Office update – October 27

Dear families, On October 31, students who are participating in Halloween may wear their costumes or Black and Orange to school first thing in the morning. The primary and junior students will participate in a parade with our older students cheering them on. For the students who are not participating, we will be provided alternative […]

Happy Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day

At Waterloo Region District School Board we believe that early childhood learning sets children up for success. “Research shows that early learning has long-term benefits for a child’s academic and social skills. It can also improve your child’s reading, writing and math skills—in school and in life,” said Elaine Ranney, superintendent for student achievement and […]

Office update – October 20

Dear families, What an exciting week! We’ve had two fire drills and our second drill was perfect. We had over 1000 students, and adults on the field and our entire population was completely silent – we received praise from facility service managers and visitors to our school. Way to go, STING! We would like to […]

EXTENDED: #WeSingOCanada together

We have extended the deadline for video submissions to Friday, November 24, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video […]

#WeSingOCanada together

It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video that will showcase the amazing talents of our students, teachers and parents. We want to give […]

Notice of Public Meeting #1: The Fischer-Hallman/Huron Elementary Boundary Study

Notice of Public Meeting #1 Fischer-Hallman/Huron Elementary Schools Boundary Study Tuesday, October 24, 2017 7:00– 8:30 p.m. Jean Steckle Public School, Gymnasium 130 Woodbine Avenue, Kitchener The Fischer-Hallman/Huron Elementary Schools Boundary Study involves Jean Steckle, Laurentian, Queen Elizabeth and Southridge Public Schools and the new Southwest Kitchener elementary school at 335 Seabrook Drive, Kitchener. The […]

Committed to student belonging on Halloween, and everyday.

Halloween is just around the corner and this day that can be filled with excitement for many children. Halloween is often recognized with costumes and school activities, however it is important that schools continue to create a sense of belonging for each and every student. We recognize that not all families celebrate Halloween. October 31 […]

Office update – October 13

Dear families, Thank you to our families for another great week. I am proud of the students’ work that is now displayed in the front hall. School Council has created a new Facebook page. Please join or like the Jean Steckle PS School Council page. Sincerely, Andrea Michelutti – Principal New programs to support all […]

Notice of Public Meeting #1 Fischer-Hallman/Huron Elementary Schools Boundary Study Tuesday, October 24, 2017 7:00– 8:30 p.m. Jean Steckle Public School, Gymnasium 130 Woodbine Avenue, Kitchener The Fischer-Hallman/Huron Elementary Schools Boundary Study involves Jean Steckle, Laurentian, Queen Elizabeth and Southridge Public Schools and the new Southwest Kitchener elementary school at 335 Seabrook Drive, Kitchener. The […]

Office update

Dear families, A huge thank you to families for supporting our Terry Fox run. We are grateful we live in a community where we are supportive of others. I would like to extend a shout out to our students for a great fire drill. The students’ exited the building quietly and quickly. We will have […]