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Thanks a Latte Volunteers!

We are so fortunate to have a dedicated crew of volunteers who support us at the school in many ways! We want to send a huge THANK YOU / MERCI to everyone who was able to attend the volunteer tea and those who were not able to make it. You are a big part of what makes us Better Together / Meilleur Ensemble at JJ!

Thanks a Latte Volunteers


June is Here!

June is a month of many feelings! There are many exciting events and some worried feelings about change. Our school team is committed to help all children navigate these big emotions. Here are some of the things we are doing to prepare for the transition to next year:

Transition visits with middle schools have already occurred and our grade 4 teachers will meet with the teams at these schools to share information before the end of the year.

Teachers will work with their students to reflect on their growth from this year and to set some goals for next year. There is a lot to celebrate!

Teachers will pass on important information to next year's teachers and will carefully place students in balanced classes with peers that they work with. ***Please note: Teacher and classroom assignments will not be final until just before the first day of school.

Younger students will visit their new grades and see what next years classrooms may look like.

We will continue our school-wide mixed Family Groups for the month of June so students have the opportunity to meet students and teachers from other parts of the school.

Our Welcome to Kindergarten evening is coming this week! New kindergarten families are welcome to join us at 6:00PM on Thursday, June 4. Parents and next year's kindergarten children are welcome! Welcome

Mark your calendar for Friday, August 28 at 10:30AM. All families are invited to our Open House so students can come to the school, meet their teachers and see their new classrooms!


School Council Update

Our School Council is always working on something to benefit our school. Check their Instagram and a new fundraiser for the new playground... popcorn!!!

JJ Council

JJ Playground


Popcorn Fundraiser

Get summer-ready by stocking up on snacks while supporting Janet Johnstone school! Now through June 5th, you can purchase kettle corn from Heritage Confections for your road trips and camping to help raise funds for the school. Not interested? Consider sharing the link far and wide with family and friends! 

🗓️ Orders Due: Friday, June 5th
📦 Pickup: Thursday, June 18th from 2:30-5pm at the school front doors
💻 Order Online: https://heritageconfections.ca/janetjohnstone


Here's what's coming up at JJ for the month of June:

Monday, June 1

Grade 3 French Immersion classes field trip to the zoo

Tuesday, June 2

Mme Taylor's class Scientists in School

Wednesday, June 3

Grade 4 in-school field trip - felting

Grade 1 in-school field trip Little Red Reading Van visiting JJ

Thursday, June 4

Popcorn Snack - order by 11:59PM on Saturday, May 30 at www.healthyhunger.ca

Grade 4 in-school field trip - felting

Welcome to Kindergarten Evening from 6:00 to 7:00PM for students starting kindergarten in the fall and their families Welcome to K

Friday, June 5

AM Kindergarten attends

Tuesday, June 9

Last JJ School Council meeting of the year in-person and online

Wednesday, June 10

Grade 2 English classes walking trip to the seniors centre

Thursday, June 11

Rooms 8 and 9 field trip to Fish Creek Park

Friday, June 12

PM Kindergarten attends

PM Kindergarten celebration 11:00AM to noon

Thursday, June 18

Healthy Hunger lunch - Order by 11:59PM on Saturday, June 13 at www.healthyhunger.com

Friday, June 19

AM Kindergarten attends

AM Kindergarten celebration 11:00AM to noon

Tuesday, June 23

Booster Juice snack - Order by 11:59PM on Thursday, June 18 at www.healthyhunger.com

Wednesday, June 24

JJ Jamboree! 9:00 to 10:00AM and 1:00 to 2:00PM - more information coming soon!

Thursday, June 25

JJ Jamboree backup day

Friday, June 26

Last day of school! Dismissal at 12:00PM

PM Kindergarten attends

Year End assembly and Grade 4 Farewell at 10:00 AM