Dear Families,

Thank you for another great week of learning and growing!  It was wonderful to see such a great turn out at the annual School Council BBQ on Thursday.  A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who made this such a success.  This week also saw the first School Council meeting of the school year.  There was a great turn out and the Council was excited to share some of the wonderful events they have planned for the year ahead.  A reminder that our hard-working School Council is always happy to have your help.  Reach out to sc-johnyounges@ocdsb.ca  if you would like to offer your support.  

A reminder that Monday, September 29 is a PA Day and there will be no school for students. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, September 30.  On Tuesday, we will also be recognizing National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Trading Cards

We are asking students to keep Pokemon cards and other trading cards at home. This will help avoid conflicts around trading and lost/damaged cards. It also allows students to focus on active play at recess and reduces distractions during learning times. Thank you for your support in keeping trading cards at home. 

Gym Footwear

Students in all grades participate in Physical Education activities that require proper footwear - shoes which are secure to the foot and that provide good traction. Please be sure to send your child with a pair of running shoes so that they may participate safely in the gym and outdoors. 

In case you missed it…

Terry Fox Event

On Friday Oct 3rd, we will hold our annual Terry Fox Run. Students will run around the perimeter of our school yard and collect ‘stamps’ from each Canadian province and territory as they go. We run to remember Terry Fox’s determination and to raise funds for cancer research. Families may wish to donate at this link (Terry fox fundraising page) or students can bring in ‘Toonies for Terry’. Thank you for your support of this worthy cause!

Have a wonderful weekend.  Please continue reading for important messages from our hard working School Council team.

Regards,

Kim and Melissa

Kimberly Simpson

Principal

Melissa Seth

Acting Vice Principal

John Young Elementary School

John Young School Council

What do we have planned for this year?

Check out the JYSC 2025-2026 Calendar to see all the great activities we hope to do this year! The calendar is subject to change due to OCDSB restrictions or volunteers. 

Food Days start Oct 1st!

*** New this year***

If your student will be absent on a food day and you would like to make alternative arrangements for their food, email jyespccoordinator@gmail.com by 10am so the student's food is set aside.

Flip Give - Support JYES while shopping!!

This year, fundraising for John Young School Council 25/26 is going to be so much easier with FlipGive, a free team funding app.

We earn cash back on every purchase we make all year long! All you have to do is shop anytime with the brands you already love, like Home Depot, Walmart, Sport Chek, Indigo, Old Navy, Esso, and Loblaws. No more going door-to-door selling chocolate bars - it's completely virtual and contactless.

Join our time now and you'll  get a $5 bonus the first time you shop: https://shop.flipgive.com/onboarding/join?joincode=J5P6M6

Or enter this code: 6X2TGB

This fundraiser will run all school year so shop away!

Volunteers Needed!

In order to run all of the great events we have planned this year, we are in need of volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering with JYSC this year, please email sc-johnyounges@ocdsb.ca. 

Next School Council Meeting

Please join us at 6:30pm in the library on Wednesday, October 29th for our next school council meeting. 

To stay up to date with all John Young School Council Information, follow our page on Facebook at John Young ES School Council.