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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Roland Bibeau at Millen Woods

Posted February 13, 2015

Last week Millen Woods students were rocked by Roland Bibeau during his spectacular French concert. Students were singing in the halls for days leading up to the concert and are still tapping their feet to his tunes! To listen to his musical  compilation visit http://www.rolandbibeau.com/music.html  

February 2 – All Schools CLOSED

Posted February 2, 2015

Due to weather, ALL schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day Programs are closed as well. The Education Centre is open for those who can get there safely.

2014 Director’s Annual Report

Posted January 27, 2015

The 2014 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and  achievements in learning […]

Family LIteracy Day, January 27th!

Posted January 23, 2015

Next Tuesday, January 27, is Family Literacy Day. Family Literacy Day celebrates the importance of reading and learning together as a family. Millen Woods families certainly support this idea! Here at Millen Woods we are celebrating by having a spirit event, “Dress as your favourite book character Day”  If your child loves dressing up, this […]

January 9 – Transportation Cancellation

Posted January 9, 2015

Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships are cancelled for the Waterloo Region District School Board

The following schools dependent on Transportation are Closed for the Day: Floradale, Linwood, WaterlooOxford D.S.S.
ALL evening RENTAL PERMITS at these schools are CANCELLED

TRANSPORTATION IN ALL OTHER AREAS IS OPERATING AND SCHOOLS ARE OPEN.

All Extended Day Child Care programs are OPEN.

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Happy New Year!

Posted January 5, 2015

Welcome back to school!   We hope that 2015 is the best year yet for our Millen Woods families.  On January 28, Lincoln Heights P.S. is hosting a parent  session on fostering resilience in children, featuring guest speaker, Sherry Campbell.  We are invited to join for free!  A similar presentation was very well received at […]

Happy Holidays!

Posted December 20, 2014

Wishing everyone in the Millen Woods school community a wonderful holiday!  School resumes on Monday, January 5, 2015.

Thank You, Millen Woods Families!

Posted December 17, 2014

Thank you for the huge outpouring of generosity during our “Week of Giving” program. Over 150 boxes of food, toiletries, and baby items were collected and delivered to local agencies. As well, over 1200 socks were donated to the Out of the Cold program!!! We are so proud of our Millen Woods Mariners, who once […]

WRDSB Lowers Flags for Pakistan

Posted December 17, 2014

We are all saddened by the tragic events that took place at Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan. To show support for all those affected, we will be lowering flags at our schools, and our Education Centre, until the end of day on December 19.

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