When do Schools Close Due to Weather?
Posted February 19, 2015
Our procedure for severe weather provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.
Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.
The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.
How do we communicate cancellations or closures?
Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.
Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.
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February 2 – All Schools CLOSED
Posted February 2, 2015
Due to weather, ALL schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day Programs are closed as well. The Education Centre is open for those who can get there safely.
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Kindergarten Registration – Transportation Eligibility
Posted January 28, 2015
Starting on Monday, February 2, 2015 the Transportation Eligibility data base for the 2015-2016 school year will be accessible. Parents and students will be able to enter their address to see whether they are eligible for Transportation in September 2015. To find your Transportation Eligibility for the 2015-2016 school year, please follow the instructions below; […]
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2014 Director’s Annual Report
Posted January 27, 2015
The 2014 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and achievements in learning […]
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Wall of Hope
Posted January 26, 2015
Inspired by all the great work being done by the Climate Committee and our school emphasis on Hope, Room 15 created a virtual “Wall of Hope” today. Please click the link to see Room 15’s Wall of Hope. http://padlet.com/madellesalle15/salle15hope
Before and After School Programs
Posted January 26, 2015
Each year, families express an interest in having their child(ren) attend a WRDSB Before and After School Program at their school. A minimum… Read more…
Kindergarten Registration for 2015-16
Posted January 9, 2015
The window for registering your child for Full-Day Kindergarten is opening soon. If your child is born in either 2011 (JK) or 2010 (SK) and you would like to register at Southridge, please contact the Main Office between 9:30 and 4:00 to schedule a 15 minute registration appointment for the week of Feb. 2-6. Phone: 519 […]
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January 9 – Transportation Cancellation
Posted January 9, 2015
Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships are cancelled for the Waterloo Region District School Board
The following schools dependent on Transportation are Closed for the Day: Floradale, Linwood, WaterlooOxford D.S.S.
ALL evening RENTAL PERMITS at these schools are CANCELLED
TRANSPORTATION IN ALL OTHER AREAS IS OPERATING AND SCHOOLS ARE OPEN.
All Extended Day Child Care programs are OPEN.
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French Immersion Registration
Posted January 5, 2015
Beginning in grade one, students have access to French language programs through the Core French and French Immersion pathways. At the secondary level, Core French is available to all students while Extended French and French Immersion are available to those students who participated in French Immersion at the elementary level. Each year, registration opens in early January and closes […]
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School Council – January 13!
Posted January 1, 2015
Do you like to be involved? Do you want to be a part of your child(ren)’s education? Please join us at any of our School Council Meetings to see what being a part of School Council is all about. Meetings last approximately one hour. Everyone is welcome. Our meetings are held in the school library […]