Symptoms, and Next Steps…
Posted March 4, 2021
The screening tool said my child should not go to school. What about the other people in my household including siblings? Everyone in your household must stay at home until the child tests negative, or is cleared by your local public health unit, or is diagnosed with another illness. I am choosing not to get my child tested for COVID-19. […]
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Caring for Self and Caring for Others
Posted March 4, 2021
The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on caring for ourselves as well as for others. Find out how you and others feel appreciated by learning about the five different love languages and take a quiz to discover what your love language is. Sleep is foundational to our overall health and well-being. We have included sleeping […]
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Reminder: Supporting our Staff, Students and Families
Posted March 2, 2021
Dear WRDSB Families, A reminder that tomorrow is your last day to give us feedback on how families and students are doing and if you feel supported as students learn both in-person and online. We are using ThoughtExchange to gather your feedback. You’ll be asked to answer one open-ended question with as many responses as […]
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Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted March 1, 2021
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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Workshop Opportunity: Supporting Children and Teens Through COVID-19 and Beyond
Posted March 1, 2021
Supporting Children and Teens Through the Impacts of the Changing Landscape of the COVID and post-COVID World Presented by the Waterloo Region Family Network in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) Hosted by Lisa Robinson, a registered social worker with Andrea Warnick Consulting, this […]
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Student return to School After Illness Without A COVID-19 Test
Posted February 26, 2021
Recent updates to the Ontario School Screening Tool has created some confusion regarding the return to school process for families who choose not to have their child tested for COVID-19. We hope that this information clarifies the return to school process where the screening tool has indicated that your child should not attend school and […]
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COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION
Posted February 25, 2021
COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the AR Kaufman Public School building on February 19 is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified all high-risk contacts […]
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REMINDER: WRDSB hosts 3rd annual Black History Month Event
Posted February 25, 2021
As part of our ongoing anti-Black racism work, we are hosting our 3rd annual Black History Month event. We invite the WRDSB community, including Board trustees, students, staff and members of the African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi) community to join us for an opportunity to learn from each other, make connections, build relationships, and […]
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voluntary targeted asymptomatic COVID-19 testing.
Posted February 24, 2021
To continue to support our schools, students, staff and families, the WRDSB is pleased to be able to facilitate in partnership with Region of Waterloo Public Health, Testing & Assessment Centres and the Ministry of Education, voluntary targeted asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. Testing will be offered be at Victoria Hills Community Centre as part of the […]
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Supporting our Staff, Students and Families
Posted February 24, 2021
Dear WRDSB Families, We are taking this opportunity to connect with you once more to see how families and students are doing and if you feel supported as students learn both in-person and online. As we mentioned last November, we will be checking in with you a few times throughout the year. To connect with […]
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