News & Announcements

Student Accident Insurance Information

Posted September 17, 2018

Every September, Ontario school boards remind families about the option of acquiring student accident insurance. Student accident insurance can help cover unforeseen expenses due to injury that are not covered by provincial health care or employer group plans. Waterloo Region District School Board recommends “insuremykids®” Protection Plan. For more details on this option you can view […]

Pizza Days are starting at Sandowne!

Posted September 17, 2018

October 3rd will be the first day for pizza sales at Sandowne. All payments must go through School Day. Cash will no longer be accepted. For the period of October 3 – December 10th, one slice of pizza weekly will cost a total of $22. Please see the office if you would like help setting […]

PD Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff on September 21

Posted September 16, 2018

Friday, September 21, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) operated before and after school programs will be closed. The focus for the day across all our schools will be School Improvement Planning in the morning and the […]

Reminder: Sandowne’s ‘Meet the Teacher’ is this Thursday (Sept. 13th) from 6 – 7 pm

Posted September 11, 2018

Sandowne School Council – Why Join? Here’s Why:

Posted September 10, 2018

Join Sandowne School Council and Get Involved! School Council is a great way to: • Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school. • Tap into a Network. School Council is an opportunity to meet other parents and teachers, build rapport and discuss issues that are on your mind. You […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast this weekend for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

Posted September 7, 2018

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will be joining other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast this weekend to mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. Firefighters’ National Memorial Day was instated by the federal government last year and is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of […]

International Languages course registration opens tomorrow

Posted September 7, 2018

Waterloo Region District School Board’s International Language Programs are offered every Saturday from September 15, 2018 to June 15, 2019. The programs run at a variety of locations throughout the region, and each class lasts either 3.25 hours for high school credit courses or 2.5 hours for elementary courses. All levels of language ability are welcome. […]

Meet the Teacher evening – September 13, 2018

Posted September 5, 2018

Join us for a starry night at Sandowne Public School. Our “Meet the Teacher” night will be held next Thursday, September 13th from 6-7 pm. Please pop in to say hello and explore the proud home of our Sandowne Stars!

School Council is looking for new members

Posted September 5, 2018

Sandowne is very fortunate to have a committed and active School Council. Our school and Council work closely together to foster our community bonds and set directions. We would love to have new members join us. Add your voice to the direction of Sandowne for the 2018-19 school year. This month’s meeting takes place on […]

Important Safety Reminders for Sandowne

Posted September 5, 2018

Welcome back, families. We had a fantastic first day back! Thanks to each of you for making the transition back to school so positive and for your registrations on School-Day. If you have not yet registered, please do so. An important reminder about end of day routines: If you wish to pick up your child […]

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