Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of Montrose Jr. Public School,
Happy Fantastic Friday!
Safety Drills:
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment, schools across the Toronto District School Board regularly practice routine safety procedures. In addition to our usual fire (3 in the Fall, 3 in the Spring) and lockdown drills (1 in the Fall, 1 in the Spring), this year we will also be conducting two bomb threat drills (1 in the Fall, 1 in the Spring).
As you know, safety is always our top priority, therefore it is important that students are familiar with emergency preparedness plans, including how to safely evacuate. Practicing these routines helps ensure that both students and staff feel confident, calm, and familiar with our safety plans. Our evacuation site is Bickford Centre but for a drill we will only walk to Harbord and then turn around.
Next week, teachers will be going over evacuation plans with students in an age-appropriate way, and we have scheduled our first drill for next Friday.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.
Halloween:
Each year, Halloween is marked in various ways in school communities across the TDSB. Students can choose whether or not to participate in Halloween-related activities.
As we prepare for this day, there are often questions and concerns about Halloween costumes. A reminder that certain costumes (including but not limited to dress, makeup/face painting, masks, props, etc.) are viewed as offensive, derogatory or demeaning to many different people and can, as a result, harm members of that community. Please be mindful that costumes which appropriate or stereotype cultural identities, traditions or sacred symbols can cause harm and perpetuate bias.
Additionally, please remember that replica weapons such as guns, knives, swords and similar items are not permitted at school, including as part of Halloween costumes.
Halloween Parade:
We will continue our tradition of our Halloween parade for any students who are interested in participating. Parents are welcome to watch and walk with us. We will be walking after attendance in the morning.
If the weather is …
A Beautiful day - students (parents are welcome to join) and staff will go down Beatrice, across College and back to school up Montrose Avenue.
Somewhat inclement weather - around the schoolyard
Bad weather - inside.
Montrose Curriculum Night:
Thank you to all the families who were able to attend our curriculum night last night!
Cross Country:
A huge congratulations to all of our amazing Cross-Country athletes, and a special shout-out to all the parents who supported the team, especially those who gave a full day to ensure everyone made it safely to and from the event.
The Conference Finals is Tuesday, October 20th at Sunnybrook Park.
Grade ⅚ Soccer Team:
The Grade 5/6 boys soccer team lost a tough quarter final match to a strong Palmerston team yesterday. I'd like to congratulate the boys for a great season. They showed great teamwork and determination throughout.
From Mr. Gerwing
PIAC Conference:
The Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) invites all TDSB parents and caregivers to the Annual Conference, Together We Thrive: Parents, Schools, Communities.
Event details
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Westview Centennial Secondary School, 755 Oakdale Rd, North York
- Free for all TDSB parents and caregivers
- Lunch provided
- Bussing and childminding services available
Parents will take part in two interactive workshops (School Councils That Thrive, and Parent Engagement: Every Voice Matters), connect with other families, visit TDSB program tables, and meet their PIAC representative.
Register by October 31: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002302666175?aff=oddtdtcreator
Upcoming Dates:
October
20 IEP’s go home
Cross Country Conference Finals - Sunnybrook
21 ECE Appreciation Day
20-23 CCAT testing for Gr. 3’s
26 Photo Day
28 Ms. Byrne’s class at the ROM
30 Halloween Parade - AM
November
Indigenous Education Month
Treaties Recognition Week
03 Ms. Lopes class at the ROM
04 Kindie trip to Evergreen Brickworks
08 Indigenous Veterans Day
11 Remembrance Day
18 Report Cards sent home
19 Interview Evening
20 PA Day - Interviews AM
24 Photo Retake Day/Sibling pics (if interested)
25 Attention Gr. 6 students: Delta Open House for next year - 6:00 - 7:30 PM
30 Montrose SAC meeting - 5:30 PM in the library
That’s all for this week. Have a wonderful week-end everyone.
Sincerely,
Louise Evans
Principal of Montrose Jr. P.S. and Delta Alternative S.S.