October 4th, 2026
Hello Coronation Families,
Please use this letter as an update on what’s happening in our school as well as upcoming events and important reminders. If you have trouble reading my letters on School Day, they are also posted on our website cor.wrdsb.ca
Friday was Custodial Appreciation Day and we celebrated Mr. Flett and Mr. Trudel. Students were invited to sign cards to show their appreciation and both Mr. Flett and Mr. Trudel shared their gratitude for the many messages of thanks and kindness.
As I shared last week, as a result of increased enrolment, Coronation will be reorganizing some classes, as well as adding an additional class and teacher in our junior grades.
This change will require some students to move to different classes. I have been collaborating with our teachers and special education team as we carefully consider each student’s academic, social, and emotional needs to ensure they are placed in the best possible learning environment.
Families of students in primary grades, if your child is impacted, you would have received confirmation on Friday. Families of students impacted in the junior grades, once we complete our hiring process this week, I will connect with you directly.
We understand that transitions can require adjustment and will support students throughout the process, including opportunities to meet their new teacher and visit their new classroom before the transition.
As a reminder, student health and well-being supports and resources are available to families through our Mental Health and Well-being website.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we implement these changes.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT CORONATION
Monday – Day 5 – World Teachers’ Day, Fire Drill at 10:30 AM
Tuesday – Day 1 – Booster Juice is delivered at 2nd Nutrition Break
Wednesday – Day 2 – Lunch and Games Club Grades 5 & 6 at 2nd break, Dominos Pizza is delivered at 2nd break
Thursday – Day 3 – Lock Down Drill 10:30 AM
Friday – Day 4 – PAWS Awards
MESSAGES FROM THE OFFICE
2026/27 School Navigation Workshop Series
Families are invited by the Waterloo Region Family Network to attend the workshop:
Preparing For IEP Success – Understanding The Plan And Your Role being held at the Waterloo Region District School Board Education Centre, 51 Ardelt Avenue, Kitchener on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The workshop focus will include information on
- Universal Design for Learning: inclusive teaching for diverse learners
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) purpose, team, and family role in decisions
- Accommodations vs. modifications
- Alternate programming
- Key questions families should ask during the IEP process.
To register: Email info@wrfn.info
Teacher Candidates Practicing at Coronation – Correction
Last week I shared that Coronation was welcoming student teacher candidates to Coronation from Laurier and Queens Universities.
I neglected to include that Ms Taylor was also welcoming a student teacher candidate.
Coronation welcomes Ms Amna Syeda, learning alongside Mrs Pearle; Ms Ria Bajwa, former Coronation student, learning alongside Ms Taylor; Ms Stephanie Ahn, learning alongside Ms Casale and Ms Angelina De Luca, learning alongside Mrs Kovats.
Upcoming Safety Drills
Coronation holds safety drills throughout the school year. We will be holding two safety drills this week: a fire drill on Monday and a lockdown drill on Thursday.
Before each drill begins, an announcement is made over the PA system to outline what students will hear and what steps will follow. Educators are then given time to review the procedure in their classrooms and to support any students who may need accommodations—for example, noise-cancelling headphones or other sensory supports.
Please note that our drills are not intended to surprise or frighten students We plan them carefully with sensitivity to students’ needs and always provide reassurance and advance notice. If you have any questions or concerns about these upcoming drills, you are welcome to contact your child’s teacher or the office directly.
Coronation Needs A New Playground – Value Village Fundraiser
Thank you to those who have already dropped off donations for our fundraiser.
Coronation is teaming with Value Village to fundraise for our next playground.
We continue to collect your used items which will be brought to Value Village at the end of November and we will be paid for them by the pound!
Soft items like clothing, bedding, and other household textiles will earn us ten cents a pound.
Hard items like household goods, VHS, CDs, magazines, books and small appliances will earn us twenty cents a pound.
Please help us by gathering items from family and friends and drop them off at Coronation. When packing up your donations, please sort goods into soft and hard items.
Join Our School Council
The Coronation School Council has its first meeting in a few weeks. We encourage you to join us. There is no commitment necessary, come for one meeting or come monthly. Your input and feedback is welcomed. At our first meeting on October 28 at 6 PM in our library, we will be nominating and voting for our Co Chairs, Secretary, and Treasurer.
If you’d like to join us virtually, please join us through Google Meet at the following link: https://meet.google.com/qai-rinc-cxy
Coronation School Calendar
Did you know that you can find our school calendar on the cor.wrdsb.ca website. You’ll find the dates of Booster Juice and Dominos Pizza lunches as well as upcoming School Council meetings with the Google Meet link, school clubs, drills and other upcoming events.
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4 – Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (Judaism)
Monday, October 5 – Fire Drill #2
Tuesday, October 6 – Booster Juice Delivery
Wednesday, October 7 – Dominos Pizza Delivery
Thursday, October 8 – Lock Down Drill 10:30 AM
Monday, October 12 – Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
Tuesday, October 13 – Booster Juice Delivery
Wednesday, October 14 – Dominos Pizza Delivery
Tuesday, October 20 – Dasara/ Vijayadashami (Hinduism); IEPs sent home to families & Booster Juice Delivery
Wednesday, October 21 – School Picture Day; Take Me Outside Day & Dominos Pizza Delivery
Thursday, October 22 – SK Vision Screening
Monday, October 26 – PD Day
Tuesday, October 27 – Booster Juice Delivery
Wednesday, October 28 – Dominos Pizza Delivery & School Council
Friday, October 30 – Spirit Assembly & School Spirit Day “Guess Who”
Don’t forget to follow Coronation on Instagram: @corwrdsb and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns
Principal Jenni-Rebecca Baer jenni-rebecca_baer@wrdsb.ca
Vice-Principal Raegan White raegan_white@wrdsb.ca
