Labour Relations Update – August 25, 2015

Posted August 25, 2015

Secondary School Update The Waterloo Region District School Board is pleased that the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) have reached a tentative agreement with the Ontario government and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) regarding central items. No details of the agreement can be provided at this point in time. The new two-tiered structure […]

Mark Summary for Elementary Students to be Mailed this Week

Posted July 28, 2015

We are pleased to let you know that Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 will begin to receive their mark summary documents starting July 29. The mark summary will be mailed to the address the school has on file. If you do not receive a mark summary at […]

Update on Implementation of the new Health and Physical Education Curriculum

Posted June 23, 2015

On Monday, June 15, staff presented trustees with an update regarding implementation of the new Health & Physical Education Curriculum. Since 2010, the Ministry has engaged in extensive consultation regarding the revised curriculum for Health & Physical Education, Grades 1-8 and Health & Physical Education, Grades 9-12. On February 23, 2015, the Ministry released both […]

Sound System Bought Through Fundraising Efforts

Posted June 23, 2015

As most of you are aware, we have been saving money for the past 3 to 4 years in order that we could purchase a high quality audio/video system for the gym. We are pleased to announce that we have reached our goal and the system will be installed over the summer holidays at cost […]

Message from School Council

Posted June 23, 2015

Hello Parents, As the year is quickly drawing to an end, the school council together with the administration would like to thank you for the support you have provided to the council and to the events and committees over the 2014-2015 school year.  As has been recently identified, the generosity and fundraising dollars over the past  […]

Principal’s Message

Posted June 23, 2015

June 22, 2015 Dear Mary Johnston Parents: I would like to take this opportunity to wish all parents and students a very happy, healthy and safe summer holiday.  I have been extremely proud of the students and staff at Mary Johnston Public School this year.  I have also been very appreciative of the support that […]

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Posted June 23, 2015

Today we have lowered our flags at the Education Centre, and our schools, in memory of those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world.

Pizza Day

Posted June 19, 2015

A reminder that the last pizza day for this school year will be Tuesday June 23 at first nutrition break.  There will NOT be pizza on Thursday. Also we want to thank Wanda Van Bakel, and her team of pizza helpers, for co-ordinating and handing out the pizzas this year.  Thank you for all your […]

Update: Mark Summary to be Provided for Elementary Students

Posted June 18, 2015

On June 16th, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) communicated to families that, as a result of Elementary Teachers’ Federation Ontario (ETFO) strike action, the WRDSB would be unable to provide report cards to students. Teachers have submitted marks to school principals in a variety of paper formats. As such, we notified families that […]

School Council Meeting, Tonight at 7:00pm

Posted June 17, 2015

A reminder that tonight, Wednesday evening, there is a School Council Meeting.  Please come join us, starting at 6:30pm for refreshments and conversation, with our meeting beginning at 7:00pm. Minutes from the previous School Council Meeting in May can be found by clicking on the following link: http://mjp.wrdsb.ca/files/2013/04/Minutes-School-Council-May-2015.pdf

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