May 20th, 2025
Hello Cool Cat Families,
I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the long weekend and soak up a bit of sunshine—even if the temperatures didn’t quite feel like May!
Before the weekend, we wrapped up the week with our Jump Rope for Heart event on Friday, and it was a fantastic success. For two hours, the yard was filled with energy and excitement as students took part in jump rope challenges, sack races, basketball, dancing, limbo, and more. We’re proud to share that together we raised $3,125 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation—thank you for your generosity and support!
What’s Happening This Week at Coronation
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Booster Juice Delivered, Costco Reader Volunteers
Wednesday: Langs Lunch & Games Club, Pizza Day, Girls at Bat
Thursday: Cheer Club Grade 5-6
Friday: PAWS Awards, Accept the Rainbows Grade 4-6, Kindergartens visit the Butterfly Conservatory
Messages from the Office
Important Upcoming Dates – Mark Your Calendars
As we head into the final month of the school year, there are many exciting events coming up at Coronation! Please see the list below for key upcoming dates in May and June with further information to come. We hope you’ll be able to join us for some of these special moments.
STEMovation – Wednesday, May 28 | 3:30 – 5:30 PM
– Open to all current and future Cool Cat families! Come explore science, tech, and creativity at its best.
Welcome to Kindergarten – Wednesday, May 28 | 5:45 – 7:00 PM
– For families of children registered to begin Kindergarten in September 2025.
Junior Track and Field (School Level) – Postponed due to rain
– We will share the new date once it is confirmed.
Junior Track and Field Regionals – Tuesday, June 10 | 10:15 AM – 1:15 PM @ JHSS
Family Picnic – Thursday, June 12 | 1:45 – 3:05 PM
– Families are welcome to join us on the yard for lunch and outdoor fun.
School Council Fun Fair – Thursday, June 19 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
– A community celebration with games, food, and fun for the whole family!
Primary Play Day – Friday, June 20
– A special day of outdoor activities for our Kindergarten to Grade 3 students.
Grade 6 Graduation Celebration – Monday, June 23 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM
– Families of our Grade 6 students are invited to join us as we celebrate their time at Coronation.
What School Staff Are Learning: May 30 PD Day
Friday, May 30, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff.
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will not attend school, in person or virtually
Students in Grades 9 to 12 will attend school on their regular schedule
All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at reduced hours from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based staff. This professional learning focuses on providing educators and staff with the knowledge and skills needed to support and enhance student achievement and well being.
Read more about what staff will be learning: Professional Development for School Staff
Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child?
The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is available to support you. They are offering a three-part learning series focused on supporting Primary and Junior students.
Assistive Technology Tools for Families and Caregivers of Primary and Junior Aged Students
Join the SEA Assistive Technology Team for a three-part series on digital tools. This series will discuss digital tools your child can use to practice math at home.
A Three-part Learning Series
Part One
Learn how to access OrbitNote PDF reader and Equatio Math & Science Editor to support your child’s learning at home.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Join the Google Meet)
Part Two
Explore tools in Equatio Math & Science Editor that support your child in visualizing and understanding math concepts.
Monday, May 26, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Join the Google Meet)
Explore digital tools available in OrbitNote that can make math homework that is in a PDF format more accessible.
Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Join the Google Meet)
How to Attend
No registration is required. Simply join a Google Meet at the appropriate time to join the session you want to attend.
Sunscreen Reminder
As the weather gets warmer, we encourage families to apply sunscreen to their child before school each day. If you are sending sunscreen for reapplication, please ensure it is a non-aerosol kind and labelled with your child’s name. Staff are not able to apply sunscreen for students, but we will remind them to reapply when needed.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday’s – Booster Juice Orders Delivered
Wednesday’s – Pizza Orders Delivered
May 19 – Victoria Day – No School
May 20 – World Bee Day
May 21 – Junior Track and Field at William G Davis – POSTPONED
May 22–23 – Declaration of the Bab (Baha’i)
May 23 – Kindergartens visit the Butterfly Conservatory
May 25–31 – National AccessAbility Week
May 26 – 5A Trip to Crock-a-Doodle
May 28 – Pizza and Booster Juice Orders Closed
May 28 – STEMovation Family Event 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM – ALL are Welcome
May 28 – Welcome to Kindergarten 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
May 28 – Ascension of Baha’u’llah (Baha’i)
May 28 – Menstrual Health Day
May 29 – Ascension Day (Christianity)
May 29 – Donovan Bee Presentation for Room 11 and 12
May 29 – Spirit Assembly and “This is ME” Spirit Day (dress to represent your background, your special interest or future aspiration)
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or feedback.
You can follow us on Instagram @cor_wrdsb and find our School Website here
Ms Jenni-Rebecca Baer
Principal
jenni-rebecca_baer@wrdsb.ca
Mrs Raegan White
Vice-Principal
raegan_white@wrdsb.ca
