Exciting news! Our school spirit wear is now available for purchase! Show your school pride by getting your gear today. Visit school cash online to place your order and join us in celebrating our awesome school spirit. Items will be on sale from today, October 18th to Friday November 1st. Don't forget that the holidays are coming, and spirit wear would make for some amazing gifts!!

See the attachments above for sizing information and purchasing guidelines.

All proceeds will go to support our music, gym and library programs and other school-wide initiatives to enhance our students' learning experiences.

A big shout out to Stephanie Yost for organizing this for us!

Progress reports are going home on Friday, November 8th. This report will highlight your child's progress, strengths and next steps for improvement. It will also show your child's development of learning skills and work habits as well as their general progress in the subject areas. There will be an opportunity to discuss this report and any questions or concerns with the classroom teacher on Friday, November 15th. Stay tuned for a schedule coming home in the coming weeks for these interviews. If you are unable to meet during the scheduled times please feel free to email your child's teacher directly to arrange a time that works for both of you.

Please note how the levels correspond to report card marks and classroom assessment:

• Progressing Very Well

Student achievement is meeting or surpassing the provincial standard.

(Letter grades B to A+ / Numerical grades 74 to 100)

• Progressing Well

Student achievement is approaching the provincial standard.

(Letter grades C to B- / Numerical grades 64 to 73)

• Progressing with Difficulty

Student achievement is not currently meeting the provincial standard.

(Letter grades R to C- / Numerical grades below 50 to 63)

Please note that a "Progressing Very Well" level reflects strong performance, but does not mean that there is no room for further improvement or growth. We encourage all of our Dolphins to continue challenging themselves and striving for excellence in their learning journey!

Dolphins enoyed their very first pizza day today! Thank you to all the volunteers who were able to help with this task!

Please note that, if you want your child to have hot lunch, your order and payment must be received by the Sunday prior to Friday's lunch. Orders can be placed until midnight on Sunday and can be found on the JD website, johndearness.tvdsb.ca. Just scroll down until you see the link as pictured above. Orders can also be placed with the following link:

October 22nd - Dental Screening (FDK, Grade 2 and Grade 7 students)

October 24th - Marble Slab for United Way

October 25th - Hot Lunch - Marshall's Pasta

October 31st - SPIRIT DAY - dress in an appropriate costume (no weapons for accessories, please!) or Orange and Black!

November 4th - 6:30pm- School Council meeting in the school library. All are welcome!

November 1st - Hot Lunch - Byron Pizza

November 8th - Hot Lunch - Marshall's Pasta ( nuggets, subs, macaroni and cheese)

November 11th - Remembrance Day assembly at 9:30am in the gym. Parents and families are welcome to join us as we recognize and honour this very important day.

November 14th - Spirit Day - Jersey Day. (Wear your favourite jersey!)

November 15th - PD Day