The Week Ahead January 9 to 13

Pyjama Day at JVPS

Our New Whiteboard Tables in the Makerspace

Fundraising at JVPS goes towards supporting many exciting initiatives at our school.  We are currently raising money to help us create a Makerspace in our new Learning Commons.  We have recently purchased some whiteboard tables for students to use.

This week, our grade 7 and 8 students were using the whiteboard tables to record their thinking when problem solving in math.  

Problem solving is an important component of the math curriculum at all grade levels. Students enjoy and use math when the concepts they learn make sense to them. Investigating problems builds students’ understanding of concepts. It also allows students to apply their math skills in everyday situations. In your child’s math classroom, students:

·       tackle math problems that are appropriately challenging

·       explore many different approaches to solving problems

In the pictures below you will see our intermediate students:

- using a graphic organizer to help problem solve

- working in groups and teams to solve a problem

- making their thinking visible 

- engaging in a gallery walk to record their feedback on the tables

- having fun while doing math

Holiday Concert Thursday December 22, 2016

We are looking forward to seeing all of our families on Thursday December 22 for our Holiday Concert.

There will be a pizza dinner available for order on School Cash On Line for interested families. 

The pizza dinner will be available from 5:30 p.m.

Snacks and cookies will be on sale for $2.00 cash.

Students are asked to report to their classrooms for 6:15.

Please note that students will be in their classrooms for the duration of the concert and parents are asked to pick their children up at the end of the concert from their classrooms. 

If you have not already ordered, School Cash On-Line has been re-opened.  Families can pre-order pizza and drinks.  https://yrdsb.schoolcashonline.com/


We will also be selling snacks and cookies for $2.00 each (cash) on the night of  the concert.

All proceeds will go towards supporting school wide initiatives and the proceeds from the snacks and drinks will go towards supporting Grade 8 Graduation. 


We will be selling the raffle tickets before the start of the concert for our Holiday Basket Raffle organized by School Council:

1 ticket for    2 dollars
3 tickets for  5 dollars
7 tickets for 10 dollars

The raffle will take place at the end of the concert, in the gym.  Winners must be in the room to claim the Holiday Basket prize.  Here are some examples of the baskets to be won.

Information Night at Baythorn School of the Arts

Hot Lunch Reminder for the New Year

The Week Ahead December 19 to 23

Holiday Concert Information New Date: Thursday December 22, 2016

Due to the extreme weather conditions our Holiday Concert had to be postponed to Thursday, December 22, 2016. 

JVPS will be hosting a pizza dinner before the concert, starting at 5:30pm. 

For the convenience of those who have not ordered yet, we have re-opened the ordering of pizza and drinks, so please visit School Cash on Line to place your order https://schoolcashonline.com/.  The students will also be selling Snacks & Cookies for $2.00 cash.  Please don’t forget to bring your Toonies.  

The last day for bringing in food items for the food bank and The Giving Tree will be Thursday, December 22, 2016.

If you choose, please bring in one non-perishable item per family for the night of the concert.

Musical Theatre Paid Lunch Program at JVPS for Grades 2 to 5 Starting in the New Year

Holiday Concert for Tonight Rescheduled

Dear Families,

To ensure the safety of students, staff and families, school permits have been cancelled by the Board due to inclement weather.

Tonight’s holiday concert, on Thursday December 15, is not taking place this evening and will be rescheduled to Thursday December 22, 2016.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Goldberg

Principal

Bus Loading Zone Routines

Please  be aware that our Bus Loading Zone needs to be free of cars during arrival and dismissal times.

We are respectfully asking that all parents who drive their children to Johnsview Village P.S. adhere to this rule to ensure the safety of all of our students when they are being picked up and dropped off.

The bus loop has a sign that says there is to be no parking in the bus loop.

If a car is blocking the bus,  the children cannot be dismissed from the bus safely.

Please help us to ensure that we keep all of our students safe by complying with the following instructions:

• Do not park in the bus loop in the morning or at dismissal times
• Do not leave your car unattended in the bus loop
• Please park where there is legal street parking

Thank you for your continued co-operation to help keep our students safe at arrival and dismissal times.

Parenting Presentations at JVPS

Holiday Concert Reminder

Cookie Dough Pick Up December 14

Holiday Concert and Holiday Basket Raffle

We will be  raffling off the Holiday Baskets at the end of the Winter Concert on December 15.

