The 2015-16 School Year Calendar is Here!
Posted May 8, 2015
The 2015-16 school year calendar has been approved by the Ministry of Education. The first day of school for the 2015-16 school year is September 8, 2015.
View the Calendars:
Elementary
Secondary – Semestered Schools
Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS
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Transportation Details for 2015-16 School Year
Posted May 7, 2015
Transportation details for the 2015 – 2016 school year will be available on Monday August 24, 2015. Parents can login and view your child’s transportation details by going to www.stswr.ca and following these easy steps: Click on “Student Login” Click on “Student Login” again (near the bottom of the page) Enter your child’s Ontario Education […]
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Job Action for Elementary Teachers on Monday, May 11
Posted May 6, 2015
Job action announced by Waterloo Region District School Board elementary teachers. We would like to provide families with an update to our previous letter indicating that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will be in a legal strike position on Monday May 11, 2015. We can now inform you that ETFO will begin strike […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Labour
Posted May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015 Dear Keatsway Parents/Guardians, As Spring approaches, I will be determining our staff and classes for next September. Teachers will meet with me to consider the placement of each student based on a number of criteria which include: the academic level of the student the social/emotional development of each student the teaching style of the […]
New Health Curriculum Websites
Posted May 6, 2015
Keatsway Families, If you would like more information about the new Health Curriculum check out these websites: Myths vs. Facts for the new curriculum Key Messages about the new curriculum A Parent’s Guide to the Revised Health and Physical Education Curriculum, Grades 1 to 12~ A Parent’s Guide: Human Development and Sexual health in the […]
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Important Information from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Posted May 1, 2015
FOOD RECALL WARNING: SLICED APPLES Today the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Food Recall Warning of sliced apples and products containing sliced apples from Sun Rich Fresh Food Incorporated. The recall applies to sliced apples and products containing sliced apples produced in the company’s Brampton, Ontario facility due to possible Listeria contamination. Please […]
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School Climate Surveys Are Here!
Posted April 30, 2015
School climate surveys are important tools which help schools assess the current culture within a school. The survey captures perceptions from students, parents and staff relating to issues such as character development, equity and inclusion, safe schools, and variables that contribute to a healthy school environment. Please take the opportunity to complete the Safe Caring […]
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UPDATE: Important Notice for Elementary Students & Families
Posted April 29, 2015
Potential job action by elementary teachers province-wide The purpose of this letter is to update Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families on the status of labour negotiations with elementary teachers. At the provincial/central bargaining table, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) filed for conciliation and made the request for a No-Board Report. On April 24, […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Labour
Fun Fair Silent Auction…Looking for contributions!
Posted April 27, 2015
Keatsway’s Fun Fair is fast approaching on June 11th! The Fun Fair Committee is currently looking for donations for the Silent Auction. These items typically generate a lot of excitement and interest. If you wish to contribute a new item or know of someone who would like to, please contact Cheryl de Koning at koning2004@rogers.com or […]
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School Council Meeting – April 28, 2015
Posted April 27, 2015
Please join us in the Keatsway Library on Tues. the 28th from 6:30-8:00pm for the School Council meeting. Please find attached this month’s agenda and last months minute in a single pdf file. There will be free babysitting available if you need to bring along your children. Looking forward to seeing you all there! keatsway […]