Food Bank Record High!

Thank-you to all our families who helped contribute to our Food Bank Drive. Because of your generosity  we collected over 500 food items. Wow! Your kindness will help to support families in York Region who wouldn't have had enough this holiday.
A special thank-you goes to Ms. Romanelli's class who reached their personal goal of 100 items, just in their class. It just goes to show you, you are never too young to make a huge difference!

Winter Wonderland Concert

On behalf of all the students and staff of Johnny Lombardi we would like to thank all families for joining us at our very first Winter Concert. I am sure that you were proud and astounded by the high caliber of presentations last night. Once again your children demonstrated how amazing they are and especially the importance of the Arts in our Curriculum.  There were so many moments when your children shined brightly. I would like to personally thank all staff who were involved in preparing their classes for last night's performance. A great deal of hard work went into last night's success. I never tire of saying what amazing staff we have; last night once again proved me correct.  On behalf of the JLPS family we wish you all a wonderful break spent celebrating, relaxing and most importantly being with those you love.
See you back on January 9, 2017!

Traffic Concerns

We have had an increase in cars being parked on both sides of the street on Lawford Road and Stanton Ave. Please be reminded that parking is permitted on the school side of both streets.  We have also had an increase in parents double parking and students running between cars to reach their parent's vehicle. With the arrival of snow the visibility of students has diminished, making it more difficult to see students as they move between vehicles. Please use our car loop Kiss n' Ride  when dropping off or picking up your child in order to ensure that all students are safe. A short wait is better than an unfortunate accident. 

Immunization Information from Public Health

If parents/guardians or students receive a letter from York Region Public Health requesting immunization information, here’s what to do:

Update York Region Public Health on your child’s immunization status in one of the following ways:

• Online at https://eimmunization.york.ca
• Fax documents to 905-895-6066 or 1-866-258-2026
• Mail immunization information to Immunization Services, Box 147, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1
• Call York Region Public Health at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 73456

Winter Concert Reminder and Pajama Day!

Just a reminder that Thursday, December 22 our very first Winter Concert will take place. Students are to be dropped off at 6:00pm.  The doors to the gym will open at 6:20pm.  We hope to see as many families as we can.


Friday, December 23rd is Pajama Day!

On Friday we will be having our next Colours Team event, Pajama Day! All students are asked to come dressed, or they may change at school, with their pajamas. Each student who wears their pajama will earn a point for their Colour Team. Go, Lightning, Go!

Baythorn School for the Arts

For present grade 4 and 5 students:

Fundscrip Cards

A reminder to all parents/guardians that our Fundscrip cards will be going home on Monday, December 19. Thank-you to all families and staff who purchased cards and supporting this School Council fundraiser. 

Movie Night: Huge Success!

Thank-you to all our families who were able to join us for our very first Movie Night! We had over 150 children and parents join us. Special thanks go to our amazing grade 8s and Mr. Meagher who helped with the set up, running and cleaning up. We have awesome students at JLPS.  Thanks also go to the Donia family for donating 2 Toronto Maple Leafs tickets to our raffle draw.  All monies raised will go to supporting school events and resources for the students.  Thank-you to all School Council members who helped organize the event and  who were able to join us. Please consider joining us on our next Movie Night in the new year.

New Stop Signs

Parents/Guardians,
Please be aware that there is now a four-way stop at Stanton and Lawford. This will help to ensure that all our students are kept safe while crossing the streets to get to school.

Movie Night Reminder

Reminder that tomorrow is our very first Movie Night. Movie starts at 6:30 and popcorn, water, juice and pizza will be on sale.
Thank-you for supporting School Council activities.
If we need to cancel the event because of inclement weather we will send out a notice.

Information from Public Health

Last call for Gift Card Fundraiser

School Council is running their first fundraiser for the students of JLPS. Each child should have received a flyer outlining the FundScrip fundraiser.  When you purchase one of the gift cards you will receive dollar for dollar's worth of the amount. In addition, the school will receive a percentage of the amount to be used to support school resources, particularly library books and technology. Please take a few moments to go over the long list of businesses which include: Loblaws, Petro-Canada, Starbucks, Home Depot and Walmart, to name a few.  All orders must be in by Friday, December 9th in order to guarantee a December 20th delivery date. If you need another flyer, please contact the school office at 905 585-0002. They make great gifts! Your support is appreciated! 

Movie Night Reminder

School Council is proud to present our very first Family Movie Night on Friday, December 16 at 6:30pm. There is no cost for the movie and we will be selling popcorn, juice and water for $1.00 and pizza slices for $2.50. Monies raised will go to supporting the purchase of new resources for our outdoor play areas. Please join us for this fun opportunity to meet other families from the Johnny Lombardi community. If you haven't sent in your reply that you will be attending, could you please do so asap.

You are never too old....

