Upcoming Events
March 31st- Day 2
April 1st- SUB Lunch
April 1st- Badminton Team hosting
April 1st- Registration commences for Spring After-4 programs at 9pm
April 2nd- Litter-Free Wednesday
April 2nd- Phys. Ed. Committee Meeting at 8AM
April 2nd- World Autism Day- Please wear blue
The past week saw our 1st year OISE students ending their practicum. Throughout the course of the week, our students were the beneficiaries of two presentations-one by our visiting author and the second by an Olympian. Two of our Grade 4 classes also had an exciting trip to the AGO- many thanks to all the parents who volunteered for the trip. On the athletic scene, our all-gender volleyball team performed extremely well, finishing in first place in pool play. They will continue their season on April 15th at the North Conference playoffs. Our badminton team also continued their practices in preparation for the April 1st tournament.
The coming week will see the final touches being added as the gym will be set up for Broadway. There will be full rehearsals in advance of the performances on April 8th & 9th. Our badminton team will be hosting other schools on Tuesday in the first competition. On Wednesday, our whole school will be observing World Autism Day. Preparations will also begin for track and field which is much earlier than usual this year. To this effect the Phys. Ed Committee will be meeting on Wednesday morning in the library. Parents are reminded that Tuesday is SUB lunch and that all after-4 programs have ended. Registration for spring programs commence on April 1st.
John Wanless Run Club
Track and Field season is quickly approaching! Our school track meet is scheduled for Thursday, April 24th for all students in grades 4-6 (Rain date is April 25th). If your child is interested in some extra run practice to prepare for the meet, Miss Sherwood and Ms. Blaney's Run Club is back!
Run Club Details
When: Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m. (Starts on Tuesday, April 1st)
Where: Field of JW
Who: Grade 4-6 students only
Why: Fitness and FUN!
Looking forward to another great season of JW Track & Field!
Eco Team Update
Thank you to everyone who participated in Earth Hour last Friday at school and last Saturday at home. I hope everyone thought about how they can reduce energy usage everyday! Next week, we are celebrating GOOS Paper day. For those of you who don't know, GOOS stands for Good On One Side. We try to use paper on both sides before recycling it, in order to reduce the amount of paper that is manufactured, therefore reducing pollution. Here is an interesting video about pulp and paper mills and how they can affect First Nations' communities: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/pictou-landing-first-nation-northern-pulp-1.5447179
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
Our grade 4, 5 & 6 students had a phenomenal visit with author A.Y. Chan on Tuesday. She shared her experience of writing her first novel, The Legendary Mo Seto. She had a wonderful digital presentation and aligned the 5 tenets of taekwondo (courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit) with how to be successful in life, which caught the attention of many of our junior students.
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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.
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
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 started 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!
Stay up-to-date with all the exciting school news and events by following us on Instagram at
@johnwanlessschoolcouncil
Have questions? Email us at johnwanlessfundraising@gmail.com
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 ROOMMs. George JK/SK A 101
Ms. Klug JK/SK B 113
Ms. Kussner JK/SK C 115
Ms. Stamatiou JK/SK D 111
Ms. Mamann JK/SK E 003
Mr. Burton 1 A 104
Ms. Fagan 1 B 102
Ms. Talesnik 1C 109
Ms. Flemington 1/2 103
Ms. Almanova 2A 201
Ms. Hood 2B 110
Ms. Maharaj 2C 207
Ms. Rendell-Dean 2D 202
Ms. Jaklitch 3D 203
Ms. McCrimmon 2/3 210
Ms. Dempsey 3A 204
Ms. Grant 3B 205
Ms. Zarpellon 3C 206
Ms. Chau 4A 215
Ms. Ng 4B 221
Ms. Wolk 4/5 213
Ms. Spencer 5A 220
Mr. Sherman 5B 211
Mr. Gaunt 6A 219
Mr. Sturm 6B 218
Ms. Patterson Res. Sppt & ESL 214A
Ms. Labell Resource Support 219
Ms. Hunter Lib & Prep LIB
Ms. Sedighi ISP 214
Ms. Sherwood Health/Phys Ed GYM
Ms. Blaney Health/Phys Ed GYM
Ms. Lowe Prep Support 212
Ms. Willingham Music 222
Ms. Yousefi French 209
Mr. Parkes 0.5 Resource AM/VP PM
Ms. Nejati DECE 115
Ms. Foscarin DECE 113
Ms. Zhang DECE 101
Ms. Lau DECE 111
Ms. Rouhani EA
Ms. Shaista EA-ISP
Ms. Rocci LRS
Ms. Chen LRS
Ms. Nguyen LRS
Ms. McLeish LRS
Ms. Capella LRS
All other LRS (4) TBD
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