Public transport strike – information for students

The Region of Waterloo is advising that labour action will cause disruption to local Grand River Transit and MobilityPLUS operators starting Monday, April 5, 2017. The strike action may cause disruption for some of our students and their families who use public transport to get to and from school.  School Bus services are not affected and […]

Weekly update – March 30

Dear families, I am excited to share that the school is beginning to plan for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. In a few weeks, I will receive the number of classes based on the school’s enrollment as of April 6. My goal is to account for each and every student to avoid reorganizing our classes […]

Board accepts Cambridge Trustee Mitchell resignation

Waterloo Region District School Board Trustees accepted the resignation the representative for Cambridge/North Dumfries, Trustee Andrea Mitchell, today. “I would like to thank Trustee Mitchell for her tireless and dedicated service to the students, parents, staff and community members of the Waterloo Region District School Board,” said Chairperson Scott McMillan. “My fellow trustees and I are extremely grateful for her […]

Still time to register for the PIC Parent conference

Registration is still open for the sixth annual Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC)  free family event for parents, caregivers and the community. The theme for this year’s parent conference is Empowering Students with Parent Engagement. The conference will start with keynote speakers Royan Lee, a teacher, consultant and blogger and Yumi […]

Weekly update – March 24

Dear families, Please mark your calendars for a movie night on Friday, April 28. We are still waiting on the movie, but I promise it will be a great one! More information will be available in the next few weeks. Thank you to Ms. Charlton for organizing guest athletes from the University of Waterloo. The […]

Special Weather Statement – March 13, 2017

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Waterloo Region for Monday and Tuesday. High winds, precipitation and cold temperatures may result in WRDSB school closures and require us to cancel extended day programs. We encourage parents and staff to monitor the WRDSB website, social media accounts and local radio stations. 15:54 EnvCanada issued […]

Weekly update – March 9

Dear families, I am pleased to share that more students have been registered for Kindergarten. Jean Steckle P.S. has now registered 70 students for next September. I am hoping to have as many students registered by March 30 as our numbers for next year need to be submitted. Please encourage your neighbours and friends to […]

Weekly update – March 1

Dear families, We are encouraging families to register for kindergarten next year. We currently have 40 students registered for Kindergarten for next September. We are hoping to have as many students registered by March 30 as our numbers for next year need to be submitted. Please encourage your neighbours and friends to registered as soon […]