Talking to your Kids about their Development – Resources

Posted March 8, 2015

Talking to your children about growth and development, healthy relationships, self-esteem, and sexual health can be difficult. Public Health offers resources to help you start the conversation: – You can find “The Talk, a Parent’s Guide” here: http://chd.region.waterloo.on.ca/en/healthyLivingHealthProtection/resources/TheTalk_ParentsGuide.pdf Watch for upcoming information about the “Totts To Teens” Talk, an informative seminar for parents.

CPS School Council Survey – Parent Input Needed

Posted March 7, 2015

Every year, CPS School Council executes a number of initiatives on behalf of the CPS Parent Community. We would like your input on how we’re doing and the direction you would like School Council to take in the next year. Please share your thoughts and preferences with us through the online survey below. You can […]

Parent Council Meeting – Thu Mar 12th – Join Us!

Posted March 7, 2015

The next CPS School Council meeting is: Thursday, March 12th, 2015 7:00pm Conestogo Public School Library

Public Health Parent-Child Communication Survey

Posted March 1, 2015

Talking to your children about growth and development, healthy relationships, self-esteem, and sexual health can be hard. Please complete a survey to help Public Health and other community agencies determine what parents/guardians need to make it easier to talk to your children about these topics. The online survey takes approximately 10 minutes, and will ask […]

February 23 – All schools open & buses are running

Posted February 23, 2015

Transportation is running and schools are open today.

Why were our schools closed Friday?

Posted February 23, 2015

The WRDSB has put in place a frigid temperature threshold in our severe weather procedure primarily for three reasons related to the safety of our students:

1. According to Environment Canada, at -35C exposed skin can freeze within 10 minutes. Environment Canada indicates that in temperatures between -28 to -39 there is a high risk of exposed skin freezing (frostnip or frostbite). This temperature is very unusual for our region and some students may not have the appropriate clothing to protect themselves.

2. Most students will take longer than 10 minutes to walk to school and the bused students may wait for an extended period of time should any bus be delayed.

3. We are unable to guarantee crossing guard service to our students as individual crossing guards have a right to maintain their safety given that they are exposed for extended periods of time in frigid temperatures.

The Education Centre remains open and is fully operational.

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February 20 – All Schools are Closed & Buses Cancelled

Posted February 20, 2015

Due to frigid temperatures, all schools are closed today and all buses are cancelled. All Extended Day Programs are also closed. The Education Centre remains open for those who can safely arrive to work.

When do Schools Close Due to Weather?

Posted February 19, 2015

Our procedure for severe weather  provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.

Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.

The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.

How do we communicate cancellations or closures?

Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.

Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.

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Parent Council Meeting – Thu Feb 12th – Join Us!

Posted February 5, 2015

The next CPS School Council meeting is: Thursday, February 12th, 2015 7:00pm Conestogo Public School Library

Kindergarten Registration – This Week (Feb 2 – 6)

Posted February 4, 2015

Registration for Kindergarten in September 2015 is being held on February 4 – 5, 2015 at Conestogo Public School.  Children born in 2010 or 2011 are eligible for our Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) program.  Full details on the program and the registration process can be found at the ‘Register for Kindergarten’ link on our home page. […]

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