Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Dear JA Families,
I look forward to seeing many of you at our Annual Family Bowling Night tomorrow. This event will take place at Playtime Bowl from 6:30 -7:30 pm 33 Samor Road, North York. If you haven’t signed up but are still interested in participating, please contact Nick Johnson, njohnson@junioracademy.com.
Parent – Teacher Conferences
Sign-up for the next round of Parent-Teacher conferences went live on Edsby on Monday and interviews will occur on Thursday, April 11th from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Please note, there will be an early dismissal on April 11th. Kindergarten, grades one and two will be dismissed at 1:30, grade three and four and five at 1:40 and grades six through eight at 1:50.
Aftercare will be available starting from 1:30 until 6:00.
Mindful Moments – Parent Info Session: April 16th
Our last Parent Information Evening was cancelled due to inclement weather and it has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 16th. This session will take place at 7:00 p.m, and Occupational Therapist, Kristine Locklin and Yoga Practitioner, Christie Chapman will speak about the importance of mindfulness and will also present how we have incorporated Mindful Moments into our school day.
If you plan on attending, please RSVP to Nick Johnson, njohnson@junioracademy.com . Friends and family are welcome.
Usborne book fair
Our Annual Usborne Book Fair will be help on Wednesday, April 10th and Thursday, April 11th. The book fair will be open from 3:00 – 4:30 on Wednesday and from 7:45 – 8:15 and 2:00 – 6:00 on Thursday. Please, come into the library and browse when you come in for your Parent – Teacher Conference. Classes will browse the book fair on Wednesday and students may bring money to purchase books on Thursday.
School Photos: Reminder
A reminder that if you have not ordered your school photos yet, orders need to be made by April 5th. Proofs and information about ordering photos was sent home before March Break. A reminder that all ordering is done online. If your photo proof with the login information has been misplaced, please contact the Bright Pics customer service line at 416-674-1271 and they be able to help you acquire a new one.
30th Anniversary Party
If you haven’t responded yet, please help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary. We have sent out a Paperless Post invite to all families, however, if you have not received one, please contact Matt Johnson, mjohnson@junioracademy.com . Please see the attached poster for details and R.S.V.P. to Matt Johnson. We hope that you can join us for a relaxing evening away from the kiddos, celebrating our thirty-year tradition.
Important Dates:
April 1 – 5: Week One
Thurs., April 4: Family Bowling Night – 6:30 – 7:30
Fri., April 5: Full Dress
April 8 – 12: Week Two
April 10 –11: Usborne Book Fair
Thurs., April 11: Interviews 2:00 – 6:00 (early dismissal)
Fri., April 12: Pizza Lunch and Free Dress
April 15 – 18: Week One
Mon., April 15: K&1/2 Trip to Evergreen Brickworks
Tues., April 16 6/7&8 Trip to Aga Khan
Tues., April 16: Mindfulness: Parent Information Session