Update: Information Regarding Grades 3 & 6 EQAO Assessments

Posted May 22, 2015

We would like to provide families with an update to our previous letter indicating that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) would begin strike action on Monday, May 11, 2015. The strike action taken by ETFO across the province, and including here in the WRDSB, involves the withdrawal of administrative duties, including the administration […]

Rainbow Day ~ May 22

Posted May 20, 2015

Each grade has been asked to wear a specific colour to school this Friday. Please ask your child what colour they are to wear.

Appropriate Dress for School

Posted May 18, 2015

Students have been  reminded that school is similar to a place of work, and that clothing is to reflect that tone. Short shorts, halter tops, muscle shirts, and thin-strapped or low-cut tops are not appropriate at school. Naturally, students ask what is meant by ‘too short’ or ‘too revealing’. Some good guidelines are: shorts need […]

Calling Grade 5 Families!

Posted May 18, 2015

Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 2:00PM The Grade 6 Celebration is a tradition at Tait Street PS. This special celebration is held for grade 6 students and their families. It is an opportunity for students, staff, and families to reflect on some fond memories and friendships and Tait. Traditionally, the parents of Grade 5 students […]

Why Whole Grains?

Posted May 17, 2015

Whole grains are more nutritious than processed grains like white flour and they have more flavour too! Whole grain products are made from all three parts of the grain including the bran, the germ and the endosperm. The bran has fibre and B vitamins, the germ has healthy fats, vitamins and minerals and the endosperm […]

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