Director responds to recent terror attack in Quebec

Posted January 31, 2017

On Monday morning, Canadians woke to news of an attack on a mosque in Quebec City that left six people dead, and several others wounded. The Prime Minister called the attack an “act of terror against Canada and all Canadians.” This deplorable act will have an effect on the thousands of students, parents and staff we […]

Innovating tomorrow by educating today

Posted January 30, 2017

In November, we asked our community to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School Board is all about. Over the last year, a big team of dedicated and passionate people in Waterloo region worked together to set a new direction for our public schools with a new strategic plan. […]

SJAM Response to Weekend Events

Posted January 30, 2017

Principal’s Remarks: SJAM Cares

I would like to address and reassure the SJAM community in the wake of a troubled weekend in Canada and the United States.  

I would like to echo the sentiments expressed by our Prime Minister in condemning the attack on Muslims in a place of worship on Sunday evening. The staff and students at SJAM will mourn the victims and hope for a quick recovery for the wounded. This attack, combined with the immigration policy enacted in the United States in the past week, have resulted in challenging times for our diverse community.

It is worth emphasizing at this time of tragedy that the SJAM staff would like to do everything we can to support our students in their feeling of safety.  School is a place where we can come together from a wide variety of backgrounds to learn together in an environment of belonging and acceptance.  This weekend’s events remind us that there is much work to be done to fully achieve this vision.  I believe, with the help of our students, our dedicated staff, and our community, that here at SJAM we can work together to achieve this vision. Together we are strong and hopeful.

The Exam schedule makes this a difficult time for us to connect with all of our students.  Thus, through this message, I would like to remind you that our Guidance and support staff can be reached at the school this week if any SJAM student is in need of support.

Please call us at 519-880-9979 during regular business hours and we will find someone to assist.  

Sincerely,
Jennifer Shortreed
Principal SJAM

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Rescheduled meeting for Ministry’s well-being strategy

Posted January 27, 2017

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/caregivers to participate in an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Ministry of Education on a very important topic – student well-being. Student well-being is one of four connected goals in the province’s renewed vision for education – Achieving Excellence. Students with a sense of well-being thrive and […]

Supporting mental health initiatives with Bell Let’s Talk Day

Posted January 25, 2017

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day and we are encouraging our entire WRDSB community to participate with us. Back in 2011, Bell started a campaign leveraging the popularity of social media. Over the years, it has grown to be internationally recognized with more than $79 million being donated to Canadian mental health initiatives and organizations. Participating […]

Double-Day/Tutorial Day Schedules & Bus Info

Posted January 20, 2017

Pre-Exam Double Days:

  • Tuesday, Jan. 24th: 8:30-11:05 Double Period A, 12:05-2:40 Double Period D
  • Wednesday, Jan. 25th: 8:30-11:05 Double Period B, 12:05-2:40 Double Period E

Tutorial Day – Thursday, Jan. 26th

  • 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 Time – 12:25-2:40

Buses/Weather Cancellations:

If any WRDSB buses are cancelled in any geographic area of Waterloo Region, our double days will be postponed. If the school remains open, we will follow a regular school day schedule for that day.

  • If buses are cancelled on Jan. 24th, the Double Days will ‘shift’ one day (i.e. the Double A/D day will move to Jan 25th, Double B/E will move to Jan. . 26th .
  • If buses are cancelled on Jan 25th, the Double B/E day will ‘shift to Jan. 26th.
  • The tutorial day will be lost in both cases.

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OTIP Teaching Awards nominations now open

Posted January 20, 2017

Do you know a teacher who demonstrates and inspires excellence in their work? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for an OTIP teaching award. Each year the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) and the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) jointly sponsor the OTIP Teaching Awards, to recognize teachers […]

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