Williamson Road Junior Public School

 

 

April’s Character Trait: Cooperation/La coopération

“We all do better when we work together. Our differences do matter, but our common humanity matters more.” Bill Clinton

« La seule voie qui offre quelque espoir d'un avenir meilleur pour toute l'humanité est celle de la coopération et du partenariat. » Kofi Annan




  

Upcoming Dates

April 8-Solar Eclipse and PA Day

April 9-Pizza Lunch

April 9-Willy SAC

April 12-Parent Social

April 18-Movie Night

April 19-Sub Lunch

April 23-Pizza Lunch

April 24-Graduation Photo Day

April 25-Parent Engagement Night

April 30-Willy Choir @ The Blue Jays

May 7-Pizza Lunch

May 9-Willy Blanche

May 20-Victoria Day

May 21-Pizza Lunch

June 4-Pizza Lunch

June 6-Junefest

June 7-PA Day

June 12-Kindergarten Bike Rodeo

June 21-Grade 6 Grad

June 26-Final Report Cards sent home

June 28-Last Day of School

Registration for French Immersion:

Early French Immersion entry is in Junior Kindergarten for students born in 2020.

Registration: Closed

Virtual and In-Person Information Sessions for the Early French Immersion application and placement process are available in November as well as the digital flyer card for distribution. For more information about French programs, the application process and important dates, interested families may visit www.tdsb.on.ca/french or click on Application Process. Early French Immersion flyers are also available in multiple languages.

To register, visit www.tdsb.on.ca/pars once the registration window opens.

Virtual and In-Person Information Sessions for the Early French Immersion application and placement process are available in November as well as the digital flyer card for distribution. For more information about French programs, the application process and important dates, interested families may visit www.tdsb.on.ca/french or click on Application Process. Early French Immersion flyers are also available in multiple languages.

Useful Links

TDSB's Main Sitehttps://www.tdsb.on.ca/

Toronto Public Health: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/city-administration/staff-directory-divisions-and-customer-service/toronto-public-health/

Ontario Ministry of Health: https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ 

Weekly Updates

Parents/guardians should be receiving 2 weekly emails to keep you up to date:

  • On Tuesday, you will be receiving the School Advisory Council (SAC) Weekly Update
  • On Friday, you will be receiving News From The Office

Please ensure we have your correct email address.

Safe Arrival Program

One measure of keeping students safe is ensuring students have safely arrived at school.To that end, we currently have a Safe Arrival protocol in place. 

If your child is going to be absent or late, you are responsible for calling the Safe Arrival line (416-393-1739) before 8:30 a.m. reporting the reason for the absence.

If we have not been informed of the reason for the absence, the automated school connects system will call you.

Please click here to review information  about the Safe Arrival Program, which also answers many frequently asked questions.

School Cash Online

As many of you know, Williamson is now offering School Cash Online as its preferred method of payment for all school fees, everything from field trips to pizza lunch.  

School Cash Online is a safe and secure on-line payment method.   There are many advantages to using School Cash Online:

  • You can pay for things at any hour of the day, from anywhere
  • You can pay by e-cheque, debit or credit card
  • You can pay on your mobile, tablet or desktop computer
  • You will receive electronic reminders of upcoming events and due payments
  • Glen Ames and Malvern are also moving to this system.

While it is an incredibly busy time of year, we are asking you to register your family on-line before the holidays.  It won’t take more than two minutes.  Step by step instructions are available by clicking herePlease help Frances meet our school goal of having 100% of our families registered.  Click here to get started!

Entry & Dismissal Times

Kindergarten - front of school (kindergarten yard)

  • Supervision 8:35 am
  • Entry 8:50 am
  • Lunch 11:35 am - 12:30 pm
  • Dismissal 3:00 pm

Grades 1-6 - back of school

  • Supervision 8:35 am
  • Entry 8:50 am
  • Lunch 11:35 am - 12:30 pm
  • Dismissal 3:15 pm

All pick up and drop off is outside the school. If your child arrives after entry time, please ring the bell for entry at front door.

Williamson Road Junior Public School

Welcome to our school website. As part of the Toronto District School Board, we value:

  • each and every student;
  • a strong public education system;
  • a partnership of students, schools, family and community;
  • the uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community;
  • the commitment and skills of our staff;
  • equity, innovation, accountability and accessibility; and
  • learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive and respectful.

Our web site is one way we can demonstrate these values. Click on the menu items to find out more about our school and please visit often.

Williamson Road Public School’s Code of Conduct

At Williamson Road Jr. P.S. we value learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive and respectful. Our code of conduct is designed to encourage self-discipline and mutual respect. Mutual support, teamwork and communication between the school and home are fundamental to effective programming and progressive discipline for our students. Throughout the TDSB, emphasis is placed on Progressive Discipline that is a whole-school approach that utilizes a continuum of interventions, supports and consequences to address inappropriate student behaviour and to build upon strategies that promote positive behaviour. At Williamson Road, positive behaviour is promoted through the behaviour expectations of our 3 Rs: Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness

Respect

  • Treat others as you want to be treated: with courtesy, respect and consideration
  • Respect school property
  • Respect the beliefs and opinions of others

Responsibility

  • Accept responsibility for your behaviour
  • Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself, no physical contact
  • Come to school prepared for class with work completed
  • Be responsible with your belongings
  • Be aware of and follow school rules and routines

Resourcefulness

  • Ask someone for help if you have a problem
  • Use words to work out problems
Updated April 5, 2024