Here are your reminders and updates for this week. Reminders: 1. Please remember that schools will be closed over the winter holidays, Monday December 25th to Friday January 5th. Students will return to […]

Week of November 26, 2023 – Reminders and Updates

Dear Families/Guardians, It is truly amazing how quickly November has gone by. This is our last Friday in November. Here are your reminders and updates for this week. Reminders: 1. Please remind your children, and speak to them, about wearing appropriate clothing outside. The wind is sharp in the field and little hands and face […]

New Chair and Vice-Chair Elected at Inaugural Board Meeting

Joanne Weston elected Chair and Maedith Radlein elected Vice-Chair At the Inaugural Board Meeting of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), trustees re-elected Joanne Weston as Chair and Maedith Radlein as Vice-Chair. Trustee Weston and Trustee Radlein, are in their second and first terms, respectively, as trustees. Trustee Weston served as Chair for the […]

December Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and 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 parents, caregivers and families with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their child. Lunch and […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to fostering and supporting a school culture that is respectful and prioritizes the inclusion of all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all students. Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week We’re recognizing Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 19 to […]

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