Progress Reports & Meet the Teacher Night

Posted September 25, 2024

Progress reports will be handed out to students on Monday September 30th. The progress report provides an early check-in regarding a student’s learning skills and general progress in each course for Semester 1.  We encourage parents and caregivers to contact your student’s teachers if you do not receive the progress report.   Please plan to […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30

Posted September 24, 2024

On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]

DVF’s Going Home Today – Tuesday, September 24th

Posted September 24, 2024

Dear parent and caregiver, As part of the school year start-up, parents and caregivers are asked to review information for the upcoming school year. To support your student’s safety, we ask that you review the data verification form that your student(s)  will bring home today. The information on the form is generated from our student […]

Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, September 25th

Posted September 23, 2024

Dear Forest Heights Families, Our first Blended Learning Day of the school year will be on Wednesday, September 25th. Blended Learning Days allow students to engage in learning from home (refer to the schedule below), while staff engage in professional learning during the morning. Teachers will let students know what they will be working on […]

Saying Thanks on Information Technology Professionals Day

Posted September 17, 2024

Today is Information Technology Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their […]

Event for Families and Caregivers – Rise Up! Presented by the Parent Involvement Committee

Posted September 16, 2024

Families and caregivers: You’re invited to join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) at their event, Rise Up! About Rise Up! Families and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about raising their children to be anti-racist upstanders. You’ll hear from: Selam Debs, Anti-Racism Coach Pauline Janke, WRDSB System Administrator Anthony Lee Jr., Motivational Speaker […]

Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted September 10, 2024

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health challenges touch many in our schools and in our community. As part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to make our […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in September 2024

Posted September 9, 2024

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child in meeting their reading and writing goals […]

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day & Awareness Month

Posted September 9, 2024

September 9, 2024 marks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day First held in 1999, FASD day is devoted to raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to improve the prevention of FASD, as well as diagnosis and support for individuals with FASD. Red Shoes Rock Red Shoes Rock is […]

Picture Day is Tomorrow! – Friday, September 6th

Posted September 5, 2024

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