Mr. Meagher and Mr. Pereira's grade 8 and 7 classes proved that you are never too old to build a snowman. On our very first really good snow day our adventurous grade 7 and 8s built these amazing snow people during their recess break. Named Johnny and Jenny they brought some fun and frolic to a cold, snow day. 

This is a good opportunity to remind all parents/guardians that unless there is an extreme cold alert our students go out each day for their morning recess and lunch break. Please ensure that all children come to school dressed appropriately for outdoor play. Extra socks and pants are always a good idea for our younger students.

Food Bank

JLPS will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Vaughan Food Bank.  We will gladly accept all donations over the course of the next three weeks. Please send in your items with your child to add to our Holiday display in the front lobby.

Your support is appreciated!

Volleyball Challenge

Today our intermediate students challenged our teachers to a fun-filled volleyball competition. Many students had the opportunity to play and were surprised to find out that teachers really can play! We had lots of spectators cheering on both sides and although the teachers came out victorious this time, a rematch is already in the works. Another shining example of the great spirit we have here. Go Lightning Go!

Thank-you for your support!

Thank-you to all families who contributed to our charity drive for the Krasman Centre.  We received hundreds of donations that will go to making someone's life easier this holiday season. We will continue with these types of campaigns throughout the year, as together we work on building your child's character, sense of purpose  and helping them see how their actions can impact our community and the world. Thank-you to our Johnny Lombardi Cares Team and Ms. Romanelli for organizing this special initiative. 

Trustee Greetings

Message From Our Trustee

As we near the end of 2016, I hope everyone has had a great school year so far and found opportunities to get involved with the life of the school. 

It is wonderful to have opportunities to see not only what our students are learning, but to see how they are learning – collaborating and problem solving, using technology in exciting new ways, and engaged in hands-on activities. 

I want to take this opportunity to thank the dedicated staff members, students, families and community members across our Board.  Thanks to all of the great people we have in our system, we continue to advance student achievement and well-being.

Our Board continues to have a strong commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive learning environments that enable all of our students to thrive. Engaging families in your child’s education and the school community is in an important part of creating that environment.

There are resources for families available on our Board website at www.yrdsb.ca/parents, including information on Board programs and supports, and tips for parents to support your child’s learning at home and at school. 

Best wishes to everyone for a safe and happy holiday season and a wonderful start to 2017. I hope you are able to enjoy time with family and friends.

Linda Aversa

Norovirus Information from Public Health

Family Movie Night

School Council is proud to present our very first Family Movie Night on Friday, December 16 at 6:30pm. There is no cost for the movie and we will be selling popcorn, juice and water for $1.00 and pizza slices for $2.50. Monies raised will go to supporting the purchase of new resources for our outdoor play areas. Please join us for this fun opportunity to meet other families from the Johnny Lombardi community.

Student Absences

If your child is going to be away either because of illness or an appointment you must contact the school office in order to let us know. We are having a high number of parents not contacting the school, making it difficult for us to complete our Safe School Arrival responsibilities. As you are aware if we cannot get a hold of a parent or emergency contact, we must contact the Police to let them know we have an unaccounted for student.  Your help is appreciated. Let's ensure all students are safe.

Extended Absences
If you are planning a family trip, please contact the office so that we can send home a form for you to fill out informing us of the length of the absence.

School Photos Ordering Reminder

Fall photo day orders placed online at edgeimaging.ca or by phone at 1-888-416-3343 (EDGE) by Monday, December 12th* will have guaranteed delivery to home before the holidays!

Interview Night/Day

Thank-you to all parents/guardians who were able to join us for our first set of Progress Report Interviews.  Our students have been working very hard to improve their learning and develop a strong sense of character.  This was just one opportunity to discuss your child's progress with their teacher. Please remember that if you ever have questions or concerns to contact your child's teacher.

Support our School Council

School Council is running their first fundraiser for the students of JLPS. Each child should have received a flyer outlining the FundScrip fundraiser.  When you purchase one of the gift cards you will receive dollar for dollar's worth of the amount. In addition, the school will receive a percentage of the amount to be used to support school resources, particularly library books and technology. Please take a few moments to go over the long list of businesses which include: Loblaws, Petro-Canada, Starbucks, Home Depot and Walmart, to name a few. They make great gifts!
Your support is appreciated!

Winter Wonderland Concert!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 22nd. Students from grades Kindergarten to Grade 8 will be participating in our very first Winter Wonderland School Concert. If your child's class will be participating more information will be coming home shortly with your child.

The Book Fair has arrived!

JLPS's first Book Fair is here!

Students and parents/guardians can visit the book fair from Wednesday November 23 to Monday, November 28. It will be opened during Interview Night and Morning, so please feel free to drop by before or after your child's interview.  The Book Fair is located in Room 108. All monies raised will go to purchasing additional resources for our new Library. Thank-you for your ongoing support as we build our learning centre together!

