ESNS Elementary School Nutrition ServicesUpdate for Families: Supporting Student Learning
Posted April 3, 2020
As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, families and students will be provided with a weekly communication from the WRDSB that provides an update on the past week’s activities and an overview of the goals for the upcoming week. Our hope is that regular communication will reduce the understandable anxiety students and families may […]
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A message to our students and families
Posted April 2, 2020
Dear WRDSB students and families, A great deal has taken place since our letter of March 22nd, and we wanted to provide you with an update, along with additional resources to support you through these unprecedented times. On Tuesday, March 31st, Ontario’s Education Minister announced that students would not be returning to the classroom before […]
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School Playgrounds Remain Closed
Posted April 1, 2020
This is a reminder that school playground equipment, including basketball and tennis courts, remains closed until further notice. Organized sports on playfields are also not permitted. We are asking families and community members to avoid playing on and using equipment for their health and the health of others. Schoolyards continue to be available for families […]
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An update from the Minister of Education
Posted April 1, 2020
A message from the Minister of Education received on March 31, 2020. Dear Parents, I am writing to you today exactly two weeks since our government declared a State of Emergency in the province. I know this period has not been easy for you or your children, especially as the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak […]
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WRDSB schools closed and distance learning to continue through May 4
Posted March 31, 2020
As you likely know, based on advice from Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the experts at the COVID-19 Command Table, the Premier of Ontario and Minister of Education have announced that school closures and distance learning will continue for all Ontario elementary and secondary schools through May 4 to help […]
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A Message for Our Franklin Students
Posted March 31, 2020
Dear Students, You are greatly missed!! Please see the video message from your Principal. VID_20200331_131546
WRDSB Board Meetings Move Online
Posted March 30, 2020
Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees will continue to meet online. Our first online meeting is March 30, 2020, at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team will hold […]
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Moving Forward
Posted March 30, 2020
We all miss school (see the video created by three of our teachers). So what can we going to do about it? Find different ways to keep learning (stay tuned for some ideas that we are working on, check out https://schools.wrdsb.ca/athome and https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-at-home, and feel free to come up with your own ideas). Stay active (and wash […]
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Wacky Hair Day
Posted March 30, 2020
Friday was supposed to be Wacky Hair Day. Hopefully we can celebrate that day when we all get together again. Until then, click on this message to be inspired.
Stay Strong
Posted March 30, 2020
Dear Franklin families. On behalf of Franklin Staff, Mr. Hansen and myself – we miss you. We hope your are social distancing and washing your hands often. Please continue to check School-Day, the board web page and the Franklin web page. Stay safe. Stay healthy. Sincerely, Linda Cotnam (Principal)