Hello parents,
We are getting the school ready for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are new to our school or are a returning family, we welcome you. This year, Janet Johnstone (JJ) will welcome a new Principal. Ms. Kivi, our previous Principal, is ow Principal at Samuel Shaw School. We thank her for her strong leadership of the past few years, wish her the best and will miss her. We are doing the last minute preparations to welcome your child on Thursday, August 29. Please see our website for Back to School Information. Teachers will be calling you starting Monday afternoon and/or Tuesday to introduce themselves and share important first day information.
Staff Updates
Mr. Andre Marquis will be acting Principal in the interim, until the hiring process is completed which should be before the end of September. Mr. Marquis worked with us a few times last year, as acting Principal. You may reach him through the office. Ms. Lina Dilov, Assistant Principal, will be on a leave and Ms. Galvin will be acting Assistant Principal.
We welcome new teachers at JJ this year, in grade 3/4 French Immersion, Ms. D. Mastin and in grade 4 Ms. A. Nixon. Ms. J. Glaz is returning in grade 1 and Ms. P. Luu will be starting the year working with the afternoon kindergarten class. She will also be working with the 3/4 F.I. classes. We also welcome Ms. A. Adnan as our Lead Lunch Supervisor. Ms. T. Brooks and Ms. E. Towler are returning as Educational Assistants.
We believe that a strong partnership between school and the home is at the foundation of success for your child’s educational journey. This partnership starts with strong communication between us. Your teacher is your first contact at the school.
Documents
You will find the following documents attached, please review them.
Community Walk for your perusal.
Medical Forms: Needs to be updated yearly and returned in-person to the office.
Student Health Emergency Response Protocol
If you would like to volunteer, the Annual Volunteer Registration Form needs to be returned to the office in-person.
The calendar on our website will be our main calendar soon to be updated. Here are some upcoming notable dates for September, as of today.
September at a Glance
September 6 AM Kinder attends
September 10 School Council at 6:30 pm
September 13 PM Kinder attends
September 16 Picture Day
September 20 Terry Fox Run
September 20 AM Kinder attends
September 26 Meet the Teacher Open House (6:00-7:30 pm)
September 26 Orange Shirt Day
September 27 No school Organizational Day
September 30 No school National Day for Truth and Reconciliation