Dear JA Families,
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us last Thursday evening for our 30th Anniversary party at One Restaurant in Yorkville. It was great to have so many current families as well as past staff, students and parents. Please, take a look at the link below to read the accompanying story posted on Our Kids.
https://www.ourkids.net/school/news/junior-academys-30th-anniversary-honouring-dianne-johnson/3377
Spring Concert –
This year’s Spring Concert will be held on Thursday, May 9th, 2019 and the theme will be Back to the Future. In order to cover the cost of lighting, snacks, drinks and chair rentals, tickets are $15.00. Tickets are now available. Parents and guests are invited to begin the evening with a reception in the library, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Students will gather in their classrooms no later than 6:45 p.m.. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is expected to conclude around 8:00 p.m.
National Denim Day
Tuesday, May 14th in National Denim Day. Students and staff are encouraged to support the Cure Foundation by bringing in a minimum donation of $5.00 to dress down in denim. Students may also choose to come in regular uniform on this day. http://www.curefoundation.com/national-denim-day/participate/.
Grandparent / Special Friend Day – Save the Date
Thursday, May 16th is Grandparents and Special Friends day at Junior Academy. All students are invited to ask a Grandparent or a Special Friend (adult) to come to school. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. If your child’s grandparent or special friend is able to attend, please RSVP to Nick Johnson, njohnson@junioracademy.com .
Junior Academy Year-End Camp
Junior Academy will be offering our Year-End Camp from June 17th to 26th! Registration information is attached and is being sent home today and there will be an Early Bird discount of $25 for sign ups before May 16th. All registrations are due by June 1st in order to book the various venues. Cancellations after June 1st will be 50% refundable.
Junior Academy Fun Fair and Uniform Fittings
This year’s Junior Academy Fun Fair will take place on Tuesday, June 11th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Further details will be coming shortly, however, if you wish to donate an item to our silent auction, please contact Cathy Hibbert at chibbert@junioracademy.com . Our uniform supplier, McCarthy’s, will be joining us to provide uniform fittings and ordering opportunities for all of our students. All orders can be shipped directly to your home this summer.
Important Dates:
April 29-May 3: Week One
May 3: Full Dress
May 9: Spring Concert 7:00
May 10: Free Dress and Pizza Lunch
May 10: U12 / U14 Track Meet
Tues., May 14: Denim Day
Thurs., May 16: Grandparent / Special Friend Day 10:30 – 12:00
May 17 – 20: Victoria Day Long Weekend