All schools to close on Wednesday, December 18, in the event of one-day OSSTF strike

Posted December 13, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in selected boards where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has been […]

OSSTF announces full withdrawal of services on Wednesday, December 18

Posted December 13, 2019

Full Withdrawal of Services Announced for Wednesday, December 18 by WRDSB secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association (OSSTF) has announced that next Wednesday, December 18, a number of school boards in Ontario, including WRDSB, […]

Do You Drive Your Kids to School? Help Keep Our SJAM Students Safe!

Posted December 13, 2019

The SJAM administration would like to remind parents and caregivers of the BEST areas to use for student drop-off and/or pickup.  The map below shows spots to allow for best traffic flow and safety for our students and other drivers.

Areas marked in RED should not be used for student drop-off or pickup (before or after school).  This includes both front and back parking lots. There are also signs posted at the rear parking lot entrance indicating no student drop-off.  Areas marked in BLUE are considered safe drop-off areas (including long driveway behind school and specific side-streets nearby).

Most importantly – our Laurelwood driveway/front parking lot should be considered OFF LIMITS at peak drop-off and pickup (8:10-8:30, 2:20-2:50) since our most vulnerable learners’ SPECIALIZED BUSES drop off and pickup there.  Due to wheelchairs, ramps and the staggered times of drop-offs, this area should not be used by parents/drivers.

Thank you for helping with this safety measure.  We believe our mobile students who do not have physical challenges will want to support our special needs in this simple way.

Please consult the map and direct any questions or concerns to any SJAM administrator.

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Grade 9 Pre-Advanced Placement Application Site NOW OPEN

Posted December 10, 2019

Grade 8 students wishing to apply for SJAM’s pre-advanced placement grade 9 courses – our application website is NOW OPEN.  Click the link below for details on how to apply.  Deadline for equal consideration to the grade 9 Pre-AP program is January 16th, 2020 (common date for ALL WRDSB magnet/special programs).

Please note – SJAM Pre-AP is NOT a magnet program.  To apply, you must be in the SJAM boundary area and provide proof of address (if applicable).

Pre-AP/AP applications for current SJAM students will open in the new year.

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SJAM Grade 8 Info Night Update/Reminder – Wed. Dec. 11

Posted December 10, 2019

Great news! SJAM’s Grade 8 Info Night is going ahead as scheduled on Wednesday, Dec. 11th, as any OSSTF-related job action that day will not affect the event.  Please see times/details below:

  • Ample parking available is large lot behind school (enter off Creekside Drive)
  • Student leaders will be on hand to greet families and hand out schedules/maps upon entry
  • Families will be assigned specific groups/tour start locations upon arrival – not all groups will start in caf
  • Very large group anticipated, so plan to arrive ahead of start times (see below)

SCHEDULE:

  • 5:15-5:45 – Optional Sessions (Pre-AP/Innovation in SJAM aud, Fast Forward in SJAM library)
  • 6:00-8:20 – Electives Area Tour (with student leaders – includes general session tour stops in caf)

Looking forward to welcoming all our potential future Highlanders!  See you Wednesday!

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WRDSB schools Open December 11

Posted December 6, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that its members (teachers and education workers) will participate in another one-day full withdrawal of services (strike-action) at a number of school boards across the province, on December 11, 2019. This one-day strike action does not impact WRDSB schools. Our schools will be open to students […]

SJAM “Stuff-a-Bus” Food Drive a Huge Success

Posted December 6, 2019

SJAM’s ‘Stuff-the-Bus’ food drive was a huge success! Thank you to everybody who brought in food. Food and fund drives are an important part of meeting the need in our community.  SJAM was able to raise:

1578 pounds of food donated = 1,233 meals for families in need

The homeroom that brought in the most food was Mr. Grant’s grade 12 English class!  Congrats!

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