Plans for Halloween and Black/Orange Day Oct. 31st

Posted October 24, 2017

Dear MJ Families: Halloween/Black and Orange day is fast approaching and we want to ensure that it is a great day for everyone. We understand that many students do not celebrate Halloween, therefore we have planned carefully so that all feel included. Our LIT (Leaders in Training) have planned for a spirit assembly and house […]

MJ News Oct 23-27, 2017

Posted October 23, 2017

Partnership with the Community – MJ students LOVE to read and it shows! Students in grades 1-6 will be rewarded with a FREE Blizzard for reading six books!  Our local Dairy Queen owner and MJ parent, Rob Maxwell has created a card for students to fill in. Once verified by their teacher; they may redeem […]

#WeSingOCanada together

Posted October 18, 2017

It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video that will showcase the amazing talents of our students, teachers and parents. We want to give […]

EXTENDED: #WeSingOCanada together

Posted October 18, 2017

We have extended the deadline for video submissions to Friday, November 24, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video […]

EXTENDED: #WeSingOCanada together

Posted October 18, 2017

We have extended the deadline for video submissions to Friday, November 24, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video […]

Committed to student belonging on Halloween, and everyday.

Posted October 17, 2017

Halloween is just around the corner and this day that can be filled with excitement for many children. Halloween is often recognized with costumes and school activities, however it is important that schools continue to create a sense of belonging for each and every student. We recognize that not all families celebrate Halloween. October 31 […]

School bus driver availability

Posted October 6, 2017

School bus operators are currently experiencing a school bus driver shortage. This shortage is being experienced across the province, and Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) has until this year been able to provide consistent service to all schools. For the region’s public and Catholic schools, 426 bus routes have been contracted to provide […]

MJ News Oct 2-6, 2017

Posted October 5, 2017

October has arrived with crispy cool mornings! Thank you for having your child dress in layers. If you are missing clothing, our lost and found is already full; come check it out. Everyone here at MJ wishes our families a restful and fun up-coming Thanksgiving weekend. We are so thankful and grateful to be part […]

World Teachers’ Day 2017

Posted October 5, 2017

Waterloo region sparkles with talented innovators creating new ideas from quantum computers and Hyperloop transport to progressive thinking on gender issues and social justice. Whether it is high tech innovation or social innovation – changing our society and communities to become better places to live and work and raise a family – we know that […]

Welcome Back! News for Sept 25-29, 2017

Posted September 27, 2017

Hello Families! It is hard to believe that the end of September is almost here! We have had an incredibly fabulous start to the school year here at MJ! So many things have already happened: first day opening exercises on the tarmac, first week assembly, coffee and Kleenex for our Kindergarten families, Me to We club, […]

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