January 22nd, 2021
Dear Jean Steckle families,
Remote Learning Extended
WRDSB schools will continue remote-learning until at least February 10th, 2021. This decision is based on current directions from the Ministry of Education and the advice of public health experts with the intention of slowing the spread of COVID-19. Any further extension to the period of remote learning will be determined by the Ministry of Education and will be communicated closer to the planned return to in-person learning.
What we know
- The earliest return to in-person learning is February 11, 2021
- Updates will be provided by the Ministry of Education and will be communicated to families, students, and staff as soon as they are made available
- Starting February 11, 2021, an additional process to confirm that secondary students participating in in-person learning have completed a daily screening for COVID-19 will be in place – more details on this process will be forthcoming
Thank you to all our families, students and staff for your continued patience and flexibility. This is not an easy situation to navigate and we are so appreciative of the understanding you have shown throughout this time.
Have a great weekend,
Andrea Michelutti, Principal
Social Networking and Internet Safety Presentation
Our Jean Steckle School Council, in partnership with the Westvale Public School Council, is pleased to offer parents the opportunity to participate in a virtual evening with Paul Davis via Zoom on Tuesday, January 26th at 7 p.m.
This workshop is designed to inform and empower parents in the highly digital age we all live in. Paul Davis, a world-renowned expert on internet safety, will be talking about topics such as Snapchat, Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Smartphone and digital trails. He will also speak about cyberbullying, texting, image sharing, online gaming and online security. Please check out Paul’s website http://socialnetworkingsafety.net/feedback/
Registration closes at 6:00 pm on January 26th
The meeting opens at 6:45 pm. We will start promptly at 7:00 pm
You need the confirmation email with log-in for the meeting, which you will get after registration.
Meeting Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctduuprzouEtxHvfU-KAy7DPJSg_pu1fkq
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
*NEW DATE: Changing Modes of Learning
Families of elementary students who wish to change their child’s mode of learning (in-person to distance learning or from distance learning to in-person), will have the opportunity to do so until January 29, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
To request a change in your child’s mode of learning, please email andrea_michelutti@wrdsb.ca for a transition request form.
Please note that this change will be for the remainder of the school year.
Important Dates:
February 15: Family Day
March 15 to March 19, 2021: March Break
April 2: Good Friday
April 5: Easter Monday
May 24: Victoria Day
June 4: Professional Development Day
June 29: Professional Development Day