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 […]

Sem 1 Instructional Support Day – Friday, Nov. 8th

Posted November 4, 2024

This is a reminder that as we approach the first semester midterm period, we have a special day scheduled on Friday, November 8th.

This day can be used by students to get caught up on work and/or connect with teachers either virtually or in person if required.  Classroom teachers will share the details of this day with students.  

  • Possible learning opportunities could include assessments (which may require in-person attendance), performances, conferences, completion of assignments, meeting with collaborative groups, as determined by each course teacher.  Students can connect with teachers according to our regular day (week 2) schedule.
  • ACE students will attend school with regular programming and following regular attendance procedures.
  • Transportation will run at regular times.

Midterm grades will be assigned based on the work completed up to and including November 8th and report cards will be distributed to students the week of November 18th.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

https://lhs.wrdsb.ca/about/bell-times/

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Explore Your Future: Speaker Series

Posted October 31, 2024

The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents/caregivers to take part in the Explore Your Future speaker series. These free, in-person sessions will give students a chance to learn in small groups, speaking with panels of professionals.  Registration is required for these events. Please see below […]

Wednesday, November 6 is Take Our Kids to Work Day

Posted October 31, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to encourage Grade 9 student participation on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Take Our Kids to Work 2024. Families and caregivers are encouraged to see if their employer is taking part in Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKW). If so, families and caregivers are invited […]

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. […]

Student Immunization Records – Notification from Public Health

Posted October 28, 2024

A small number of Laurel Heights students received a letter from Waterloo Public Health, informing them of the need to update immunization records.  If you received this notification, please visit regionofwaterloo.ca/vaccines or scan the QR code below for more information and/or to report a vaccine record.  NOTE – if you did not receive a letter, then public health records are currently up to date.

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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 […]

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