World Mental Health Day 2020

Posted October 9, 2020

October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a day begun by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to raise awareness in the global community about the importance of supporting mental health, to take action and create lasting change. “It is nearly 30 years since the first World Mental Health Day was launched by the […]

Office Update – October 9, 2020

Posted October 9, 2020

Dear Jean Steckle families, We’ve had another great week at Jean Steckle Public School. As we enter Thanksgiving weekend, our team at Jean Steckle is thankful for our outstanding students and families. We appreciate our students’ kindness, compassion and hard work – we are very proud of our students!  We are thankful for our families’ […]

Update on Elementary Classroom Assignments

Posted October 8, 2020

To our elementary school families, I am writing to provide you with an important update regarding classroom and staffing changes to both in-person and distance learning in our elementary program. This message will clearly explain why change is necessary for our schools, and describe potential impacts for students in either in-person or distance learning environments. […]

Resources to Help Those Experiencing Family Violence

Posted October 7, 2020

Supporting our students and their families goes beyond their learning – we want all those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to know there are resources available to help them cope with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, 1 in 3 Canadians is […]

WRDSB Celebrates World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 5, 2020

Today, October 5, is World Teachers’ Day. A day we acknowledge our educators’ dedication and passion, show our appreciation and recognize the unprecedented journey our teachers and educators have been on since March. This morning, our 64,000 students across Waterloo Region started their school day excited and ready to learn, but it looks and feels […]

Office Update – October 2, 2020

Posted October 2, 2020

Dear Jean Steckle families, Thank you to our students, staff, and families for participating in our Terry Fox Run. As a school, we raised over $460 to support cancer research. Great work STING! Have a great weekend!  Sincerely, Andrea Michelutti, Principal Indoor Shoes At this time, students are asked to bring in a pair of […]

Do Your Part: Daily Screening for Students and Families

Posted October 2, 2020

We’ve all got a role to play in keeping our students and school communities safe from COVID-19. Here in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), parents and caregivers have a responsibility to complete the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 school screening before sending their children to school – each and every day. Accessing this tool […]

Office update – September 25

Posted September 25, 2020

Dear Jean Steckle families, What a wonderful week! Thank you to our students, families and staff members for a great week of learning. It is amazing to see all of the smiling faces each morning.  On September 30, Jean Steckle Public School and the WRDSB recognize Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30

Posted September 25, 2020

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. We invite students, staff and families to wear orange, whether it is a […]

Accessing Mental Health Resources: For Students and Families

Posted September 25, 2020

As we return to our schools, it’s important that we remain focused on supporting our mental health and well-being. We know that these are stressful times for our students and their families and we want to highlight the resources available to help. If you are worried about your child’s or your own well-being or mental […]

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