The Waterloo Chronicle’s ‘Team of the Week’ showcases our Mavericks!

The Waterloo Chronicle Team of the Week is the Margaret Avenue Senior Public School basketball team, which captured the Waterloo County Senior Basketball Championship. Take a moment to read the article here –> Team of the Week Huge thanks once again to all of our coaches, our students and to our families for committing so […]

Special Weather Statement – March 13, 2017

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Waterloo Region for Monday and Tuesday. High winds, precipitation and cold temperatures may result in WRDSB school closures and require us to cancel extended day programs. We encourage parents and staff to monitor the WRDSB website, social media accounts and local radio stations. 15:54 EnvCanada issued […]

Welcome to Mr. Kovac, Principal of Margaret Avenue SPS

Please join me in welcoming Mr. Vlad Kovac to our school as he assumes the position of Principal! Mr. Kovac is currently the Principal at Floradale Public School in Elmira. He has been the Principal there for 6 years and is eager for the change and challenge our dynamic Senior School presents. Prior to his […]

Ski Club for Wednesday, March 1, has been cancelled.

We have heard from Chicopee Ski Hill that due to the current weather conditions, and anticipated rain for tonight and all day tomorrow, we will need to CANCEL our Ski/Snowboard Club, scheduled for tomorrow after school, Wednesday March 1, from 3:30 to 8:00 pm. More information will be shared with students and families affected by […]

Show your support for the Nutrition for Learning Program here at Margaret Ave!

Margaret Avenue Public School’s student nutrition for learning program feeds approximately 50 students, 5 days a week, throughout the school year. Thanks to a wonderful team of volunteers here at our school, students have easy access to healthy choices (from three food groups) whenever they feel that hunger moment. Nancy Van Sligtenhorst, co-coordinator of Margaret Avenue’s student […]

More news to share!

It is with mixed emotions that I share news with you today that our fabulous Head Secretary, Mrs. Sandy Adair, has been appointed to lead the opening of  the new school for September 2017, Chicopee Hills Public School, as the school’s Head Secretary. Sandy’s initiative, commitment to excellence and forward thinking will all serve her […]

Register now for the annual PIC and WRAPSC conference

For the sixth 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, caregivers and the community. The theme for this year’s parent conference is Empowering Students with Parent Engagement. The conference will start with keynote speakers Royan Lee, a teacher, consultant […]

2017-18 Annual Budget Survey

Calling all students, parents and community members. Have a say in our budget process. Which funding priorities do you think the Board should consider for the 2017-18 school year, and beyond? Respond to the short 2017-18 Annual Budget Survey below to help us identify which areas are important to our WRDSB community. Please keep in mind: […]

Term One Report Cards go home today!

As you are aware, your child received their Progress Report in the fall.  Today, you are receiving the first-term report card which reports on your child’s achievement of the curriculum expectations for Term one. Term one spans from September 6, 2016 to February 3, 2017.  Please be aware that some strands of Mathematics and subjects […]

2016-17 Grade 7 meningococcal vaccination program update

This information is shared on behalf of Region of Waterloo Public Health. New! Meningococcal vaccine (Menactra) will be delivered to Grade 7 students through community clinics offered for the 2016-17 school year. Clinics are drop-in and will run from 3:30pm – 7:30pm. What is Meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is a very serious infection caused by […]

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