Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!

We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]

Jean Steckle Updates – April 28, 2016

Hello Parents/Guardians, Here are this week’s updates: Principal Message: I encourage families to follow Jean Steckle on Twitter and Instagram (@JSTwrdsb). This allows parents and extended family members to see the great learning taking place at Jean Steckle. The office is continuing to experience a high number of lates daily. We expect students to be […]

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS

Jean Steckle P.S. Updates – April 21, 2016

Hello Parents/Guardians, Here are this week’s updates: Principal Message: I would like to thank the students and staff for a great assembly this week. A video featuring many students reinforced the message at Jean Steckle P.S. “We are a team,” “We chose to learn,” and “We each do our part.” I am proud of the […]

Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers

Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]

Thank you to our families!

A huge thank you to our 40 families that signed up for School-Day, our new online communication portal. We are hoping for an 85% adoption rate from our parent community by June 1, 2016. Your child should have received a letter sharing the process on how to register for this portal. If you haven’t received […]

School-Day is coming to Jean Steckle P.S.

We’re excited to announce that our school is now using School-Day, an online portal that lets us instantly share school news and events. Your child will be receiving a letter sharing the process on how to register for this portal. We are hoping for an 85% adoption rate from our parent community by June 1, […]

PIC Family Event Fast Approaching!

For the fifth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, guardians and the community! The theme for this year’s parent conference is Strengthening Family-School Relationships – Achieving Excellence and Well-being for all Students. REGISTER NOW! Date: […]

Safe, Caring & Inclusive School Surveys are Here!

Safe, Caring & Inclusive School surveys are important tools which help schools assess the current culture within a school. The survey for parents and guardians, captures perceptions from students, parents, and staff relating to issues such as character development, equity and inclusion, safe schools, and variables that contribute to a healthy school environment. Please take the […]