Educator Recognized for Dedication to Advocacy and Supporting Multilingual Students

Posted December 1, 2021

When Kimiko Shibata heard she had been selected as a winner of the 2021 Leading Women, Leading Girls – Building Communities Recognition Award, she didn’t believe it at first. Shibata is a multilingual learner (MLL) resource teacher with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). “Oh no, that’s for other people,” said Shibata as she […]

Support WEFI and Support Our Students

Posted December 1, 2021

WEFI helps, and you can too. The Waterloo Education Foundation Inc. (WEFI) helps to make a wide variety of programs in our schools possible. From school nutrition programs, to helping ensure all students are able to engage in extracurricular activities, your contributions will directly help our students. Give the Gift of WEFI Multiply the impact […]

Positive Case Notification

Posted November 26, 2021

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Glenview Park Secondary School building on November 17, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified no close contacts of the […]

Future Panthers – Information is Coming Soon

Posted November 26, 2021

Information for Grade 8 students and their families will be coming soon to the Glenview website.  After December 1, look for a Grade 8 “button” on the front page of our website.  And, on the evening of Wednesday, January 5, we will be hosting a virtual Grade 8 Night.  More details will be shared on […]

December Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted November 25, 2021

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls

Posted November 25, 2021

The UN General Assembly officially designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This date was selected to honour the Mirabal sisters, three political activists from the Dominican Republic who were brutally murdered in 1960 by order of the country’s ruler, Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961). The UNiTE by 2030 to […]

Vaccine Approval for 5 to 11 Year Olds, Return to Normal Model for Semester 2 in Secondary and Rapid Testing Over Winter Holidays

Posted November 23, 2021

Three important announcements have been made recently that have a direct impact on students and families at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB): Vaccine Approval for Children Aged 5-11 On November 19, Health Canada approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 5-11. Parents and caregivers who wish to […]

Midterm Report Cards

Posted November 23, 2021

Dear Glenview Families   Midterm report cards were distributed at school on November 22 for students to take home.  Please see our midterm newsletter for more information about events and activities at GPSS, and please see the attached report card documents for support in navigating the midterm report card. November Newsletter Report Card ‘Anatomy’ Report Card – […]

Betty Townshend – A Legacy of Roots and Wings at W.T. Townshend PS

Posted November 23, 2021

Betty Townshend was known well by many of the students and staff who have called W.T. Townshend Public School in Kitchener home since it opened in 2003. Betty’s late husband was the namesake of the school, William Townshend, who passed away in 2002. From volunteering for the Strong Start program to supporting family math nights […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 21-27

Posted November 22, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to fostering and supporting a school culture that is respectful and prioritizes the inclusion of all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all of our students. As part of our year-round work to promote safe, caring and inclusive schools and […]

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