Welcome to Ms. Watters, New SJAM VP

Posted February 4, 2019

The SJAM community would like to welcome our new vice-principal, Ms. Siobhan Watters!  Ms. Watters joins us from GRCI and takes over last names O-Z as part of our administrative team!

We would also like to extend a huge thanks to our departing vice-principal, Ms. Jen Bistolas, who heads to Grand River Collegiate for the start of semester 2.  We wish her all the best at her new school!

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Night School classes start February 11

Posted January 31, 2019

Night School is held on Monday and Thursday evenings at Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (CHC) and Galt Collegiate Institute (GCI), with more than 20 course options to choose from, beginning Monday, February 11. All current high school students should register with their school guidance. Please see your guidance office and make an appointment. Registration for non-day school students begins on February […]

#BellLetsTalk Day – Wednesday, January 30

Posted January 29, 2019

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 30. This is a day to raise awareness and continue the conversation around mental health. One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime. A big hurdle for anyone living with mental illness is overcoming the stigma and a major reason why […]

January 29: All School Buses Cancelled, All Schools Open

Posted January 29, 2019

All school buses, taxis and special education routes for WRDSB are CANCELLED. All schools are open and Extended Day Programs are operating. ALL secondary school exams will move forward by one day. Today’s exams will take place tomorrow at the same time. The PD Day will not move. The last day for exams is now […]

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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