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#WCDSBPetWeek is Coming!
February 21 to 25, 2022 is #WCDSBPetWeek in Waterloo Region’s Catholic Schools. Throughout the week, we invite all students and staff to share on social media their pets, and how their pets are helping them cope with COVID-19. If your family doesn’t have a real pet, please feel free to create a “virtual” pet and share that …. or share a favorite stuffy. We are all #InThisTogether – and everyone can play!! Watch our video! Remember to
February 18 – SNOW DAY: All schools and sites are CLOSED and it will be a Remote Learning Day
February 18, 2022 Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the Board are cancelled. All schools are CLOSED and it will be a Remote Learning Day. Students should visit their virtual classrooms for resources. All before and after school programs and child care centres co-located in schools are CLOSED.
Youth Eligible for Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning Friday, February 18th
Waterloo Region – Starting Friday, February 18, all youth 12-17 years of age who have already received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible for their third dose 168 days (about six months) after their second dose. This age group will now be able to benefit from the additional protection of a third dose as Ontario eases more restrictions. Youth aged 12-17 years of age will be able to walk into any
Important COVID-19 Student Vaccine Clinic Information from the Medical Officer of Health
February 8, 2022 Dear Parent or Guardian, Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in helping us to keep our schools open and safer for in-person learning. Vaccines are safe and continue to be the best way to protect Ontarians from COVID-19. Getting as many of our residents vaccinated is also important for the protection of our youngest children (0-4) years, who are not yet able to get the vaccine. Clinics for 5
Important Information re: Annual Public Health Student Vaccinations for Grade 7, 8, 9 & 10
If your child is in Grade 7, 8, 9 or 10 this school year (2021/2022), they are eligible to receive their school program vaccines (hepatitis B, HPV and meningococcal) or complete the series if they have already started them. These vaccines are normally provided in each school but, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, are now available at Public Health offices in Waterloo and Cambridge. Before booking an appointment, parents/students should update their immunization
Nominations Open: Distinguished Graduate, Community Partner & Chair’s Awards
Nominations remain open for the annual WCDSB “Distinguished Graduate Award”, “Community Partner Award” and “Chair’s Award”. Information about the awards (including the Distinguished Graduate Award nomination form) is available Here. There are no nomination forms for the Community Partner and Chair’s Awards. If you wish to make a nomination in any of the categories, please submit your rationale in writing along with any supporting documentation you feel appropriate, to Alice Figueiredo by Thursday, March 31, 2022. Hard copy or
Upcoming Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees (Committee of the Whole) is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, February 7, 2022. The meeting will be streamed live due to current pandemic restrictions on public gatherings. Agenda: Committee of the Whole Other Information: General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees (Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right click on the link and
February 3 – SNOW DAY: All schools and sites are CLOSED and it will be a Remote Learning Day
February 3, 2022 Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the Board are cancelled. All schools are CLOSED and it will be a Remote Learning Day. Students should visit their virtual classrooms for resources. All before and after school programs and child care centres co-located in schools are CLOSED.
St. Louis Campuses Closed Tonight
February 2, 2022 Due to declining weather conditions, St. Louis campuses are closed this evening. Please visit your class virtual site for further directions on student learning for tonight.
WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — January 2022
Meetings Committee of the Whole Board Meeting Monday, January 10, 2022 – Meeting Agenda Package Public Board Meeting Monday, January 24, 2022 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights Learning Recovery Strategy Update On January 10, 2022, WCDSB staff presented a highly detailed report reviewing the Board’s committed response to the interruption of learning that has occurred over the past two years. As we work to recover some of the implicit learning opportunities that our students have