Tickets will be raffled off for:
1 ticket for     2 dollars
3 tickets for   5 dollars
7 tickets for 10 dollars

Please remember to get in your orders for a pizza dinner and drinks as soon as possible.  Ordering is open on School Cash On-Line.


All proceeds for the Holiday Basket Raffle will go to directly support your children at JVPS. Here are some of the Holiday Baskets we will be raffling off at the end of the concert:

Games

Treats for Mom

Winter Fun

Snack Pack

The Week Ahead December 12 to 16

Lego Robotics Paid Lunch Program for the New Year.

The Giving Tree

Thank you to all of our families for the donations of new clothing for the Giving Tree.  We are receiving more donations each day.  Please continue to send in donations.  The Giving Tree is beginning to look full!!!

Holiday Concert Reminder

Food Bank Donation at our Winter Concert

This year, for our Winter Concert on December 15, 2016,  we are asking our school parent community to bring in a non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Markham Food Bank. 

Families can bring in a canned or a boxed good and boxes will be available to drop off the donation before entering the gym.

We want to thank our families in advance for their generosity.

Winter Concert on December 15, 2016

We will be holding our annual Winter Concert on Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 pm with a snow date of Thursday December 22, 2016.  

All students are asked to be at the school by 6:15 pm in order to prepare for the concert.  

Students will be in their classrooms during the performance and will be called backstage when it is their turn to perform.  Students will not be in the gym during the performance as the gym will be full with all of the family and friends who will be watching the performance.  Students will have a chance to see all of the classes perform during our school dress rehearsal earlier in the day.

We are asking all families to stay for the entire concert and to pick up their children from the classroom at the end of the concert. 

The Winter Concert Basket Raffle will be held at the end of the concert.

We will also be offering the option of dinner at the school before the concert starting at 5:30.

The ordering for pizza and drinks is now open on School Cash On Line.  Pizza will be served starting at 5:30  p.m. on December 15, 2016.

Winter Concert

JVPS will be hosting a pizza dinner before the Winter Concert, on December 15, starting at 5:30pm.

If you are interested in ordering pizza and drinks to enjoy, please visit School Cash on Line to place your order https://schoolcashonline.com/. 

All orders must be in by Monday, December 12, 2016.

We look forward to seeing all of our families at the Winter Concert.

Pizza and Sub Order Reminder

Food Drive at JVPS to Support Markham Food Bank

The Giving Tree at JVPS

Holiday Basket Extension

The Week Ahead December 5 to 9

Food Drive at JVPS

Holiday Baskets

Please continue to send in items for the Holiday Basket Raffle which will be held at our Winter Concert.

We would like to have all items for the baskets in to classrooms by Friday, December 2 to enable our School Council to prepare the baskets so they are ready for  the Winter Concert.

The Winter Concert will take place on December 15, 2016.

We will be pre-selling pizza on School Cash On-Line for the evening of the Concert.   Please stay tuned for further  details. 

School Council December 1

This is a reminder to join us for School Council in the Learning Commons at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday December 1, 2016

Novovirus Fact Sheet

Survey Reminder for Safe Routes to School

Reminder

Dear Families,

JVPS would like your feedback!  We are exploring the idea of implementing an “Active and Safe Routes to School” initiative which includes promoting active and sustainable school travel including:  walking, cycling, carpooling, taking the school bus (if eligible) and parking/walking a block for trips to/from school.  We would like your feedback regarding these program initiatives at the school.   The family survey and your participation in the survey is a key component in moving forward.  

It is very important for us to hear your feedback in order to understand any safety-related concerns along routes to school, move forward with next steps and to gain insight on any concerns you may have. 

We encourage all families to complete the survey which can be accessed online by visiting the following link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B2YM85N.

The deadline is soon approaching and any feedback is welcome.  We invite you to  visit  the link above and complete the survey by November 30, 2016.

Thank you for your continued participation,

Mrs. J. Goldberg,

Principal

Lunch Time Program Sampler

Green Acres is offering our school a one time only free lunch time sampler of their lego robotics program.  The course will be offered for students in grades 3 to 6 on December 6th (during the lunch hour) for a one time only free trial.  If the course proves popular this could be a paid lunch time program we could offer in the new year.

