Help Us Help You: Addresses for Report Card Delivery
Posted June 12, 2020
With the end of the school year fast approaching, report cards for both elementary and secondary students will be produced and distributed, but instead of students bringing their report card home, schools will be using Canada Post to mail the report cards directly to you at home. To ensure that the report card is sent […]
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Important Computer Account Message for All Graduates and Any Students Leaving Bluevale
Posted June 11, 2020
All graduating students, and any students leaving Bluevale at the end of this semester, will lose access to their G Suite for Education accounts and data (including Google Drive files and email) over the summer and the accounts will be closed. It is strongly recommended that these students back up all documents and emails to their […]
Important Computer Account Message for Graduating Students and All Students Leaving Bluevale
Posted June 8, 2020
All graduating students, and any students leaving Bluevale at the end of this semester, should back up their G Suite for Education accounts as they will lose access to these accounts over the summer and the accounts and data will be removed. Any files and other data that students wish to keep should be backed […]
June 8, 2020 Special Board Meeting goes online
Posted June 8, 2020
Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees are continuing to meet online. Our next online meeting is tonight, June 8, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team […]
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STUDENT LOCKER CLEAN OUT: RETRIEVAL AND RETURN OF ITEMS INFORMATION AND SIGN UP
Posted June 8, 2020
Hello Knights!
Through discussions with Public Health, we have been able to arrange temporary access to the school for students to come in and remove personal items from their lockers.
The link below will take you to a Google Form that will let you sign up for a time to come to the school. Time slots are for 15 minutes and will be available for three days – Thursday, June 18th Friday, June 19th, and Monday June 22nd between the times of 9:30 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 3:30 pm.
Grade 12 Students we would really like you to return your textbooks and Chromebook during this time. Please make sure all items you are returning clearly have your name on them with masking tape or inside the cover. If you need your Chromebook for summer school or other learning you may keep it at this time. Watch for information on how to return it at the end of summer.
Students in Grades 9 to 11, if you are returning to retrieve items, you are also encouraged to return your books and any other school belongings you may have. Please label all items you are returning clearly with your name. You will of course be keeping your Chromebooks for learning in the fall.
Please note that if choosing not to retrieve items at this time that your locker will remain locked. Students will retain their current locker next year.
Please also note that school washrooms will be closed. Access to the school is prohibited to anyone who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or who has had contact with a confirmed case.
Entry to the school for students with a locker on the second or third floor will be through the front doors. These students are asked to park in the side student parking lot (parking in every other space) and then to line up on the designated marks at the front of the school. Upon entry please follow the direction arrows in the halls to keep the flow of traffic one way. Exiting from the second and third floors will occur out of stairwell
Entry to the school for students with a locker on the first floor will be through the side entrance with the ramp. These students are asked to park in the side teacher parking lot (parking in every other space and then line up on the designated marks on the ramp. Upon entry once again follow directional arrows. Exiting from the first floor will occur out the end of the new wing hallway.
The number of students in the school at any time will be limited during each time slot. Only one person per family (student or parent) will be allowed to enter the building. Physical distancing at all times will be required and no social gatherings will be permitted.
If you require access to the school to retrieve personal items, please first complete the Region of Waterloo Public Health COVID-19 Self-Assessment and then sign up, using your WRDSB email, at the following link:
SIGN UP FOR A RETRIEVAL TIME SLOT HERE
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Morris at stephanie_morris@wrdsb.ca.
I hope you are all well and staying safe.
Sincerely,
Ms. D. Tyrrell
Principal
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Week 10 Wrap-Up: Retrieving Items and Provincial Updates
Posted June 5, 2020
Retrieving personal items from your school Starting the week of June 15, WRDSB students and families will have the opportunity to safely empty their lockers and safely retrieve personal items from their schools. Families can expect to receive information directly from their school about the retrieval process, including the dates and times families should arrive […]
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Retrieving personal items from school
Posted June 5, 2020
Starting the week of June 15, WRDSB students and families will have the opportunity to safely empty their lockers and retrieve personal items from their schools. Families can expect to receive information directly from their school about the retrieval process, including the dates and times families should arrive at their school. The health and safety […]
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Anti-Racism: Equity Resources for the WRDSB Community
Posted June 4, 2020
In our message shared last week, the WRDSB recognized the need to action our commitment to confronting anti-Black racism in our board. We acknowledge that we have much work to do, and we understand we need to do better. We know that when we messaged on Friday we indicated that we would be sharing resources […]
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Acknowledging the recent and ongoing events of anti-Black racism in the United States and Canada
Posted June 2, 2020
The WRDSB acknowledges and recognizes the tragic and devastating incidents of recent weeks that include the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, and the harm done to Christian Cooper. We also acknowledge and recognize the legacy of anti-Black racism that causes harm, violence, and too often leads to the death of […]
BCI Recognizes National Indigenous History and Pride Month During the Month of June
Posted June 1, 2020
National Indigenous History Month: “In 2009, the House of Commons unanimously passed a law designating June as National Aboriginal History Month, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ contributions to the building of Canada and the strength of our nation’s Indigenous communities. This month is a time for all Canadians – Indigenous, non-Indigenous and newcomers – […]
Update from the Director on Distance Learning and Summer School
Posted May 29, 2020
A Message from the Director of Education As we look to the last month of this academic school year, I want to take the opportunity to update our community and thank all of you for your patience and support during our distance learning journey. We appreciate your honest feedback and are committed to making the […]
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Using our schoolyards safely
Posted May 28, 2020
We are providing an update to families regarding acceptable use of schoolyards for recreational use, to align with our local municipalities and direction from the Province of Ontario. Outdoor tennis and basketball courts: These facilities are now open for use while following physical distancing protocols. Due to physical distancing requirements, traditional basketball games are not […]
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The Results: Exchanging Ideas and Sharing Thoughts
Posted May 28, 2020
On May 6, we launched Exchanging Ideas, a campaign that allowed us to connect with families, students and staff during the school closure. Using Thoughtexchange, we asked families and students the following question: What are the most important things WRDSB can do to better support students’ learning and well-being during this time? Over 4700 students […]
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Bluevale Athletic Banquet- Save the Date!!
Posted May 27, 2020
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Physically Distant, Socially Connected: Week Eight
Posted May 22, 2020
Connecting from a Distance This video series showcases Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) educators who have adjusted their typical in-person classes to a distance learning setting. Over the past few months, we have seen our students and staff adjust from face-to-face classroom learning environments to the current reality of distance learning. With so many […]
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