Parent Session – Cat Coode of Binary Tatoo
Posted February 24, 2015
Cat Coode is speaking to our students and staff on March 11, 2015. If you missed her last parent session at Laurentian, she is speaking to parents at Bridgeport PS on Mar. 26 from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Margaret Avenue parents are most welcome to attend. Please see the attached flyer for details and how […]
Read more about Parent Session – Cat Coode of Binary Tatoo »
2014-2015 Yearbooks
Posted February 24, 2015
Yearbooks are on sale now! Flyers were given to students to take home today and is included here. MargaretAvenueYearbookFlyer2014-2015 Order on line or at school. The price increases April 1st so your best deal is to purchase now!
Gauss Math Club
Posted February 24, 2015
Mr. Ross will be offering interested students the opportunity to participate in the Gauss math competition on May 13, 2015 through the University of Waterloo. This an opportunity for students to have fun and develop their problem solving ability. Grade 8 teachers have nominated students; these students will meet with Mr. Ross on Friday , February 27 […]
Read more about Gauss Math Club »
Grad Photo Orders Due – Feb. 25, 2015
Posted February 23, 2015
Attention Grade 8 parents. Orders for grad photos are due at the school on Feb. 25.
School Council Agenda – Feb. 23, 2015
Posted February 23, 2015
With apologies for the lateness of this post! MAschoolcouncilfeb232105 All are welcome!
February 23 – All schools open & buses are running
Posted February 23, 2015
Transportation is running and schools are open today.
Categories: Broadcast
Why were our schools closed Friday?
Posted February 23, 2015
The WRDSB has put in place a frigid temperature threshold in our severe weather procedure primarily for three reasons related to the safety of our students:
1. According to Environment Canada, at -35C exposed skin can freeze within 10 minutes. Environment Canada indicates that in temperatures between -28 to -39 there is a high risk of exposed skin freezing (frostnip or frostbite). This temperature is very unusual for our region and some students may not have the appropriate clothing to protect themselves.
2. Most students will take longer than 10 minutes to walk to school and the bused students may wait for an extended period of time should any bus be delayed.
3. We are unable to guarantee crossing guard service to our students as individual crossing guards have a right to maintain their safety given that they are exposed for extended periods of time in frigid temperatures.
The Education Centre remains open and is fully operational.
Read more about Why were our schools closed Friday? »
Categories: Broadcast
WRDSB PIC presents Building Skills to Navigate the School Years
Posted February 20, 2015
PIC Event Flyer 2015 Another great learning opportunity for parents. Please see the attached for details.
February 20 – All Schools are Closed & Buses Cancelled
Posted February 20, 2015
Due to frigid temperatures, all schools are closed today and all buses are cancelled. All Extended Day Programs are also closed. The Education Centre remains open for those who can safely arrive to work.
Categories: Broadcast
When do Schools Close Due to Weather?
Posted February 19, 2015
Our procedure for severe weather provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.
Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.
The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.
How do we communicate cancellations or closures?
Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.
Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.
Read more about When do Schools Close Due to Weather? »
Categories: Broadcast