Jesse Ketchum Public School

September, 2025: Kindergarten at Jesse Ketchum

Welcome to Kindergarten @ Jesse

School Hours for Kindergarten Students

  • Entry: 9:05 a.m.

  • Morning Block: 9:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

  • Lunch: 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

  • Afternoon Block: 12:40 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.

First Day Procedures

  • Tuesday, September 2nd - All Senior Kindergarten (SK) students and Junior Kindergarten (JK) students already registered in EDP will begin.

  • Wednesday, September 3rd - All other JK students begin.

This staggered start helps staff provide a smoother, more personal transition for our young learners.

All of our Kindergarten classes are blended JK/SK and will have one teacher and two Early Childhood Educators (ECEs). One ECE works the morning shift, and the other works the afternoon shift. Both ECEs overlap during the lunch hour, providing consistent support and a smooth transition for students throughout the day.

We are looking forward to a wonderful year of learning, growing, and playing together. Please see our Welcome to Kindergarten Google Slide presentation for additional information to support this transition.

Welcome to Kindergarten at Jesse Ketchum Public School

Transitioning to Grade 7 @ Jesse

We’re excited to welcome our new Grade 7 students to Jesse Ketchum in September 2025! We hope the following information helps make your transition to our school smooth and successful:

  • The entry bell for Grade 7 and 8 students rings at 8:50 a.m. The school day begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:11 p.m.
     
  • Entry for intermediate students is through the intermediate doors, located at the south end of the school on the west side, facing the field aka the “Senior Doors” or “Exit 3.” Students line up at the 8:50 a.m. bell, and a teacher will assist with entry.
     
  • Lunch is from 11:36 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There are no additional shorter recess breaks during the day, as there were in Grades 1 to 6.
     
  • If your child is in Grade 7 or is a new Grade 8 student, please ensure they bring lunch on the first day. These students are expected to eat in the lunchroom until routines and expectations have been clearly established. A permission form to allow students to leave school property at lunch will be sent home during the first week. Students in Grade 8 who previously had permission to leave school property at lunch can continue that practice. Updated Lunch Out Permission Forms will be sent out in September, 2025.
     
  • All intermediate students will be assigned a locker for storing books, coats, and personal items. Students may bring their own combination lock or purchase one at school on the first day for $5.00. If bringing a personal lock, please ensure your child knows the combination and is prepared to share it with their homeroom teacher. Please no locks with keys or luggage locks.
     
  • All students are expected to bring their TDSB-assigned Chromebook (1:1 device) on the first day of school, fully charged and ready to use.
     
  • To support a focused learning environment, cell phones must be stored in lockers during class time and may only be used at lunch and after school. Parents if you need to reach your child during instructional time please contact the office.
     
  • Additional information and forms will be sent home during the first week.
     

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 2nd, the first day of school!