An Inclusive Competition of Strength, Stamina, and Endurance

Posted June 25, 2025

The annual Tinman Triathlon at Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS) brought together over 200 students and volunteers from schools across the Waterloo Region in a celebration of perseverance, community, and inclusive athleticism.  Rooted in the principles of equity, Tinman champions accessible athletic programming that supports both physical and mental well-being. The event encourages students […]

Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being

Posted June 24, 2025

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jamila Maliha as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective August 1, 2025. Jamila brings over 26 years of experience in public education, marked by a strong commitment to student achievement, equity, and inclusive leadership. Her career has spanned diverse roles—from classroom teacher and […]

Week of June 22, 2025 – Updates and Reminders

Posted June 22, 2025

Dear Families/Guardians of Franklin Falcons,Well, the time is near….4 more days of school for students.The Friday is a PD day for staff members. This will be our 2nd last updates and reminders – there will be one more after this. Updates: 1. Once again, Franklin students represented our school well at the Track and Field […]

Responding to Extreme Heat Conditions

Posted June 20, 2025

The weather is warming up in Waterloo Region, and all across North America. Please note how we are responding to support the health and well-being of students and staff in Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools. Prioritizing Student Safety and Well-being As we respond to extreme heat conditions, the safety and well-being of students […]

Virtual Workshop Series for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Learning Disabilities or ADHD

Posted June 20, 2025

Parents and caregivers of children with learning disabilities or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Grade 7 or 8 are invited to take part in a virtual workshop series, offered by the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC). About the Virtual Workshop Series The Successful Transitions from Elementary to Post-Secondary (STEPS) program has been operating for over […]

Week of June 15th – Updates and Reminders

Posted June 19, 2025

Dear Families/Guardians of Franklin Falcons,We hope you are enjoying your Sunday. Here are your updates and reminders for this week. Updates: 1. Canned food drive dance fundraiser on June 17th (an initiative of two students). If able, please have your child bring a canned food item that day. 2. Sunnyside will be having a culture […]

June 18 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day

Posted June 18, 2025

June 18 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)! Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day Today 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 […]

Use the WRDSB Link – 2025-26 Before and After School Registration

Posted June 16, 2025

Registration for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Before & After School Program for the 2025-26 school year opens today, Monday, June 16, 2025. Register Using the WRDSB Link Please use the WRDSB registration link. OneList has informed us that registration using other links or pathways may take longer. When Can I Register? Learn […]

Friday, June 27 is a PD Day for WRDSB Elementary Students

Posted June 13, 2025

Friday, June 27, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 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 […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families June 2025

Posted June 12, 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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