John Wanless Junior Public School

Current News


 

The past week was an extremely busy one with so many of our in-house artists preparing for PAF. Our students and faculty were fortunate to watch the full dress rehearsal on Tuesday before the performance on Wednesday Night. We would like to thank the music committee for their support and all those who came out to watch. Congratulations go out to all of our performers!  Our OISE Candidate teachers also finished their practicum on Thursday. We thank them for their support of JW's students and wish them success in the future!
The coming week will commence on Tuesday with the whole school observing World Autism Day. We will also have pizza lunch on that day courtesy of SAC. All interested runners in Grades 4-6 are reminded that the running club starts on Thursday morning in the schoolyard. For more details please see below.

Kindergarten Registration

Registration for English Kindergarten programs begins at TDSB schools in February. For September 2024, children who will be four by December 31, 2024, can start Junior Kindergarten. Families may choose to register using the online registration system or by booking a face-to-face meeting directly with the school. More information and a link to the online registration form (beginning on February 1, 2024) is available at www.tdsb.on.ca/kindergarten.

 

Child care spots available for September
Full Day Kindergarten Before and After School (FDK) Program
We have 6 spots available in our Full Day Kindergarten Before and After School program.
Nursery Program 
We have 8 spots available in our Nursery program.

If you are interested in having your child(ren) attend the above programs for September 2024, please contact (416-488-8571) the child care directly and speak to Fiona, Angie or Jenny.

John Wanless Run Club
Track and Field is here! Our school track meet is scheduled for Thursday, April 25th for all students in grades 4-6 (Rain date is April 26th). If your child is interested in extra practice to prepare for the meet, Miss Sherwood and Ms. Blaney's Run Club is back!
Run Club Details
When:  Starts on Thursday, April 4th at 8:00a.m.
The following practices will be on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Field of JW
Who: Grade 4-6 students only
Why: Fitness and FUN!
Looking forward to another great season of JW Track & Field!

Absence Reporting

Parents are reminded that should your child be away from school, please call the ABSENCE REPORTING Line at 1-833-250-2290. Many thanks!

Lost & Found
With varied temperatures, our Lost & Found is overflowing with sweatshirts and hoodies.  Missing a water bottle or a lunch bag?  Chances are it's there.  Please take a moment to look at the Lost & Found.  It is now located in the front foyer off Fairlawn under the stairs.

Reinforcing our Visitor Policy
All adults (volunteers for example) coming to John Wanless during the instructional day are reminded to sign in at the office prior to going to any classroom location. We thank you in advance for this! There is a sign-in book located in the office for this purpose.

Students Leaving school at lunch

We would like to remind parents that if you are giving permission for your child to leave campus on their own at lunch, you MUST provide us with a written notice which we will keep on file in the office. Parents are also reminded that for those students who stay at school at lunch, if there is a special occasion when they are given permission to leave, parents must notify both the classroom teacher as well as the school office in writing in advance. Thank you all in advance!

SAC Update

John Wanless Silent Auction - Donations Needed

The annual John Wanless Spring Silent Auction will be held from April 22 - May 10th. This year's auction aims to raise $25k to provide each classroom with Smart TVs! The SAC Fundraising Team is reaching out to ask for each classroom's support in ensuring the success of the event. If you have any additional donations you'd like to contribute, please reach out to johnwanlessfundraising@gmail.com or fill out the form here.

Fun Fair - Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities
We are seeking enthusiastic parents and high school volunteers to help with the Fair! If you or someone you know would like to volunteer some time during the event, please reach out to johnwanlessfundraising@gmail.com or fill out the form here.

Fun Fair - Sponsors Needed!

Do you have a small business you'd like to promote? Consider sponsoring one of the many exciting items at this year's Fun Fair! Please reach out to johnwanlessfundraising@gmail.com for more information on sponsorship

Hot Lunch Program

John Wanless is pleased to welcome back The Lunch Lady on Wednesdays and Fridays this year! Hot lunches must be ordered by Monday night (for Wednesday delivery) and Wednesday (for Friday delivery). Order today at thelunchlady.ca

Woodward Meats
SAC has once again partnered with Woodward Meats. For every purchase using the custom link, John Wanless SAC receives 6% of sales. That money goes right back to our classrooms! Order today at www.woodwardmeats.com/fundraisers/2023-John-Wanless-SAC

John Wanless SAC is on Instagram!

Don't miss any SAC event updates and school reminders - follow on Instagram today! @johnwanlesssac

Archived Information

School Day Schedule for 2023-24 and bell times

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 the lunchroom from 11:30-11:50 before going outside); students in Grades 1-3 play outside first and then eat in the lunchroom from 11:50-12:10). All students will be outside from ~12:10-12:27. Students will be picked up by their respective teachers at 12:27 or as we have done so this year, from their respective lines outside. 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              Room

Ms. 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                                     1D                         103

Ms. Hood                                               1/2A                      110

Ms. Petropoulos                                   1/2B                      210

Ms. Maharaj                                           2A                        207

Ms. Almanova                                      2B                         201

Ms. Rendell-Dean                                2C                         202

Ms. Grant                                             3D                         205

Ms. Dempsey                                       3A                        204                                                                        

Ms. Zarpellon                                       3B                       206

Ms. Jaklitch                                          3C                       204

Ms. Chau                                              3/4                       215

Ms. Labell                                            4A                        219

Ms. Wolk                                              4/5                       213

Mr. Murray                                          5A                        220

Mr. Sherman                                       5B                         211

Mr. Gaunt                                            6A                         217

Ms. Ng                                                 6B                        221

Mr. Sturm                                            6C                        218

Ms. Patterson                              Spec Ed & ESL         214A

Ms. Hunter                                     Lib & Prep               LIB

Mr. Singh                                         ISP                          214

Ms. Sherwood                             Health/Phys Ed        GYM

Ms. Blaney                                    Health/Phys Ed       GYM

Ms. Lowe                                      0.5 Arts/Lit AM          212

Ms. Willingham                                Music                     222

Ms. Yousefi                                      French                    209

Mr. Parkes                                     0.5 Special Ed          AM

Ms. Nejati                                         DECE                     115

Ms. Foscarin                                    DECE                     113

Ms. Zhang                                        DECE                     101

Ms. Lau                                            DECE                      111

Ms. Limbada                                      EA                          

Ms. Vecchio /Ms. Sinclair                 EA-ISP                  214

Ms. Rocci                                           LRS

Ms. Chen                                            LRS

Ms. McLeish                                      LRS

Ms. Dadon                                         LRS

Mr. Emuri                                           LRS

Ms. Paridel                                         LRS

Other LRS (3)                                     TBD

Mr. Frazer                                            Head Caretaker

Mr. Di Tomaso                                     Caretaker

Mr. MacEachern                                  Caretaker

 

Ms. Marsella                                                  Office Administrator

Ms. Olephir                                                   Office Secretary 

Mr. Parkes                                                    Vice-Principal  (PM)

Mr. Boross-Harmer                                      Principal       

Welcome to John Wanless Public School

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:

  • a strong commitment to student achievement and success;
  • a strong commitment to ensuring that student voice is incorporated in all that we do;
  • a strong commitment to ensuring that equitable practices permeate all that we do within our school community
  • a safe and caring learning environment;
  • continued commitment to ongoing professional learning for staff;
  • encouraging life-long learning; and
  • collaborative partnerships with parents and the school community.