Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year
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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Getting Ready for September 5th, 2017
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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Mabels Labels at Mary Johnston
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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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Board Audit Committee (2 Positions)
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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MJ Office Open Next Week – First Day Information
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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A new school year begins September 5—Information you need to know
Posted August 21, 2017
Get ready to start learning, discovering and making memories.
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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Transportation details for 2017–18 school year will be available Monday, August 21, 2017
Posted August 15, 2017
Kindergarten Students
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.
Special Education Programs
Families with students in Special Education programs will receive a letter home indicating busing information during the month of August.
Elementary and Secondary students
Parents can login and view your child’s transportation details by going to www.stswr.ca and following these easy steps:
- Click on “Student Login”
- Enter your child’s Ontario Education Number (OEN)
- The OEN can be found on your child’s report card (numbers only, no space, no dash).
- Enter your child’s birth date: DD/MM/YYYY
- Enter your child’s street number (house number only).
- Select the school your child is attending from the drop down menu.
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.
Apply for a position on the board’s Parent Involvement Committee
Posted July 31, 2017
The Waterloo Region District School Board’s (WRDSB) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is seeking parents/caregivers of students currently enrolled in a WRDSB school and community members to fill avaliable committee positions. WRDSB parents/caregivers and community members interested in this volunteer opportunity can apply using the online form. All applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 13, […]
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Mary Johnston, first female principal in Waterloo County, passes away
Posted July 10, 2017
The Waterloo Region District School Board is mourning the loss of Mary Johnston. In 1968, Mary became the first female principal in Waterloo County. Mary retired from the WRDSB in 1987, after spending more than 35 years in education.
“We are saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Mary,” said John Bryant, director of education. “Mary has been a long-time advocate for public education in the Region of Waterloo and will be greatly missed by our school community.”
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Thank you for a wonderful school year
Posted June 30, 2017
It is hard to believe that another academic school year has come and gone. As our students prepare to move on to their next chapter, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the past school year. This year we asked you to help us define what public education in Waterloo region means, by […]