September 5th, 2022

On behalf of the staff of Waterloo Oxford it is both a privilege and honor to welcome all of our students and families to the 2022-23 school year. We are excited and ready to kick off the best school year ever on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022.

WO prides itself on our strong community connections and outstanding reputation throughout the region.  As a staff we are committed to working with our students and their families in partnership as we support each student to be their best.

We have a strong extra curricular program that offers a wide variety of opportunities for our students to engage in out of class activities. We encourage all students to get involved and participate. We will be holding an activities fair on Friday, September 9th over the lunch hour.

To our students…

”Work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen.” Conan O’Brien

Misc Items for the First Day

Grade 9’s who haven’t picked up their Chromebooks yet – they will be available in the front foyer Tuesday morning starting at 7:30am.  Please remember to bring your blue Chromebook form, signed by your parents, or they can fill out the digital copy online.

Grade 9’s please report directly to the main gym in the morning.  You will meet your teacher and class and walk to your homeroom together.

Homeroom Lists for Gr 10-12

Will be available outside the library, cafe, and the sports hall.

Lockers

Everyone will get a locker this year.  We expect to be able to assign them on Friday, September 9th.  If you need a lock they are available for purchase in the main office for $5.

Start-Up

As part of the school year start-up, parents and caregivers are asked to review information to help you navigate the upcoming school year. Some of the information requires a response and other information is posted for your review. All the information can be found on the School Year Information section of the WRDSB website.

You will find this year some of the requirements for the “Action Required Information” have changed. This includes:

  • Data Verification Forms (Student Emergency Information)

    • A copy of this form will be provided to your student. This form verifies your child’s information, as well as your contact and emergency contact preferences. Please review the information and return to the school by Friday, September 9th, 2022.

  • Do Not Ride – Student Transportation

    • The Do Not Ride Form must be completed annually by parents of children who qualify for busing but will not ride because the parent has made alternative arrangements. If not already completed, and qualified transportation is not required, please complete the online form and submit to Student Transportation.

  • Release of Student Information (Media Release Consent Form)

    • A copy of this form is distributed yearly to each student and covers the use of student information for a variety of situations, including student photographs and recordings. In addition to this form, there are a variety of general purpose situations where schools and the board will use your child’s personal information that DO NOT require this additional consent form. An explanation of these routine uses and disclosures are outlined. This form will be available on School-Day on Sept 6th for parent acknowledgment and paper copies will not be sent home.

  • Responsible Use Policy

    • Digital Citizenship refers to online behaviour. A good digital citizen is someone who behaves appropriately and responsibly while using digital tools. The WRDSB has developed a Responsible Use Policy (RUP) Form which is also available on School-Day for parent acknowledgement. The RUP aligns with our school community standards of behaviour, and sets expectations for staff, students, and parents/guardians.  This form will also available on School-Day on Sept 6th for parent acknowledgement and paper copies will not be sent home.

  • Concussion Code of Conduct

    • The Concussion Code of Conduct for Inter-School Sports has been developed to comply with the requirements of Policy-Program Memorandum 158, released September 25, 2019. The Waterloo Region District School Board has also developed a Concussion Management Procedure to support our students and coaches in dealing with concussions. This form will also be available on School-Day, Sept 6th, for parent acknowledgement and paper copies will not be sent home.

  • Medical Information

    • If your child has a recently diagnosed medical condition (e.g., anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy/ seizures or requires prescribed medication during the school day), please contact the school office as a Plan of Care may need to be developed. If additional information/action is required, appropriate forms, including administration of medication forms will be sent home for families to complete.

    • If your student has a previously diagnosed medical condition, a paper copy of the Plan of Care will be sent home for review and parent’s signature.

If you have any questions about the “Action Required” Information for the 2022-2023 school year, please contact the school office at 519-634-5441.

Stay tuned to the website and School Day for more information as it becomes available.