Following the initial three-year program that ran from 2021-2024, this renewal and expansion (from 20 million to 23 million free menstrual products) is great news for menstruating students across Ontario!

OPSBA President Kathleen Woodcock, Trustee had a great first meeting with Minister of Education @ToddSmithPC today. Priorities and strategies for improving student achievement and well-being were discussed. We look forward to continuing our advocacy in support of students this coming school year!

Great to meet with Kathleen & the team from OPSBA today at AMO. Along with our teachers & educators, trustees play a critical role in our education sector, helping prepare our students for the future. Thank you to everyone who works in and helps support our schools! 🏫

September 9 marks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day! Visit our website to gain a better understanding of FASD, and the supports available in our community. #FASDMonth2024 wrdsb.social/4glF2qT

Reading counts. 📚

In Ojibwe our word for lacrosse 🥍 is bagatoway (pronounced ba-ga-to-way). Our granddaughters at opening ceremonies for World Lacrosse Box Championships at Utica, NY. Our Team plays Team USA first game. Music by Blackfoot Confederacy.

Important reminder! 🧡

Truth and Reconciliation Week starts today! It’s not too late to enroll and join us in taking action towards reconciliation. Visit our website for more information and to sign up now: trw-svr.nctr.ca All programming/webinars are available in English, French, & ASL.

This week is the International Week of Deaf People #IWDP and today we celebrate the Day of Sign Languages #IDSL. Learn how we support deaf and hard of hearing students achieve their full potential: wrdsb.social/3TyQvcz

How music affects our brain:

Today, we thank the library professionals across the #WRDSB who lead the learning hubs of our schools! Your efforts help to increase student engagement in reading and literacy development, while fostering a culture of inquiry and critical thinking. wrdsb.social/4h6D8KV

Thanks Mrs. Stahlbaum for the outside story in our microforest! All of our classes enjoyed reading in the sunshine! ⁦@gvcwrdsb⁩ ⁦Waterloo Region DSB⁩

#TakeMeOutsideDay is the perfect excuse to take some time to get outside with your children to learn! Visit the #WRDSB website to find a variety of outdoor learning resources to help you take learning outdoors: wrdsb.social/4hfwIcA

Take Our Kids to Work Day on November 6 is a chance to provide Grade 9 students with a real-world workplace experience. It can help them to better understand their future career interests, and plan their learning journey accordingly. #TOKW2024 wrdsb.social/3ChkakI

Students have been walking to school in winter for over 100 years! Walking outside in cold air reduces stress, increases serotonin (the happiness hormone), increases endurance, and leads to greater heart conditioning! #WalkZone #PedestrianSafety #ActiveTransportation #STSWR

Time is running out to take part in this year’s campaign in support of Nutrition for Learning (NutritionforLearning)! With the rising cost of food, they estimate that as many as 50% of students are relying on school food programs. They need our help. wrdsb.social/4iDsuvR

That’s a wrap for the Pre-Budget Consultation in Stratford! I love when delegations identify the challenges (municipal downloading, primary care, Ec dev, public education, libraries) and come to the table with solutions. Thanks to all delegations - much a appreciated #onpoli

In Ojibwe our word for art is misinibiigan. Leland Bell art print at the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre Laurentian University - Université Laurentienne. Music by Native Flute Ensemble.

NEW: Our 2024-25 Board Improvement and Equity Plan is now available! The BIEP outlines the measurable indicators, strategies and examples of actions we are taking to support student success and well-being. #OntEd wrdsb.social/49PdqHF

Let’s recognize the #WRDSB EAs and CYWs - every day, they support students to fully participate in learning, growing and reaching their full potential. Join the conversation and tell us why #EAsAndCYWsRock! wrdsb.social/4hhKSsS