EJPS Week at a Glance (Oct 14-Oct 19)
Chers parents,
The month of October is going by quickly and we have many things to look forward to. Days and times of happenings and clubs will be shared on the morning announcements. Speaking of clubs, our Cross Country team participated and did their best at the race in the Rockwood Conservation Area this past Wednesday. Thank you to Mme Prilesnik and Mme Ammon for helping prepare the team and for taking them to the meet. In other news, the 2023-24 EQAO results for all public schools are now available for viewing. Please take a look at our results to be aware of trends in our school, in our school board, and across the province. EJPS continues to stay the course by having our students ahead of the board and provincial results. You can see our full results in the link below. Please type in Edward Johnson in the search bar. https://www.eqao.com/search-results/
In other news, I have already heard students talking about what they plan to dress up as for a very special and fun day in October. Halloween and Black and Orange Day will be occurring at EJPS on October 31st as done in previous years. Many schools celebrate Halloween with costume dress up and/or black and orange. Halloween is a day that is not observed by all students or staff. With this, it is considered a choice to participate as are all spirit days. Alternate and supportive accommodations are to be provided for students if school events take place (e.g. parade).
Costumes: It is our responsibility to ensure that school community members avoid using identities and cultures as costumes. This includes appropriative costumes/cultural stereotypes (i.e. cultural garments), black/brown face, transphobic costumes, body-shaming and objectifying costumes, and costumes that joke about situations that have caused harm (i.e. COVID pandemic). Such costumes perpetuate stereotypes and can cause harm that can further marginalize and oppress community members.
General Guidelines:
Participation is optional
Wear black and orange if you prefer
Costumes must be free of replica weapons, masks are not encouraged (students must have full vision for safety), no valuable items
Costumes must be respectful of all cultures and beliefs. (For example, a costume depicting indigenous peoples would be inappropriate).
Have regular clothes available for your child, as they may need to change out of their costumes part way through the day.
Kindergarten teachers will communicate additional information directly to parents around the logistics of having a successful experience with Halloween costumes in Kindergarten classrooms with up to 28 students!
If students wish to wear a costume here is a list of Do's and Don'ts:
Costume Do’s
Costume Don’ts
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Below are some important information items and updates:
Oct 22-24 CCAT Test
Oct 23 Police Presentations
Oct 24 ECE Appreciation Day
Oct 25 > PA Day Poster for Elementary schools - October 25, 2024 PA Day
Oct 31 > Halloween/Black & Orange Day
Nov 13 > Progress Reports available online
Lastly, thank you for all the food donations for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Also, I am so grateful to those parents who volunteered to help cover our yard supervision post this year so far. I was moved by the number of brave parents willing to help out!
Enjoy your long weekend and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
In gratitude,
Olivier Cutz
** This and all past EJPS Week at a Glance emails are also posted on our school website here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/johnson/category/newsletter/
Have a great weekend.
Olivier Cutz (Principal)
Olivier Cutz (he/him)
Principal École Edward Johnson
397 Stevenson Street North
Guelph, Ontario N1E 5C1
519.763.7374 ext. 223