The Week Ahead November 28 to December 2

Parent- Teacher Interviews

Please use the chart above to help locate the classroom for your interviews tonight and tomorrow morning.

Friday November 25 PA Day

Please remember that Friday November 25, 2016 is a PA Day.

We will be holding parent teacher interviews in the morning.

There will be no school for children this Friday.

QSP Fundraiser Reminder

Winter Camp at Johnsview

The Boys and Girls Club Before and After School is considering providing a Winter Break to Johnsview students grades JK-6 to help give your children a place where they can expend some energy and creativity during the winter break.  We need at least 11 kids to sign up in order for us to be able to provide camp therefore it is important to sign up as soon as possible.  

J/K & S/K weekly rate is $200 and daily rate is $40. 

Grade 1-6 weekly rate is $190 and daily rate is $39.  

The camp will run from January 2-6,  2017 starting at 7:00 am and ending at 6:00 pm.

Please contact Lindsay Parekh program supervisor 647.883.1414 or Lindsay.parekh@socialenterprise.ca for questions or to sign up.

Safety Rules for Winter Play

Progress Report to be Sent Home November 23, 2016

Students will receive one Progress Report in November and two Provincial Report Cards, one in February and one in June. 

The progress report for 2016 will be sent home to parents on November 23, 2016.

The purpose of the Fall Progress Report is to provide information about how a student is progressing at this point in time. 

As learning skills and work habits play a critical role in a student’s success, there is emphasis in this first report on these skills. A student’s development of these skills and habits is also a strong indication of how a student is developing as a self-directed learner. The Learning Skills (with an example) are: 

• Responsibility - completes and submits class work, homework and assignments according to agreed-upon timelines.
•  Organization - establishes priorities and manages time to complete tasks and achieve goals.
• Independent Work - follows instructions with minimal supervision. 
• Collaboration - accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group. Initiative - approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
• Initiative - Demonstrates the caapcity for innovation and a willingness to take risks.
•  Self-Regulation - perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges.

Our teachers are working with students on  these Learning Skills  and providing them with opportunities for self-assessment.

The Elementary Progress Report Card will go home on November 23, 2016.

Please sit with your child to review the Learning skills and help your child to make a goal for him/herself for the next term.

Treat Wednesday

Tomorrow is Treat Wednesday.

All snacks are a toonie except the goldfish which are  currently selling for a loonie.

All proceeds go towards funding school initiatives directly linked to our school improvement plan such as:

• Updating technology in the classroom
• Updating the Learning Commons
• Adding to our Makerspace area in the Learning Commons

Fundraiser Reminder

Winter is Here!!!!

All students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 are expected to go out for every recess unless the principal decides that the weather conditions are so poor that it would be detrimental for them to be outdoors.

Weather conditions are always monitored and in extreme conditions (e.g. wind chill being extreme), we would keep the students indoors or shorten the time outdoors.

We often receive requests from parents asking us to keep their children indoors during recess because they are not feeling well. Unfortunately, we do not have the staff or facilities to supervise students who are sick or still recovering form an illness. Students with heavy colds, etc., which are serious enough to prevent them from participating in the physical activities, should remain at home until their condition improves. This will benefit the students concerned and prevent the spread of illness to others. 

Please make sure that your children are dressed properly for our invigorating winter days. It is advisable for students to bring extra pants and socks. Boots, hats mitts/gloves, scarves and snow pants for the younger children will help make recess an enjoyable time. A change is often necessary due to the wet and cold weather of the winter months. To avoid adding to our clothing collection in the Lost and Found, please be sure to label all articles of clothing.

QSP Fundraiser

Our QSP fundraiser is going strong.

Please continue to send in your orders as the end date is approaching quickly - November 23.

All money raised goes to support school initiatives for all of our students such as:

• Computers in the Classroom
• Scientist in the School Workshops for Each Homeroom
• New Furniture for our Learning Commons
• New Materials for our Makerspace

We greatly appreciate your support for all of the students in our school.

Active and Safe Routes to School Survey for Families

Dear Families,

Johnsview Village P.S. would like your feedback!  We are exploring the idea of implementing an “Active and Safe Routes to School” initiative which includes promoting active and sustainable school travel including:  walking, cycling, carpooling, taking the school bus (if eligible) and parking/walking a block for trips to/from school. 

