safeTALK training now available for parents & guardians

Posted May 12, 2016

As part of our system goal of supporting student achievement & well-being, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians. 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 safeTALK? Recognize that […]

Jean Steckle Updates – May 5, 2016

Posted May 5, 2016

Hello Parents/Guardians, Here are this week’s updates: Principal Message: Congratulations to Ms. Karcher’s class for winning the first ice cream party through our School-Day challenge. If you require assistance signing up for School-Day, please contact the main office. I am excited to see our students using appropriate digital citizenship when using devices in school. I […]

Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!

Posted April 28, 2016

We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]

Jean Steckle Updates – April 28, 2016

Posted April 28, 2016

Hello Parents/Guardians, Here are this week’s updates: Principal Message: I encourage families to follow Jean Steckle on Twitter and Instagram (@JSTwrdsb). This allows parents and extended family members to see the great learning taking place at Jean Steckle. The office is continuing to experience a high number of lates daily. We expect students to be […]

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!

Posted April 27, 2016

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS

Jean Steckle P.S. Updates – April 21, 2016

Posted April 21, 2016

Hello Parents/Guardians, Here are this week’s updates: Principal Message: I would like to thank the students and staff for a great assembly this week. A video featuring many students reinforced the message at Jean Steckle P.S. “We are a team,” “We chose to learn,” and “We each do our part.” I am proud of the […]

Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers

Posted April 21, 2016

Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]

Thank you to our families!

Posted April 18, 2016

A huge thank you to our 40 families that signed up for School-Day, our new online communication portal. We are hoping for an 85% adoption rate from our parent community by June 1, 2016. Your child should have received a letter sharing the process on how to register for this portal. If you haven’t received […]

School-Day is coming to Jean Steckle P.S.

Posted April 15, 2016

We’re excited to announce that our school is now using School-Day, an online portal that lets us instantly share school news and events. Your child will be receiving a letter sharing the process on how to register for this portal. We are hoping for an 85% adoption rate from our parent community by June 1, […]

PIC Family Event Fast Approaching!

Posted April 1, 2016

For the fifth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, guardians and the community! The theme for this year’s parent conference is Strengthening Family-School Relationships – Achieving Excellence and Well-being for all Students. REGISTER NOW! Date: […]

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