WRC WELCOMES YOU!
SCHOOL START TIMES
First Bell: 7:45
CLASS BEGINS AT 7:55
We kindly ask that all students arrive between 7:45-7:55 so they can be ready to learn. This helps students begin their day smoothly, feel prepared, and not miss valuable routines.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping create a positive and productive start to each school day
VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Volleyball club for all students in grade 5 and 6 will run from 2:00-3:000 on Wednesdays until Christmas Break.
The first Volleyball Club will start on November 19th.
This club will focus on learning basic skills as well as recreational games.
Please look for notices that will give permission to stay.
Friday, November 21st: Assessment and Evaluation Day (No School)
November 26th: Fluoride PP-6
December 1st-3rd Report Cards delivered through the Edu Portal
December 3rd: Parent Teacher 2:30-4:30
December 4: No School for students. Parent Teacher Progress Conferences 10:30-2:00
December 10th: Christmas Concert: 6:00
Doors open at 5:35 - 50/50 Tickets available at the door
Treats available (Donation only)
December 17th: Holiday Bazaar
December 18th: Holiday Dinner
Order Winding River Consolidated Merchandise
https://wrc.stewiacketees.com/
The Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists has launched a new program: Eye See...Eye Learn. The aim of this program is to promote the importance of eye examinations for children entering the school system. This program offers free eyeglasses, if needed, to any child in pre-primary or primary! To qualify, a child only needs to have an eye examination with a participating optometrist. Eye examinations are covered through MSI for children of this age once every two years.
Vision is so important for learning, and we are hoping to get as many pre-primary and primary children seen for eye examinations as possible! Please share this information with teachers and parents! We have optometrists across the province who are participating in the program.
A list of participating offices and more information can be found at our website:
https://www.healthyvisionhealthykids.com/
Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
The Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists
School Supplies for 2025-2026
Thank you to the Home and School who will be providing all students with school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year.
Parents/Guardians will be responsible for supplying the following items for all grades P-6 students:
- Indoor sneakers
- Headphones/earbuds
- Reusable water bottle for daily use
BUSSING INFORMATION
Dear CCRCE Families,
Updated bus information for eligible students is now available online for the 2025-26 school year at:
ccrce.mybusplanner.ca/.
BusPlanner Web is the quickest way to determine if your child is eligible for busing, and verify your child’s busing information, including bus stop location and pick-up/drop-off times. If you require information beyond what BusPlanner Web provides you, please email [email protected].
Accessing your Child’s Bus Information Online:
- Go to https://ccrce.mybusplanner.ca. Click on Parent Portal to log in and verify your child’s busing details.
- If you are accessing BusPlanner for the first time, you’ll need to verify your account as follows:
- Accounts are automatically created for the first two emails on file in your child’s PowerSchool account.
- Over the summer, emails were sent to families to verify your BusPlanner account. If you have not verified it yet, please do so to access your child’s bus information.
- If you DID NOT receive a verification BusPlanner email, your address may need to be updated in PowerSchool. Please contact your child’s school to make this change, and you will receive a verification email within 24 hours.
- If you have any questions or need help with your account, please email [email protected]
What else do families need to know about busing in September?
- Remember to check your bus time again closer to first day of school in case your pick up and drop off times are adjusted. As new students move into areas and added to bus routes in the upcoming weeks, bus times could shift.
- In order for a student to be eligible for bus transportation, they must live outside the designated walking distance:
- Elementary Schools - Students living 1.6 km or less are not eligible for busing
- Middle/High Schools - Students living 2.4 km or less are not eligible for busing
- Parents and guardians are responsible to ensure all pre-primary through grade 2 students are supervised by parents/guardians, or an individual designated by the parent/guardian, until the bus arrives in the morning and are there to greet the student in the afternoon
- If your child is assigned a bus in BusPlanner but doesn’t need transportation, please contact [email protected] to have them removed.
- Unassigned seats (previously called “courtesy seats”) may be available when there is space on an existing bus route and a seat can be made available to students living outside the distance for eligible busing for their school catchment. Please note that unassigned seats are assigned in October, once all eligible students are assigned seats. Families who are already eligible for busing do not need to submit an unassigned seating request. For more information on unassigned seats, visit ccrce.ca.
If you have questions, you can email us at the address corresponding to your location or by leaving a message at our toll-free number at 1-866-428-4696. Please note: the Transportation team usually experiences a high volume of calls in August. Return calls may take 24-48 hours.
For help with BusPlanner: [email protected]
For general inquiries: [email protected]
For more information on busing at CCRCE: click here
WINDING RIVER CONSOLIDATED MISSION STATEMENT
WRC believes in the INCLUSIVE EDUCATION POLICY.
At WRC, everyone is valued, respected and supported to thrive. We are committed to creating a learning environment where all people feel safe, included and represented. We believe that when children feel a strong sense of belonging and well-being, they are free to grow, learn, and become their best selves.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Please continue to follow frequently check the calendar and web site for new updates.
FLUORIDE PROGRAM:
· Parent/guardians of students in pre-primary to grade 6 will have received an email from Nova Scotia Health inviting them to complete an online consent form for Public Health’s Fluoride Varnish Program. You will need the student’s date of birth to log in and complete the form.
· Paper consent forms are still available at the school if you did not receive the email or would like to complete a paper copy.
· This is a valid email and is safe to complete.
National Anthem Policy
School Lunch Program
https://nslunch.ca/
The ordering window opens this Friday, August 29, and closes on Wednesday, September 3, with the first meals served on Monday, September 8. Please be advised, lunch will not be served on September 4th and 5th.
Please Visit the Website to See Online Ordering Platforms
Winding River Consolidated- PLEASE SEE WEBSITE ON HOW TO ORDER AND MEALS PROVIDED EACH DAY.
WRC CAFETERIA WILL NO LONGER POST MEALS BEING PROVIDED.
Changes to recess programming
- Recess snacks will not be available to purchase.
ALL STUDENTS CAN EAT FROM OUR BREAKFAST BINS EACH DAY!!!!
We are thankful for any donations made to the school breakfast program .
WRC would like to recognize and thank Tim Horton's, Stewiacke location for their ongoing support. Each day, bagels and other food items are available for all students
Food donations for our school pantry will be welcomed at all times and are always appreciated. Thank you
Any donation is welcomed!
Essential information for Families:
Medications:
Please ensure that all medication is brought to the office. It is important that if a student is taking medication regularly or short term, school administration and your child's teacher are aware. Medication must never be stored in your child's backpack, in their lunchbox or taken in a washroom or classroom. Please call the office and have your child drop off medication at the office prior to attending class. We appreciate your support with ensuring that medication is safely administered during school hours.
** ALLERGY ALERT **
WRC staff and students also have shellfish allergies. Please refrain form sending shellfish with your child, The term “shellfish” includes shrimp, crayfish, crab, lobster, clams, scallops, oysters, and mussels.