safeTALK training available for WRDSB parents & guardians

Posted September 23, 2016

As part of our system goals to supporting student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of […]

PA Day – Friday, September 23

Posted September 22, 2016

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Activity (PA) Day this Friday – Friday, September 23, 2016. There will be no school for WRDSB students. All elementary and secondary employee groups will be focusing on the new WRDSB Strategic Plan, School Improvement Planning, and Health and Safety Training. This will drive the work and […]

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members!

Posted September 15, 2016

The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and community members to apply for positions on the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee. The mandate for the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent engagement to the WRDSB; Communicate with and […]

Weekly Update September 8, 2016

Posted September 8, 2016

Please remember to return the following forms if you have not already done so. Data Verification Form, Use of Information/Photo form and the Medical Letter if applicable. All students have received their School Planners.  If you have not already done so, please send in the $7.00 fee, as soon possible or pay using the product […]

Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year

Posted September 6, 2016

Dear Parents, Guardians, and WRDSB Community Members, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2016-17 school year. Successful learning relies on strong partnerships between school, home and community. Our staff work hard to ensure students achieve success through a variety of programs and resources that meet the needs of each student. […]

Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year!

Posted September 1, 2016

I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome back all of our former students, families and staff and extend a warm welcome to our newest Smithson Lions. We are very excited about this upcoming school year! Staff members have been busy planning and preparing for our students’ arrival in order to provide a successful start […]

2016-17 Transportation Information is Coming Soon!

Posted August 11, 2016

Transportation details for the 2016 – 2017 school year will be available on Monday, August 22, 2016. Kindergarten Students Since Junior Kindergarten students will not have an OEN number prior to September, STSWR, Inc. will be sending a direct mail out to families of Junior Kindergarten students detailing busing information for September 2016. Senior Kindergarten […]

Weekly Announcements

Posted June 23, 2016

A Play Day for Smithson Students is going to take place tomorrow, Friday, June 24th from 9-11am. Students are encouraged to bring an extra set of clothes (due to water activities), a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.      2.  The last day for Breakfast Club will be tomorrow, Friday, June 24th. There will be […]

Weekly Announcements

Posted June 16, 2016

Friday, June 17th School Council presents Spring Fling from 5-8pm. Bring your entire family out for the Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show, Food trucks: Fo’ Cheezy, Fo’ Freezy , and Berlin95Diner, games and a bake table. Please bring your own lawn chair! 2. Please note that our last Pizza Day of this school year will be […]

WRDSB Lowers Flags for Orlando

Posted June 16, 2016

We are all saddened by the tragic events that took place this past weekend in Orlando, Florida. To show support for all those affected, including our LGBTQ students and staff, families and allies, we will be lowering our flags at our schools and Education Centre, until the end of the day on June 17.

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