January 28: Evening Rentals & Board Meeting Cancelled

Posted January 28, 2019

In anticipation of weather conditions deteriorating into the evening, the Waterloo Region District School Board has decided: All school rentals scheduled for tonight are cancelled. This evening’s Board meeting is cancelled. Extended Day Programs for Monday, January 28, will run as normal but parents are encouraged to pick up children as soon as it is […]

Friday, February 1, 2019 is a PD Day for secondary students

Posted January 27, 2019

Friday, February 1, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for all secondary school staff. Secondary students will not attend school. The PD Day will be dedicated to school improvement planning and advancing student achievement. Staff will participate in a full-day activity reflecting our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for student achievement and well-being. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will […]

Grads – Important Chromebook & Google Account Info

Posted January 24, 2019

Dear SJAM Students and Staff,

Chromebooks:

Chromebooks and the charging cord are the property of the WRDSB and therefore are expected to be returned to SJAM upon graduation. Students graduating this semester are expected to return their Chromebook and charger to the classroom teacher on the day of their final exam. Students who do not have an exam are expected to return the Chromebook and charger to the main office by January 30th.

Chromebooks are to be returned regardless of their condition. Students will not be charged if they are returning a damaged device. Chromebooks that are not returned will be disabled by the WRDSB IT department.

Google Accounts:

Students graduating this semester or who are leaving the WRDSB, please be aware that your Google Drive and email accounts will be closed a few weeks after semester one ends.  You are STRONGLY recommended to back up all documents and emails to your personal drive/accounts before the end of semester 1.  Apps such as Google Takeout can make the process easier.

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Inclement weather decisions during exams

Posted January 24, 2019

Inclement weather can happen at any time, including during exams. We want students and families to know what to expect if weather disrupts the January 25-31 exam schedule. If any WRDSB school bus is cancelled due to weather in any area of the region, ALL exams will move forward by one day. If a severe […]

Pre-Exam Performance Day (Jan. 23) and Tutorial Day (Jan. 24)

Posted January 21, 2019

A reminder to SJAM students and parents regarding planned activities and schedules for the next few days before exams.

Wednesday, January 23rd is our Performance Day.  Classes will run as per normal schedule with a focus on in-class performances, seminars, etc. as required for courses.

Thursday, January 24th is SJAM’s Tutorial Day.  Please see the schedule below for class times.

SCHEDULE – JANUARY 24th
A – 8:30-9:10
B – 9:15-9:55
E – 10:00-10:40
D – 10:45-11:25
Lunch – 11:25-12:25
Tutorial Extra Help – 12:25-2:40

Our formal exam schedule begins on Friday, January 25th.  Please see the exam schedule posted on the SJAM website for specific times/rooms.

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Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 18, 2019

Today marks the second annual Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day at the Waterloo Region District School Board. Educational Assistants (EA) help to deliver educational programs in our schools, while Child Youth Workers (CYW) are mental health professionals who work with troubled children who face a variety of emotional, behavioural or physical […]

U of W Grade 10 Family Night – Thurs. Feb. 21

Posted January 15, 2019

It’s never too early for students to think about the future!

To help younger students start thinking about attending university, the U of Waterloo is hosting Grade 10 Family Night on Thursday, February 21st (6:30-8:30pm @ Hagey Hall of Humanities, University of Waterloo).

Speakers include Waterloo’s director of student awards and financial aid and our associate registrar (admissions) who will help students learn about:

  • applying to university
  • finding a program you’ll love
  • financing a university education
  • and much more!

This isn’t merely a U of W sales pitch – our info night will benefit students considering any university as a future pathway.

To learn more and/or to register for this event, click the U of W logo below! 

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