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JCPS Important Information
JCPS Important Information
PA DAY for Staff Learning:
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 - Provincial Education Priorities - Tackling Racism & Keeping Schools Safe
Topic: Provincial Education Priorities - Tackling Racism & Keeping Schools Safe
Format:
Full-day, in-person
Elementary and secondary schools
Description: School teams will engage in learning focused on how to create supportive classrooms and schools free from discrimination in any form. There will be a particular focus on antisemitism, anti-Black racism, Islamophobia and racism towards Indigenous communities. Learning will equip educators to uphold human rights, as required by the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Ontario curriculum program planning information on the instruction of Human Rights, Equity and Inclusive Education, which is applicable to all grades and disciplines, will be reviewed.
School teams will review practices, policies/procedures and resources to support Student and School Safety using resources prepared by central departments. The content includes:
bullying prevention and intervention, duty to report children in need of protection to the Children’s Aid Society, information about child sexual abuse prevention and reporting.
Facilitators: Learning will be led by principals and vice-principals and school-based staff, supported with materials and guidance from central departments including Indigenous Rights and Education and Human Rights, Equity and Inclusive Education departments.
Learning/Delivery Method: Whole group presentations and small group work
Welcome Back to School
Morning Routine
Supervision begins at 8:40 AM. At this time you may drop your children off at school. Please do not drop your children off before this time.
As is standard practice for HDSB schools, students will remain outside until the school day begins at 8:55 AM. This allows students a chance to move around, get some fresh air and connect with their peers. Parents/Guardians may choose to stay on property at this time, however, parents/guardians do not need to stay with their children as there is supervision outside.
If it is raining we will bring students in beginning at 8:40 AM. Students are expected to dress appropriately for the weather conditions as there are several times throughout the day that students may be outside (e.g., entry, break time, class activities, phys-ed). And yes…when it snows we will be outside enjoying our Canadian winter!
Parking Lot
We need to work together to follow our parking lot rules for the safety of over 800 students.
If you would like to get out of your car and walk your children onto the property then you MUST park in a parking spot or find street parking.
The two lanes for drop off should continue to move, so there is NO parking in this area. Please use the outside lane, closest to the school, to stop and have your children exit the car in a timely manner. Then you can safely move to the inside lane to exit the lot and make room for the next family. Do not drop off children from the inside lane. It is not safe.
Outside Lane: quick drop off
Inside Lane: to drive out of lot
Parking Spot: to walk with your children
Please bring your patience as we learn this new process together for the safety of all students.
CELL PHONES & TECHNOLOGY
At Joshua Creek we are fortunate to have lots of technology to support our students in their learning. Last year the Ministry of Education introduced new guidelines for cellphones in schools.
Students in Grades 1 to 6 who bring cellphones to school will be expected to leave them in their backpacks or in their lockers throughout the school day. Students in Grades 7-8 are also expected to leave their phones in their lockers at all times including during nutrition breaks or during recess. It is essential that all students in Grades 7-8 have a lock on their locker and know how to use it. Please ensure your child in Grade 7 - 8 has a lock for their locker by the second week of school. Locks should be a combination style lock which will be shared with teachers.
Daily Schedule
The daily schedule has changed slightly for this year, changing to five 60 minute periods. The start and end times of the day remain the same.
It is important to make sure that your children have a snack for the first nutrition break, as our lunch time will be later in the day.
8:40-8:55 Supervision
8:55-9:55 Period 1
9:55-10:55 Period 2
10:55-11:35 Nutrition Break
11:35-12:35 Period 3
12:35-1:35 Period 4
1:35-2:15 Nutrition Break
2:15-3:15 Period 5
3:15-3:30 Dismissal Supervision
SCHOOL CASH ONLINE
All financial transactions are done through School Cash Online. This includes transactions for trips, pizza days, popcorn sales, and other school functions. Please sign up at School Cash Online. Please know that you don’t need a credit card, a debit card will suffice. If you are having difficulty creating an account, please refer to this guide.
REPORTING ATTENDANCE
Please either install the School Messenger app, bookmark the website or save the phone number to report your student’s attendance PRIOR the start of our day on the day of their absence. You can report future dates and multi-day absences using the HDSB Mobile App (available for download from the App Store and Google Play). This is very important, as we are responsible for ensuring that all students arrive at school safely. When a student’s absence is not reported, our staff spend a significant amount of time sending emails and making calls to ensure that all is well.
Website: go.schoolmessenger.ca
Phone: 1-877-409-6310 (toll-free)
BUS SCHEDULES NOW AVAILABLE
Students who live more than 1.6 km from Joshua Creek qualify for bussing. If your child is bussed or you applied for a courtesy seat, be sure to create your account on the Parent Portal: https://haltonbus.ca/sign-in/ and review your student's busing information as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding your student’s bus schedule, please email transportation@haltonbus.ca. Please be advised that response times will increase as we approach the first day of school. Helpful information regarding transportation procedures and processes can be found on the HSTS website www.haltonbus.ca.
Important Dates:
Oct. 10 PA Day - no school for students
Oct. 13 Thanksgiving Holiday - school closed
Oct. 28 Newcomer Information Session
Oct. 31 Halloween Parade
Nov. 3 School Council Meeting
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