March 9th, 2018
Dear families,
What a great week! Spotlight on Steckle was an incredible talent show. The performers and stage crew were incredible. Jean Steckle students are talented and kept the audience engaged the entire time. I would like to thank the entire team for an excellent show and the parents for their support.
I would like to wish the students a safe and happy March break. We look forward to seeing all of our students on Monday, March 19.
Sincerely,
Andrea Michelutti, Principal
Spotlight on Bill Vu – one of our Steckle Sting!
We would like to highlight our Grade 5 student Bill Vu for his hard work and dedication in playing the piano. Bill entered a contest to perform with the Canadian Sinfonietta and was selected after a long, multi-step audition process. He will be performing on March 25 at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. He has also been asked to perform with another national orchestra in the spring. Bill feels supported by his teachers, friends and the Jean Steckle community. Congratulations to Bill on this accomplishment!
Kindergarten Registration
We are delighted to welcome your child to Kindergarten. The purpose of Kindergarten is to help build a strong foundation for learning in a safe and caring play-based environment. Kindergarten promotes the social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development of all children. The Kindergarten program is based on the understanding that children develop at their own pace. Children in Kindergarten are provided with a secure, respectful and nurturing environment, where their developmental needs can be supported through varied experiences.
We are asking that all families register their children before March 30 to ensure we have the correct number of classes for the upcoming school year. Please share the registration information with your neighbours.
The online registration is open for students born in 2014 for Junior Kindergarten. Please visit this website https://www.wrdsb.ca/kindergarten/its-time-to-register/#.WJOniNIrJeM.
After you register online, please call the school to book an appointment. Appointments are available between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. You will need to bring the following documents when you come to the school to complete the registration:
Proof of address: utility bill and proof of Ontario Property Assessment Notice and/or lease agreement
Proof of birth: birth certificate, Canadian Passport, birth registration, citizenship card or statement of live birth
Proof of custody where applicable: custody orders, court-ordered guardianship
Please submit your child’s immunization information online directly to the Region of Waterloo Public Health http://chd.region.waterloo.on.ca/en/healthyLivingHealthProtection/ivpd.asp
Upcoming dates
March 12 to March 15 – March Break
March 30 – Good Friday
April 2 – Easter Monday
April 4 – Kindergarten Parent Information night 6:30 p.m.
April 13 – PD Day
May 4 – PD Day
May 7 – D.O. Gibson presentation
May 21 – Victoria Day
May 22 – Grade 7 immunization
May 24 – Welcome to Kindergarten night 6:00 p.m.
June 1 – PD Day
June 14 – Family Fun Night
June 29 – PD Day