Fall Fest Tomorrow!

Tomorrow we will be having our annual Fall Fest! This year it will be hosted by Earth Day Canada as part of our Outdoor Play and Learning (OPaL) initiative.

Thank you to all families who have donated to our fundraiser for this event! Money raised supports many program enhancements for the students at our school, including technology, reading programs, field trip subsidies, athletic jerseys, etc.

If you still wish to make a donation, log onto SchoolCashOnline and click the donation button on your home screen. If you you have more than one child at JRPS, please add their names in the donation comments so we can assign raffle tickets in their names.

Monday, October, 30th ~ Wear Purple for Rett Syndrome

On Sunday October 29th many iconic Canadian landmarks such as the CN tower will be lit up purple in support of Rett Syndrome awareness day. Rett syndrome affects 1 in every 10 000 people and almost always affects females. Girls with Rett syndrome have trouble controlling their bodies but can understand everything around them. They love to play games and have fun with their friends! Students can wear purple on Monday October 30th to school in support of national Rett syndrome awareness day and friends in the community class. 

Annual Fall Fest Fundraiser

Last week a letter was sent home with all students outlining our October 31st Fall Fest Fundraiser, JRPS's largest fundraising initiative. 

Every dollar raised goes to supporting program enhancements for the students at the school.

There are many great raffle prizes to be won. Students will receive on raffle ticket for every $5 raised.

Donations over $25 will receive a tax receipt.

Gardening Fellowship Group

JRPS is starting a gardening fellowship group made of parents / grandparents and other friends of the school interested in gardening and making new friends. No experience or tools are necessary.

This week is calling for good weather so let us take advantage of it! 

Meet Jeanette McLellan in the front James Robinson garden on one or more of the following dates: 

Oct 19 1:30 to 3:00pm
Oct 20 9:30 to 11:00am
Oct 20 1:30 to 3:00pm  

If you are interested but unable to attend, leave your name with the office 905 294 3484 and you will be contacted for the next time(tentatively Oct 26) 

Refreshments and fresh air provided!

Photo Day on October 27th

Our school photo day will take place on Friday, October 27th. Shine your shoes and say cheese!

Islamic Heritage Month Family Workshops

October is Islamic Heritage Month. Please click the image below for information on related upcoming family events.

Milliken Mills High School IB Programme Information Night October 17

Milliken Mills will be having their information night for the International Baccalaureate Programme on October 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm.

Location: Milliken Mills High School, 7522 Kennedy Rd.

Please click here to view the flyer for the programme.

INVITATION: Markham Coffee Chat with local Trustees and Board Chair (October 11)

YRDSB would like to invite the families of the YRDSB school community to meet with local Trustee Allan Tam and Board Chair Loralea Carruthers on Oct. 11, 2017. 

Date: October 11, 2017

Where: Markham District High School
When: 3:00 pm -5:00 pm

More information on Coffee Chats can be found on the Board website: http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/Repository/NewsEvents/Pages/BoardNews/Coffee-Chat.aspx

If you have any questions about coffee chats please contact Amanda.burnett@yrdsb.ca or communications@yrdsb.ca or by phone 905.727.0022 ext. 2272

Curriculum Night Reminder

This is a reminder that our Curriculum Night will be tomorrow (Thursday, October 5^th) from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Each teacher will be making two brief presentations in the classroom: one at 6:00 p.m. and then a repeated presentation around 6:40 p.m. for parents with two children attending JRPS.

Please take the opportunity to come and meet your child’s teacher and see their classroom environment. As always, this is an opportunity to learn how to connect with the teachers and a learn a little about the classroom programming. Please respect that this is not a time to talk with the teacher about your child’s progress. There will be an opportunity to conference later in November. Please do connect with your child’s teacher via phone or e-mail should you have questions or concerns before that time.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Curriculum Night This Thursday

Thursday evening our school will be open from 6:00-7:30 pm for you to come and meet your child(ren)'s teachers. This is an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the curriculum being covered throughout the year and see your child's learning environment. It is not the time to discuss a student's individual progress with the teacher. There will be a formal interview opportunity in the third week of November. As always, if you have questions before that time, please contact your child's teacher.

Bill Crothers SS and Arts Unionville Grade 8 Student and Parent Information Nights

High School Transition Evenings will be taking place throughout the fall and winter. Two are coming up in the next few weeks:

Bill Crothers Secondary School
44 Main Street, Unionville, Ontario.
Tuesday October 3^rd, 2017 
7:00 – 8:30 pm in the school cafeteria and/or Gym A                                                                                                                                      

Applications will be available from the Bill Crothers school website:  Friday, October 13^th, 2017

Applications are due:  Friday, November 3^rd, 2017

Arts Unionville

SHOWCASE & INFORMATION SESSIONS AT FLATO MARKHAM THEATRE

Tuesday, November 7st
1:00 – 2:30 pm (teachers & students)
6:30 – 8:30 pm (parents & students) 
Please call the Markham Theatre directly to reserve seating at 905-305-7469 after October 1st.

APPLICATION OPENS ONLINE: Wednesday, November 8th, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 6th, 2017

AUDITIONS: January 25th – January 31st, 2018

Information and access to the online application form are available at www.yrdsb.ca/schools/unionville.hs/ and click on Arts Unionville tab. If you have any questions, please contact Nellie Simtikidis, Arts Unionville Secretary, at 905-479-2787 extension 431 or nellie.simtikidis@yrdsb.ca.