Week of February 10th, 2025

African Heritage Month Assembly – Rescheduled to February 21st

Dear Families,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our African Heritage Month assembly has been rescheduled to February 21st. A letter was sent home to all families of participating classes and performers, which included two time slots for attendance.

We are excited to share this special event with you, featuring student performances, African drumming, choral readings, and more. This year, our theme is "Lift Every Voice"—a phrase that embodies unity, resilience, and the power of collective strength within the Black community. 

We look forward to coming together for this meaningful celebration.

The Power of Kind Words in Ms. Johnson's Class

"The Puffins" in Room 216 have been working on using kind words when speaking to themselves and others in their lives as part of our explorations of our SIP goal of Wellbeing and Belonging. This past week, after tracing themselves onto large craft paper, each Puffin cut out a paper heart and filled it with kind words about themselves then glued it onto their paper self. Next, all papers were placed around the room and the Puffins visited each one, equipped with a sharpie and a kind message to write about their classmates. The Puffins enjoyed reading all the kind words written about them and reflected afterwards about how good it feels to hear kind words but also how good it feels to share kind words with others!

UFT Men's Hockey Game

Davisville JPS students in grades 3-6 attended the University of Toronto Men’s (UFT) Ice Hockey game on Thursday, February 6th, 2025, at Varsity Arena vs. Metropolitan Toronto University (MTU). Over 250 students and 30 parents/guardians and staff cheered and danced for the boys in blue. With the Davisville high energy, we helped push UFT to a hard-fought 5 to 3 win over MTU. The students demonstrated exemplary behavior and served as outstanding representatives of our school during the  game. Dynamite Davisville!

Kindergarten Movie Night

We would like to extend our gratitude to our incredible School Council and dedicated parent volunteers for hosting such a fun-filled and engaging Kindergarten Movie Night on Wednesday. This special event provided our FDK students with a wonderful opportunity to experience the joy of watching a movie together in a warm and communal setting.

The evening was filled with laughter, excitement, and cherished moments as our youngest learners enjoyed delicious treats and the magic of a shared cinematic experience. Events like these not only create lasting memories for our students but also foster a strong sense of community within our school.

Thank you to everyone who helped organize and support this fantastic event—your time, effort, and dedication truly made it a night to remember!

Regular Attendance /Absences

Regular student attendance is essential for ongoing progress, achievement, and well-being. Inconsistent attendance patterns can hinder student learning and overall success.

To address attendance concerns, we have procedures in place, including school letters from administration. School administration will monitor student attendance, collaborate with parents/guardians to support the development of good attendance habits, and issue attendance letters when students continue to miss school.

Students are expected to attend class daily whenever possible, and if an absence is necessary, parents/guardians should inform the school. 

Important Morning Drop-Off Reminders

We would like to share some important reminders regarding morning drop-off procedures to ensure a smooth and safe start to the school day.

• Supervision begins at 8:40 AM for students in Grades 1-6. Staff will be on duty at this time, so we kindly ask that families refrain from dropping students off before 8:40 AM, as there is no guaranteed supervision.
• Late Arrivals: If your child arrives after 8:55 AM, they must sign in at the office to obtain a late slip.
• Drop-Off Location: To minimize disruptions, students should be dropped off in the school yard, not at the front doors on Davisville. The front entrance should not be used for morning drop-off, as students are expected to enter through the school yard, where supervision is available.
• Punctuality Matters: Arriving on time is essential for maximizing learning, minimizing classroom disruptions, and building responsible habits. Please ensure your child arrives before 8:55 AM.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and organized morning routine. Your support is greatly appreciated!