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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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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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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Top Five Tips for Packing Healthy Lunches
Posted April 27, 2015
Packing healthy lunches and snacks at school is a great way to get more servings of healthy foods from Canada’s Food Guide. Here are some ideas to help with packing healthy lunches, for students at school and for adults at work too! Provide a refillable water-bottle with packed lunches. Water is the best choice for […]
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Parent’s Checklist for Vision Problems
Posted April 27, 2015
Children may not know that they have a vision problem. They can’t always tell you what they see. 1 out of 4 children have a significant eye problem that can interfere with learning and development. The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends that every young child has complete eye examinations at ages 6 months, 3 years and […]
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WE DAY TEAM making a Difference
Posted April 27, 2015
At Chalmers Street Public School WE are charitable. Our WE Day team is supporting the WE Create Change Campaign. We raised money to provide goats to families overseas. One goat can turn into a heard that provides an entire family with food and milk to sell to others. Families can sell milk to others to […]
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Follow Us on Twitter
Posted April 27, 2015
Want to keep up to date with the daily happenings at Chalmers Street Public School? Follow us on Twitter @chawrdsb to find out about the latest special events, sports teams and reminders.
Chalmer’s Spirit Wear
Posted April 23, 2015
School Council Presents “Cougar Wear”. School hats, hoodies, t-shirts and more are available for purchase from April 16 to April 30th. Order forms have been sent home or can be accessed through the link below. CHALMER’S SPIRIT WEAR