Our guide for the winter season

Posted November 27, 2017

Winter is coming and we want to ensure that we are ready for what Mother Nature has in store for us this season. During bad weather conditions, we may need to cancel buses or close schools for the safety of our students and staff. Here’s what you need to know: Learn more about our Severe Weather procedures.

Office update – November 24

Posted November 24, 2017

Dear families, It was a busy week at Jean Steckle. We practiced our hold and secure drill on Wednesday and our students did a great job! On Thursday, our students participated in the annual bus safety drill. I am thankful for the great work from our staff and our students when it comes to practicing our drills. Thank […]

New school named after Canadian kindergarten pioneer from Kitchener

Posted November 22, 2017

Kitchener’s newest elementary school will be named after Canada’s first ever kindergarten teacher, Janet Metcalfe, who taught in Waterloo region for more than thirty years. Janet Metcalfe Public School, located in Southwest Kitchener at the corner of Seabrook Drive and Amand Drive is scheduled to open in September 2018 for students in Junior Kindergarten to […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 19-25

Posted November 20, 2017

We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 19 to 25, 2017. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]

Office update – November 19

Posted November 19, 2017

Dear families, It was great seeing our families visit the school last week to discuss their child’s progress academically and socially. If you have additional questions, please contact your child’s teacher. With the cold weather finally here, I encourage families to label all items sent to school. Our lost and found area was filled with […]

Grade 1 French Immersion

Posted November 17, 2017

Thinking about French Immersion for your child? Join us at one of our information sessions to learn more about our French programs and registration process. Information sessions will be held at the WRDSB Education Centre (Map) on the following days: November 27, 7 p.m. December 1, noon December 4, noon December 4, 7 p.m. Please […]

High School Info Nights: Grade 8 Transition

Posted November 15, 2017

Over the next couple of months, High Schools across the board will be hosting Grade 8 Nights for parents and students. These information sessions will focus on Grade 8 students’ transition to High School, including the course selection process, in-school student supports, extracurricular activities and more. Please be sure to check-out the information session for any […]

OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare

Posted November 14, 2017

We want to remind students, parents and caregivers that starting on January 1, 2018, Ontario will provide free prescription drug coverage for all children and youth aged 24 and under. Children and youth will have access to over 4,400 medications and other drug products at no cost. Enrolment in OHIP+ is automatic – you will […]

Office Update – November 11

Posted November 10, 2017

Dear families, As principal of Jean Steckle PS, I am honoured to work with thoughtful and caring students who were good citizens during our Remembrance Day Ceremony today. Our gymnasium was filled with beautiful artwork created by our students. Many parents joined our students from Grade 1 to Grade 8 as they participated in our […]

Friday, November 17, 2017 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted November 10, 2017

Friday, November 17, 2017 is a professional development day for Elementary and Secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the PD Day will be School Improvement Planning in the morning. Teachers will participate in a whole-school activity […]