April 30th, 2015

WRDSB Videos to Support Parents, Guardians, Students, and Staff

A 3-part video series has been developed to support Kindergarten students, their families, community members, and staff as they begin Kindergarten in Waterloo Region schools. A description and link to each of the three videos is provided below.

A Day in Kindergarten

Watch Ty and his Kindergarten friends spend a day of learning together in Kindergarten. This all about a typical day in Kindergarten told through a child’s voice.

http://www.wrdsb.ca/tags/registration/

Meet the Educators

Kindergarten Educators and a Principal discuss the importance of Kindergarten, play-based learning, and the benefits of the full day, Kindergarten Program.

http://www.wrdsb.ca/earlylearning/the-kindergarten-program/

 Before and After School Programs

This short video segment provides children, parents, and others with an opportunity to visit several before and after school sites, hear from program educators and learn all about our extended day programs!

http://www.wrdsb.ca/earlylearning/extended-day-programs/

 

Other links of interest:

Student Transportation Service of Waterloo Region

Refer to Kindergarten Riders brochure and information related to student transportation.

http://www.stswr.ca/

 

Before and After School Program Information

Before and After School Programs: http://www.wrdsb.ca/earlylearning/extended-day-programs/

This website contains a variety of information about both Extended Day Programs (ages 4 to 7) and Youth Development Programs (ages 8 to 12). Rates and program information can be found at this site, including the updated Parent Handbook.

 

Child Care Subsidy

Families who require information about subsidies for childcare may contact

http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/servicesForYou/ChildCareSubsidy.asp 10

Subsidy application form may be obtained at: http://bit.ly/WVerCg