Grade 5 Waterloo students can be city councillors for the day
Posted February 8, 2018
Mayor Dave Jaworsky is inviting Grade 5 students in Waterloo to share one big idea to make Waterloo an even better place to live. Students can submit their idea in writing or as a video, and Mayor Jaworsky will select eight entrants to take over city council for a day. Winners will have a chance […]
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Tomorrow is Winter Walk to School Wednesday – February 7, 2018
Posted February 6, 2018
Tomorrow is Winter Walk to School Wednesday – February 7, 2018 We are looking forward to having a BIG crowd join an Officer on the corner of Winchester and Kingswood at 8:30am. Please see the map Walk to School Wednesday Feb. 7 MARY JOHNSTON
S.T.E.A.M Fair at Mary Johnston!
Posted January 31, 2018
CALLING ALL MJ STUDENTS!!! Here is your chance to participate in Mary Johnston PS’s S.T.E.A.M. FAIR (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fair) What is it? A voluntary, extra-curricular event that gives students a chance to have fun preparing and presenting a project for their fellow students, friends and family. When and where is it? ● […]
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Friday, January 26 is a P.D. Day for Elementary school staff
Posted January 22, 2018
January 26, 2018 is a professional development 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 P.D. Day will be teacher directed assessments, evaluation and planning activities. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will be participating in […]
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Help us improve communication: focus group registration
Posted January 20, 2018
At Waterloo Region District School Board we know that success for our students depends on effective communication between schools, students and their parents. To help us understand how we can continue to improve communication with you, we are running a series of focus groups to hear from parents across Waterloo region about your experience with […]
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EA and CYW Appreciation Day
Posted January 19, 2018
We are a public school district for everyone – no matter their background or ability. To help every child in our district achieve their potential, we rely on the support of parents and caregivers and, of course, the hard work of every member of staff. Today we recognize some of the staff who support some […]
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Join us on January 25 for a Public Meeting Open House
Posted January 18, 2018
Waterloo Region District School Board is developing a Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) that will show how well used our schools are now and are expected to be over the next ten years. It also reveals how well kept our schools are in terms of school condition. Your feedback on the proposed solutions is important to us. We invite […]
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Trustees form a committee to consider full-year schooling
Posted January 16, 2018
On Monday evening, trustees voted in favour of establishing a committee to look into the option of full-year schooling. Full-year schooling means students would get the same number of days in school but with more frequent, shorter breaks in the year. The committee will review research, look at examples of boards currently running full-year programs […]
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It’s time to register for Kindergarten
Posted January 16, 2018
Online registration is now open for Fall 2018. For most children and parents, the transition into kindergarten can be an exciting milestone. At Waterloo Region District School Board, we want to ensure parents that their children will receive the best education in the region, throughout their Kindergarten to Grade 12 journey. When students begin school […]
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MJ News for Jan 15 -19, 2018
Posted January 15, 2018
Happy New Year to all! We hope that you had a safe and happy holiday. We are off to a busy start at MJ; so many activities and learning to look forward to, each and every day! Our enthusiastic Glee Club continues to sing and dance, PALS playground leaders are dedicated in leading nutrition break play, […]