OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare

Posted November 14, 2017

We want to remind students, parents and caregivers that starting on January 1, 2018, Ontario will provide free prescription drug coverage for all children and youth aged 24 and under. Children and youth will have access to over 4,400 medications and other drug products at no cost. Enrolment in OHIP+ is automatic – you will […]

Office Update – November 11

Posted November 10, 2017

Dear families, As principal of Jean Steckle PS, I am honoured to work with thoughtful and caring students who were good citizens during our Remembrance Day Ceremony today. Our gymnasium was filled with beautiful artwork created by our students. Many parents joined our students from Grade 1 to Grade 8 as they participated in our […]

Friday, November 17, 2017 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted November 10, 2017

Friday, November 17, 2017 is a professional development day for Elementary and Secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the PD Day will be School Improvement Planning in the morning. Teachers will participate in a whole-school activity […]

Office update – November 3

Posted November 3, 2017

Dear families, Thank you for another great week. As the cold weather approaches, I would like to remind parents to label their child’s belongings. Our lost and found collection is large, and we will be having our lost and found display beginning on Monday in the front hall. The display will be out until November 17, and then all remaining […]

Public Health wants to hear from you on Supervised Injection Services

Posted November 3, 2017

Region of Waterloo Public Health and community partners have started having conversations about supervised injection services. They are asking those who live, work and go to school in Waterloo region for their opinion on these services. You can have your say on Supervised Injection Services through the region’s online survey. To participate in the survey […]

Office update – October 27

Posted October 27, 2017

Dear families, On October 31, students who are participating in Halloween may wear their costumes or Black and Orange to school first thing in the morning. The primary and junior students will participate in a parade with our older students cheering them on. For the students who are not participating, we will be provided alternative […]

Happy Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day

Posted October 25, 2017

At Waterloo Region District School Board we believe that early childhood learning sets children up for success. “Research shows that early learning has long-term benefits for a child’s academic and social skills. It can also improve your child’s reading, writing and math skills—in school and in life,” said Elaine Ranney, superintendent for student achievement and […]

Office update – October 20

Posted October 20, 2017

Dear families, What an exciting week! We’ve had two fire drills and our second drill was perfect. We had over 1000 students, and adults on the field and our entire population was completely silent – we received praise from facility service managers and visitors to our school. Way to go, STING! We would like to […]

#WeSingOCanada together

Posted October 18, 2017

It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video that will showcase the amazing talents of our students, teachers and parents. We want to give […]

EXTENDED: #WeSingOCanada together

Posted October 18, 2017

We have extended the deadline for video submissions to Friday, November 24, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video […]

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