Upcoming Events
Jan 19th-Day 5
Jan 19th- Winter Term After-4 Programs start
Jan 19th- Work commencing on Childcare Buzzer Entry System
Jan 20th- Sub Lunch
Jan 21st- Professional Development for all staff in the AM
Jan 22nd- Popcorn Day #1 brought to you by the School Advisory Council
Jan 23rd- Pediculosis Check
Jan 23rd- JW 100th Anniversary Planning Committee Mtg
Jan 13th- Pizza Lunch
Jan 23rd- SAC Friday Family Dance Night
The past week brought a number of initiatives run by our staff related to Health and Wellness. Each day brought a new activity and by all accounts our students and staff were eager to participate. We would like to extend our gratitude to our Grade 6 students who led many of the physical activities-your leadership is greatly appreciated! During the course of the week tryouts were also conducted for several athletics teams including girls' volleyball and boys' basketball. Due to the fact that schools were closed yesterday, the second boys' basketball tryout has been rescheduled for next week by the coaches. Practices will also start next week for all teams- specific information about times/days will be shared by the respective coaches.
During the coming week we will have a number of events taking place at our school. Parents are reminded that after-4 programs for the winter term will be commencing on Monday. On Monday we also anticipate that work will be commencing on the installation of the Childcare Exit #8 Buzzer system. Tuesday will see our next Sub Lunch. On Wednesday the vast majority of our staff will be participating in workshops conducted by TDSB's Special Education Department. Our teachers will be released for these sessions in two groups and while the workshops are being conducted, our students will be supervised in the large gymnasium. On Thursday, we will have our first Popcorn Day. For details, please see below. On Friday morning, the JW 100th Anniversary planning Committee will be meeting and in the evening, the School Advisory Council will be running the Family Dance Night! We will also have our next Pediculosis check on Friday as well.
LOST & FOUND CLEAN-OUT
Our Lost & Found pile continues to grow in the front foyer. Parents are reminded to check for lost items prior to January 28th. All items left after that date will be donated by our ECO CLUB.
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.
Eco Team Update
Please remember to bring in your empty pet food packaging, dead markers, snack wrappers and dead batteries! We are keeping track of the weight to see how we do! Th eco team will be working on window decals this week to prevent birds from flying into windows at John Wanless. Watch this video to learn more about how to stop birds from hitting windows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAgXzGJ-YsI
Ball Playing in the Yard
We kindly ask all families to please remind your children not to throw balls against the North-East wall of the school ( by the Fairlawn gates) at entry time. It is a high traffic area and a number of individuals have been hit by errant balls. Many thanks!
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 each day on a regular basis in order to ensure student and staff safety.
We also anticipate work to commence on the installation of the buzzer system for Childcare by Exit #8 on January 19th.
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
February is African Heritage Month and Chinese Heritage Month in the TDSB. We are seeking JW families with African or Chinese cultural backgrounds 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 African or Chinese 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) or Ms. Maharaj (sally.maharaj@tdsb.on.ca).
Greek Heritage Month - Multi-Media Contest
The TDSB proudly recognizes Greek Heritage Month in March. This month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Greek Canadians and explore the rich history of Greek culture. A highlight of Greek Heritage Month 2026 will be the Multi-Media Contest, inviting students to submit original work in three creative categories:
- Be graphic! Design a poster
- Sharpen your pencil! Write something
- Let’s get digital!
This year’s theme is Celebrating Identities: From Alpha to Omega” / «Γιορτάζοντας Ταυτότητες: Από το Άλφα στο Ωμέγα». Entries will be accepted from three groups: Kindergarten to Grade 3, Grade 4 to 8, and Grade 9 to 12. Winning submissions will be selected from each group.
John Wanless School Council NEWS
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 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:
Family Dance Night: Friday, January 23
Bingo Night: Thursday, February 26
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