Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Dear JA Families,
The end of the school year is right around the corner know that excitement is building! I’d like to commend all of our students who have participated in the various sports tournaments over recent weeks. We have had many impressive results and your sportsmanship has been exemplary. Thank you to all of the members of our leadership crew who organized a wonderful Rummage Sale with proceeds going to United Play.
Spring Uniform – A reminder that the warm weather uniform has now gone into effect. Navy school walking shorts and navy skorts may be worn to school. Gym shorts may be worn for gym classes only.
Please note, the full-dress uniform is required for our graduation ceremony and awards presentation on Thursday, June 15th.
Fun Fair – June 8
This year’s Junior Academy Fun Fair will take place next Thursday, June 8th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thank you to the families who have already volunteered to sponsor and event or contributed to the Silent Auction.
We have one remaining opportunity for sponsorship at the Funfair:
Bouncy Castle – $1500
If you have an item for the silent auction and have not yet let Julie Stewart jstewart@junioracademy.com or Nick Johnson njohnson@junioracademy.com know, please contact them this week as we are in the final stages for preparing for the event.
Junior Academy Year-End Camp
It’s not too late to sign up for our Junior Academy Year-End Camp from June 19th to 28th! A registration letter has been attached and was sent home with every student. A reminder that all registrations are due by June 1st in order to book the various venues. Please note, we will not be able to confirm activities until after the registration date.
Graduation and Awards Ceremony
On Friday, June 2nd, we will be presenting our club awards during the morning assembly.
During our graduation assembly on Thursday, June 15th, we will be presenting the sports, classroom and school leadership awards. The Graduation and Awards Ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. Parents of children who will be receiving an award will be contacted and we invite all interested parents to attend the ceremony.
Crazy Hat Day
On Thursday, June 8th, students may wear a hat of any type with their regular uniform. Hats can be crazy, colourful or comfortable. Students should bring in $5.00 and they will receive lemonade and cookies as well. All proceeds will go towards the grade eight graduation gift for the school
Class Parent / Party for the Fall
At the beginning of the school year, parents from various classes have gotten together for an evening either at someone’s home or at a local restaurant for drinks, to chat and get to know each other. This year, many of these social evenings happened in the late fall. In an effort to welcome new families and promote community within JA, it would be ideal if these events could occur closer to the beginning of the school year. If you are willing to organize or host a get together in the fall please contact Nick Johnson, njohnson@junioracademy.com .
Preschool and Kindergarten
Grades 1 and 2
Grades 3 and 4
Grades 5 and 6
Grades 7 and 8
Important Dates
May 30 Leadership Bake Sale (first recess) and Rummage Sale (after school)
May 30 In School Wear Uniform fitting day. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
May 31 S.S.A.F. U-10 Track Meet
June 2 Club Awards during assembly
June 2 Pizza lunch
June 6,7 Grade Eight Graduation Trip
June 8 Crazy Hat Day
June 9 Leadership Trip
June 9 Pizza Lunch
June 13 Sports Day
June 15 Graduation Ceremony 9:00 a.m.
June 16 Last Day of School Dismissal 12:00 (K-2), 12:10 (3-5), 12:20 (6-8) Full Uniform Required
Sincerely,
Paul Bamberger
