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 […]

Tentative Deal Reached Between Province & ETFO

Posted November 4, 2015

We are very pleased to announce that on November 2, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) reached a tentative agreement with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Once the tentative central agreement has been ratified, we will be able to determine the timelines and process for teachers completing […]

French Immersion Registration Information Sessions

Posted November 4, 2015

Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will begin on Thursday, January 7, 2016 on the Waterloo Region District School Board website at www.wrdsb.ca/french.  Parents/guardians of children in senior kindergarten are invited to attend an information session to learn more about French programs in the WRDSB and the registration process for Grade 1 French Immersion.  Information […]

Random Act of Kindness Day – November 6, 2015

Posted October 30, 2015

Friday November 6, 2015 is K-W’s Random Act of Kindness Day.  This day is a wonderful opportunity to remind all of us (students, staff, and parents alike) that the gift of kindness can make such a big difference in the life of both the giver and the recipient.  The attached video demonstrates that kindness is […]

Update Regarding Elementary Progress Report Cards

Posted October 27, 2015

We appreciate the ongoing patience and support of parents/guardians during this time of province-wide labour unrest and uncertainty in our schools. Given the current cumulative impact of provincial labour action on the part of elementary teachers and WRDSB support staff (secretaries, custodians and supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff), the Waterloo […]

Winter Coat and Stuff Donation and Exchange – October 26-30 (Drop Off) November 5th (Pick Up)

Posted October 27, 2015

  This year at MJ we will be running our first annual ‘coats and stuff’ exchange! It’s that time of year again when you’re likely going through your children’s winter coat selection and have realized they have outgrown last year’s coats, snow pants, hats, mitts and boots.   You also likely have a growing list […]

Update Regarding Withdrawal of Extracurricular Activities

Posted October 23, 2015

On Oct. 22, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that they would be escalating their current job action next week, if a provincial agreement is not reached. As per their news release, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, elementary teachers and occasional teachers will withdraw from all voluntary extracurricular activities in Ontario public schools, […]

Who Let The Dogs Out?!

Posted October 21, 2015

We want to remind our community again that dogs are not allowed on school property before, during and after school hours. While we love dogs, and understand that you want to exercise your pet, we must not run the risk of children being injured on our property. With so many children and parents gathered before […]

Orange and Black Day at MJ – Friday, October 30th

Posted October 20, 2015

As Halloween is quickly approaching, we are going to be holding an Orange and Black spirit day on Friday, October 30th. Students are encouraged to wear black and orange clothes or a Halloween costume. If you choose to have your child wear a costume, please remember that students are not to wear masks, or have […]

Important Information Regarding Rentals & Community Use of Schools

Posted October 14, 2015

Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (ESS/OSSTF) and the Custodial and Maintenance Association/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (CAMA/OSSTF) are currently in ongoing province-wide labour negotiations with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA). As a result, members of ESS/OSSTF and CAMA/OSSTF are taking part in a legal job sanctions. […]

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