Phones Down at Schools and Education Centre
Posted February 26, 2024
We want to provide an update on a technical issue, external to our system, currently impacting landline phones at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and the Education Centre. Our phones are unable to make or receive phone calls, due to an issue a service provider has encountered. WRDSB Information Technology Services are aware […]
Read more about Phones Down at Schools and Education Centre »
Week of February 25th – Reminders and Updates
Posted February 25, 2024
Hello Franklin Families, We hope that your weekend is going well. Here are your reminders and updates for this coming week. Reminders: 1. March Break goes from March 11th to 15th. Please note that there is no school for students during that week. 2. As per the recent School-Day message: For those requiring it, there […]
Read more about Week of February 25th – Reminders and Updates »
Secondary Students: Vote for the 2024-25 Student Trustees
Posted February 20, 2024
WRDSB Secondary Students: It’s time to vote for the 2024-25 Student Trustees! Secondary Students: Vote and Make Your Voice Heard Once you’ve decided who you’d like to represent you at the board table, remember to vote! The voting period will take place at each school over the course of a four-day period from February 20 […]
Read more about Secondary Students: Vote for the 2024-25 Student Trustees »
Week of February 18 – Reminders and Updates
Posted February 18, 2024
Good morning Franklin Families. Thank you to those who attended our School Council meeting this past Thursday. It was a productive meeting. On another note, we hope that you are enjoying some wonderful family time this Family Day long weekend. Some ideas for you for Family Day (Monday) include playing a board game together, taking […]
Read more about Week of February 18 – Reminders and Updates »
Announcing the WRDSB Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan
Posted February 12, 2024
The Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan (SLMYP) will help all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students develop the literacy skills they need to help them succeed in the classroom, and in life. The WRDSB Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan (SLMYP) The SLMYP will help to build capacity amongst educators and administrators across the WRDSB. Our aim […]
Read more about Announcing the WRDSB Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan »
Week of February 11th – Reminders and Updates
Posted February 11, 2024
Dear Franklin Families, This coming Friday, your children will be receiving their report cards. Please remember that the goal with report cards is two-fold: To allow you to see how your child/children are doing AND to help your child/children make some goals towards improvement. As you know, each child will have their own strengths and […]
Read more about Week of February 11th – Reminders and Updates »
February is Psychology Month
Posted February 8, 2024
February is Psychology Month. This month provides us with an opportunity to: Highlight the important role psychological services consultants play in the lives of students Share some resources developed by psychological services at WRDSB Psychology at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Each school has a psychological services consultant. Our psychology staff is committed […]
Read more about February is Psychology Month »
Reminder: Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 7
Posted February 5, 2024
Wednesday, February 7 is Winter Walk Day! This initiative is hosted by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). In case of inclement weather, the alternate date is Wednesday, February 14. Walking, biking and wheeling to and from school are great for the environment. […]
Read more about Reminder: Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 7 »
Week of February 4th, 2024 – Reminders and Updates
Posted February 4, 2024
Dear Families/Guardians,Happy February everyone! Here are your reminders and updates for this coming week as you head into a new week. Reminders: 1. Winter Walk Day is on Wednesday, February 7 but in case of inclement weather, it will be February 14th. Please encourage your children to walk to school if they can and if […]
Read more about Week of February 4th, 2024 – Reminders and Updates »
DIASPORA – Black Brilliance Month 2024
Posted February 1, 2024
February is Black Brilliance Month at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), though we strive to recognize Black Brilliance all year long. We aim to create an environment where African, Caribbean and Black-identifying (ACBi) students and staff see their brilliance highlighted, represented and celebrated. Black Brilliance 2024: DIASPORA At the Fall Black Brilliance Secondary […]