The Week Ahead April 3 to 7

QSP Spring Fundraiser Campaign

School Council is pleased to offer our Spring Fundraising Campaign in conjunction with QSP. 

All students will be receiving a QSP fundraiser package to take home  tonight.  All proceeds will go toward fundraising for the following items at school:

• Updating the Learning Commons
• Adding hands on materials to our Maker Space
• Adding new technology for each classroom
• Scientists in the School Workshops

Thank you for supporting our Spring Fundraiser.

Revised Permission Form

Please note that the permission form for the Grow Program sent home on March 28, will be revised and resent tomorrow.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Friday is Spirit Day at JVPS

Art Session Starting April 13 at JVPS

School Pledge for JVPS

Reminder: Pizza Orders Still Open

The Week Ahead March 27 - 31

YRDSB Survey for Parents/Guardians

We will be inviting parents/guardians to participate in a survey May 1-19, 2017. 

This survey provides an important opportunity for parent/guardian voice. Results will be used to guide planning to support student achievement and well-being.

You may complete the survey online or on paper. The online survey will be available in English. Paper surveys will be available from the school office in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Korean, and Russian.

We value your input and encourage you to complete the survey. The information you provide will be anonymous, considered confidential and kept in strict accordance with all relevant legislation.  

Information about how to access the online survey will be sent home with students at the end of April. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Parent Math Night

Character Trait Assembly

Please join us tomorrow at 11:30 a.m (revised start time) for our Character Traits Assembly.

We will be handing out the certificates for Initiative and the grade 6/7 class will be presenting the character trait of Perseverance.

Earth Hour at JVPS

March 23 School Council Meeting

Please join us for our upcoming  School Council meeting this Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Learning Commons.

Empowerment Program for Girls in grades 4, 5 and 6

JVPS is pleased to announce that for the first time we will be offering a free program during the lunch time (from 12:50 to 1:50) for girls in grades 4, 5 and 6.  

This program has been brought about by a partnership with the Vaughan Community Health Centre and the York Region District School Board.  

The program will help our girls in grades 4, 5 and 6 focus on:

·       Self Esteem & Empowerment

·       Health and Nutrition

·       Positive Body Image

·       Healthy Relationships and Friendships

·       Well-Being  

If you would like your daughter to participate in this free program, please sign the form on the flyer and return to your child’s classroom teacher by March 24, 2017.

The program will take place in our Learning Commons.  All students are to bring their own lunch and the students will eat in the Learning Commons. 

Reminder about the Drop-In Parent Chat on March 24 at JVPS

Welcome Back After the March Break

We would like to welcome back all of our students after a restful March Break.  

We would like to remind parents that:

school starts at 9:00 a.m. and supervision in the school yard begins at 8:45 a.m. 

We are hoping that all of our students will arrive at school on time as being punctual is very important. Please review some of the tips below for getting your child prepared for school and for arriving on time each and every day.

Parents Engaged in Education Event

Happy Naw Ruz

We would like to wish all of our families at JVPS celebrating 

Naw Ruz,  a wonderful, healthy and prosperous New Year.

The Week Ahead March 20 to 24

Resource for Parents

March Break Week

Resource Night March 28

Summer Camp Information

Grad Raffle Draw

Grad Raffle Update

We are going to be postponing the date of our raffle draw so that more students have the chance to purchase tickets for this exciting raffle with prizes including: passes to Reptilia and the Putting Edge, gift certificates to Cineplex and Purdy’s, and much more! Don’t miss your chance to win!

New draw date: Thursday, April 13

Tickets: 1 for $1, 5 for $3, and 8 for $5

Character Trait: Initiative

 Learning Skills & Work Habits

The development of learning skills and work habits needed to succeed in school and in life begins early in a child’s schooling. As students move through the grades, they develop and then consolidate their learning skills and work habits in preparation for post-secondary education and the world of work.

Strong learning skills and positive work habits are often an indicator of future success in school, at home, and in life in general.

Learning skills and work habits will look different in individuals as they grow and mature. Teachers will work together with students to develop the criteria used to assess learning skills and work habits.

The following are sample behaviours which are designed to help identify strengths and support growth of those learning skills and work habits.

This month we are focusing on the Character Trait of Initiative which also happens to be one of the Learning Skills reported on, on all Report cards. 

Consider how well your child:

• acts upon new ideas and opportunities for learning;

• demonstrates a willingness to take risks;

• demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning;

• approaches new tasks with a positive attitude; and

• recognizes and advocates appropriately for the rights of self and others.

Join JVPS for Our First Pro Grant Evening!!!!!

Sub Lunch Orders Now Available

Pizza Orders Now Available

Positive Parenting Coffee Chat at JVPS

The Week Ahead March 6 to 10

Funnel Cake Orders Extended

Due to popular demand, orders for Funnel Cakes for our upcoming Winter Carnival has been extended to Monday March 6, 2017.

You can place your order on School Cash On Line: https://yrdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

You can also use the order form that was sent home last week to send in your orders by cheque or cash.