When do Schools Close Due to Weather?
Posted February 19, 2015
Our procedure for severe weather provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.
Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.
The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.
How do we communicate cancellations or closures?
Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.
Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.
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2015 JAMMYS – Wed. Feb. 11 (doors open 6:45)
Posted February 6, 2015
Join us on the evening of Wednesday, February 11th for an awesome multimedia celebration of SJAM talent!
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Photo Retake Day – Monday, Feb. 9th
Posted February 4, 2015
Edge Imaging returns to SJAM on Monday, Feb. 9th (all day) for new student and retake photos. If you need your picture taken for your student card or yearbook, please drop by room 2115 throughout the day. See Ms. Kuepfer in the student activities office if you need a student card/yearbook order form!
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Sem. 2 Course Changes – Deadline Friday!
Posted February 1, 2015
Any students needing to make changes to their semester 2 timetables should pick up a change request form in guidance early this week. Completed forms MUST be signed by parent/guardian and returned to the guidance office by no later than 3pm on Friday, Feb. 6th. IMPORTANT! Counsellors will continue to process changes into the second […]
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2014 Director’s Annual Report
Posted January 27, 2015
The 2014 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and achievements in learning […]
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2015-2016 Course Selection Assemblies
Posted January 26, 2015
Thursday, February 5th – SJAM Guidance hosts our annual course promotion assemblies in the auditorium. Please see schedule below for information. Students will report to class first for attendance and wait to be called down with your teacher. PERIOD A – GRADE 10 CLASSES PERIOD B – GRADE 11 CLASSES PERIOD D – GRADE 9 […]
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SJAM Boston Pizza Night – Click for more info!
Posted January 21, 2015
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