EXTENDED: Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members

Posted April 25, 2019

We have extended the deadline for applications to Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. They invite parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of our schools to apply. The fundamental fact is that parents + engagement = student success. Your involvement with PIC can help us optimize […]

Step into spring on April 25 for Spring Walk to School Day

Posted April 24, 2019

Join us on Thursday, April 25 for Spring Walk to School Day. Spring is a great time to get active outdoors. Active transportation, such as walking and wheeling to school, not only helps children increase their physical activity, but it also allows them to connect to nature and reduce their ecological footprint. Since walking or […]

Tell us about your experience with our French Immersion program

Posted April 24, 2019

We are seeking public input on how we deliver our French Language Instruction programs in elementary and secondary schools. In June 2017, our Board of Trustees passed a motion for staff to review the French Immersion program in the WRDSB. This review will look at equitable access to French programs for each student, staffing challenges, […]

MJ News for April 22-26, 2019

Posted April 23, 2019

Walk to School Wednesday: A Walk in Their Sneakers – Tomorrow morning, Waterloo Region Police will be pairing up with the MJ community on our walk to school. Come and join us at Bennington Gate and Clair Creek at 8:30am. If you are walking from other areas of the neighbourhood, meet us at the back […]

A Message Regarding the Attacks in Sri Lanka

Posted April 23, 2019

On Easter Sunday, we awoke to news of yet another senseless attack in Sri Lanka, that has left over 300 people dead and several others wounded. We stand together in grieving this tragedy with our Christian community and those affected. We are a school district for all of Waterloo Region, no matter what your background […]

School Council Meets Tonight, April 17, 2019 7pm

Posted April 17, 2019

Come on our to April’s School Council Meeting. All are welcome and child care is provided. Attached is the Agenda. School Council Agenda Apr 2019    

Walk to School Wednesday April 24, 2019

Posted April 16, 2019

Next Wednesday, April 24th is designated ‘Walk to School Wednesday, A Walk in Their Sneakers.” Join our families and our local Waterloo Region Police Officers as they lead our walkers to school! You will have the opportunity to learn more about safe travel tips from the officer. This is a great opportunity to help reduce […]

April 12 is a PD Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff

Posted April 8, 2019

Friday, April 12, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) operated before and after school programs will be closed. Elementary Teachers will participate in a full day of professional development planned by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation […]

EXTENDED: Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members

Posted April 3, 2019

We have extended the deadline for applications to Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. They invite parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of our schools to apply. The fundamental fact is that parents + engagement = student success. Your involvement with PIC can help us optimize […]

Walk to School Week and the Walking School Bus Movie

Posted March 29, 2019

At MJ we are designating next week (April 1-5) as “Walk to School Week”. Let’s see if we can increase our numbers of walkers and have the majority of our students walk to school! Remember, there are ‘Drive to Five’ areas for drop off, and any of the Walking School bus routes. This may mean […]

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