West Preparatory Junior Public School

West Prep Winter After School/Lunch Programs 

What a super selection of lunch and after school programs that our primary and junior students have the opportunity to be a part of during the winter session! A big Thank You to our SAC for organizing.

All registration information is provided in the links below or as PDF attachments.  Please click on the links and be sure to SIGN UP as soon as possible as the clubs do fill up quickly! Some of the programs have online registrations and others require you to send a cheque to the school. Please pay attention to the grade requirements when signing children up for the programs offered.

The winter session will begin the week of Monday January 14th and will run for 8 weeks ending the week of March 4th. 

For any questions, please contact:

Danielle Sucher - daniellesucher@gmail.com

Keren Groll - keren@rogers.com

Thank you Danielle and Keren!

 

Monday (7 week session, except Musical Theatre)

• Yoga - lunch - Grades 1-6 Registration
• Chess - lunch - Grades 1-6 Register: https://chess-math.org/westprep-winter2019
• Stuffed Minis &Plush Emojis - lunch - Grades 1-4 Students learn to sew while creating miniature versions of stuffed animals and Emojis! Register: http://www.exploreitall.ca/west-prep-p-s/
• Musical Theatre Production  – after school – Grades 2-6 ** 12 week program**  Register: www.bravoacademy.ca/west-prep

 

Tuesday: (8 week session)

• In The Mix Hip Hop - lunch -  Grades 1-4 - Children will discover the latest in hip-hop dance, music, and iPad technology. Register: http://www.inthemixprogram.com/booktoronto
• Engineering Fun - lunch - Grades 1-4 - Children learn to tinker - taking things apart using a variety of tools and putting it all together in a variety of wondrous projects! Register: http://www.exploreitall.ca/west-prep-p-s/
• Cooking - after school - Grades 1-4 - Register: https://www.sites.google.com/site/cookingwithlesley
• Spanglish Creative Story Time Art Book Club - after school - Grades 1-6 - Students will focus on storytelling through writing, collage, drawing, poetry, short fiction and freestyle. Registration

 

Wednesday: (8 week session)

• Ten Ten Artists club - lunch - Grades 1-4 Register: www.tentensports.com
• Superhero LEGO - lunch - Grades 1-3 Children will make exciting creations of their favourite DC Comics and Marvel Superheroes! Register: http://www.exploreitall.ca/west-prep-p-s/
• TenTen sports - after school - Grades 1-6 Children will participate in soccer, basketball and floor hockey. Register: www.tentensports.com

 

Thursday: (8 week session)

• Scratch Coding - lunch - Grades 2-6 Children learn to create fun and interactive video games using Scratch Coding. Register:  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/codezillakids/217198/
• Magical Magicians - lunch - Grades 1-3 Students will explore the mystical world of magical arts and theatricality. Register: http://www.exploreitall.ca/west-prep-p-s/

 

 

West Prep is very proud to support The North York Harvest Food Bank for our annual Holiday Fund Drive.

We will be having a Bake Sale on Friday, November 30, 2018 during the school day and during our Movie Night. All proceeds from the day will be donated to the North York Harvest Food Bank. Students will have the opportunity to buy nut free baked goods sold at a cost of $.50 cents - $2.00.

Your participation in supporting this worthy cause will help teach our children the valuable lessons of giving and sharing with others. To learn more about North York Harvest Food Bank please visit their website: www.northyorkharvest.com.

Our campaign to support the North York Harvest Food Bank cannot happen without your help. We look to our West Prep community to kindly donate some yummy nut-free baked goods and treats for Friday, November 30th. 

If you are able to help, please bring your yummy baked goods to the office either Thursday or Friday morning of this week.  Your time and support are very much appreciated!

On behalf of the North York Harvest Food Bank and everyone who they support ... THANK YOU!

