Dear Families of Jean Steckle Public School,

Thank you to our school council volunteers for organizing the first special lunch of the year. Families can still order lunches. Please follow the directions below to register for the special lunch program.

The school will be closed on Friday, January 24, for our next PD day.

Sincerely,

Andrea Michelutti, Principal

Hot Lunch Information

Elementary School Nutrition Services is pleased to announce that we will administer your Thursday hot lunch program for 2020. Thursday lunch options will rotate each week between Subway, Boston Pizza, and Swiss Chalet. Marble Slab frozen yogurt will be offered once per month. There are no changes to the pizza program.

Our online ordering system is user-friendly and allows you to place and manage your orders when it is convenient for you. You can pay online with a credit card, prepaid credit cards or debit. Please do not send cash or cheques to the school. Please make your payment once you have completed your order. Any unpaid orders will be deleted from your account.

If you have provided your email address when registering, you have agreed to receive reminder emails and communication from ESNS.

To Register log on to https://www.esns.ca

  1. Click on the tab SCHOOLS
  2. Click on your school (Jean Steckle) from the list
  3. Click on the tab REGISTER
  4. Complete all the fields in the registration form
  5. Click on Children to add your student information – select their classroom from the drop-down menu – Add additional children if appropriate
  6. Click on the tab ORDERS
  7. Complete one order form for each child then proceed to payment Full detailed instructions can also be found under the HELP Tab

IMPORTANT ORDER, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

ORDERS – All orders must be placed ten days in advance of delivery, as we must place our orders with our suppliers in this time frame. Emails will be sent to you to remind you when to order. Orders will only be processed if they are paid in full.

PAYMENTS – Please make your payment at the time of ordering. Unpaid orders will be deleted.

CANCELLATIONS – email support@esns.ca Orders that are cancelled after the orders have been placed with our suppliers will be credited at 50%. Days highlighted in red on the website indicate that these orders have already been placed with our suppliers. Our custom software does allow you to edit orders on your account that have not been placed with our suppliers.

SNOW DAY CANCELLATIONS If the school board has closed the school due to weather conditions, all orders will be cancelled and a full refund will be posted to your account.

BUS CANCELLATIONS If buses are cancelled due to weather, all orders will be sent to the school. If you wish to cancel your order as your child will not be attending school, the regular cancellation policy of 50% credit applies.

Helpful Information Please ensure that you register your children in the correct classroom as this is where their lunches will be delivered. If your child is moved to a different room, please log in and edit your child’s information or contact us.

When you see the icon beside a product, this means that there are options available for this product. When you select this product, your options will appear. (Ex. Toppings on a pita, or dressing for a salad) If you are not able to place your order on-line, you may contact our office at 519-570-3767, and we will be pleased to help you or email support@esns.ca

Kindergarten Registration

Starting kindergarten is an exciting time for children and families. For many, it’s the first school experience in their learning journey. At Waterloo Region District School Board, we want to assure families that their children will receive the best education for their child’s needs from kindergarten to graduation.

In kindergarten, students learn about the world around them through play. Play-based learning is an essential part of a child’s development. Through play, children build skills that help them develop language to express themselves and their thoughts. Educators in the classroom guide children to help them learn how their words and actions can affect others.

Often we hear from families, “How can I prepare my child to start kindergarten?” said Loa Ziles, a consultant for the kindergarten program. “We know that parents and caregivers understand how best to support their children through new experiences and transitions, such as starting school. It is important for families to know that we are ready for your child; it’s not them being ready for us. We are ready and will welcome them into our classrooms.”

As a parent or caregiver, you may have questions about the kindergarten program, such as:

What will my child learn and do?

Kindergarten focuses on all five areas of development: social and emotional, cognitive, physical and fine and gross motor skills. Children learn and experience activities designed to enhance these five areas. Educators introduce children to the world of literacy and mathematics by growing their reading and writing skills and showing students new mathematical components, such as patterns. Children show their understanding of these new concepts through play, perhaps by making a pattern with blocks. Educators will also support children in understanding themselves and encouraging them to see themselves as valuable members of their classroom and school community, as well as their home community.

Who is working in the classroom?

Kindergarten classrooms in Waterloo Region District School Board have an educator and an early childhood educator (ECE) working together during the regular school day. These two educators have complementary skills, and their relationship allows for differentiated support for children and their learning.

Early childhood educators know about a child’s development from birth to the time they start school and augment the work already taking place in the classroom. ECE’s support children at various stages and work with them as they move forward, learning and understanding new concepts.

Educators know the kindergarten program and elementary curriculum, assessment and evaluation. They are responsible for student learning, instruction and formal reporting to families based on the educator-ECE team assessments of children’s progress.

How can I prepare my child to start kindergarten?

There are many things you can do at home to help your child get ready for kindergarten. Talking and singing is a fun way to help children express their thoughts and feelings. Talking about school and how fun it’s going to be is another way to get your child excited about starting school. Walk or drive by the school, so they become familiar with the building. After March Break, you may visit your school library and take out books. Visiting the library not only introduces your child to their new school but encourages reading and associates learning and going to school as a positive experience.

To learn more about WRDSB Kindergarten programming, visit www.wrdsb.ca/kindergarten

Before and After School Programs are available for Grades JK-6. Learn more about our programs.

School Council

This week’s school council meeting has been postponed.  

Upcoming events:

January 24 – PD day

January 31 – Beach day

February 17 – Family day

February 21 – Multicultural day

March 16 to March 20 – Winter Break

March 27 – Retro day

April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day (wear blue)

April 3 – PD day

April 10 to April 13 – Easter Break

April 22 – Lights out, earth wear attire or used clothing day

May 15 – Sports Jersey day

May 18 – Victoria Day

May 29 – PD day

June 25 – Canada Day (Jean Steckle spirit wear)

June 26 – PD Day