October 12th, 2026
Hello Coronation Families and Happy Thanksgiving,
I hope you’ve had an opportunity this long weekend to spend time with loved ones, sharing gratitude and creating positive memories.
I would like to express my gratitude to all students, families and staff for their participation and support towards our Terry Fox Run. Coronation raised a grand total of $824.25 for cancer research. Congratulations, Cool Cat Community!
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT CORONATION
Monday – Thanksgiving
Tuesday – Day 5 – Booster Juice is delivered at 2nd Nutrition Break
Wednesday – Day 1 – Bus Evacuation Drills, Lunch and Games Club Grades 3 & 4 at 2nd break, Dominos Pizza is delivered at 2nd break
Thursday – Day 2 – Islamic Heritage Day
Friday – Day 3 – Extra Recess for our Golden HALLS winner for September, Rooms 9, 10, 11 & 12, PAWS Awards
MESSAGES FROM THE OFFICE
What School Staff Are Learning on the October 26 PD Day
Monday, October 26, 2026, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff.
Students will not attend school, in person or virtually
All Waterloo Region District School Board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed
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
End-of-day Dismissal Procedures
In an effort to help ensure student safety and a smooth dismissal for everyone, please assist us by following these guidelines:
Arriving on School Property Before Dismissal
Families arriving before the end of the school day are asked to remain on the tarmac outside their child’s designated entry and exit door.
Some of our Kindergarten classes participate in outdoor learning at the end of the day and use our green space, including the field and stone area, as outdoor classrooms. We ask that families remain off these spaces until the dismissal bell rings at 3:05 p.m. This allows our classes to continue their learning without interruption and ensures staff can safely supervise students.
Student Dismissal
Classes do not begin dismissing students until the 3:05 p.m. bell.
If you need to pick up your child before 3:05 p.m., please enter through the main office to sign your child out. Students should not be picked up from outdoor learning spaces prior to dismissal.
Extended Day Students
If your child is registered to attend Extended Day and your plans change, please ensure that Extended Day staff are aware.
Families are asked to either:
- Communicate directly with Extended Day staff ahead of time if their child will not be attending.
- If meeting their child at regular dismissal, walk with them to Extended Day to let staff know they are being signed out.
This communication is important to ensure that all students are accounted for and that our attendance and dismissal procedures are followed.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain safe, organized and consistent dismissal routines for all Coronation students.
Coronation Needs A New Playground – Value Village Fundraiser
We continue to collect donations for our Value Village Fundraiser until the end of November! Thank you to those who have already dropped off donations for our fundraiser.
Remember that we get paid by the pound for soft items like clothing, bedding, and other household textiles and hard items like household goods, VHS, CDs, magazines, books and small appliances.
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 two weeks. We encourage you to join us.
We have a short survey for Coronation Parents and Guardians regarding our School Council. This survey asks about your interest in Council and also includes nomination forms for our elected positions. https://forms.gle/uDRnaNQujKQYZhdJ7
At our first meeting on October 28 at 6 PM in our library, we will be 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
Halloween Costumes & Spirit Days
Halloween is coming up and many students and families enjoy celebrating. Students are welcome to wear a costume on our Friday, October 30th Spirit Day “Guess Who” should they wish to.
Please take the following into consideration for all Coronation spirit days:
- Costumes should not cover students’ faces, allowing students to see, communicate, and travel safely throughout the school
- Costumes should not portray violence or mature themes
- Costumes should not include weapons
- Costumes should not make fun of another’s culture, race, religion, ability, etc.
- Please ensure your child is able to change in and out of their costume on their own should they need to.
A Message About Treats
Throughout the school year, we have many opportunities to celebrate special events as a school community. In the past, some families have requested to sent treats for the class, and while we appreciate the gesture, we kindly ask that families not send treats (edible or non-edible) for birthdays, Halloween, Valentines day, or other events. This aligns with our commitment to promoting equity, ensuring the safety of students with allergies, and encouraging healthy eating habits in line with Canada’s Food Guide. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
IMPORTANT DATES
October is Islamic Heritage Month
Monday, October 12 – Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
Tuesday, October 13 – Booster Juice Delivery
Wednesday, October 14 – Dominos Pizza Delivery; Bus Evacuation Drills
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”
Follow Coronation on Instagram: @corwrdsb and please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.
Principal Jenni-Rebecca Baer jenni-rebecca_baer@wrdsb.ca
Vice-Principal Raegan White raegan_white@wrdsb.ca
