Register Now for 2017 – 2018 . . . All Grades from JK – 8
Posted January 27, 2017
We are accepting registrations at the school for the 2017 – 2018 school year. We are a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 school, and offer French Immersion for Grades 1 to 7. Please call the school office at 519-884-4411 if you have any further questions. Looking forward to our community of Hawks growing and […]
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Kindergarten Registration is here!!!
Posted January 27, 2017
Looking for children born in 2012 and 2013 who reside in the Vista Hills school catchment / boundary area! Kindergarten registration is an opportunity for parents/guardians to complete and submit the appropriate registration documents as well as receive pertinent information about the Kindergarten program and upcoming opportunities to involve students and their families. […]
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Rescheduled meeting for Ministry’s well-being strategy
Posted January 27, 2017
Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/caregivers to participate in an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Ministry of Education on a very important topic – student well-being. Student well-being is one of four connected goals in the province’s renewed vision for education – Achieving Excellence. Students with a sense of well-being thrive and […]
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PD Day – Friday, January 27, 2017 (Elementary)
Posted January 26, 2017
This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day tomorrow – Friday, January 27, 2017. There will be no school for WRDSB elementary students only. Teachers Elementary teachers will participate in assessment, evaluation and lesson planning. Educational Assistants (EAs) / Child and Youth Workers (CYWs) EAs and CYWs will attend centrally-run training at […]
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Supporting mental health initiatives with Bell Let’s Talk Day
Posted January 25, 2017
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day and we are encouraging our entire WRDSB community to participate with us. Back in 2011, Bell started a campaign leveraging the popularity of social media. Over the years, it has grown to be internationally recognized with more than $79 million being donated to Canadian mental health initiatives and organizations. Participating […]
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LOST AND FOUND – Final Week to Claim your Items!
Posted January 21, 2017
The Lost and Found will be on display for just one more week (until Thursday January 26th). Please stop by the front foyer opposite the Library Learning Commons entrance to claim what is missing from your son/daughter’s items. On January 27th, all remaining items will be gathered up and donated to a local community […]
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OTIP Teaching Awards nominations now open
Posted January 20, 2017
Do you know a teacher who demonstrates and inspires excellence in their work? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for an OTIP teaching award. Each year the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) and the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) jointly sponsor the OTIP Teaching Awards, to recognize teachers […]
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REMINDER: safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians
Posted January 19, 2017
As one of our operational goals to support student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB on #BellLetsTalk Day. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals […]
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School Bus Cancellation / School Closure Information
Posted January 18, 2017
Cancelled Buses and / or School Closure Parents, during times of inclement weather for up-to-date information on school bus delays, cancellations and school closures, please visit the WRDSB website, the Vista Hills school website or the Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region website . To contact Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region directly, phone 519 […]
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Pizza Days continue at Vista Hills!
Posted January 17, 2017
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to enjoy our next round of Pizza Day purchases! The orders for the month of February are due on January 23rd . . . so don’t be late! Pizza orders are done through School Day!