Vista Hills “Week of Giving” – December 5 to 9 – Please Help Us Help Others!
Posted November 26, 2016
Thanks to our Social Justice HAWK SQUAD and student leadership group . . . we are EXTREMELY pleased to let our VH community know that we are focusing on empathy and community service through our first-ever “Week of Giving.” How are we doing this? Each day of the week, we will have a different focus […]
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Have your say: vote on WRDSB purpose statement
Posted November 23, 2016
We’re looking for some help. We need your ideas, whether you are a student, a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, a bank clerk or a bus driver. We want to hear from everyone. And it’s an important job.
We want you to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School Board is all about.
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Changes to WiFi access: go WRDSB Secure to maintain access
Posted November 21, 2016
On January 3, 2017, WRDSB is introducing changes to the filtering of internet content on our password-free wireless network, WRDSB Wireless. These changes mean that if you continue to connect using WRDSB Wireless you will no longer be able to access some popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Vimeo. You can continue to […]
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Winter has arrived . . . make sure you are prepared!
Posted November 20, 2016
While it has been an incredible fall, it looks like the cold weather is here to stay. Let’s make sure all students are dressed appropriately and come prepared for the conditions. Our play space is open and has little wind blocks so please make sure that hats, mittens/gloves, scarves and winter boots are worn as […]
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VH Spirit Wear Orders due Tomorrow!
Posted November 20, 2016
Don’t forget to submit your order form and payment for our first-ever Vista Hills Hawks spirit wear. Thanks to SchoolTee Inc for the awesome items of clothing to show of our school colours with pride! Order form is included here if you are in need of one! vista-hills-order-form
Anti-Bullying Awareness Week at VH!
Posted November 19, 2016
November 21 to 25 is Anti-Bullying Awareness Week – a time for us to further emphasize the importance of EMPATHY and living our daily affirmation which states: “At Vista Hills, we show empathy. We understand, share and feel the emotions of others.” This week we will highlight the importance of acting on this commitment […]
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VH Spirit Wear Orders due Monday November 21st
Posted November 17, 2016
Only three days left to submit your orders and payment for Vista Hills Spirit Wear. A reminder to those who have not seen it, that samples are on display in the front foyer. We also have sample sizes in the office for parents / students to try before placing your order. Don’t miss […]
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Digital Citizen Summit is almost here
Posted November 16, 2016
Less than two weeks to go – sign up today! Curious about how teachers use technology in class to engage students and how you can follow their learning online? Are you looking for more information on our Chromebook initiative? Wondering how to make sure your children are behaving safely online? Find out answers to these […]
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Annual School Councils’ Report shows community engagement in our schools
Posted November 15, 2016
The 2015-16 Annual School Councils’ Report was presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, November 14th. Every school council submits their own report to the Waterloo Region District School Board near the end of the school year. The report outlines their engagement with the needs and desires of their own school community. […]
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PD Day – Friday, November 18, 2016
Posted November 15, 2016
This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day this Friday – Friday, November 18, 2016. There will be no school for WRDSB students. All elementary, secondary and designated early childhood educator (DECE) employee groups will spend their morning in professional development sessions, focusing on assessing, reflecting, and developing the School Improvement Plan for […]