The Active and Safe Routes to School initiative will focus on school travel planning, creating sustainable school travel events to promote a healthy school, physical activity, a cleaner environment and ensuring our students are safe during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal time. 

We would like your feedback regarding these program initiatives at the school.   The family survey and your participation in the survey is a key component in moving forward.  It is very important for us to hear your feedback in order to understand any safety-related concerns along routes to school, move forward with next steps and to gain insight on any concerns you may have. 

Your responses to the survey are completely anonymous and the results will only be used by Committee staff to inform and improve the initiative.  The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete.  We encourage all families to complete the survey which can be accessed online by visiting the following link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B2YM85N

Active and Safe Routes to School is becoming increasingly popular across Canada as communities are coming together to help address some of the following issues:

-Educating communities on pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety.

-The number of students walking & cycling to school has been declining in the past 25 years.

-Childhood obesity rates are increasing.

-More vehicles around schools contribute to increasing emissions which impacts air quality. 

-The 2014 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report gave Canada a failing grade (D-) in overall Physical Activity.

-The Ministry of Education recently recommended 60 minutes of physical activity connected to the school day for children/youth in Ontario.  Walking and/or cycling to school are great ways to meet/exceed the recommended 60 minutes!

We kindly ask that the online survey link noted above is completed by November 30.

Thank you for your continued participation,

Mrs. Goldberg

Dressing for Winter Weather

We are asking all parents to please remind your children to bring their warm outdoor clothing to school and wear their outdoor clothing for recess when the weather starts getting cold. 

Our recess is outdoors and being cold is not an excuse for not going outside to get some fresh air and have fun with friends outside. It is an an important break from the students' day and promotes health and well-being. 

We ask that all children come to school with warm sweaters, coats, hats, gloves, snowsuits etc. to suit the weather and dress properly when they go outside. 

Please remind your children as well that all snow stays on the ground. Students may build snow forts, snow angels, snowmen/snowwomen, however snow cannot be thrown onto other students and snowballs cannot be thrown as this may cause injury to other students.

Thanks for your help with this message and in keeping all of our students safe. 

Bus Cancellation During Inclement Weather

To ensure the safety of students, school bus service may be cancelled from time to time due to inclement weather, extreme temperatures and/or poor road conditions. In these cases, parents and students should develop alternate care/transportation arrangements.

Cancellation decisions will only be made after thorough consultation with the Safety Officers of school bus companies servicing York Region and are based on several factors including precipitation, air temperature, road conditions and weather forecast. 

Please note the following; 

·     A decision to cancel school bus service will be region-wide meaning all school buses, vans and taxis will not operate

·     School bus routes may be cancelled when severe weather is not affecting all municipalities in York Region. Both the YRDSB and YCDSB operate many regional educational programs.  Students attending these programs are transported over large attendance areas encompassing several municipal boundaries. This limits the ability to cancel bus service using a municipality or zone methodology

·                When bus service is cancelled all school tests and/or examinations will be cancelled and rescheduled

·                Student trips involving the use of school buses will also be cancelled

·                Unless otherwise stated, schools will remain open and parents can make arrangements to transport their children to and from school even if school bus service is cancelled. 

If buses are cancelled in the morning, they will not operate in the afternoon. Therefore students transported to school by parents will require the same transportation home.

Parents, students and school staff are asked to access the following radio and television stations after 6:00 a.m. to receive bus cancellation information:

RADIO

590 AM 640 AM 680 AM 860 AM 1010 AM 1050 AM 1540 AM  1580 AM 8

8.5 FM 89.9 FM  92.5 FM 93.1 FM 94.9 FM 95.9 FM 97.3 FM 98.1 FM 99.1 FM 99.9 FM 

101.1 FM 102.1 FM 104.5 FM 100.7 FM 107.1 FM

TELEVISION

CITY TV     CTV Barrie     CFTO TV     CP24     GLOBAL NEWS

A bus cancellation message will also be available at www.schoolbuscity.com and by calling 1-877-330-3001, or by following the @YCDSB and @YRDSB on twitter.

A bus cancellation message will also be available at www.schoolbuscity.com and by calling 1-877-330-3001, or by following the YCDSB and YRDSB on twitter.

Please do not call the school to inquire about bus cancellation as we will not be able to respond in a timely manner in the morning.  Please use the above services for information about bus cancellation. Thank you.