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JCPS Important Information
A diagnostic tool to help families and staff determine where the HDSB registration process should begin.
October 6 Professional Development Day Outline
Topic: Learning and Growth: Student Literacy and Mathematics
Format: Full-day, In person
Description: Elementary school teams will engage in learning related to effective practices and strategies for student literacy and mathematics learning and growth. Educators will review the new Language Curriculum and plan for implementation. They will also focus specifically on reading instruction strategies aligned with the new curriculum and recommendations in the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)’s Right to Read Inquiry Report. Educators will work collaboratively to develop a greater understanding of high impact instructional strategies for mathematics as detailed in the curriculum as well as the HDSB Math Plan.
Facilitators: The learning will be led by school administrators and school-based staff supported with materials and guidance from the School Programs Department.
Learning/Delivery Method: Whole group presentations and small group work
Halton Food for Thought
Halton Food for Thought (HFFT) is dedicated to feeding the success of our students, one healthy, happy student tummy at a time. In partnership with the school boards and our community, HFFT is the sole provider of Student
Nutrition Programs in schools across Halton Region.
Student Nutrition Programs include nutritious meals and snacks and are available before or during school hours at no cost. These programs are a safe and reliable source of healthy food and are open to all students in a school’s community from Junior Kindergarten through Grade
12. Halton Food for Thought believes that through the provision of healthy food, every student has the best chance at success.
We want all children to reach their full potential and lead healthy, active lives. To help support student success, please consider volunteering with, or donating to Halton Food for Thought. To learn more about HFFT Student Nutrition Programs, visit their website.
Together we #FuelOurFuture!
Parking Lot - Do You Know?
Joshua Creek Public School currently has approximately 900 students. Of those 900 students, about 5% qualify to ride the school bus. This means that 95% of our students live within walking distance of our school! Please support our school and our environment by arranging for your child to walk to and from school.
At Joshua Creek Public School, we are continuing to provide:
regular reminders about the safe use of our parking lot
staggered entry times by offering direct entry which allows parents to drop off and go
supervision at all entry doors and Kiss ‘n Ride
staggered pick up times - supervision of students is provided until 3:30 p.m. so parents of junior and intermediate children are encouraged to wait until after 3:20 to pick up their child(ren)
reminders to students to use the appropriate walkways and crosswalk
To help support us, parents are encouraged to:
stagger their drop off and pick up times
encourage older students to walk to school
organize walking to school groups with neighbourhood parents or older students
practise safe, defensive driving - drive slowly
not leave your car unattended unless it is legally parked
walk on the crosswalk and sidewalk, not through the parking lot
ONLY turn right when you leave the parking lot
COVID-19 Information Resources
Halton District School Board - COVID-19 Information
Halton Region Public Health - COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus)
Ministry of Education - COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures at Schools