October 14th, 2024

Cougar Chronicles – Principals’ Report  

 

Dear families and guardians, 

We hope that you have enjoyed some extended time with your family this weekend. We are looking forward to another exciting week ahead! A few notes of interest: 

-JFC’s Brave Space Club is up and running for Grades 4-6.The groups meets on Tursdays from 11:20-11:40 and is led by Mrs. Hill and Mme Dawson. All students are welcome!

-Please note that when a student is away from school on Pizza Day, their pizza will not be saved nor given to a sibling. Thank you for your understanding and support with this matter. 

Looking ahead:

-Picture Day will be on Monday, October 28th.

Warmly, 

Ms Jaime Demsey (Vice Principal) and Mrs. Leah Pullen (Principal)

Results of the 2023-24 EQAO Assessments

Individual results will be sent home this week.

 

Community Flyers

The WRDSB offers community organizations and not-for-profits the opportunity to share information on their programs and services with our schools on our Community E-Flyers website. 

 

Student Absences (from last week – important!)

We are noticing an increase in student lates and absences. Please remember to email or call the school to report lates and absences. This helps us to know where your child is as well as eliminate a phone call home to check in on where your student might be. Remember, an email can be sent at any time, day or night, or even ahead of time if you know your child will be absent for an appointment.

Email: jfc-attendance@wrdsb.ca

Phone: 519 578 8450 and press 1 to report an absence

 

Parking – important – please read!

In the mornings and afternoons, our parking lot attendant has the thankless job of keeping our parking lot safe for our students as they arrive and depart on foot. We have asked ALL caregivers to follow the same school practice of parking off site and walking their children to the yard. We understand the longstanding frustration with the “parking situation” at JFC but we cannot abuse those who are school staff in an attempt to circumvent the rules that are in place for student safety. Thank you to everyone who has cooperated with the expectations and who model respectful interactions with school staff. We appreciate it!

 

Dates happening this week: 

  • Thanksgiving, October 14, 2024
  • Sukkot, October 16-23, 2024
  • World Food Day, October 16, 2024
  • International Pronouns Day, October 16, 2024
  • Spirit Day, October 17, 2024
  • Library Workers Day, October 18, 2024