Upcoming Events

March 24th- Day 2
March 25th- PIZZA Lunch
March 25th- Author visit for Grades 5/6
March 25th- Co-Ed Volleyball tournament at St. Andrew's
March 26th- Litter-Free Wednesday
March 26th- AGO trip for Ms. Ng's & Ms. Chau's classes
March 27th- Presentation by an Olympian to all students
April 1st- Registration commences for Spring After-4 programs at 9pm

April 2nd- World Autism Day

It was great to see our students return after March Break! It was evident that many families were still in somewhat of a vacation mode this week as it took a few days for many to get back into the routine. We also had a great number of students come to the office throughout the week indicating that they forgot their lunch. We ask parents to please make sure that they familiarize themselves with pizza and sub lunch rotations to avoid this!

During the course of the week, several after-4 providers will will held their make up classes. Please note that all after-4 programs are now finished. Practices involving our co-ed volleyball team continued and tryouts also commenced for our badminton team. Popcorn Day was a tremendous success on Thursday-many thanks to all the parents who assisted. Today our students were fortunate enough to participate in Cuban & Brazilian drumming workshops.

The coming week will see our OISE students ending their practicum. Tuesday will bring our next PIZZA LUNCH. On the same day, our Grade 5 & 6 students will be able to learn from our guest visiting author. On Wednesday, two of our Grade 4 classes will have a trip to the AGO. On Thursday, all of our students will attend assemblies where they will have a chance to learn from and interact with an Olympian. On the athletic scene, our co-ed volleyball team will carry on with the practices before their tournament on the 25th. Our badminton team will also continue their practices.

Facilities Update 
Please note that the work being conducted on the wall above Exit 4 has now been concluded and Exit 4 is available for parents and students. Other areas of the yard will remain cordoned off until such time when the needed work has been concluded.

Athletics Update
Tuesday, March 25th: Grade 6 All-gendered volleyball tournament @ St. Andrews
Tuesday, April 1st: Badminton Tournament @ John Wanless

Eco Team Update
At school this week, we celebrated Earth Hour on Friday from 2 - 3 pm.  Classes logged off and turned off as many things as possible.  Earth Hour is also being celebrated around the world on Saturday, March 22 from 8:30 - 9:30 pm, so try to celebrate at home with flashlights or candles and play games, do a sustainable craft, mindful colouring or a fun game of charades!  

Picking Up/Dropping Off Children

If you are planning to take your child out of school for an appointment, please be kind enough to communicate your intent with both the classroom teacher as well as with the office via e-mail on the day before the event if at all possible. We realize that this is not always possible but try to give us as much advance notice as possible as staff will not be able to check their messages while teaching. 

When picking up your child, we ask parents to wait to be buzzed into the office. We will call the classroom teacher to notify your child that you are here to pick them up. Please do not go directly to the child's classroom as this is disruptive to our staff and to the lessons being carried out. If your child is coming in late, please do not take your child to the classroom (with the exception of kindergarten students) as they can go on their own.
We greatly appreciate your assistance in these matters.

Notes from the Library We continue to promote The Forest of Reading program in our library celebrating current Canadian authors and their works.  All K-2 students are participating in the Blue Spruce Award program while older readers 3-6 have the choice to independently participate in Silver Birch Express (3&4), Silver Birch Fiction (5&6) and the Yellow Cedar program (4-6).  We are excited to invite author A.Y. Chan to visit our library on March 25th.  Angie will speak to our grade 5&6s about her novel The Legendary Mo Seto as part of our Silver Birch Fiction program.  Spark your child’s love of reading by ordering a signed copy of The Legendary Mo Seto through TDSB Vendor Tinlids.  You will be asked to create an account with Tinlids before purchasing a hard cover copy of the novel for $20.  Signed copies will be delivered by the author the day of her visit. Orders are due by March 18th.

John Wanless School Council NEWS
Purdys Chocolatier Fundraiser is back, and it's your chance to support John Wanless School Council! Place your chocolate orders by March 25th to receive them in the school foyer by April 16, 2025. Indulge in your favourite chocolates while helping our school community thrive.
Go to fundraising.purdys.com/1659972-126089  to place your order today! 

GRAD BAKE SALE
On Tuesday April 8th, the Grade 6's will be hosting a John Wanless BAKE SALE after school starting at 3pm. This will be the first of two bake sales for the students to raise money for their graduation. They will be selling delicious bake goods and sweet treats for the school and community to enjoy! All items will be packaged and ready for sale at $2 per item. The bake sale will be set up in the main school yard and outside the Fairlawn doors. See you there!

Registration for T-Ball starts March 17th at pm and closes Sunday March 30th at 11:59pm.
Registration and all other enquiries, email johnwanlessbaseball@gmail.com

PIZZA LUNCHES
Want to avoid lunch making on Tuesdays? Click on the links below to order today!
Pizza orders: www.sagoto.com/jwpc/pizza  Order anytime during the year!
We're looking for volunteers for Pizza and Subway lunches. Please email jwpizzalunch@gmail.com to get involved!
 
HOT LUNCHES ARE BACK!
We're pleased to welcome back The Lunch Lady for this school year on Wednesdays and Fridays. Hot lunches must be ordered by Monday night (for Wednesday delivery) and Wednesday (for Friday delivery). Take the stress out of lunch making and head to order.thelunchlady.ca today to register your account and order!
 
WOODWARD MEATS
We're excited to partner with Woodward Meats again this year. As a reminder, our school earns 6% back from every purchase. Last year we earned a whopping $1,400 that will go directly to the school to support our fundraising efforts! Use this link today when shopping at Woodward Meats on Brookdale and Yonge: https://www.woodwardmeats.com/fundraisers/2024-Jan-Wanless-School-Council/
 
WE'RE ON INSTAGRAM!

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General Information

School Day Schedule for 2024-25

 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.

Our Team

Classroom Locations                          Grade            ROOM
Ms. George                                           JK/SK A              101

Mr. Frazer                                                  Head Caretaker
Mr. Di Tomaso                                            Caretaker
Ms. Toye                                                      Caretaker

Mr. Eriya                                                      Caretaker

                                 
 
Ms. Tavernese (temp)                                  Office Administrator
Ms. Rocci                                                      Office Secretary  (AM)
Mr. Parkes                                                     Vice-Principal  (PM)
Mr. Boross-Harmer                                       Principal
                           

 

 

 

John Wanless Public School is located north of Lawrence Avenue, between Yonge Street and Avenue Road. Our TDSB mission is to enable all students to reach high levels of achievement and to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become responsible members of a democratic society. This includes: