Posted January 31, 2018
CALLING ALL MJ STUDENTS!!! Here is your chance to participate in Mary Johnston PS’s S.T.E.A.M. FAIR (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fair) What is it? A voluntary, extra-curricular event that gives students a chance to have fun preparing and presenting a project for their fellow students, friends and family. When and where is it? ● […]
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Posted January 22, 2018
January 26, 2018 is a professional development day for Elementary school staff. Elementary students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus of the P.D. Day will be teacher directed assessments, evaluation and planning activities. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will be participating in […]
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Posted January 20, 2018
At Waterloo Region District School Board we know that success for our students depends on effective communication between schools, students and their parents. To help us understand how we can continue to improve communication with you, we are running a series of focus groups to hear from parents across Waterloo region about your experience with […]
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Posted January 19, 2018
We are a public school district for everyone – no matter their background or ability. To help every child in our district achieve their potential, we rely on the support of parents and caregivers and, of course, the hard work of every member of staff. Today we recognize some of the staff who support some […]
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Posted January 18, 2018
Waterloo Region District School Board is developing a Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) that will show how well used our schools are now and are expected to be over the next ten years. It also reveals how well kept our schools are in terms of school condition. Your feedback on the proposed solutions is important to us. We invite […]
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Posted January 16, 2018
On Monday evening, trustees voted in favour of establishing a committee to look into the option of full-year schooling. Full-year schooling means students would get the same number of days in school but with more frequent, shorter breaks in the year. The committee will review research, look at examples of boards currently running full-year programs […]
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Posted January 16, 2018
Online registration is now open for Fall 2018. For most children and parents, the transition into kindergarten can be an exciting milestone. At Waterloo Region District School Board, we want to ensure parents that their children will receive the best education in the region, throughout their Kindergarten to Grade 12 journey. When students begin school […]
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Posted January 15, 2018
Happy New Year to all! We hope that you had a safe and happy holiday. We are off to a busy start at MJ; so many activities and learning to look forward to, each and every day! Our enthusiastic Glee Club continues to sing and dance, PALS playground leaders are dedicated in leading nutrition break play, […]
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Posted January 9, 2018
Families of children entering Grade 1 in the fall of 2018 can register for French Immersion beginning January 10. Visit our French Immersion website to learn more or register your child.
Posted January 8, 2018
Junior and Senior Kindergarten Registration starts ONLINE January 15th! TO ALL PARENTS OF CHILDREN BORN IN 2013 OR 2014 ONLINE registration opens January 15th at www.wrdsb.ca for the 2018-2019 school year. Once you have completed the online registration, you will be required to come into the school from January 15 to February 16th between the […]
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