Being a good neighbour

Posted October 7, 2016

Dear parents and guardians, On Thursday around 3:20 p.m., students and parents reported seeing a stranger in a clown costume and two males dressed in black wearing white masks. Members of the Jean Steckle staff arrived at the pond area and searched the area for a few minutes before two police cruisers responded. The constables […]

Supporting the members in our community

Posted October 4, 2016

A letter from one of our parents about supporting others: October 4, 2016 Dear community members, Our community is such a wonderful one. We help each other even when we don’t know each other personally. As parents and educators, we teach acceptance and kindness. We join forces to raise awareness and support one another. That […]

Process for Resolving Parent/Guardian Concerns

Posted September 29, 2016

Process for Resolving Parent/Guardian Concerns From time to time, there may be a misunderstanding, a lack of communication, or a serious situation that requires attention. When this happens all parties must work together to resolve the matter. A parent has the right to express concerns, a teacher has the right to respond, and the Board […]

safeTALK training available for WRDSB parents & guardians

Posted September 23, 2016

As part of our system goals to supporting student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of […]

PA Day – Friday, September 23

Posted September 22, 2016

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Activity (PA) Day this Friday – Friday, September 23, 2016. There will be no school for WRDSB students. All elementary and secondary employee groups will be focusing on the new WRDSB Strategic Plan, School Improvement Planning, and Health and Safety Training. This will drive the work and […]

School Council and “Say Hi!” Day

Posted September 20, 2016

School Council: Please join us in for our first School Council meeting tonight, September 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the library. School Council Agenda September 20, 2016 Welcome Explanation of positions Elections Principal’s Report Vice-principal’s Report Treasurer’s Report Next meeting: Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. “Say Hi!” Day: Thursday, September 22 is “Say Hi!” […]

KW Youth Theatre

Posted September 9, 2016

Auditions for the KW Youth Theatre’s upcoming Fall 2016 Season will be taking place on Wednesday, September 14th during the morning nutrition break at Jean Steckle PS. Casting is for students in Grades 5 to Grade 8. No preparation or experience is required, but please wear comfortable clothing. If asked to attend a callback audition, […]

Weekly Update – September 9

Posted September 9, 2016

Dear families, We would like to thank our families for returning the student data verification form, the release of student personal information form, and any necessary medical forms. Students from Grade 1 to Grade 8 were given a planner during the first week of school. The cost of the planner is $7. You may send […]

Jean Steckle School Council

Posted September 2, 2016

Jean Steckle Public School School Council Information Sheet Q: What is School Council? A: School Council is made up of a group of parent volunteers, principals and teachers who meet once a month.  We are the “venue for the various stakeholders in education to work in partnership.  Our role, in collaboration with the principal, staff […]

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Letter

Posted June 24, 2016

Dear parents/guardians, To align with board policy, volunteers at the school will require a Police Vulnerable Sector Check. We are asking that parents and family members who are interesting in volunteering in the school, in classrooms, or on field trips have this check completed by December 2016. Attached is a letter that will allow for […]

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