Organization Planning for 2019-2020

As we begin to organize for September, it is important that we have the most up to date information from all our families. Please help us!

If you know that your child will not be returning to JRPS for the 2019-2020 school year for any reason (except for Grade 8’s graduating to Grade 9), please inform the school office in writing as soon as possible.

Part of our September organization process is determining classes for next fall.

When we build classes, the following criteria are taken into consideration:

• Class sizes consistent with Ministry and Board Guidelines
• A range of performance levels within each class
• Gender balance
• Placement of ESL or Special Education students that facilitates resource or withdrawal programs 
• Promoting positive social relationships while minimizing unproductive associations
• Matching learning and teaching styles whenever possible

If there is information regarding your child of which you feel we are not currently aware, and which would be pertinent to placement decisions, please advise Ms. Patrick and the homeroom teacher in writing (letter or e-mail) by May 3rd, 2019

Please be aware that we do not take specific requests for teachers as part of this process.

As every year, due to Ministry class size restrictions, homeroom classes are tentative until the end of September. 

International and Indigenous Languages (IIL) Program Registration for 2019-2020

Elementary International and Indigenous Languages Program Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is underway.  We are pleased to announce that we are now offering online registration for our elementary program. Registering online will eliminate wait times and long line-ups.  Online registration is available through Edsby.  Please see the attached brochure for more information about our programs. 

Families can still register in person at the language site now and in September. Please contact our office at international.languages@yrdsb.ca  if you would like to register in person before September.

For more information about registration, courses, dates and locations,
please visit www.yrdsb.ca/international-languages or e-mail us at international.languages@yrdsb.ca.

Click here for information on the YRDSB website

"Alice on Trial" School Musical is April 30th

We are so excited to be presenting the JRPS School Musical, “Alice on Trial” on Tuesday, April 30th at 7 pm at Markville SS.  This show features the talented students of the grade 4-8 Drama Club and the Primary Choir and includes songs performed by Mrs. Ritacca’s 2/3 class, Mr. Kennedy’s grade 3 class and Ms. Haranas’ grade 3/4 class.  Tickets are available on school cash online until April 26th.

Earth Week April 23-26

Earth Day is Monday April 22nd!

Our Green Team is looking forward to helping James Robinson celebrate Earth Day next week by scheduling outdoor yard beautification (a.k.a. school-yard and community litter pick-up) all next week. 

This year's Earth Day theme is NATURE ~ get outside and enjoy our beautiful planet and all is has to offer. Think about participating in the York Region 10 000 Trees on the Rouge event on April 28th. Find out more here.

Spirit Week April 29-May 3

Our student Spirit Day Committee has declared April 29-May 3 Spirit Week, a chance to show school spirit, earn colour house points and have some fun. Which colour house will take the lead? Will Blue stay on top, or can they be overtaken by Orange, Green, or Purple?

Monday April 29: Denim Day
Tuesday April 30: Wacky Shoe Day
Wednesday May 1: Backwards Day
Thursday May 2: TV Show Character Day
Friday May 3rd: Pajama Day

Get your Spirit on, James Robinson!

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

April 30 Character Assembly, 8:30

April 29 - May 3 Spirit Week

May 10 Jump Rope for Heart

May 21 Victoria Day ~ No School

Happy Wednesday!!
This Friday, we will be having our second Popcorn Day to raise money for our graduation.  For those that didn't order, there will be popcorn on sale in the foyer at morning recess - $2.50 each and a maximum of two bags per student.  Thanks for being a part of this fundraiser!!  Thank you also the Mrs. Main and the School Council for supporting this.

Wellness Night
Wow!!!   What a success!  Thank you very much to our School Council, and especially Mrs. Meffen, for planning such a great night.  All of the activities were highly engaging, informative, and all families that left were full of new ideas and a lot of treats.  We are lucky to be part of such a great community.

JRPS Musical
Just a note that the date for our Musical has changed to Tuesday, April 30th at 7:00 p.m.  Please mark your calendars and purchase your tickets!!!

Hi All!
I wanted to post a quick update regarding the field closure.  I know this is a hard one for many of our students - it is for us as educators too...we'd love to see them running off some of their energy and playing field games with their peers!!  Due to the state of moisture on the field, we have been instructed by Plant Services to close the fields during dormant/early growth phases (i.e., now).  We will open the field again as soon as we have a few sunny days and get rid of the water!  Please be assured that the Caretaking Team and I will monitor it daily and open it as soon as it is safe to do so.  Thank you all for your understanding and patience...let's hope for a few days of sunshine :)
Be well,
Krista

International and Indigenous Languages (IIL) Program Registration for 2019-2020

Elementary International and Indigenous Languages Program Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will begin on Thursday, April 11, 2019. We are pleased to announce that we are now offering online registration for our elementary program. Registering online will eliminate wait times and long line-ups.  To facilitate registration, on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm, online registration will be available for the first time through Edsby on our webpage: www.yrdsb.ca/international-languages

Families can still register in person at the language site starting April 11 and in September. Please contact our office at international.languages@yrdsb.ca  if you would like to register in person before September.

Did you know that the IIL Program has over 20 languages to choose from? Currently we have approximately 15,000 students registered in our programs across the Board.  Students from SK to Grade 8 are eligible to take language classes that run once a week during weekday evenings (from Tuesday to Friday) or Saturday mornings for 2.5 hours. There are many new and exciting things in store for the upcoming 2019/2020 school year, such as the opportunity to learn the Indigenous languages Ojibwe and Cree.

Please note that due to space limitations, registration applications will take place on a first-come-first-serve basis. Classes may be cancelled due to low enrolment or lack of teacher availability.

For more information about registration, courses, dates and locations, please visit www.yrdsb.ca/international-languages or e-mail us at international.languages@yrdsb.ca.