Register now for the PIC and WRAPSC parent conference

Posted March 1, 2016

For the fifth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, guardians and the community! The theme for this year’s parent conference is Strengthening Family-School Relationships – Achieving Excellence and Well-being for all Students. REGISTER NOW! Date: […]

Arts Night at Mary Johnston

Posted February 22, 2016

Art has no Borders Please join us for Art’s Night at Mary Johnston Public School Thursday, April 28th, 2016 Who: Mary Johnston Public School’s Families and Friends What: – View artwork created by Mary Johnston students See, up close, a variety of art forms and pieces created by parents and friends from our own community […]

2016-17 Budget Consultation Survey

Posted February 12, 2016

Calling all students, parents and community members! Have a say in our budget process! Which funding priorities do you think the Board should consider for the 2016-17 school year, and beyond? Respond to the short 2016-17 Budget Consultation Survey to help us identify which areas are important to our WRDSB community. Please keep in mind: the WRDSB […]

2015 Director’s Annual Report

Posted February 11, 2016

The 2015 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ontario Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and achievements in learning […]

Addition of PA Day for 2015-16 School Year

Posted January 26, 2016

As a result of recent labour agreements, an additional Professional Activity Day (PA Day) has been added to the 2015-2016 School Year Calendar for both elementary and secondary students. Trustees approved Friday, February 26, 2016 as the additional PA Day, at the January Board Meeting. School administrators are presently reviewing school activities planned for February […]

Become Familiar with our Severe Weather Procedure

Posted January 13, 2016

As the cold weather arrives, it’s important for everyone to be familiar with our Severe Weather Conditions procedure. There are some changes to the procedure for the 2015-16 school year: Frigid Temperatures: Schools will NOT automatically be closed when temperatures reach -35C or colder with wind-chill. While buses will not operate, the decision to close schools […]

Friendship Benches as Mary Johnston

Posted December 1, 2015

The grade 2/3 students in Mme Hutton’s and Mlle McManus’s classes have been working on an inquiry project to not only help students build friendships but to look at ways in which our students can ensure that students have someone to play with during the nutrition breaks. The end result of their inquiry was the […]

WRAPSC and PIC Updates

Posted November 11, 2015

Updates from the October 27 Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) meeting and the November 3 Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) meeting can be found on the School Council page of our website.  Any questions regarding these updates can be raised at the November 18 School Council meeting or by contacting the MJ office […]

IB Info Nights are Coming!

Posted November 10, 2015

The International Baccalaureate Program offers students more flexibility in terms of pace, depth and breadth of study. Students earn credits through a curricular framework infused with internationalism and upon successful completion are granted the International Studies Honours Certificate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (an internationally recognized curriculum program). An application package for this program is completed […]

Winter Coat Exchange – A Great Success!

Posted November 6, 2015

Our first annual winter coat exchange was a huge success.  We had between 60-70 coats donated to the school.  At the end of the day, there were 17 coats left over and many hats and scarfs.  We want to thank those parents who were able to donate the gently used winter wear for the exchange […]

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