Take our annual budget survey

Posted February 22, 2019

We want to hear from our students, staff, families and community members on which funding priorities we should consider as we prepare our budget for the 2019-2020 school year, and beyond. Please complete our short survey to help us identify what areas matter to our communities. The survey is online only and available in seven […]

Waterloo students can be city councillors for the day

Posted February 20, 2019

Mayor Dave Jaworsky is inviting Grade 5 students in Waterloo to share one big idea to make Waterloo an even better place to live. Students can submit their idea in writing or as a video, and Mayor Jaworsky will select eight entrants to take over city council for a day. Winners will have a chance […]

School Council Meets Tonight, February 20, 2019

Posted February 20, 2019

Please join us for February’s School Council meeting, tonight at 7pm in the Library. All are welcome and childcare is provided. School Council Agenda Feb 2019 Please take a moment to fill in the Family Survey from Student Transportation. We are working hard to ensure your children arrive to school safely each day. To do […]

MJ together with the Waterloo Public Library ‘Lets Get Personal’ Campaign

Posted February 13, 2019

This year Mary Johnston is once again teaming up with the Waterloo Public Library to support their local initiative – “Let’s Get Personal”. Staff and students will be encouraged to donate personal hygiene products in support of the Waterloo Wayside Centre. The Waterloo Wayside Centre offers support to those experiencing housing and income instability. Its […]

MJ News for February 11-15, 2019

Posted February 12, 2019

Snow Day! We hope that you are snuggled up with a great book and staying safe during this winter storm! Thanks to everyone for listening to the radio and checking online for Bus, School and Extended Day cancellations. Report Cards – First Term Achievement reports go home this Friday, February 15th. If you have questions/concerns about your […]

It’s time to update immunization records

Posted February 11, 2019

The Immunization of Schools Pupils Act requires all elementary students to have proof of immunizations against: Diphtheria Tetanus Polio Measles Mumps Rubella Meningococcal Disease Pertussis (whooping cough) Varicella (chickenpox) – for children born after 2010 Without proof of immunizations or a valid exemption, students may be suspended from school until updated records are provided to […]

MJ News for February 4-8, 2019

Posted February 4, 2019

February is healthy heart month. Let’s start the month by making a renewed commitment to physical fitness by walking to school. Provincial Walk to School Wednesday is this week, February 6th! Plan your morning so that your child can walk to school. At MJ, we are working together with Student Transportation, the Walking School Bus- Canadian Cancer Society City […]

Walking Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Posted January 30, 2019

Next Wednesday is the Provincial Walk to School Wednesday! On Feb. 6th, we hope to have as many students as possible walk to school. Looking at the forecast; it will be a lovely day, the temperatures much warmer than this week! We have three Walking School bus routes, two which will be running with volunteers, […]

#BellLetsTalk Day – Wednesday, January 30

Posted January 29, 2019

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 30. This is a day to raise awareness and continue the conversation around mental health. One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime. A big hurdle for anyone living with mental illness is overcoming the stigma and a major reason why […]

Still time to register for French Immersion

Posted January 25, 2019

There’s still time for families of children entering Grade 1 in the fall of 2019 to register for French Immersion. Registration for the program closes on January 31. Visit our French Immersion website to learn more about our program or to register your child.  

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