WEJ will have its eighth Spirit Day on Friday, May 30th. The theme is “Mismatch Day.” Please see the attached flyer.
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Artwork Inspired by the Group of Seven
As part of a cross-curricular art and social studies activity, our class explored the natural features of the Canadian Shield, tying into our unit on Living and Working in Ontario. Students were also introduced to the work of the Group of Seven, a famous group of Canadian landscape painters. (Fun fact: Did you know that many streets around WEJ are named after Group of Seven artists?) These painters captured numerous landscapes across Ontario, with some of their most iconic works inspired by the Canadian Shield region. For this project, students selected a photograph from a set of images I provided and created their own painted interpretations in the style of the Group of Seven. They also wrote about the natural features they chose to include and identified the Ontario community represented in their artwork. As you can see from the images below, the students did a fantastic job bringing the Canadian Shield to life through art!
EQAO Friendly Reminder & Important Check In Friday
As mentioned in an earlier post, our Grade 3 class will be writing EQAO next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
It is extremely important that students come to school on time, well rested and having had a good breakfast. I have been marking our practice tests and will send them home this week for you to have a peek.
Feel free to send your child in with an inexpensive head set, earphones, so that the stories can be read to them through the EQAO system.
In the Google Classroom, under the EQAO Practice tab, I have been posting practice questions and tips. Last week, one of our focus lessons was ‘tips and tricks’ for multiple choice questions.
**** In the writing section of EQAO, students may be asked to write a story, create an announcement, write a friendly letter, explain steps (procedural writing task) etc. In this section they need to decide by Friday, do they want to write their answer on lined paper that will be scanned into EQAO OR do they want to type their answers write into the screen. Please discuss with you child based on their comfort level and legibility of their printing. I will sit with each child on Friday and record their preference.
More resources for Parents and Students at home:
Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary and Junior Divisions
The following resources are available to support the administration of the Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary and Junior Divisions:
- User guide: Primary and Junior
- Framework: Primary | Junior
- Released mathematics questions: Primary | Junior
- Sample tests: Primary | Junior
- Alternative versions of the sample tests: Primary | Junior
- English–French and French–English glossaries: Primary | Junior
- Mathematics formula sheet: Junior
- What to Expect on the Assessment (video): Primary | Junior
Freezie Sales Continue
ANNOUNCEMENT: Our freezie supply is replenished and freezing to be ready for next week!
This coming Wednesday, May 21, freezies will be on sale for Primary students at second recess. Juniors will be able to purchase on Thursday, May 22, at second recess.
Each jumbo freezie will cost $2 and sales will be by the Kinder gate. A very important reminder to all students purchasing a freezie. Your freezie garbage MUST be thrown away in the provided garbage cans, or brought inside and thrown out there.
Rain or shine, it’s FREEZIE TIME!
-Mr. O and Ms. Woods
Jump Rope For Heart – Coming to WEJ !
Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits, and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke. The students will participate in a school-wide Jump Rope for Heart event on June 13th. Please check out the parent letter with resources and the donation link to WEJ’s fundraiser:
Jump rope for heart parent letter
For more information, watch the Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff video below:
Happy Mother’s Day Ladies!
I would like to wish all of the moms (and grandmothers!) a wonderful Mother’s Day! I hope you enjoyed the gifts your child prepared for you. I was very pleased with how the students’ work turned out! I saw some gorgeous creations (I hope none broke on the bus ride/walk home Friday) and heartfelt cards! I hope you enjoyed your day.
-Ms. Lewis
Last Scholastic Book Order
Thank you to all of the parents who have purchased Scholastic books throughout the year. Please know that your orders have helped purchase NEW books for our classroom, and all of the students and I are truly grateful! This is just a friendly reminder that if you are looking to place an order to get some great books and some French books for summer reading and to prep for next year, I will be placing the final book order for the year on May 14th. Books will arrive the following week! I am happy but at the same time so sad that Summer is almost here, this has been one of the most fabulous classes I have ever had the privilege of working with!
Please Return All Library Books by Tomorrow
Tomorrow will be your child’s last library visit of the school year and they must return all library books whether they are done with them or not unfortunately.
Thank you.
Mrs. Arcand (WEJ Librarian)
Friendly Food Bank Reminder
Dear WEJ Families,
This is a friendly reminder that we only have 2 days left in our spring food drive.
We are taking donations of canned foods, non-perishable items, gift cards, and monetary donations until May 9th.
Monetary Donations:
Below is the link for making monetary donations on behalf of our school – W. Erskine Johnston PS:
www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/
Tax receipts will be issued to anyone who donates through the fundraising page.
Please scan the QR code to take you to the WEJ donation site.
Your participation is greatly appreciated and we would like to help as many members of our community needing food assistance as possible.
Thank you so much for your support!
WEJ Staff!
Our EQAO Test Writing Dates Assigned …
Good afternoon parents,
I promised to keep you in the loop and let you know the moment I do too. It’s official, our Grade 3 EQAO assessments are to take place the week of May 26th to 28th, 2025.
For more information:
- Sample Assessments – Students, parents and educators have the opportunity to become familiar with the digital assessment and its platform through EQAO’s online Grades 3 and 6 sample assessments.