Looking forward to our Movie Night on November 30th!  A big thank you in advance to our SAC and Jody Hewston for organizing our first movie night of the year.  To volunteer please email westprepparentcouncil@gmail.com .  These events cannot happen without all of the support we get from our community. Thank You!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, The West Prep School Advisory Council presents a special FREE showing of the hit Disney/Pixar film, THE INCREDIBLES 2, starring Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson!!! 

Doors open at 5:30. Movie starts at 6:15.  Children and students must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-offs. Gym mats will be laid out, so bring your blankets and wear your jammies!

PIZZA: will be available to order AHEAD OF TIME ONLY... An e-mail with more information will be sent out shortly.

OTHER SNACKS: A bake sale will be held in the lobby, and popcorn and bottled water will also be available for sale at the event. (No outdoor food or drinks, please!) 

 

All monies raised will be donated to the North York Harvest Food Bank.

 

 

Please Note: While admission to the Early French Immersion (SK entry)/Junior Extended French (Grade 4 entry) program is guaranteed at the entry points to all on time applicants, admission to a specific school is not guaranteed if the school reaches capacity.

 

French Programs

Learning a second language is an advantage for students and studies show is a key factor in academic success. A second language enhances overall skills in learning, expands career opportunities, promotes understanding among cultures, and creates multilingual world citizens. The TDSB offers a variety of French as a Second Language Programs in elementary and secondary schools. 

In addition to the Core French program provided in all schools, the TDSB offers two specialized French programs:

• French Immersion (Senior Kindergarten)
• Extended French (Grade 4)

Application to begin these programs is open to all students not already enrolled in an FSL program. Application to these programs is made online the year the student is in JK (FI) or Grade 3 (EF).

Please note:

• You must apply by the deadline.
• You must have a Toronto address.
• All communication about the program will continue through the original email address provided as part of the online application.
• While admission to a TDSB French Immersion/Extended French program is guaranteed to on-time applicants, admission to a specific school is not guaranteed if the school reaches capacity.
• Admission to French Immersion/Extended French programs is governed by the processes outlined in PR597.

A general reminder to drivers to do their part to keep our children safe by being extra vigilant while driving or parking near our school. 

We encourage everyone to walk to and from school on a regular basis.  It’s good for our physical and mental well-being and for the environment too. And it helps to alleviate the parking congestion on nearby streets.  

Please remember that Toronto Parking Enforcement is aware of cars parking illegally on the sidewalk and in some cases in private driveways, especially on Old Park Rd., Aldburn Rd. and Glenarden Rd. during the morning drop-off and the after-school pick-up time periods.  Parking enforcement has given out parking tickets to illegally parked/stopped cars and will continue to do so, they have told us. Please be sure to obey all parking signs at all times! 

Designated Drop-Off and Pick-Up Area and Time Limits around the School

• Aldburn Rd. (Northbound/Westbound Side) - No Stopping/No Parking, 8am to 6pm
• Glenarden Rd. - No Stopping/No Parking, 8am to 6pm
• Old Park Road - 15 Minute Parking: 8:15-9:15 am & 11:15 am-1:15 pm & 3:00-4:00 pm
• Ridge Hill Drive - 20 Minute Parking: 8:30-9:30am only
• Shallmar and Ridge Hill West of Aldburn have longer time limits for parking

We are excited to welcome Anthony McLean to West Prep!

Anthony McLean is a rapper, YouTuber and motivational speaker who has delivered hundreds of presentations across Canada, the U.S. and Australia. He combines powerful teaching, practical strategies, and Hip Hop music for a high-energy presentation that audiences love. As a respected voice in his field, he has appeared as a guest speaker on Breakfast Television, Global Toronto’s Morning Show, CTV News, 680 News, and CBC’s Here and Now.

  

Anthony will be spending some time with our students during the day and in the evening at 7pm, West Prep families are invited to join us to hear Anthony's message.  Please join us on Tuesday, October 16th from 7-8:30pm.

