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Upcoming Board of Trustees Meeting
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, October 25, 2021 at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre (35 Weber St. W., Unit A, Kitchener, ON – Boardroom (1st Floor) – Sitting room only due to COVID-19 restrictions). Agenda: Board of Trustees Meeting 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
Important Update re: Annual Grade 7, 8 and 9 Student Immunizations
October 15, 2021 From: Region of Waterloo Public Health RE: School Vaccine Program Update Dear Parent/Legal Guardian: Since the Spring of 2020, the school vaccination program has been suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Health will be restarting the program on November 1, 2021. Appointments will open for booking on October 18, 2021. Most clinics will be outside of school and work hours at Public Health offices located at 99 Regina Street
Special Message from the Board of Trustees – RESEND
October 2021 As we approach this Thanksgiving holiday, it’s hard to believe that we have already shared five weeks of this school year together. Whether you are attending school in person, or virtually, as a Board of Trustees we would like to take this opportunity to welcome all students, teachers, staff and administrators to this school year. We know that we are still in a period of change, and this year has its own unique
Important COVID-19 Update & Thanksgiving Message from the Director of Education
October 7th, 2021 Dear WCDSB Community, As we journey into the Thanksgiving Weekend, I am very reflective of the fact that this month and this season is characterized by gratitude. In these sometimes very challenging times, it is so very easy to feel daunted or get discouraged. So, it is important that we take the time to pause and take note of the many blessings in our lives. We truly are just so blessed
Upcoming WCDSB Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees (Committee of the Whole) is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre (35 Weber St. W., Unit A, Kitchener, ON – Boardroom (1st Floor) – Sitting room only due to COVID-19 restrictions). 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
IMPORTANT – Student Vaccine Message from WCDSB, WRDSB & Region of Waterloo Public Health
September 29, 2021 Dear Parent / Legal Guardian / Student: As the 2021-22 school year begins, we remain committed to the health, well-being and safety of students, educators, school staff and the broader community. Keeping our schools open this year is our collective priority. Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect yourself, your child, and your family from COVID-19. Vaccines help to stop the spread so we can safely and gradually resume
WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — September, 2021
Meetings Committee Of the Whole Board Meeting Monday, September 13, 2021 – Meeting Agenda Package Public Board Meeting Monday, September 27, 2021 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights WCDSB Promotional Video The WCDSB’s new promotional video was officially launched at the September 13, 2021, meeting of the Committee of the Whole Board. Titled “Welcome to Waterloo Region’s Catholic Schools”, you can view it HERE. Summer Boost/Summer Programming Update Similar to last year, the Council of
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Webpage
The Board has added a new Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion webpage. You can find it here: https://www.wcdsb.ca/wellbeing/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/. The page opens with an inspiring message from Director Loretta Notten, about what equity means at our board. Take some time to peruse the page. You will find a human rights section, links to popular equity podcasts, a multicultural calendar, an equity, diversity, and inclusion glossary and more. Even test your cultural and geopolitical knowledge. Enjoy.
Upcoming WCDSB Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre (35 Weber St. W., Unit A, Kitchener, ON – Boardroom (1st Floor) – Sitting room only due to COVID-19 restrictions). Agenda: Public Board Meeting 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
Author / Advocate Michael Jacques to Speak at WCDSB Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
The WCDSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will be hosting guest speaker Michael Jacques at the upcoming October 6th SEAC meeting. Michael is a talented, determined and passionate young man living with autism and an intellectual disability. He lives and works in the Niagara Region where he is a very active member in his community and beyond. Michael has travelled across Canada to share his story to motivate and inspire schools, organizations and our world
