School Photo Day- Tuesday, September 20th!
Posted September 12, 2022
Dear Maverick Families, We are pleased to share that our School Photos will take place on Tuesday, September 20th! No cash or orders need to be collected before Picture Day. After Picture Day, proofs will be sent to the school for parents/guardians to view their pictures before they purchase. All photos are purchased on-line, direct […]
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Our Strategic Plan – Hear from Director chanicka
Posted September 12, 2022
As we set out on the journey of creating our plan for the future of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we grounded our focus in our role of educating and preparing students to excel on their chosen path in learning and life. The Strategic Planning Process has been, by far, the most broad […]
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Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day
Posted September 10, 2022
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health challenges touch many in our schools and in our community. As part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to make our […]
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WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
Posted September 9, 2022
To mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 11, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and offices, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Firefighters’ National Memorial Day was instated by the Government of Canada in 2017 and is recognized annually on the second Sunday of September. […]
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day & Awareness Month
Posted September 9, 2022
September 9, 2022 marks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day First celebrated in 1999, FASD day is devoted to raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to improve the prevention of FASD, as well as diagnosis and support for individuals with FASD. Red Shoes Rock Red Shoes Rock is […]
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WRDSB lowers flags for the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Posted September 8, 2022
To honour the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away this afternoon, flags at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and office buildings will be flown at half-mast until sunset on the day of the funeral and memorial service (to be determined).
Welcome Families Open House- September 21st!
Posted September 8, 2022
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 6:00 – 7:00pm, we will host a “Meet the Families” Open House so your child(ren) who attend Janet Metcalfe PS can show off their classroom and school. This is also an excellent opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet their educators and other school staff. We are really looking […]
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Director chanicka Welcomes Students to the 2022-23 School Year
Posted September 6, 2022
jeewan chanicka, director of education, welcomes Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students to the 2022-23 school year. He shares with them how their voices are changing the ways we will be doing the work of public education in our district. Important Information for the Start of the School Year Make sure you have all […]
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2022-2023 School Year Information
Posted September 2, 2022
من فضلك اطلب من شخص ما يترجم هذه الرسالة الهامة. Pida a alguien que traduzca este importante mensaje. لطفاً از کسی بخواهید این پیام مهم را ترجمه کند. Fadlan qof ha turjumo fariintan muhiimka ah. እባኮትን አንድ ሰው ይህን ጠቃሚ መልእክት እንዲተረጉም ያድርጉ። Lütfen birisinin bu önemli mesajı tercüme etmesini sağlayın. Veuillez demander à quelqu’un […]
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The First Day of School @ JME Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Posted September 2, 2022
WRDSB shared today that School Day is not functioning. See more info here. This means that students in WRDSB schools, including Janet Metcalfe, will not find out their teacher until they arrive Tuesday morning. On Tuesday morning, at Janet Metcalfe, Kindergarten students will be greeted by their educators at the Kindergarten Play Area off Armand St. […]
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