PD Day February 26th Overview

Posted February 25, 2016

February 26th is a Professional Development Day that has been added following understandings reached in the last round of provincial collective agreement negotiations.  At John Mahood, staff will spend the morning thinking about what we can do to improve student learning by focusing on effective teaching practices.  These effective practices align with the Board Improvement […]

Internet Education for parents

Posted February 18, 2016

Floradale P.S. is hosting a session for parents to learn more about how to guide and protect students as they access the vastness of the internet.  Of special interest will be tips regarding what every parent should know and ways to monitor online usage.  Here is more information about this session on Internet Safety.

John Mahood Remembers the Life of Former Student, Brayden Payne

Posted February 17, 2016

The John Mahood P.S. community is remembering Brayden Payne, former student at John Mahood, and his younger brother who attends our school, following Brayden’s tragic death on the weekend.  We are holding all members of Brayden’s family in our hearts and will be supporting students, staff, and families as we work through this time of […]

Achieving Excellence and Well-being for All Students

Posted February 16, 2016

On Saturday, April 16th, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is offering an event at Bluevale C.I. in Waterloo addressing the topic “Strengthening Family-School Relationships: Achieving Excellence and Well-Being for All Students”.  The event takes place Saturday April 16th, from 9:00 – 3:30.  Here is the information flyer for the event:

Dance-a-thon a big success!

Posted February 16, 2016

Thanks to all those who participated in our Dance-a-thon on February 12th.  The combination of students dressed up in Valentine’s Day colours and the fun chance to move in the gym were a great school-building activity.  Thanks to our School Council volunteers for making the event a success.

Canadian Parents for French

Posted January 21, 2016

Click on blue title above. Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) is pleased to offer a free workshop for parents sharing tips and tools on how to support children in French programs on February 10th in Kitchener.  Canadian Parents for French is the national network of volunteers that values French as an integral part of Canada […]

Kindergarten Registration

Posted January 21, 2016

Please click on the blue title above.  We are in the process of planning our organization for September 2016.  If you have a child born in 2011 or 2012 he/she is eligible to attend Senior or Junior Kindergarten in September. Kindergarten registration will be held at John Mahood Public School on Monday February 8 from […]

YMCA

Posted January 15, 2016

Click on blue title above for information to register Grade 3-6 students for the before/after program for September 2016. John Mahood YMCA – Youth Development Flyer    

Administrative Changes

Posted January 7, 2016

Dear Parents and Guardians: Happy New Year.  I hope that you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday. It is with mixed emotions that I am writing to let you know that I will be leaving John Mahood on January 29th, 2016. After 7 years, the transfer doesn’t come as a surprise but it is still difficult […]

Pita Pit Lunches

Posted January 7, 2016

Please click on blue title above.  Pita Pit Lunches are offered on Wednesdays during 1st Nutrition Break. The order forms will remain on the home page of our school website and will be accessible to you whenever you wish to take advantage of this opportunity. If you wish to order a Pita for your child, we […]

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