What’s Up? – October Important Dates!

Posted October 14, 2014

1 – October was Picture Day – Picture Re-takes are on November 6th in the afternoon. 2 – Girls Soccer @ Lincoln Heights 7 – Running Club 9 – Mary Johnston Fun Run – Last day of the Running Club. 14 – Boys Soccer at Wellesley Public School – 1059 Queen’s Bush Road, Wellesley 15 […]

Fundraising Update from your Home & School Association

Posted October 10, 2014

VESEY’S BULBS ARRIVED For friends and families that placed their order by September 30 (For clarity, any orders that were received in the drop box for Home & School fundraising by September 30), the bulbs have arrived and are going home with your children on Friday, October 10, 2014. Some of the orders are quite […]

Parent Involvment Committee application

Posted October 10, 2014

  The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) of the Waterloo Region District School Board invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in a WRDSB school to apply for positions on the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee.   The mandate for the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is to:   Provide information and advice on parent engagement to the Waterloo Region […]

Immunizations for Gr 7 and 8

Posted October 9, 2014

Forms for the grade 7 and 8 immunizations were sent home today. (Thursday, Oct 9th) Please read and sign the tear off part and return to the school on or before October 20th.  Immunizations will be done on Monday, October 27th. You will need to sign and return the form with either a YES or […]

Child’s Play Furniture

Posted September 22, 2014

Some items of play furniture are looking for a new home.  They do require some repairs.  Please contact Mr. Gifford at the school if you are interested in adopting one or more pieces.

Another Enrichment Opportunity

Posted September 17, 2014

Code For Kids is a not-for-profit organization that aims to teach children ages 7-13 the basics of computer programming. Code for Kids holds events in various cities around Canada including Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. At each event, various programming languages such as Scratch and Ruby are used to teach the students about technology and computer […]

Get Cyber Safe On-line Q & A for parents

Posted September 15, 2014

  The Government of Canada’s Get Cyber Safe is hosting two live, 30-45 minute, nation-wide online question and answer #CyberTalk sessions (one in English, and one in French), featuring a moderator, and a panel of parenting, youth and cyber experts. Ask questions in advance on the #CyberTalk event page, or on Twitter by using the #CyberTalk hashtag. […]

Allergies to Peanuts and Tree Nuts

Posted September 14, 2014

We have a number of students for who contact with peanuts and/or tree nuts and their oils can cause serious, life-threatening reactions.   Therefore we ask that families are diligent in ensuring that all foods that are brought to school do not contain or have not come into contact with peanuts and/or tree nuts.  Of particular […]

Safe Welcome begins September 15th

Posted September 11, 2014

  In December 2012, the Provincial Government announced its intention to enhance security measures in elementary schools across Ontario. Beginning next Monday September 15th, all doors at St. Jacobs School will be locked.  Students who are in the portables will have access to a swipe key to allow them easy access in and out of […]

St Jacobs Home and School Fundraising

Posted September 10, 2014

Please let us know if you are missing any of the fundraising papers. Thanks for your help! Home and School 2014-09 SJPS Fundraising Letter Magazine Sales Magazines Vesey’s Bulbs – Orders Due Sept 30th Vesey’s Catalogue Front Page with email Vesey’s Order Form Treasures Book Order Form

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