safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians

Posted December 7, 2016

As one of our operational goals to support student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB on #BellLetsTalk Day. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals […]

SJAM Flag at Half Mast – Tuesday, Dec. 6th

Posted December 5, 2016

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The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, also known informally as White Ribbon Day, is a day commemorated in Canada each December 6, the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which armed student Marc Lépine murdered fourteen women and injured ten others in the name of “fighting feminism.” The commemoration date was established by the Parliament of Canada in 1991.

Canadian flags on all federal buildings – including the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa – are flown at half-mast on December 6. Canadians are encouraged to observe a minute of silence on December 6 and to wear a white ribbon (or a purple ribbon) as a commitment to end violence against women.

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UPDATED: Advisory on school trips overseas

Posted November 28, 2016

Update: Monday, November 28, 2016 The WRDSB has concluded its review of the decision to cancel scheduled trips to Belgium and France.  Our decision-making in this process has reflected our desire to assure the safety and security of every traveler. As part of our review we considered information from a range of sources including: Veterans […]

Have your say: vote on WRDSB purpose statement

Posted November 23, 2016

We’re looking for some help. We need your ideas, whether you are a student, a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, a bank clerk or a bus driver. We want to hear from everyone. And it’s an important job.

We want you to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School Board is all about.

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UPDATED: Advisory on school trips overseas

Posted November 21, 2016

Update: Monday, November 21, 2016 Waterloo Region District School Board staff provided an update to trustees tonight on the status of the review into the decision to cancel all previously scheduled travel to Belgium and France. No decisions have yet been taken. However, we expect to be able to confirm of the outcome of the […]

Conestoga & Sheridan College Visiting SJAM Nov. 30th

Posted November 21, 2016

SJAM is pleased to welcome representatives from Conestoga and Sheridan College on Wed. Nov. 30th. Info booths will be setup at lunch in the main floor foyer. Guidance is hosting workshops in the SJAM library during E block (right after lunch).

If you’d like to attend the workshops for either college, please sign up this week in the guidance office. Invitations will be sent to those who signed up in advance. See your counsellor if you have any questions!

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Grade 8 Parent Info Night – Wed. Dec. 14th

Posted November 21, 2016

Future Highlanders and your parents are invited to attend SJAM’s Grade 8 Info Night on Wednesday, Dec. 14th.  Information will be sent to our feeder schools shortly, but to help with your planning, see details below…

5:45 – 6:15 – Fast Forward Magnet Info Session (pizza/refreshments provided)

6:15 – Doors Open (SJAM Junior Band/Media Presentation)

6:30pm – General Info Session in the Caf
(guest speakers, etc.)

7:15pm – School Elective Area Tour Begins

8:40pm – Pre-AP/AP Info Session (SJAM Aud)

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