The Ballantyne Project: November 30-December 18 #WeSeeYou

Posted November 27, 2020

Good afternoon Chalmers’ families, The Ballantyne Project is coming to Chalmers’ November 30-December 18. As a school community, we are looking to raise awareness related to the conditions surrounding many Indigenous communities in our province and country. Adults and children in these communities do not have the same level of access to quality education, school […]

Scholastic Virtual Book Fair is Coming Soon!

Posted November 27, 2020

Scholastic Virtual Book Fair at Chalmers! Don’t forget the Virtual Book Fair begins this Sunday, November 29 (and continues until December 5)! More information can be found here. There will be free shipping on all items ordered on Wednesday, December 2nd between 6-8pm.

Give the Gift of WEFI

Posted November 25, 2020

2020 has been a year unlike any other. Our daily lives have changed in ways we could never have imagined and we have all faced new, greater challenges. This includes those in our community who are in need – the barriers they faced before the pandemic, have grown exponentially. More than ever before, they need […]

Monday, November 23, 2020 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted November 18, 2020

Monday, November 23, 2020 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, both in-person or virtually. All board operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs are closed. All staff will engage in a full day of professional learning focused on Student Achievement and Well-being in addition […]

New Approach to Severe Weather Days

Posted November 17, 2020

During severe weather conditions, we may need to cancel buses or close schools for the safety of our students and staff. In past years, the cancellation of buses has not automatically resulted in school closures, however, this year that is changing with the launch of Weather Impacted Distance Learning Days. On days when buses are […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

Posted November 16, 2020

We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 15 to 21, 2020. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]

Let’s Connect: Tell Us How You Are Doing

Posted November 16, 2020

Dear Families and Students, As we begin Quadmester 2 in our secondary schools and elementary schools prepare progress reports, we are taking this opportunity to hear from you. This year, we will be connecting with you at different points during the school year. The purpose of these check-ins is to understand how you and your […]

Addressing Anxiety in Children with Parents for Children’s Mental Health

Posted November 12, 2020

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health are proud to announce the Parenting Essentials webinar, open to any parents, and caregivers, interested in learning more about supporting kids in coping with their intense emotions. About the Webinar Need more tips on how to support your worried child? This webinar […]

WRDSB remembers and reflects on Remembrance Day

Posted November 11, 2020

Across our board today, we will mark Remembrance Day. We honour all Canadians that have served and are serving to protect our country. This includes the recognition and significant contributions of those identifying as Indigenous, Black, Sikh, Chinese, French, Jewish, Muslim, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities who served for Canada, who too often go unacknowledged […]

Congratulations to this year’s newly elected School Council members

Posted November 6, 2020

Good afternoon Chalmers’ families,  At last evening’s School Council meeting, we conducted our annual election. I am writing to congratulate the following individuals on their new positions: Chair– Shalon Armstrong Secretary– Alicja Kotarska Treasurer– Grace Frias I look forward to partnering with each of you, and I am excited about the possibilities and opportunities that […]

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