Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools (SCIS) @ SJAM

Posted November 13, 2017

SJAM students, parents and staff are invited to attend our Safe Caring Inclusive School (SCIS) meetings at 11:05 in room 2501 – see dates below for semester 2. Please bring your lunch.
During the meetings, we will share information about the current school climate, school goals and upcoming initiatives for the 2017-2018. It will be an opportunity to give input, share ideas and get involved.
Parents who would like to attend: please sign in at the main office when you arrive and you will be given directions to the classroom.
Future Safe Caring Inclusive School Meetings:

  • Wednesday February 7th (new date)

  • Wednesday March 7

  • Wednesday May 16

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Friday, November 17, 2017 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted November 10, 2017

Friday, November 17, 2017 is a professional development day for Elementary and Secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the PD Day will be School Improvement Planning in the morning. Teachers will participate in a whole-school activity […]

Growth Mindset & Stress Management Presentation

Posted November 9, 2017

SJAM hosted a student/parent workshop on Growth Mindset & Stress Management on Tuesday, Nov. 7th.  For parents interested in viewing the presentation slideshow, CLICK HERE to download/open the PDF file from the evening.

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SJAM Fall Food Drive – Nov. 13-22

Posted November 8, 2017

SJAM is pleased to continue our support of the KW Food Bank with our annual Fall Food Drive.  Beginning November 13th, please bring non-perishable food items to homeroom for collection.  The food drive wraps up November 22nd.

Most Needed Food Items:

  • Canned Meat & Fish
  • Canned Pasta
  • Canned Soup
  • Tomato Sauces
  • Canned Stews & Chili
  • Canned Fruit
  • Dried Beans
  • Beans in Sauce
  • Rice
  • Hot Cereals

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Public Health wants to hear from you on Supervised Injection Services

Posted November 3, 2017

Region of Waterloo Public Health and community partners have started having conversations about supervised injection services. They are asking those who live, work and go to school in Waterloo region for their opinion on these services. You can have your say on Supervised Injection Services through the region’s online survey. To participate in the survey […]

Transition Workshops for Students & Parents – Nov. 2 and Nov. 7

Posted November 1, 2017

SJAM is hosting a series of 2 workshops to help our students with the transition to high school.  Both sessions will run in the SJAM library. Thursday, November 2nd 6:30 to 8:00pm Study Smarter, Not Harder Strategies to help with effective organization, study skills, homework habits, special education considerations; Chromebook help: introducing parents to Google Classroom […]

Photo Retakes – Monday, Oct. 30th (8:30-9:30)

Posted October 27, 2017

Any students who missed having photos taken at the beginning of the semester OR need retakes – Edge Imaging will be here on Monday, October 30th.  Retakes photos are available from 8:30-9:30 AM (before grad photos begin) in room 2115.  No appointment necessary.

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