Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Dear JA Families,

I would like to thank all of the staff and parents who joined us on our two ski trips to Heights of Horseshoe Resort. The weather cooperated on both occasions and everyone had a marvelous time.

Re-Registration Packages

Packages were sent home last week.  If you have not received yours, please check your child’s bag.  In order to forecast our needs as accurately as possible, it is necessary to know how many students to plan for.  As demand for our specialty programs has grown in the past year, we ask you to respond promptly in order to secure your spot. We ask that you please return the signed forms no later than February 8^th.  If there are any matters you would like to discuss regarding re-registration, please contact me.         

Kiss and Ride 
Generally, our Kiss and Ride program has operated quite smoothly.   From time to time cars do get backed-up and your patience is appreciated as we try to manage pick–up and drop-off as efficiently as possible.  Below, are a few reminders in order to ensure the safety of all of our students. 

Have your child prepared for a quick exit (backpack ready inside the care and not in the truck as the vehicle approaches its stop).  On a typical drop off, parents should not need to exit the vehicle; however, if you do you are required to park your car in a designated parking spot. 

Placing your vehicle in park while your child exits or enters (a staff member will be available to open and close the vehicle door should assistance be needed)

Saying goodbye to your child and exiting the drop-off area quickly, stopping only long enough for your child to exit your vehicle

Please, do not leave your car parked in the que and exit your vehicle to come into the school. If you are coming into the school, please park in one of the parking spaces.

Author Visit

On Wednesday, January 30^th, Canadian author and illustrator Sean Cassidy will be visiting Junior Academy. He will be conducting three presentations wherein he will share his stories, answer questions about being an author and he will teach an illustrating lesson.

Chinese New Year 
We would like to celebrate Chinese New Year at Junior Academy on Tuesday, February 5th.  If this is something you are able to assist with organizing (decorating, providing food, or if you have other ideas), please contact Nick Johnson, njohnson@junioracademy.com .  We will proceed with this celebration pending sufficient volunteers.  

This Friday, the girls in grades 3-8 will have an opportunity to participate in a Chinese dance lesson. Kindergarten girls will be visiting the end of the lesson to see what the older girls have learned.

Comfy Cozy Day – Thursday, February 7, 2019

The Grade 8’s first fundraiser last term was selling hot chocolate and it was a huge success. We thank you all for participating! We are very pleased to announce that we have already raised $500 to go towards the grade eight grad gift at the end of the year

It’s that time of the year when it’s freezing cold and you just want to stay in your comfy cozy clothes all day long. On Thursday, February 7, 2019 the Grade 8’s are organizing Comfy Cozy Day! Students will get the chance to come to school in their comfy cozy clothes and get a treat for only $5. Comfy Cozy Clothing include onesies, pj’s, sweatpants and sweatshirts, leggings, slippers, robes, etc. We hope to see everyone participate!!

Valentines Bake Sale – February 14^th
As is tradition at Junior Academy, there will be a Bake Sale on February 14^th.  We are looking for parents to help sell baked goods on the day of the event and we will be asking for donations of baked goods to sell.  Each class also decorates a cake which is raffled off on the day of the bake sale.  If you are able to help with this event, or if you can send in some baked goods or a plain, baked cake for classes to decorate, please email Ms. Stark to let her know.  (zstark@junioracademy.com)

Would you like to receive 10% off next year’s tuition?

From now until June, 2019, we will offer 10% off your child’s tuition (one per family) when a new student enrolls at Junior Academy as a direct result of your personal referral.  If you refer a second family who also enroll, an additional 5% will be deducted. 

Reminders:

Friday, Jan. 25:             Pizza Lunch and Free Dress

Tuesday, Jan. 29:        JA Swim team at U of T for swim meet.

Wednesday, Jan. 30:   Author Visit, Sean Cassidy