Posted August 31, 2017
Dear Parents and Caregivers, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2017-18 school year. We have put together a variety of resources designed to help you become familiar with school programs, communicate with your child’s teachers and school, and actively engage in their learning. Participating in your child’s learning is a […]
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Categories: Broadcast · Community · Learning · School Year Information · Schools Tags: 2017-18 school year · back to school · chairperson · Director of Education · parent engagement · school year information · Strategic Plan
Posted October 21, 2016
Curious about how teachers use technology in class to engage students and how you can follow their learning online? Are you looking for more information on our Grade 9 students receiving Chromebooks? Find out answers to these questions and more at the Digital Citizenship Summit. This event for families whose children attend our schools will focus […]
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Categories: Learning · Schools Tags: Digital Citizenship · parent engagement · social media
Posted May 9, 2016
Family Math Night at Smithson Public School had an A+ attendance record with an overwhelming response from students and their parents! This hands-on, interactive event had more than 15 math activity stations everybody could enjoy, ranging from a reading nook with math books to problem-solving games that involved everyday math. The drop-in style evening proved to […]
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Categories: Learning · Schools Tags: Family Math Night · math · parent engagement · School of the Day · Smithson Public School · student learning
Posted March 31, 2016
Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary Tags: equity and inclusion · Harmony Movement · parent engagement · Safe Caring and Inclusive Schools (SCIS) · workshops
Posted February 23, 2016
For the fifth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, guardians and the community! The theme for this year’s parent conference is Strengthening Family-School Relationships – Achieving Excellence and Well-being for all Students. REGISTER NOW! Date: […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary Tags: Bluevale Collegiate Institute · event · Monique Howat · parent engagement · Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) · student well-being · Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC)
Posted June 12, 2015
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of the WRDSB schools to apply for positions on the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee. The mandate for the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent engagement to the Waterloo […]
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Categories: Broadcast · Community · Learning · Schools Tags: parent engagement · PIC
Posted June 10, 2015
Kindergarten isn’t just about play time – it’s about making friends, learning new things, and gaining independence. At Centennial Cambridge Public School, three Kindergarten classes hosted an open house and their students had the opportunity to invite their ‘big people’ to join them for an afternoon of kindergarten. It was a great way for the […]
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Categories: Learning · Schools Tags: Centennial Public School (Cambridge) · full day kindergarten · kindergarten · parent engagement · student initiative
Posted April 23, 2015
The WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) hosted their annual family event ‘Building Skills to Navigate the School Years’ on Saturday, April 18 at Bluevale Collegiate Institute. They saw record numbers this year with 300 attendees registered. The event kicked off with keynote speaker, Canadian singer, actor and artist, Lesley Andrew. Lesley embraced the audience with a […]
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Categories: Board · Community Tags: Bluevale Collegiate Institute · Lesley Andrew · Ontario Ministry of Education · parent engagement · Parent Involvement Committee · Parent Reaching Out (PRO) · PIC · University of Waterloo
Posted March 26, 2015
Last night, the staff and school council at Suddaby Public School teamed up to host their first ever Learning Skills Night for their families. Learning skills is an area of focus at Suddaby PS for this school year, as part of the school improvement plan for student achievement. Students have been setting goals, taking steps to work towards […]
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Categories: Community · Learning · Schools Tags: Carizon · learning skills · parent engagement · School Council · School of the Day · student learning · Suddaby Public School
Posted March 13, 2015
Registration is now open for the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Family Event ‘Building Skills to Navigate the School Years’, April 18, 2015, Bluevale Collegiate Institute. This FREE event is open to parents, guardians and the community. Keynote speaker, Lesley Andrews, will share with us her inspiring story of ‘overcoming the odds’ to follow her passion […]
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Categories: Broadcast Tags: Bluevale Collegiate Institute · event · parent engagement · Parent Involvement Committee · PIC