School bus driver availability

Posted October 6, 2017

School bus operators are currently experiencing a school bus driver shortage. This shortage is being experienced across the province, and Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) has until this year been able to provide consistent service to all schools. For the region’s public and Catholic schools, 426 bus routes have been contracted to provide […]

MJ News Oct 2-6, 2017

Posted October 5, 2017

October has arrived with crispy cool mornings! Thank you for having your child dress in layers. If you are missing clothing, our lost and found is already full; come check it out. Everyone here at MJ wishes our families a restful and fun up-coming Thanksgiving weekend. We are so thankful and grateful to be part […]

World Teachers’ Day 2017

Posted October 5, 2017

Waterloo region sparkles with talented innovators creating new ideas from quantum computers and Hyperloop transport to progressive thinking on gender issues and social justice. Whether it is high tech innovation or social innovation – changing our society and communities to become better places to live and work and raise a family – we know that […]

Welcome Back! News for Sept 25-29, 2017

Posted September 27, 2017

Hello Families! It is hard to believe that the end of September is almost here! We have had an incredibly fabulous start to the school year here at MJ! So many things have already happened: first day opening exercises on the tarmac, first week assembly, coffee and Kleenex for our Kindergarten families, Me to We club, […]

School Council Meets Tonight, September 20, 2017 7pm

Posted September 20, 2017

School Council Meets Tonight, September 20, 2017 7pm. Come on out to the first Council meeting of the year! All are welcome. Check out the agenda by clicking on the link! See you tonight. Sept 2017 Council Agenda

WRDSB closes gap to province on standardized tests

Posted September 20, 2017

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) results in standardized tests for reading, writing and mathematics moved closer to the provincial average in results released by the Education, Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) today. WRDSB now exceeds the provincial average in Grade 9 (Applied) Mathematics and for first-time eligible students for the OSSLT. WRDSB improved results […]

CSLC 2017 billet families needed

Posted September 12, 2017

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to host the 33rd annual Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC). From September 26-30, Sir John A MacDonald Secondary School (SJAM) is welcoming more than 1,000 student leaders, from all over Canada, to their school. Over the course of the week, CSLC participants will engage in activities and […]

Reminder of Kindergarten Staggered Entry for Next Week

Posted September 2, 2017

This is a friendly reminder of the WRDSB Kindergarten staggered entry process. There will be no school for Year Two (SK) Kindergarten children on Tuesday, September 5th due to the Year One (JK) Kindergarten Orientation for new children and their families. JK students will start school either Wednesday or Thursday as per the individual letter sent […]

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 […]

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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