Posted September 20, 2017
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) results in standardized tests for reading, writing and mathematics moved closer to the provincial average in results released by the Education, Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) today. WRDSB now exceeds the provincial average in Grade 9 (Applied) Mathematics and for first-time eligible students for the OSSLT. WRDSB improved results […]
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Posted September 12, 2017
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to host the 33rd annual Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC). From September 26-30, Sir John A MacDonald Secondary School (SJAM) is welcoming more than 1,000 student leaders, from all over Canada, to their school. Over the course of the week, CSLC participants will engage in activities and […]
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Posted September 2, 2017
This is a friendly reminder of the WRDSB Kindergarten staggered entry process. There will be no school for Year Two (SK) Kindergarten children on Tuesday, September 5th due to the Year One (JK) Kindergarten Orientation for new children and their families. JK students will start school either Wednesday or Thursday as per the individual letter sent […]
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Posted August 31, 2017
Dear Parents and Caregivers, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2017-18 school year. We have put together a variety of resources designed to help you become familiar with school programs, communicate with your child’s teachers and school, and actively engage in their learning. Participating in your child’s learning is a […]
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Posted August 28, 2017
We are working hard to ensure everything at MJ is ready for our students next week! Class lists will be posted at 4:30pm on Friday, September 1st. We are unable to share this information sooner. MJ is a ‘Walking’ school! Please review the route your child will take; review walking to school safety rules and […]
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Posted August 28, 2017
Mabels Labels at Mary Johnston! We are excited to be part of Mabel’s Labels fundraising this year. When you place an order at Mabel’s Labels you are able to support Mary Johnston! Start now by visiting this link: campaigns.mabelslabels.com and choosing Mary Johnston Public School in the drop down menu. You will have to scroll […]
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Posted August 24, 2017
Do you have a passion for public education and community involvement? We are looking for up to two community members to join the Board Audit Committee, which supervises a variety of financial and risk management processes for the school board. Candidates must have a high level of financial and business knowledge relevant to our publicly […]
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Posted August 21, 2017
Welcome back!! We hope you had a fantastic summer and are ready for the best year yet. Our office re-opens on Aug. 28th, 9:30-3pm. Friday we close at noon. If you need to register, please call ahead to make an appointment as our secretaries have various training to complete and may not be available at […]
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Posted August 21, 2017
We’re excited to welcome you back to school on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Follow Waterloo Region District School Board on Twitter and share your first day of school with us using #WRDSBFirstDay.
Find out more about transportation, registration and newcomer assessment information.
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Posted August 15, 2017
Since Junior Kindergarten students will not have an Ontario Education Number prior to September, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) Inc. will be sending a direct mail out to families of Junior Kindergarten students detailing busing information for September 2017.
Senior Kindergarten students will receive a mailed postcard with student login instructions to retrieve their information. Information will be mailed out during the week of August 14.
Families with students in Special Education programs will receive a letter home indicating busing information during the month of August.
Parents can login and view your child’s transportation details by going to www.stswr.ca and following these easy steps:
You can also visit www.stswr.ca to see bus delays and cancellations, subscribe to receive email notifications for late buses and closures and follow on Twitter @stswr.
This information expires once printed. Please always refer to the online version for the most current information.