Upcoming Events
March 16th- 20th March Break
March 23rd- Day 3
March 23rd- World Water Day- Please wear blue!
March 23rd- Week 3 of Houseleagues
March 24th- SUB lunch
March 24th- Badminton Team Tryouts
March 25th- Badminton Team Tryouts
March 25th- Pediculosis Check #3
March 30th- Purdy's Chocolate Fundraiser order pickup date
We had a number of events take place during the past week just prior to the March Break. Our School Advisory Council met on Tuesday evening- many thanks to all who attended!. Our Caring & Safe Schools Committee also met on Thursday morning. Our primary students were fortunate to be able to enjoy a presentation by the Dufflebag Theatre on Thursday morning-it was quite an exceptional performance. Our School Advisory Council also had the third Popcorn Day yesterday- we greatly appreciate the time invested by parent volunteers. Many of our junior students also spent time working with their respective Spelling Bee coaches in preparation for upcoming contests. As we break for next week, we would like to remind all students to please take personal items home for the break. This will make it easier for our caretaking staff to perform a thorough cleaning of the building.
The week after March Break will see preparations start for a number of athletics teams-please see the information below for the badminton team. Our Spelling Bee participants will also continue working with their coaches. Tuesday will bring our next Sub Lunch. Houseleagues will continue to run next week and the week after. We will also be conducting a number of our mandatory safety drills as well.
Badminton Team Tryouts
Your child has shown an interest in trying out for the Grade 6 Badminton Team. Tryouts are open to all girls and boys in grades 5 and 6 only. The tryout process is tournament-style, where players need to earn their spot on the team. Candidates will be split into 2 separate groups and 3 players from each tryout session will qualify for the school team.
Tryout Dates
STUDENTS WERE INSTRUCTED TO CHECK POSTED LIST OUTSIDE THE BIG GYM AND CIRCLE THEIR DESIGNATED TRYOUT TIME.
Tryout Sessions
Boys: Tuesday, March 24th @ 7:40 a.m. OR Wednesday, March 25th @ 3:15 p.m.
Girls: Tuesday, March 24th @ 3:15 p.m. OR Wednesday, March 25th @ 7:40 a.m.
.An online permission form MUST be completed in order for your child to try out. This is done through the TDSB’s online excursion site (EMA).
- Go to the following link to login.
https://parent.ema.tdsb.on.ca/
Reminder to all Parents/Caregivers:
In light of the fact that Influenza seems to be affecting both students and staff harder than usual this year,
we would like to remind all parents to please keep your children home if they wake up in the morning feeling very ill. This will benefit and accelerate their recovery as well as protect the health of other members of our school community.
Parking Lot:
Parents and Caregivers are kindly asked not to park in the school lot in the mornings when dropping children off. Many thanks for your support!
Eco Team Update
This week we have been preparing John Wanless for World Water Day! It will be celebrated the day we return from the March Break - March 23rd. Please try to remember to wear blue. After the March Break, we will no longer be collecting empty pet food packaging or snack wrappers because, with the new and improved recycling program at the city of Toronto, you can put them into your recycling bins at home!!! Please see this chart for all of the items the city of Toronto is now recycling: https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FINAL-ON-Detailed-Material-List-1.pdf
Facilities Update
Please note that although our caretakers do an exceptional job clearing snow and salting, many areas of the yard can still be slippery. Please proceed with caution at all times. Please note that our staff monitor yard and field conditions as well as the outdoor temperatures each day on a regular basis in order to ensure student and staff safety.
On the facilities side, the buzzer entry system for the Childcare was completed! All parents with children in Childcare and Childcare staff are reminded to use Exit #8 at the NW corner of the school. Please note that the buzzers located at Exits #1, 5 & 7 do not ring in the Childcare office. We would like to remind all parents dropping off and picking up their children via Exit #8 to please not walk through the parking lot but rather use the pathway on the side to ensure that safety is not compromised especially with moving cars.
Absence Reporting Reminder to Parents:
If your child is going to be absent from school, we ask that you kindly use the Absence Reporting Line number to register the absence. Number to call is 1-833-250-2290. We also ask that if you e-mail the classroom teacher to let them know about an extended absence, you kindly include our office staff as well.
From our Equity Committee
March is Greek Heritage Month in the TDSB. We are seeking Greek JW families to share their experiences and perspectives.
As a family, we are asking you to create a slide, video, or written announcement. We would like for the child/family to introduce themselves and share one thing they want us to know about Greek heritage. Videos should be 30-45 seconds long. Creativity is encouraged!
Submissions will be featured on the morning announcements. They can be sent to wanlessheritage@gmail.com. If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. McCrimmon (morgan.mccrimmon@tdsb.on.ca).
