Weekly Update

Posted June 26, 2017

Weekly Update – June 23 Hello Families: On behalf of Ms. Michelutti and the staff here at Jean Steckle, I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy summer.  To those students who are leaving for a new educational setting, we wish you continued success at your new school.  To those returning, we look […]

Parent resources for summer reading

Posted June 26, 2017

The Ontario Library Association has put together a fun summer reading toolkit for all ages to help students combat academic “summer slide.” The toolkit provides lists of reading programs and engaging reading lists to inspire student summer reading. There is also a quiz for parents to help them determine which summer reading program is most […]

Summertime sun safety

Posted June 19, 2017

Warm weather has finally arrived in Waterloo region and with it comes a reminder on sun safety. We believe in promoting sun safety through education and working with our community partners, such as Public Health. Creating shaded spaces in our school yards and play areas is a key component of our Sun Safety and Shading […]

Parent resources for Pride conversations

Posted June 12, 2017

For the month of June, all WRDSB schools and the education centre are flying the Pride flag. Below are some frequently asked questions and resources to help guide conversations for parents and caregivers. Why is my child’s school flying the Pride flag? The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, staff, parents/guardians […]

Weekly Update

Posted June 9, 2017

Dear Families: Thank you to our school community for their overwhelming support of our fun fair last evening.  It was a fantastic evening. A special thanks to your School Council for their work organizing this spectacular event.  The fun fair could not take place without their leadership and the support of the many other volunteers […]

Have your say in the 2017-18 school year budget

Posted June 8, 2017

How can you give input? Appear as a delegation on June 14, 2017, at the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. If you would like to appear as a delegation, you must register with the Manager of Corporate Services by noon on Wednesday, June 14. Delegations must relate to budget matters only. More information on delegation […]

Board appoints new Cambridge trustee

Posted June 7, 2017

At a special meeting of the board tonight, Waterloo Region District School Board trustees chose Courtney Waterfall, a Cambridge resident, as its newest member.

Trustees voted Waterfall to office as trustee for Cambridge and North Dumfries after Trustee Andrea Mitchell retired in March. Trustee Waterfall will serve on the board until the end of the current board term in 2018.

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We asked. You answered. A review of community feedback during budget

Posted June 7, 2017

Waterloo Region District School Board continues to work hard with students, staff, parents and caregivers, and community partners, to ensure education and student success is a partnership. This is why we called on you to participate in our annual budget survey, from February 21 to March 10, and provide input on the funding priorities and […]

Weekly update – June 2

Posted June 2, 2017

Dear families, A huge thank you to our parents for volunteering for our fun fair. There are enough volunteers to run the event now – School Council could not do this event without your support! There are a few spots left so continue to sign up. We will be selling STING wristbands beginning this Thursday, […]

Jean Steckle Family Fun Night – June 8th

Posted June 1, 2017

Jean Steckle Public School Presents:  Jean Steckle Family Fun Night Thursday June 8th 5 – 8pm Many outside Activities: Rock Climbing Wall, Mini Golf, Kiddie Train, & load of carnival games. Video Game Trailer – Game Asylum, Pitching Wind Tunnel – Kitchener Minor Baseball, Hockey Obstacle Course – Kitchener Minor Hockey, Tumble, Roll and Climb […]

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