We have noticed an increase in students being signed out early during the school day. While we understand that occasional early dismissals may be necessary, frequent interruptions can disrupt your child's learning and the flow of the classroom. We kindly ask that you only sign your child out early if it is absolutely necessary. Let's work together to keep the momentum of learning strong for all students!

For those picking up students for volleyball games, we kindly request that you do not arrive before 3:15pm. Arriving too early can impede the dismissal process at the receiving school, which is still in progress at that time. Your cooperation ensures a smoother transition for everyone involved.

Thank you!

Registration for Kindergarten is now open until Friday, January 31, 2025. To be eligible for registration to the Kindergarten program, children MUST BE FOUR YEARS OF AGE by December 31, 2025. You can find registration online and you will receive a confirmation email once it has been completed. Please be sure that your neighbours and friends are aware!

Grade 1 is the only entry point for the French Immersion program in TVDSB. For families with students in senior kindergarten who are interested in this program, West Oaks will be hosting a Grade 1 Virtual French Immersion Info Night on January 22, 2025, from 6:00-7:00pm. You can find the link below. Please fee free to call West Oaks at 519-452-8650 if you have any questions.

We are still looking for help to ensure our pancake day runs smoothly! If you are able to help out in any capacity, including loaning a grill for the day, please sign up below. Thank you!

Dear JD community,

We are three grade eight students that are speaking on behalf of our grade. We are here to say a big thank you to the amazing parents, children, and relatives that donated to our goodwill drive! We raised $504! That is so much money to go towards our Grade Eight Grad Trip to Camp Celtic and Graduation. We even had a kind person donate $5 to our fundraiser.

We are so beyond grateful for all your kind donations. We received 126 bags delivered to our school because of you all. Thank you so much!

From,

Mya, Olivia, and Nicole on behalf of the John Dearness grade eights.

We have scheduled three Family Night Fundraisers at Byron Pizza with all proceeds going to support our grade 8 students with graduation and their year end trip. The first night to support our students is scheduled for this Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.

A big shout out to Christine Kelly for organizing these nights!

Bell Let's Talk Day is coming up this Wednesday, January 22nd. You will find some resources below to help support the discussion of mental health and wellness.

Is your child missing a really cute, almost brand new pair of Ugg boots? Please come to the office if these might belong to you.

Tuesday, January 21st - Byron Pizza Family Night Fundraiser

Wednesday, January 22nd - Virtual Open House for West Oaks French Immersion - 6:00-7:00pm (see link above)

• Bell Let's Talk Day

Friday, January 24th - Hot Lunch - Marshall's Pasta

Wednesday, January 29th - Free Pancake Lunch for everyone! Thank you, School Council!

Friday, January 31st - Hot Lunch - Byron Pizza

• Spirit Day: Student/Teacher Swap (teachers dress like students, students dress like teachers)

Monday, February 3rd - School Council Meeting in the Library - 6:30. All are welcome!