February 22 – All Evening Rentals, Games and School Events Cancelled

Posted February 22, 2023

Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated forecast, all rental permits, games and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools […]

February 21 is International Mother Language Day

Posted February 21, 2023

Today, February 21, is International Mother Language Day. This day was created by UNESCO in 1999 to celebrate languages and promote cultural diversity. On this day in 1952, three students from Dhaka University were killed during a demonstration. The students were calling for the recognition of their language Bangla (also known as Bengali). International Mother […]

Tues. Feb. 21 – Updates and Reminder

Posted February 21, 2023

Good morning Franklin Families. Two updates that were not mentioned on Sunday and one reminder. Updates:    1. Tomorrow, Wednesday is Pink Day. If your children do not have any pink, e.g., clothing, socks, headband, etc., no worries, as white or red make pink so they work for this day as well. This is a day […]

February 20 is World Day of Social Justice

Posted February 20, 2023

About the World Day of Social Justice The World Day of Social Justice is an international event that is observed every year on February 20. The goal of the World Day of Social Justice is to: Promote an awareness of the existence of social inequality Promote action to break down barriers based on: Age Colour […]

Week of February 19th – Reminders and Updates

Posted February 19, 2023

Good morning Franklin Families/Guardians. We hope you are enjoying your Family Day weekend. Here are your reminders and updates. Reminders: 1. Please remember that whether you are using the church parking spaces facing Franklin or any surrounding streets to drop off your children, please follow the signs posted, e.g., no parking areas. Also, when dropping […]

Reminder/Update – Friday Feb. 17, 2023

Posted February 17, 2023

Good morning Franklin Families. Please note that schools ARE open and children continue to learn while at school. Saying that, “due to the current weather conditions, all school busses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled.” Please remember to exercise caution when walking on sidewalks, pavements and icy areas (shuffle feet versus regular stepping). If […]

February 17: All transportation cancelled, schools are open

Posted February 17, 2023

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, games and competitions for Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) are cancelled today. As always, families […]

Announcing the Retirement of Superintendent Della Lataille-Herdsman

Posted February 16, 2023

Congratulations to Superintendent Della Lataille-Herdsman on the announcement of her retirement effective February 28, 2023. Della has served public education with great dedication, skill and a commitment to the success of all students for more than 26 years. Della joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in 2021, bringing the knowledge and expertise honed […]

Lifting Each Other Up on Pink Shirt Day

Posted February 15, 2023

Wednesday, February 22 is Pink Shirt Day and we encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to participate with us by promoting respect for all individuals and communities and taking a stand against bullying of all kinds. This year, the theme “Lift Each other up” is a reminder that even small acts of […]

Week of February 12th – Reminders and Updates

Posted February 12, 2023

Hello Franklin Families. I hope your weekend is going well. Here are your reminders and updates. Reminders: 1, There is a School Council Meeting this Thursday in the library at 6:30 pm. All are welcome. 2. Monday February 20th is Family Day and there is no school that day. 3. A reminder that there is […]

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