Interview Night and Day

Parents/Guardians,
Please be reminded that Progress Reports will be coming home on Wednesday, November 23. Interviews have been set up for the evening of Thursday, November 24 and the morning of Friday, November 25. If you have not heard back from your child's teacher please contact them at the school.

Grade 8 High School and Overnight Trip Information Session

On Tuesday, November 15th all parents/guardians of grade 8 students are invited to attend an Information Session for Tommy Douglas High School and to hear about a possible overnight trip to Lake St. George Conservation Centre.  The presentation will take place in the Library from 7:00 to 8:30pm. At this session staff from Tommy Douglas will share important information regarding course selection and possible pathways to learning for your child.  JLPS staff will present information regarding a proposed trip whereas students would attend a conservation centre to take part in curricular activities for two days.
Parents/Guardians and grade 8 students are invited to attend.

Character Recognition Assembly

On Friday, November 4 the whole school gathered to recognize the efforts of our students who demonstrated exceptional character for Responsibility and Respect. Each month we will gather as a school to recognize the effort that students put in to developing their character when working with each other, contributing to our school community and supporting overall positive behaviour. We will try our best to let you know if your child will be recognized so you can join us if you choose.

Remembrance Day Assembly

On Friday, November 11 beginning at 10:40am students and staff will take part in our Remembrance Day Assembly. Parents/Guardians and families are welcome to join us for this solemn presentation.
All students will be receiving poppies from the Royal Canadian Legion. If you would like to send in a loonie as a donation, please do.

Colour Teams are here!

JLPS is proud to announce that we will be organizing our students and staff into Colour Teams! Each student will be given a colour that will stay with them all their years at JLPS. Throughout the year colour teams will meet to challenge other teams in various activities, to build friendships across grades and divisions, to compete in some healthy competitions, to encourage leadership for our older students, to increase school spirit but most importantly to develop  a healthy school culture.

Please ask your child when they come home on Tuesday what colour team they are on and please have him or her dress in the colour on Wednesday, November 9th.  Teams will get one point for each student who dresses in the colour.  GO LIGHTNING GO!

School Store

JLPS is happy to announce that our Grade 7 and 8s will now be running our School Store. Starting Tuesday, November 8, students can purchase a variety of popcorn and chips for $1.00 each. Each product meets the Healthy Schools requirements. Students can purchase a snack at lunch time from Room 117, our  school kitchen/Milk Room. Throughout the year we will have a variety of products for sale, such as: frozen yogurt and cookies. Monies raised will help go to support our Grade 8 Graduation. Thank-you for your ongoing support of all our fundraising activities.

 

Spirit Wear

Last Call for JLPS Spirit Wear. If you haven't already placed your order for the Johnny Lombardi Spirit wear please do so immediately as this is the last call for the order forms to be submitted. You can choose to pay through School Cash Online or use the order form sent home with each student. If you need another form, please call the office and we can email you one.

School Photos Reminder

Please be reminded that Wednesday, October 26 is School Photos Day. We will start with the Kindergartens first thing and proceed by grade throughout the day.

Another first for JLPS!

On Tuesday, October 18th our Intermediate Girls Volleyball Team played a series of exhibition games against Herbert Carnegie Public School in our gym, coached by Mr. Pereira. The girls played with enthusiasm and were the first students ever to wear our new school jerseys and to take part in a game in our amazing gym.  Way to go Lightning!

School Council Reminder

Just a reminder that on Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 pm in the library our second School Council Meeting will take place. This will be your last opportunity to put your name forward for consideration as a council member. All are welcome.

Purple Day and Homework Club

Thursday, October 20 is known in North America as Spirit Day. It is a day that people in business, government organizations, and schools wear purple to show their solidarity as they stand up against bullying. The colour purple was chosen from the rainbow as a colour that represents spirit. Show your Johnny Lombardi spirit on Spirit Day by wearing purple to show you believe that all students have a right to a safe and inclusive learning environment in any school that they go to and anywhere in the community!

Homework Club starts Wednesday,October 19!

We are happy to announce that we will be providing for students in grades 5 to 8 an after school Homework Club.  From 2:35- 3:05pm each day, students who have homework can come to the school library where staff will be available to support students with their homework. This is on a voluntary basis, unless teachers recommend that students should attend. In these incidents teachers will be contacting parents directly. Students come as they need the service; they do not have to come every day.

The expectation is that students must be working on homework. If they do not have homework they will be sent home. Students will not be coming to these sessions to be with their friends or for us to provide after school care. At 3:05pm students will be dismissed as they would have at 2:30pm.  Students must make their own arrangements to get home.  If parents are picking up their children, please wait at the front doors, where students will come out. It is the parent’s responsibility to know where their child is after 2:30pm dismissal. We will not be keeping track and informing parents if their child does or does not come to Homework Club unless the recommendation and agreement to attend Homework Club has been made between teacher and parent.

If you have additional questions, please contact your child’s teacher.