John Wanless School Advisory Council News
ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION - MAY 1 - 8
Our Fundraising Team is busy preparing for this year's Silent Auction which will take place May 1 - 8th. If you have a product or service that you would like to highlight in this auction (new items only), please reach out to johnwanlessfundraising@gmail.com
NEW: THE LUNCH LADY ON MONDAYS!
Due to incredible demand, The Lunch Lady will be offering service on Mondays, starting on February 23. Follow the link to order today!
HOT LUNCHES ARE BACK!
Are you already tired of making lunches and throwing out uneaten food?! Then order from our amazing lunch programs!
Pizza Lunches will run every other Tuesday. Order at: www.sagoto.com/jwpc/pizza
Subway Sandwiches will be delivered on opposite Tuesdays. Order at: www.sagoto.com/jwpc/subway
The Lunch Lady is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Order at order.thelunchlady.ca
WOODWARD MEATS
Use and share our custom link with family and friends and support our fundraising efforts: https://www.woodwardmeats.com/fundraisers/John-Wanless-SAC/
SAVE THE DATES - Our School Council team is busy planning this year's social calendar. Mark your calendars for the following events:
100th Anniversary Event: Saturday, May 30
Fun Fair: Friday, June 12
Don't want to miss a School Council reminder? Follow us on Instagram @johnwanlessschoolcouncil
Other Important Information
School Day Schedule for 2025-26
8:41 Am
Entry for all students- Lines for each class (Grades 1-6) will be identified in
the yard
8:45-9:25
Period 1
9:25-10:05
Period 2
10:05-10:20
Recess for all Grade 1-6 students
10:20-11:00
Period 3
11:00-11:30
Period 4
11:30-12:27 Lunch for all Grade 1-6 students (Students
in grades 4-6 eat in their classrooms from 11:30-11:50 and then proceed outside
to play; students in Grades 1-3 eat in the lunchroom from 11:30-11:50 and then
proceed outside to play. Teachers on duty will supervise from 12:12-12:27. Students
will be picked up by their respective teachers from their respective outside
class lines at 12:27 as we have done so this year (except in case of inclement
weather).
Please note that kindergarten lunch will
run from 11:15- 12:27. Students who stay at school during lunch will eat in
their classrooms.
12:27 PM Entry for all students
12:30-1:10
Period 5
1:10-1:50
Period 6
1:50-2:05
Recess for all students
2:05-2:45
Period 7
2:45-3:15
Period 8
Dismissal for all Grade 1-6 students is at 3:15PM
Dismissal for Kindergarten students is at 3:00PM.
Staff List
Classroom Locations Grade RoomMs. George JK/SK A 101 Ms. Klug JK/SK B 113 Ms. Kussner JK/SK C 115 Ms. Stamatiou JK/SK D 111 Mr. Burton 1 A 104 Ms. Flemington 1 B 103 Ms. Talesnik 1C 109 Ms. Hood 1/2 110 Ms. Almanova 2A 201 Ms. Grant 2B 102 Ms. Maharaj 2C 207 Ms. McCrimmon 2/3 205 Ms. Dempsey 3A 204 Ms. Jaklitch 3B 203 Ms. Rendell-Dean 3C 202 Ms. Zarpellon 3D 206 Mr. Gaunt 4B 217 Ms. Tweyman 4D 213 Ms. Tucci 4C 216 Ms. Spencer 5A 220 Mr. Sherman 5B 211 Ms. Chau 6A 215 Ms. Ng 6B 221 Ms. Gottesman 5/6 218 Ms. Reis- Bertini Res. Sppt & ESL 214A Ms. Labell Resource Support 219 Ms. Hunter Lib & Prep LIB Ms. Wolk ( for Ms. Sedighi) ISP 214 Ms. Sherwood Health/Phys Ed GYM Ms. Blaney Health/Phys Ed GYM Ms. Lowe French &Prep Sppt 212 Ms. Willingham Music 222 Ms. Yousefi French 209 Ms. Lawson 0.5 Resource AM/VP PM Ms. Moher DECE 115 Ms. Foscarin DECE 113 Ms. Zhang DECE 101 Ms. Lau DECE 111 Mr. Douglas CYW Ms. Rouhani EA Ms. Fatima EA-ISP 214
Ms. Thomas SNA-AM 115
Ms. Rocci LRS
Ms. Chen LRS Ms. Shobi LRS
Ms. Cappella LRS
Ms. Dong LRS
Ms. Juma LRSAll other LRS TBD Mr. Frazer Head CaretakerMr. Di Tomaso CaretakerMr. Armatowski Caretaker
Mr. Assetin Caretaker
Ms. Marsella Office AdministratorMs. Rocci Office Secretary (AM)Ms. Lawson Vice-Principal (PM)Mr. Boross-Harmer Principal