Cougar Chronicles

Posted November 6, 2024

Dear families and caregivers: We are happy to share that all of our Individual Educational Plans have been delivered by October 31st. Last week we could feel the energy and excitement of our children celebrating either Halloween, Diwali, or both! Our school most definitely felt the energy of the many festivities going on. This November […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for the Death of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair

Posted November 5, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be flying the Canadian flag at half-mast to mark the loss of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, who passed away on November 4, 2024. A former member of Canada’s Senate, Justice Sinclair was a leading legal scholar, one of Canada’s first Indigenous judges […]

Holocaust Education Week

Posted November 4, 2024

Holocaust Education Week (HEW) is recognised the first week of November, this year running from November 4 to 10. In 2024, HEW falls at an incredibly difficult moment for the Jewish community. The content shared during this week may be triggering for some staff and students. However, acknowledging HEW aligns with the Waterloo Region District […]

November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week

Posted November 4, 2024

November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. This week aims to: Raise awareness about treaty rights and responsibilities Build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples It was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in 2016. What Is A Treaty? Treaties are the legally binding agreements that set out […]

WRDSB shares 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan outcomes

Posted October 31, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education so that identity and social location no longer predict outcomes for students. The 2023-2024 school year was the second year of implementation of the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). The BIEP is what supports the implementation and achievement of the Strategic Plan. […]

Job Opportunity at JF Carmichael

Posted October 30, 2024

JF Carmichael PS is seeking applications for the temporary position of Elementary School Supervision Monitor for 200 minutes (3.33 hours per week). This position will occur Monday through Friday from 1:40-2:20 inclusive (40 mins per day). The successful applicant for this position will be working various minutes per week. Rate of pay as per the […]

Cougar Chronicles – Principals’ Report

Posted October 27, 2024

Cougar Chronicles – Principals’ Report     Dear families and guardians,  We hope you have enjoyed a lovely weekend! This week our students and staff participated in our final Fall fire drill. We have been working on exiting the school quickly and quietly.  A few reminders: Monday, October 28th (tomorrow) is Picture Day. No money will […]

Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Posted October 24, 2024

Today, October 24, is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the dedication and exceptional skills of Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs). These educators play a crucial role in the growth and learning of thousands of students across the region. Supporting and Serving Families The Waterloo […]

Cougar Chronicles – Principals’ Report

Posted October 21, 2024

Cougar Chronicles – Principals’ Report     Dear families and guardians,  We hope you are enjoying the lovely Fall colours and the warmth of October. Please note that this newsletter is probably better viewed on our school website where the links are accessible: https://jfc.wrdsb.ca/ Pizza – Pizza ordering for the month of November is now up […]

Friday, November 1 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted October 20, 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

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