Principal’s Update – Dec. 11th, 2024
Dear Wilkinson Families,
It is getting very
close to the holidays! We are sending this update because we have so many
things happening at this time of year. There will be one more Update before the
holidays.
Upcoming events and
things to know:
Check out our new website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/wilkinsonps
It is still a work in
progress, but it’s a great place to share information and photos!
Wilkinson Winter Concert : Our
winter concert will take place on
Thursday, December 12 - 6:30-7:30pm in
the gym.
**PLEASE BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM IF YOU
ARE ABLE.**
The main school doors will be open from 5:50
PM until 6:15 PM for parents who are dropping off children in their concert
meeting locations.
At
6:15, the main school doors will be locked. You will still be able to access
the gym & concert area from the doors on Donlands near the gym normally
used by Dandylion Daycare
.
These doors will be marked and will remain unlocked throughout the concert for
parent entry.
The following groups will be performing at the
winter concert:
· Rms
7, 15 and 20 (Grade 2/3 and grade 3 classes)
· All
Ukulele groups
· Band
· Junior
Choir
· All
Orff groups
The kindergarten classes and rooms 13, 16, 14
& 18 (Grade 1 and Grade 1/2 classes) are
NOT performing
in the winter concert. Instead, they will perform in the
Spring concert,
on
Thursday,
May 1st
.
Information about all Wilkinson concerts can
be found at this website:
https://www.wilkinsonmusic.ca/concerts
Wilkinson 2024 Holiday Food Drive : Our holiday food drive is underway. We have a
tree in the front hall and lots of boxes around it collect food.
Our final day for
dropping off food items is Tuesday, Dec. 17
th.
With just one week to
go, we are hoping that we can go from a handful of items to LOTS. For all those
who are able, please help us share with those in our community who experience
food insecurity. One of the biggest groups that food banks support is children.
Here are some ideas: beans & lentils, canned or boxed milk, salt &
pepper, pasta, rice, juice, baby food, cereal, canned meat, canned fruit &
vegetables, flour, soups and sauces, powdered eggs, powdered milk, diapers, tea
and coffee, shampoo, conditioner, soap and dish soap.
Remember to Dress for Winter Weather : Now that the weather is getting cooler and the
snow is starting to fly, it’s time to remind everyone that we are an Outdoor
Education school. Unless it is unsafe to be outside, we will be outside. Please
dress for the weather. If it is raining, please bring a raincoat or umbrella
and boots. If it is cold, please wear a warm coat, boots, a hat, gloves/mitts,
a scarf, and for our younger students, snow pants. We do have some spares – and
if children forget, they will be given loaners and sent outside.
Kindergarten Registration begins in January : Registration opens on
January 6
th! Children who will be four by December 31, 2025 can
start Junior kindergarten in September 2025. Please see additional information
below:
- Only parents or legal guardians can register a child.
- If your child currently attends child care at a
TDSB school that is not your designated home school, and you wish to
register for Kindergarten at that school, an out-of-area admissions
application may not be required. Please review
the
Out of Area Admissions Policy and Procedure and, if eligible, proceed with the in-person
registration option outlined below.
Middle French Immersion Registration begins in
January:
The application period for
September 2025 will open on
January 6, 2025 at 9:00am and
will close on
January
31, 2025 at 11:59pm
. This
is entirely online. Once we enter the registrations window, there will be a
registration link available for families. All applicants who apply after the
deadline will be held on a local waitlist subject to space availability. You
can find more information on the TDSB website:
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/School-Choices/French-Programs/Application-Middle-French-Immersion
The
TDSB Out of Area Admissions Process begins in January:
Transportation is the responsibility of the
applicant when attending an Out-of-Area school Applicants may select
Regular program, Early Immersion or a Middle/Extended Immersion Program.
If selecting a French program, the applicant
must already be enrolled or registered for the selected French program.
Online application form is open from January 6 to January 31, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Round 1:
Families to be informed of the status of their application on Friday, February 21, 2025 before the end
of the day.
Families must confirm acceptance
of the offer by
Wednesday,
February 26 at 4 p.m.
Round 2:
Families to be updated on the status of their application on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Families must confirm acceptance of the offer
by
Tuesday,
March 4 at 4 p.m.
All
waitlists expire on February 27, 2025.
You can find more information here: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Find-your/School/Out-of-Area-Admissions/Elementary
Wilkinson
Admissions for Dandylion Daycare students beginning JK in Sept. of 2025:
Please note: Dandylion Daycare children who
are enrolling for junior kindergarten in 2025 do not need to apply for the Out
of Area process. Please consult with Patrina or Anthea. They can provide you
with the necessary form. They provide the school with a list of verified
students.
Next School Council Meeting: Is Monday, January 13 th at 6:30 PM. The January meeting
will be virtual
(so that we don’t have to worry about weather
cancellations).
Last day before winter holidays is Dec. 20 th: Our last day at school before the winter break is
Friday, Dec. 20
th. This is a regular day, with regular hours.
Teachers may decide to have special things happen in their rooms and will reach
out to parents directly if they do.
We will return to school on Monday, January 6 th (although we know that some of our families will be
celebrating Orthodox Christmas as may join us later in the week). Please remember
to take home all items you want for the holidays, especially snow pants and
other winter wear that you might need.
Sick Kids Spit Test Program continues : We continue to participate in the SickKids Spit
Test initiative. Families can pick up test kits in the office that can test for
COVID, RSV and Influenza. All results are confidential (you get them from a
secure website). Once you test, you can also drop off your kit in the office.
SickKids has a daily pickup (Monday to Friday) program for areas schools. Test
kits continue to be picked up on PA days.
Further
in the future:
Jan. 6th - First day back at school after
Winter Holidays
Jan 13th - 6:30 PM - School Council Meeting -
The January meeting will be virtual
Feb. 10th - 6:30 PM - School Council Meeting
Feb. 14th - PA Day
Feb. 17th - Family Day Holiday
Feb. 28th - Ramadan begins
March 10th - 14th is March Break
Liz
Albrecht-Bisset – Principal – Wilkinson Junior Public School
Andrew
Pearson – Vice Principal – Wilkinson Junior Public School