MJ together with the Waterloo Public Library ‘Lets Get Personal’ Campaign

Posted February 13, 2019

This year Mary Johnston is once again teaming up with the Waterloo Public Library to support their local initiative – “Let’s Get Personal”. Staff and students will be encouraged to donate personal hygiene products in support of the Waterloo Wayside Centre. The Waterloo Wayside Centre offers support to those experiencing housing and income instability. Its […]

MJ News for February 11-15, 2019

Posted February 12, 2019

Snow Day! We hope that you are snuggled up with a great book and staying safe during this winter storm! Thanks to everyone for listening to the radio and checking online for Bus, School and Extended Day cancellations. Report Cards – First Term Achievement reports go home this Friday, February 15th. If you have questions/concerns about your […]

It’s time to update immunization records

Posted February 11, 2019

The Immunization of Schools Pupils Act requires all elementary students to have proof of immunizations against: Diphtheria Tetanus Polio Measles Mumps Rubella Meningococcal Disease Pertussis (whooping cough) Varicella (chickenpox) – for children born after 2010 Without proof of immunizations or a valid exemption, students may be suspended from school until updated records are provided to […]

MJ News for February 4-8, 2019

Posted February 4, 2019

February is healthy heart month. Let’s start the month by making a renewed commitment to physical fitness by walking to school. Provincial Walk to School Wednesday is this week, February 6th! Plan your morning so that your child can walk to school. At MJ, we are working together with Student Transportation, the Walking School Bus- Canadian Cancer Society City […]

Walking Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Posted January 30, 2019

Next Wednesday is the Provincial Walk to School Wednesday! On Feb. 6th, we hope to have as many students as possible walk to school. Looking at the forecast; it will be a lovely day, the temperatures much warmer than this week! We have three Walking School bus routes, two which will be running with volunteers, […]

#BellLetsTalk Day – Wednesday, January 30

Posted January 29, 2019

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 30. This is a day to raise awareness and continue the conversation around mental health. One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime. A big hurdle for anyone living with mental illness is overcoming the stigma and a major reason why […]

Still time to register for French Immersion

Posted January 25, 2019

There’s still time for families of children entering Grade 1 in the fall of 2019 to register for French Immersion. Registration for the program closes on January 31. Visit our French Immersion website to learn more about our program or to register your child.  

Friday, January 25, 2019 is a PD Day for elementary students

Posted January 21, 2019

Friday, January 25, 2019 is a professional development (PD) 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 PD Day will be teacher-directed assessment, evaluation and planning activities. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will be participating […]

MJ News for Jan 21-25, 2019

Posted January 21, 2019

Brrrrr! It’s finally winter. Hopefully the deep-freeze we are experiencing will let up soon. Thank you for sending your children to school with all their warm winter gear. If you notice that they are missing something, it’s most likely in our lost and found! We sent away three tables worth of donations before the holidays; […]

Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 18, 2019

Today marks the second annual Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day at the Waterloo Region District School Board. Educational Assistants (EA) help to deliver educational programs in our schools, while Child Youth Workers (CYW) are mental health professionals who work with troubled children who face a variety of emotional, behavioural or physical […]

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