News for Oct. 8-12, 2018

Posted October 9, 2018

Wednesday, Oct 10 – Mary Johnston Food Bank Fun Run – For those of you who had the pleasure of meeting and knowing Mary Johnston, you would know that she gave her time generously, supporting many organizations in K-W. Mary spent many hours volunteering for the betterment of our community and would be so proud […]

School Council Winter Coat and Clothing Drive

Posted October 4, 2018

Have you had a look around for your child’s winter coat? Snow pants? Chances are, items are going to be a little snug as our children tend to grow over the year! We are excited to announce MJ’s 5th annual winter coat and clothing drive. If you have gently used items, please drop them off […]

MJ’s First Walking School Bus – International iWalk Wednesday

Posted October 4, 2018

Thank you to the many families who sent their children to school our first ever Walking School Bus! The committee was able to get two routes going for yesterday’s International iWalk Day; hats off to the hard work that got this initiative off the ground. There was a large bunch of children who happily arrived […]

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 4, 2018

On October 5th, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a day where we acknowledge the dedication and passion of our educators. This morning, 64,000 students across Waterloo Region made their way to school. They walked with their friends, rode their bikes, or boarded a school bus. They entered classrooms excited and ready to learn. In each […]

News for Oct 1-4, 2018

Posted October 1, 2018

Terry Fox Run – CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing community. Our students were OVER THE MOON to hear that they reached their fundraising goal of $4000!!! It is quite an achievement for such a small school to reach such a huge goal. Thank you to parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends  who all donated to the Terry […]

News for Sept 24-28, 2018

Posted September 24, 2018

Friday, Sept 28th – Terry Fox Run Students are passionate about raising money for the Terry Fox Run. Not only are students learning more about this inspiring famous Canadian, they are raising funds for Cancer research. This year the goal is $4,000 (approx. $9 donation per student will get us to our goal!) If we reach […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 28

Posted September 23, 2018

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]

News for Sept 17-21, 2018

Posted September 17, 2018

Hello Families; We are having a GREAT start to the school year and hope that things are going well on your end too! We do know that it takes some time to review the many pieces of information that come your way in September. Hopefully you are signed up for School Day and have enabled […]

Student Accident Insurance Information

Posted September 17, 2018

Every September, Ontario school boards remind families about the option of acquiring student accident insurance. Student accident insurance can help cover unforeseen expenses due to injury that are not covered by provincial health care or employer group plans. Waterloo Region District School Board recommends “insuremykids®” Protection Plan. For more details on this option you can view […]

PD Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff on September 21

Posted September 16, 2018

Friday, September 21, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) operated before and after school programs will be closed. The focus for the day across all our schools will be School Improvement Planning in the morning and the […]

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