Changes to WiFi access: go WRDSB Secure to maintain access

Posted November 21, 2016

On January 3, 2017, WRDSB is introducing changes to the filtering of internet content on our password-free wireless network, WRDSB Wireless. These changes mean that if you continue to connect using WRDSB Wireless you will no longer be able to access some popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Vimeo. You can continue to […]

The Giving Tree is back

Posted November 17, 2016

Our “Giving Tree” is back up for the cold winter months ahead at Pioneer Park. Every year we put up a large tree in the front hall, and dress it with scarves, mittens, hats and even sometimes socks. Any of our students are welcome to take from the tree what they might need, and it […]

Digital Citizen Summit is almost here

Posted November 16, 2016

Less than two weeks to go – sign up today! Curious about how teachers use technology in class to engage students and how you can follow their learning online? Are you looking for more information on our Chromebook initiative? Wondering how to make sure your children are behaving safely online? Find out answers to these […]

Annual School Councils’ Report shows community engagement in our schools

Posted November 15, 2016

The 2015-16 Annual School Councils’ Report was presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on  Monday, November 14th. Every school council submits their own report to the Waterloo Region District School Board near the end of the school year. The report outlines their engagement with the needs and desires of their own school community. […]

PD Day – Friday, November 18, 2016

Posted November 14, 2016

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day this Friday – Friday, November 18, 2016. There will be no school for WRDSB students. All elementary, secondary and designated early childhood educator (DECE) employee groups will spend their morning in professional development sessions, focusing on assessing, reflecting, and developing the School Improvement Plan for […]

Remembrance Day – Join us at the school

Posted November 8, 2016

Parents and community members are invited to join the staff and students of Pioneer Park in remembering and honoring all those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. Please join us in the Gym at approximately 10am, and see  our students, who have prepared meaningful poems, readings, and songs for this important day.

THANK YOU CENTENNIAL PS (Waterloo)

Posted November 2, 2016

A HUGE thank you to our friends at Centennial PS in Waterloo for the generous donation to our Nutrition for Learning program. Nutrition for Learning plays an important role at Pioneer Park, providing healthy snacks to keep our young learners focused during the day. It is a substantial financial commitment to run this program and […]

QSP Fundraiser still going!

Posted October 28, 2016

All QSP fundraising materials are due back to the school on Monday!  Many people who have ordered online have already received their orders, and we are hearing positive comments about the products and quick shipping. There is still time for your students to share both the paper package and the online link over the final […]

Q.S.P. Fundraiser

Posted October 25, 2016

Yes, it is on for 6 more days (Oct. 31st). Students who have registered online have sold approximately $1727.00 worth of magazines and other goodies such as gift wrap, kitchen gadgets and fall bulbs. The paper orders limit purchases to magazines only. School Council has decided to offer a yummy incentive for all students who […]

Families in a Digital World – Digital Citizenship Summit

Posted October 21, 2016

Curious about how teachers use technology in class to engage students and how you can follow their learning online? Are you looking for more information on our Grade 9 students receiving Chromebooks? Find out answers to these questions and more at the Digital Citizenship Summit. This event for families whose children attend our schools will focus […]

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