Upcoming Events

Jan 17th- PA Day

Jan 20th- Day 4

Jan 20th- After-4 Winter Sessions start
Jan 21st- Pizza lunch
Jan 23rd- Earth Rangers Presentation 10:30-11:30
Jan 27th- Holocaust Education presentation to Grade 6's 12:30-2pm
Jan 28th-Class Photos

Jan 30th- Movie Night

The past week was very busy. Fortunately we were able to secure some help in the office on an interim basis and this proved to be very helpful. On Tuesday, two of our Grade 5 classes travelled to the Ontario Legislature to learn more about governance at the provincial level. On Thursday we had our Pediculosis check. Our School Advisory Council also ran their first Popcorn Day on Thursday as well. Many of our staff members were involved in PD sessions throughout that day attending either AM/PM sessions in our school. Tryouts were back on for our boys' basketball team and the girls' volleyball teams continued their practices as well. Please note that tomorrow is a PA Day and therefore students will not be at school.

Our winter after-4 sessions will commence next week. Tuesday will be our next Pizza lunch. On Thursday our students will be fortunate to see the Earth Rangers presentation in the morning. Practices for all school athletic teams will continue throughout the course of the week.

Kindergarten Registration is Open for 2025/26
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year in the TDSB begins in January 2025. The Registration link will be live on Monday, January 6, 2025. 
To qualify for Junior Kindergarten, children must be four years of age by December 31, 2025. For information, please go to https://www.tdsb.on.ca/EarlyYears/KindergartenMonth
Starting Kindergarten is a very exciting time. We are here to support you and your child in getting ready for school during this important transition. Please note that once you have completed your online registration, our office staff will reach out to set up an appointment for the purpose of document verification. This process will be ongoing during the next couple of weeks. We ask for your patience.

Wanless Wellness Week Update

The first ever Wanless Wellness Week was a great success! Teachers especially enjoyed the quiet entries on Mindful Monday. We had about 150 kids joining our grade six leaders in the gym every afternoon recess for some fitness fun and the kids completed more than 800 laps on walking Wednesday! Many conversations took place about things to be thankful for and the importance of positive thinking and actions. Congratulations to the kids who participated and made choices for a healthy body and a healthy mind.

Equity Committee
January 27th is Holocaust Remembrance Day.  We will be hosting author and playwright Emil Sher in our library.  Emil will be sharing his presentation Unpacking the Holocaust: A Playwright’s Journey with our Grade 6 students.  It is an engaging presentation about Emil's acclaimed stage adaptation of Hana's Suitcase, the beloved book by Karen Levine. 

 
Eco Team Update
The Eco Team will be working on the final draft of our eco-code for the whole school to sign.  This is our promise to help the planet.  The team is also working on "Waste-Free Wednesdays", so we are creating less waste during lunch time.  We will be doing an audit on a regular day and then an audit on a waste free day to see if we can make a difference.  Stay tuned for "Waste Free Wednesday" dates!  Please continue to bring in your dead batteries, dead markers, empty pet food packaging and snack wrappers!

Lunch Supervisors Urgently Needed
We are once again looking to fill four lunchroom supervisor positions. If you enjoy working with children and are flexible enough to be at school from 11:15 -12:30 each day, please reach out directly to school administration.

John Wanless School Council NEWS
John Wanless Movie Night - DESPICABLE ME 4 - Sponsored by Onondaga Camp!
Join us in the Big Gym on Thursday, January 30th for Despicable Me 4! The movie starts at 6:00PM (doors open at 5:30pm). Pizza combos can be pre-ordered in advance, and snacks will be available for purchase on the day of the event. Order your pizza combos by Monday, January 27th at: https://sagoto.com/jwpc/movie

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

Ms. Capella                                                 LRS

All other LRS (2)                                                                          TBD

Mr. Frazer                                                  Head Caretaker
Mr. Di Tomaso                                            Caretaker
Mr. Bellomo                                                 Caretaker

Mr. Sayed                                                   Caretaker

                                 
 
Ms. Marsella                                                  Office Administrator
TBD                                                                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: