MJ News for May 2019

Posted May 29, 2019

Bike to School Week – Thanks to all the families who sent their students to school by bike. We were pleased to see that many students rode in the rain. Well done, and not one student melted! Thank you to families for sending in appropriate rain wear. We LOVE our outdoor time and will often […]

Flying the pride flag to celebrate diversity and inclusion

Posted May 28, 2019

June is nationally recognized as pride month in Canada. Many institutions and organizations fly the Pride flag as a celebration of diversity. During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. We believe that our schools are safe spaces for everyone that walks […]

Friday, May 31, 2019 is a PD Day for elementary students

Posted May 26, 2019

Friday, May 31, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Elementary students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus of the PD Day will be teacher-directed assessment, evaluation and planning activities. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will be participating […]

Budget & Staffing: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Posted May 21, 2019

In order to communicate our current budget outlook for 2019-2020, we are providing the following Frequently Asked Questions to create an understanding of current timelines, resources, and priorities. As we move forward, we will continue to focus on student and staff well-being, work to minimize the impact of budget shortfalls in the classroom, and will […]

Kindergarten First Rider Program

Posted May 15, 2019

If your child is starting Kindergarten in September and is eligible for transportation, join Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) on June 5, 2019. The First Rider Program introduces new riders to the school bus and teaches them how to be a safe and responsible rider. Families will learn how to board, ride, and […]

2019-20 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted May 14, 2019

The 2019-20 School Year Calendar is now available. Important dates to note: First day of school – Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Winter holidays – December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020 March break – March 16 to 20, 2020 Last day of school for elementary students – Thursday, June 25, 2020 Our Calendars and Important Dates webpage […]

School Council Meeting and Invitation to Dinner and a Movie June 19, 2019

Posted May 13, 2019

School Council Please join us at this week’s School Council Meeting. We will be hearing from the MJ facilities manager as we investigate the purchase of a new school sign. We will hear further details, information and quotes on replacing the school sign. This is a big commitment from Council and the community, so come […]

Celebrating Support Staff Appreciation Day

Posted May 8, 2019

Today, we celebrate the skills, commitment and dedication of our support staff in delivering services that contribute to our students’ success and achievements. May 8th marks Support Staff Appreciation Day. We are thankful for our support staff for the important roles they play every day in our schools and for all the work they do […]

MJ News for May 6-10

Posted May 6, 2019

Happy Spring! It seems that the nice weather may actually arrive! Students are absolutely LOVING the warmth. Centennial P.S. – has invited our community to join them for a workshop on Internet Safety. Please join us on Wednesday May 8th at 6:30 PM at Centennial P.S. (W) for our Window into Wellbeing Parent Seminar.  This is brought […]

WANTED: Performers for #WeSingOCanada

Posted May 1, 2019

It’s time to thaw out from the cold, warm up those vocal cords (or fingers), and show off your Canadian spirit. We are in search of incredible WRDSB talent to help us kick-off a variety of events on the “right note” – and we want you to be the star. We are looking for performances […]

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