September 24th, 2018

Friday, Sept 28th – Terry Fox Run Students are passionate about raising money for the Terry Fox Run. Not only are students learning more about this inspiring famous Canadian, they are raising funds for Cancer research. This year the goal is $4,000 (approx. $9 donation per student will get us to our goal!) If we reach our goal, as we did last year, students will be in for a fun surprise from staff 🙂

Friday, Oct 28th- Orange Shirt Day – Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. We have let our students know that this is an option along with wearing School Spirit Wear to honour Terry Fox.

School Spirit Wear –  Orders are due Friday, September 28. This is our last week for ordering! Please click the link to order Mary Johnston Fall Apparel Program 

Once you have submitted your order, the company will follow up with an email indicating payment method, cash, cheque or email transfer. We are excited about our spirit wear. Every Friday is school spirit day at MJ.

End of Day Pick- up – This is an important reminder for parents to be clear and organized about your child’s end of day pick-up routine. School ends at 3:30; all students are to proceed to their after school plan at this time. Please take a moment to record plans in the planner, ensure you and your child have worked out plan B if you are detained. The office is not able to provide after-school care for your children.

School Council – Next meeting Oct 24, 2018 all are welcome 

Last week’s meeting was very well attended by approximately 35 parents! The next meeting is on Oct. 24, 2018 at 7pm in the Library. Minutes will be posted once they are approved.

Dates and things to remember: 

ESNS: Check out Elementary School Nutrition Services. They deliver yummy lunches to MJ every Monday.

Pizza Fridays – begins Friday, October 5th

Nutrition for Learning – Snack program begins Monday, Oct 1st