As we wrap up another wonderful week, we would like to wish all of our families a restful and meaningful long weekend. Please note that there will be no school on Good Friday or Easter Monday. We hope this time provides an opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones.
We also take a moment to say a fond farewell to one of our valued teachers, Mme Penner. Au revoir et bonne chance! Thank you for your dedication and the positive impact you’ve made in our school community—you will be greatly missed.
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday!
🌊 Adventure Awaits: Grade 6 Toronto Island Overnight Trip! 🌿
Hello Grade 6 Families,
Our exciting overnight trip is almost here! Students will have a wonderful opportunity to learn, explore, and connect outdoors.
🗓️ Virtual Information Meeting
📅 Thursday, April 9th
⏰ 5:30 PM
💻 Meeting link coming soon
We’ll review the itinerary, packing list, and important safety details.
We look forward to sharing more about this unforgettable experience!
Special Education and Inclusion Updates for Families
Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter – April 2026 Edition
The
April 2026 edition of the Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter for Parents/Caregivers is now available on the
Special Education and Inclusion site! This monthly newsletter includes important updates, tips, and resources to support students with disabilities and special education needs.
Special Education & Inclusion Parent Engagement Sessions – April 2026
Special Education and Inclusion is pleased to offer several sessions for parents/caregivers in April. Please find additional information
in this flyer. All parent engagement sessions for the 2025-26 school year are available
here.
🧤 Lost & Found – Winter Items 🧣
Our Lost & Found is currently full of winter clothing and gear, including jackets, hats, gloves, and more. As is common this time of year, many items have been misplaced and remain unclaimed.
We invite families to take a moment to view the video of items and see if anything belongs to your child:
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VIDEO If you recognise an item, please have your child claim it as soon as possible. Items that remain unclaimed for an extended period are typically donated.
Helpful Reminder:
Labelling clothing and personal belongings makes it much easier for items to be returned to their rightful owner.
Thank you for helping us clear out our Lost & Found and reunite items with their owners!
🎉 Spirit Month is Coming to JE! 🎉
Get ready for an exciting April as we celebrate Spirit Month 2026 at John English! Each Friday will feature a fun theme, giving students the chance to show their school spirit in creative ways.
🗓 Spirit Days Line-Up:
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April 2 – School Colours Day (wear blue and yellow)
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April 10 – 80s Day (rock your best retro style!)
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April 17 – Dress as a Teacher or Student Day
🎉 Plus: Students vs. Teachers Volleyball Game (Grades 4–6 audience)
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April 24 – Jersey & Favourite Celebrity Day
🏀 Plus: Students vs. Teachers Basketball Game (Grades 7–8 audience)
We can’t wait to see everyone participating and showing their school spirit all month long. Let’s make it a fun and memorable April at JE!
🎪 Step Right Up! Help Make Our Grad Fun Fair a Success! 🎉
Hi everyone,
We’re gearing up for our Annual Grad Fun Fair—a highlight for our students! Every dollar raised supports our Grade 6 Grad Trip, helping make it an unforgettable experience.
✨ We need your help!
🎁 Prize Donations
Help make our game booths amazing! We are collecting:
• Sports equipment (balls, rackets, etc.)
• Toys & games for all ages
• Gift cards
🧁 Bake Sale & Refreshments
Keep our tables full and students smiling! We are accepting:
• Store-bought baked goods (must be pre-packaged & labelled NUT-FREE)
• Drinks (water bottles, juice boxes, soda)
💡 Please note: Due to allergy safety, we cannot accept home-baked items.
Thank you for helping us bring the fun to life—your support makes a difference!
April (Sikh Heritage Month)
April 3rd - Good Friday (No School)
April 5th - Easter Sunday
April 6th - Easter Monday (No School)
April 8th - International Day of Pink
April 9th - Grade 6 Overnight Trip Info Session - 5:30 pm
April 22nd - Earth Day
April 24th - Pizza Day
April 29th - Kindergarten Open House