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Upcoming “Virtual” Board Meetings – Monday, April 19, 2021
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, April 19, 2021. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be streamed live on Youtube: Agenda General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees IMPORTANT NOTE: The WCDSB Committee of the Whole meeting will be followed immediately by a joint meeting with the Waterloo Region District School Board, concerning the 2021 Education Development
Special Message from the Director of Education Regarding the School Shutdown
Dear Waterloo Catholic Community – As you know we have commenced our well-deserved April Break and we hope that for each of you, it is starting as well as it can under our current circumstances. No doubt you are likely also aware, the Premier of the Province has indicated that the return to school after the April Break will be remote. That is, on April 19th both our elementary and our secondary students will begin
Additional Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing for Staff & Students During “April Break”
The Ontario government has announced several opportunities to access COVID-19 testing for staff and students during the upcoming April Break. Asymptomatic targeted testing expansion The following options will be available to staff and students in the community. In-Pharmacy Testing: Existing Pharmacies For the week of April 12-18 only, pharmacies that currently offer asymptomatic testing for education staff, will now accept appointments from students. Children attending child care located within schools will also be eligible to
Special Message from the Director of Education – “April Break”
Dear Waterloo Catholic Community – I sincerely hope this email finds you well and having enjoyed a safe and hope-filled Easter weekend. Today I am writing to you with some updates as we prepare for our much anticipated April Break. It is absolutely essential that we follow the guidance of Public Health and the province in order to ensure a safe return to learning by all. As you know the province is now in a
Vaccinations for Staff Providing Direct Personal Support to Students with Special Education Needs
April 7, 2021 For immediate release Waterloo Region, ON -- As the result of ongoing collaboration between Region of Waterloo Public Health, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, and the Waterloo Region District School Board, staff providing direct personal support to students with special education needs will now be eligible to receive their initial COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccination plan prioritizes vaccines for those at greatest risk of severe illness and those who care for them.
April is Parent Spring ParticipACTION Month
WCDSB’s Catholic Parent Involvement Committee has organized Spring events geared to revitalization and parents free this month. DrumFIT (April 8 – open to families) Starlight Yoga with Michelle Burns (April 28 - geared to parents) Virtual Cooking (April 22) Find your Way Back to Being Positive with Nancy Revie (April 27) Attend a session and be entered to receive a $75 restaurant gift card (no exchanges). Brought to you by the Ministry of Education PRO
Special Easter Message from the Director of Education
Dear Waterloo Catholic Community – We have communicated a fair bit over the past year – certainly there have been more letters from my office than would normally be the case and we certainly know that there is a clear reason for that to be so. The pandemic has changed our lives and has invited far more frequent communication. Today I would like to reflect more meaningfully on just the next few days ahead. We
French Immersion Review ThoughtExchange
Today is the last day to participate in the French Immersion Review ThoughtExchange. https://my.thoughtexchange.com/#273463637 Please use the link to jump back into the exchange and add a few more stars to thoughts before the end of day! More information is available on the review. https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/accommodations/2020-21-french-immersion-review/
Public Consultation – Huron Brigadoon Boundary Review
Schools involved: Blessed Sacrament, John Sweeney, Our Lady of Grace, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Virtual via Microsoft Teams Live ThoughtExchange open now and closes April 14, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Brief Presentation at 6:00 p.m. Questions & Answers period to follow Purpose: To present the preferred option (Option 1) and implementation recommendations, prior to finalizing the recommendations to the Board of Trustees. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Information, including pre-recorded staff presentation, is available at:
WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — March, 2021
Meetings Committee of the Whole Board Meeting Monday, March 8, 2021 – Meeting Agenda Package Public Board Meeting Monday, March 22, 2021 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights Adult Education Update For many adult students, the ability to balance work, school and life responsibilities is often a driving force for the outcome of their academic success. Variability of work, increased need for digital resources, sporadic childcare, mental and physical well-being, and irregular access to community supports
