Information Coming Home Today

Posted October 5, 2015

Please ask your children about the forms they received today. Professor Jams was here today to kick off our Move-A-Thon which will take place on October 30th. School Council is also looking for volunteers Picture Day forms Kindie letter regarding Speech and Language observation by WRDSB employee School Council Information for website Oct 5  

Thursday, September 24th – Say Hi Day!!

Posted September 21, 2015

The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council (WRCPC) is pleased to present the 9th annual “Say Hi Day” at schools across Waterloo Region on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Say Hi Day encourages students to say Hi to peers, teachers and staff within the school in an effort to get to know each other, be more inclusive […]

Student Accident Insurance

Posted September 16, 2015

During the course of the school year, our students have many opportunities to engage in various learning activities. Specific courses such as our science and technology classes, that involve the use of tools, chemicals and machinery, and our physical education classes, that involve movement with equipment, carry a risk of injury. In addition, students participating […]

Meet the Teacher Rescheduled – NOT Sept 17

Posted September 15, 2015

Due to the current job action, we will not be having meet the teacher this week as printed in the planner.  Once we are able to reschedule, we will inform you.    

Parking information for the safety of our students and community

Posted September 4, 2015

It’s hard to believe how the time has just flown by.  As we being our third year, our student population has grown to over 800 students.  It is wonderful that we are a predominantly walking school; nevertheless, we understand that some families will choose to drive their children.  Due to the increase in number of […]

Welcome Back!

Posted August 28, 2015

  As we are in the final stages of preparing for another amazing new year of learning, discovering, and creating memories, there will be a temporary change in administration for the start of the school year. Mr. Burnley is currently on leave and in his absence Mr. Lepold will be interim principal. Mr. Lepold is […]

Mental Health Lecture Series

Posted January 22, 2015

Please find attached a poster with information regarding a few free workshops for our community.  Do you have questions around anxiety, depression or other topics?  See the poster for specific details around topics, dates and time. Doon Lets Listen Poster bt

Important notice for the Jean Steckle Community

Posted January 22, 2015

The city of Kitchener has added some NO PARKING signs on Sophia Crescent where it intersects with Woodbine Avenue.  By-law officers have been issuing warnings, but they will now start to ticket any vehicles that are parked on those corners.  By-law is also concerned, as is the school, around the parking of cars on school […]

Pediculosis in Schools

Posted January 15, 2015

Like any school, Jean Steckle is not immune to pediculosis, or head lice.  Right now we have several cases of head lice in the school and while this is not a health hazard, it is nuisance.  Students may not attend school if affected with lice.  Once the child has been treated and all head lice, […]

DreamBox – Home License – Deadline December 20, 2014

Posted December 17, 2014

The Waterloo Region District School Board has been able to arrange, for interested parents, the ability purchase their own DreamBox licenses at a reduced rate.  DreamBox is an online math program that supports students at their level.  It helps all students improve their understanding of Number Sense including basic facts and computations.  It is a […]

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