SJFJr NEWS

Dear SJF Jr. Community,

Happy New Year, and welcome back! I hope you all had a restful and joyful Holiday Break. As we step into 2025, I want to wish you and your loved ones a year filled with health, happiness, and meaningful moments.

As I begin my second year as principal of this wonderful school, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve such a vibrant and caring community. Together, we’ve accomplished so much, and I’m excited about what lies ahead.

This Thursday, students and staff members will gather for a special school assembly to celebrate who we are as a community and to embark on a new mission—to become "bucket fillers." This concept, rooted in kindness and empathy, reminds us how good it feels to brighten someone’s day through simple acts of kindness. We will also continue working on our other core values, encouraging students to appreciate the beauty around them and embrace gratitude in their daily lives.

Through these efforts, we aim to inspire our children to grow academically and to develop as compassionate, mindful individuals who make a positive impact in the world.

Thank you for your continued support and trust. Let’s make this year a remarkable one—together.

Eve-Marie Durand

Principal/directrice

Here is the link to our Facebook page, if you want to follow us. New postings will be up soon as we embark on this new school year.

- https://www.facebook.com/StJohnFisherJr/

Jan. 6th: school resumes

Jan 10th: PEF fundraiser - Pyjama Day

Jan 11th: Fran Lowry Blood Drive from 9 am until 4 pm - see pdf below

Jan 15th: HandS Meeting @ 7 pm - Junior Campus

Jan.16th: Open House - see pdf below

Jan. 24th: Pedagogical Day

Jan 27th-31st: Carnaval Week

Feb 5th: GB meeting @ 6:30

Feb.7th: Pedagogical Day

Feb.17th: Pedagogical Day

Feb 19th: HandS Meeting @ 7 pm - Senior Campus

Feb 28th: Spring Dance by the Fence @ 9:15 am

March 3rd-7th: Spring Break

A detailed email about the registration period will be sent by the end of the week.

STAFF PARKING LOT

Please remember that walking through the staff parking or using it to drop off your child is not an option at entry time in the morning. The cross-walk and bus circle are the best for walkers.

Please respect the signs on Belmont Street and be aware that u-turns are prohibited on a full painted line.

WINTER CLOTHING

Considering the ever-changing weather, please dress your children appropriately. An extra pair of socks is always good to have (no one likes to have wet feet in winter).

SNOW DAYS

If you have any doubts as to whether the school is open or closed due to winter storms, please consult the LBPSB web site – www.lbpsb.qc.ca.

We will have our GB meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 6:30 pm.

The link will be shared in the next School Bulletin.

Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a wonderful time with their family and friends. We would like to wish you all a happy, healthy, and safe 2025.

Important dates:

· January 24 S.E.E.D is closed for professional development.

· February 7th - In house ceramics Deadline will be January 23rd by 6pm

· February 17th -Mega Maze field trip. Deadline will be February 3rd by 6pm.

I ask that you please respect the deadlines. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Official Income tax receipts will be ready at the end of February 2022.

Please send in an extra pair of socks and mittens for the students as well as a warm sweater to wear. We do open windows from time to time to circulate the air and it can get chilly if they aren’t wearing sweaters.

Thank you !