A message from West Prep SAC:

 

We have some great after 4 and lunch programs for the fall session! All registration forms and links are below.  Be sure to SIGN UP to receive West Prep emails. Our database will be reset and you will need to sign up to get further emails from the school.  Some of the programs have online registrations and others require you to send a cheque to the school. Please pay attention to the grade requirements when signing your kids up for the programs offered. Most programs will begin the week of October 15th and run for 8 weeks.  Most programs will end the week of December 3rd.  Exceptions are noted below. 

For questions, please contact: Danielle Sucher - daniellesucher@gmail.com or Keren Groll - keren@rogers.com

 

Monday 

Yoga -     lunch - Grades 1-6 Registration

Chess -   lunch - Grades 1-6 Register online at: https://chess-math.org/pdf/toronto/lessons_fall_2018_westprep.pdf

Sprangler Science - after school - Grades 1-4 Students will discover the characteristics of different materials and how they can be manipulated. Find out how to bring science to life! Register online at: http://www.exploreitall.ca/west-prep-p-s/

Outdoor Soccer – after school – Grades 1-6 ** Starts September 17th**  Register online at: https://www.northyorkfc.com/after-school-programs

 

Tuesday

Coding -  lunch -  Grades 2-6 - Computer Coding class from Hatch Canada. Register online at: www.hatchcanada.com/schools

Stuffed Animals - lunch - Grades 1-3 Create a friend that is unique, fun to play with, and totally you. You will learn the skills for hand sewing and you will get to create your very own Stuffy. Register online at: http://www.exploreitall.ca/west-prep-p-s/

Cooking -after school - Grades 1-4 **10 week session** - Register online at: https://www.sites.google.com/site/cookingwithlesley

 

Wednesday

Ten Ten Artists club - lunch - Grades 1-4 register online at: www.tentensports.com

TenTen sports - after school - Grades 1-6 register online at: www.tentensports.com

 

Thursday

LEGO Space - lunch - Grades 1-3 Students will take their LEGO® knowledge up a notch, learning about outer space through LEGO® building! - Register online at: http://www.exploreitall.ca/west-prep-p-s/

Coding - lunch - Grades 2-6 Students will learn how to program video games to create entertaining and interactive games with Scratch.  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/game-makers-with-scratch-west-prep-lunch-tickets-49310998524

 

 

Some of our students put together a Public Service Announcement as part of their "20% Project" on the importance of Washing Hands. Take a look.

 

A message from our School Trustee, Shelley Laskin:

Dear Parent/Guardian,

For those of you who have not met me yet, let me introduce myself. I am your local school trustee. I am your link with the Toronto District School Board, which governs Toronto’s public schools. As your elected representative, I make decisions with the rest of the trustees on the Board and act as your advocate and ‘sounding board,’ should the need arise. I believe we all have a role to play to help our public schools thrive. What does a trustee do? Visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=sDb80j3rjmQ&feature=youtu.be.

We are, more than ever, focused on ensuring that all students have access to the programs, opportunities and supports needed to reach high levels of achievement and well-being. This priority is ... continue reading

 

 

On behalf of our entire staff at West Prep, we would like to welcome everyone back to school.  Please come by our webpage every so often, check our calendar and especially our Twitter page to find out about all the amazing things that are going on at the best school in the TDSB! 

 

Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Re:  SchoolMessenger –   Elementary Safe Arrival

The Toronto District School Board will be moving from SchoolConnects to SchoolMessenger as its automated call-out system for our Elementary Safe Arrival Program.

West Preparatory Jr. P.S. will start using the new system on June 15^th.

In accordance with the TDSB Safe Arrival policy PR707A, “If a pupil is absent or late for any reason, the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must contact the school immediately to report the reason for the absence”.  For an unexplained absence, Parents/Guardians will be contacted by SchoolMessenger and must indicate the reason for the absence.

The telephone number 833-250-2290 will display on the caller ID.

For unexplained absences, the system call-out will work as follows:

Parents/Guardians identified in the TDSB’s student database who have access to student records and are an emergency contact with priority 1 or 2 will receive .... (continue reading)