September 8th, 2024

Happy Second Week of School, Bandit Families;

 It was a pleasure to welcome our students back during our first week here at Blair Rd!  Last week students spent much time building community, learning routines, and exploring their classrooms.  We had our first assembly on Friday where we went over some expectations for the school year for our grades 1 – 6 as well as ACE and LD students. Our students also taught Ms Miranda the school song: Unite! In our assembly we also took the opportunity to introduce our staff. Our Kindergarten students will join us at the end of the month for their first assembly.   

 

Blair Rd Meet the Teacher Night 

Please mark the date of THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH on your calendar.  

 We look forward to welcoming our families to our Blair Rd Meet the Teacher Night. 

 Families and students are welcome into the school to visit their classes and the school from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.

 Blair Rd School Council will be present during the Meet the Teacher Night. Please make sure to connect with them to learn more about our school community and how to get involved. 

 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30th

In honour of both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day (September 30th), the WRDSB is pleased to launch the Indigenous Apparel Store featuring WRDSB official Every Child Matters Design (by artist Judy Ross Mack). By purchasing from the affinity apparel store, you are supporting one mechanism of funding student-led initiatives.

This year’s Indigenous Strength apparel comes in various options including short and long sleeve t-shirts, and hoodies. Please place your order here. The deadline is September 9th, 2024 at 11:55PM.

If you are a student, family member or caregiver, please put the school you are associated with as your school location. ALL ORDERS MUST INCLUDE THE SCHOOL LOCATION AND WILL BE SENT THROUGH INTEROFFICE MAIL. If the school location is not clearly marked, an email will be sent for you to pick up your order at the education centre.

About the Every Child Matters Logo and Artist:
TITLE: NEVER FORGOTTEN
CREE Translation: Eg-gah-we-skatch (Never)

Chi-wa-nee-kah-nih-wukh (Forgotten)

 

October is Islamic Heritage Month

In recognition of Islamic Heritage Month, the WRDSB is pleased to launch the Muslim Apparel Store. By purchasing from the affinity apparel store, you are supporting one mechanism of funding student-led initiatives. 

Please note that orders are not connected to Coronation public school.

If you are interested in purchasing from the Affinity Apparel store, Place Your Order here.

 

School Absences

If your child is sick and will not be attending school, please call the attendance line 519-621-5620, Press 1 or email BLR-attendance@wrdsb.ca before 8:30 AM.  This will allow our Secretary, Ms Cortina to complete safe arrival attendance efficiently.

 

Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology?

 The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is available to support you. In September 2024, they will offer a three-part learning series on digital tools to help your child with reading and writing at home. These courses will be offered on two separate days to support as many families and caregivers as possible.

 

Assistive Technology Tools for Reading and Writing

A Three-part Learning Series for Families and Caregivers

Part One: Reading

Learn about three Read&Write tools that can help your child with reading activities at home.

 Part Two: Writing

Learn about three Read&Write tools that can help your child with writing activities at home.

 Part Three: Language Learning

Learn about three Read&Write tools that can help your child learn and understand new words at home.

 

How to Attend

No registration is required. Simply join a Google Meet at the appropriate time to join the session you would like to attend.

 

Upcoming Dates

 

4 September First Day of School

8 September Firefighter’s National Memorial Day

8 – 14 September Mennonite Heritage Week

9 September International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day

10 September World Suicide Prevention Day

11 September Langs Lunch and Games Club Begins at 1st break (Grade 3-6)

15 – 16 September Mawlid/Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif (Islam)

17 September The Saidat Show returns to Coronation!

17 September International IT Professionals Day

18 September Cool Cat Open House

19 September Powley Day (Ontario) Metis Day of Significance

22 September First Day of Fall  

22 September Mabon (Autumn Equinox) (Wiccan/Neo Pagan)

23 – 29 September International Week of the Deaf

23 September International Day of Sign Languages  

21 September International Day of Peace

23 – 27 September Truth and Reconciliation Week

25 September Rowan’s Law Day

27 September Monthly Spirit Assembly

27 September Terry Fox School Run

29 September Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day

30 September Orange Shirt Day

30 September National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

 

Future Dates to remember

 02 October Photo Day

 

If you aren’t already, please follow us on social media @blairrdps on Instagram. 

And don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Here is to week 2!

Ms Carolina Miranda 

Principal

carolina_miranda@wrdsb.ca