#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 […]

It’s time to register for Kindergarten

Posted January 14, 2019

Online registration is now open for Fall 2019 Starting kindergarten is an exciting time for children and families. For many, it’s the first school experience in their learning journey. At Waterloo Region District School Board, we want to assure families that their children will receive the best education for their child’s needs from kindergarten to […]

MJ News for January 7-11, 2019

Posted January 9, 2019

Happy New Year! We are excited to start 2019 with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement for learning and activities. We hope that everyone had a fabulous holiday and that you are feeling like school routines are falling into place. School Council – Please come on out to our January meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 16th at […]

S.T.E.A.M. Fair at MJ!

Posted January 7, 2019

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?  […]

Smart Waterloo Region Youth Forum

Posted January 4, 2019

An exciting youth-focused event is coming up, and Smart Waterloo Region needs your help to make it a success. On January 12th the Smart Waterloo Region team will host a Youth Forum at RIM Park. Co-created with the Smart Cities Innovation Council: Youth Unite Here (SCIC YUH) – a group of local youth representatives, the forum will be […]

French Immersion registration begins January 7, 2019

Posted January 3, 2019

Families of children entering Grade 1 in the fall of 2019 can register for French Immersion beginning January 7. Visit our French Immersion website to learn more about our program or to register your child.  

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