Jean Steckle Updates – May 26, 2016

Posted May 26, 2016

Hello Parents/Guardians, Here are this week’s updates: Principal Message: It is important to build the habit of good attendance early. Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school. Missing 10% of the school year, around 18 days, can make it harder to learn to read. Students can still fall […]

Parent Involvement Committee is looking for new members!

Posted May 26, 2016

The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in a WRDSB school and community members to apply for positions on the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee. The mandate for the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent engagement to the Waterloo Region District School Board; Communicate with and support […]

It’s Facebook Official

Posted May 20, 2016

We are excited to announce that we have joined Facebook, the most popular social media network!

Please take a few moments to visit our page, look around and LIKE us: facebook.com/wrdsb/

 

Come join us on Facebook! Come join us on Facebook!

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Jean Steckle Updates – May 19, 2016

Posted May 19, 2016

Hello Parents/Guardians, Here are this week’s updates: Principal Message: I would like to thank our families for supporting School-Day. Over 80% of our families have signed up for our new communication portal. If you haven’t signed up yet, please contact the office for more information or to make an appointment to come in and sign […]

Jean Steckle Updates – May 12, 2016

Posted May 12, 2016

Hello Parents/Guardians, Here are this week’s updates: Principal Message: This week the music program from Huron Heights performed and our students were an incredible audience. The talented students from Huron Heights had our students snapping and moving to the music. We are thankful for our partnership with our local high school. ~Andrea Michelutti Planning for […]

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

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