May 14th, 2021
Dear Jean Steckle families,
Fundraising Opportunity – Domino’s Pizza
Starting on May 18, we have partnered with the Domino’s Pizza location on Max Becker Drive for a four-week Pizza Night Fundraiser. With the purchase of a large pepperoni or cheese pizza for $10, the school will receive $5 in return to help replace tech equipment for the school. Please order online and use the promotion code CARE. This fundraiser is only valid at the Max Becker location.
Please share this promotion with your family and friends. Thank you in advance for your continued support.
Enjoy!
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart is an event nobody wants to skip! Jean Steckle will be having a week full of jumping to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Students will participate in a variety of jumping activities during their Physical Education classes. This will be taking place during the week of May 17 to May 21.
The safety and well-being of students, teachers and the school community is our top priority which is why Jump Rope for Heart is moving to fundraise fully online this year. Students can begin to collect donations from May 10th to the 21st. You can help your child set up their fundraising page online at www.jumpropeforheart.ca and students can earn one of five Thank You Prizes (online gift card options). If you would prefer to make an online donation on behalf of your family, that would be greatly appreciated as well and you can do that using the following link: Jean Steckle Fundraising Page.
Kids can go to www.jumpropeforheart.ca and join their school to start counting their healthy habit streak. Protecting your heart and brain is EASY when practicing the below healthy habits daily.
E- Eat fruits and vegetables
A- Active for 1 hour or more
S- Screens for less than 2 hours
Y- Yes to water and no to sugary drinks
For even more fun and an extra challenge, kids can pick one EASY healthy habit during registration and track how many days in a row they’ve practiced it. Their Healthy Habit streak will show on their fundraising page so everyone can cheer them on!
***Nutrition for Learning – Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at Jean Steckle Public School
We are excited to have the Nutrition for Learning Pop Up Snack program visit Jean Steckle every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Nutrition for Learning will provide families in our community with free, healthy snacks for children.
Lunch and Learning Sessions for Families
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their child.
A New Way of Looking at Parenting Styles
When: May 19 from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm
Where: Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 912 3479 2398
Password: WRDSB
Who Knows Best? When Parents Disagree
When: May 26 from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm
Where: Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 912 3479 2398
Password: WRDSB
Important Dates:
May 24: Victoria Day
June 4: Professional Development Day
June 29: Professional Development Day