See you in September! Spring Term Newsletter, Annual Parent Questionnaire and Report Cards, Wednesday Afternoon Program, JICS Golf Tournament, & More!
- Jun 19
- 5 min read
JICS at a Glance
We've condensed the important highlights for your convenience
Have a great summer!
Annual Questionnaires and Report Cards - Parent Portal
Spring Term Newsletter
Wednesday Afternoon Program Announcement!
Register for the JICS Golf Tournament - here!
Some moments from our final day of school!
Topics covered in this post:
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1. See you in September!
This is our last Weekly Parent Information POST. We wish all JICS families a joyful and refreshing summer and look forward to seeing you in September!
2. Annual Questionnaires and Report Cards
Annual Questionnaires (annual school registration forms) are ready to complete and Term 2 Report Cards are available to download from your Parent Portal here:
What you will find once logged in:
Annual Questionnaires (annual school registration forms) for the 2026/2027 school year – to complete by June 30, 2026
Report Cards - the 2025/2026 Term 2 report cards are available to downloaded
Please see the PARENT PORTALS page on the JICSFamily website for more information about Annual Questionnaires.
3. Wednesday Afternoon Program
Dear JICS Parents,
The beloved JICS Wednesday Afternoon Program had many changes for the 25-26 school year, and I am extremely grateful for the support from this community and your amazing children as we introduced a new schedule, new programs, and a new format. The students took risks and tried things they may otherwise not have chosen for themselves, and I am so proud of each of them for the excitement and energy they brought to each program.
Last week, we surveyed the students and received great feedback that we will use to continue refining this new format and plan the 26-27 program over the summer. In addition to the amazing creations your children brought home throughout the year, please enjoy these online works by our Grade 1-6 students.
Wishing you all a wonderful summer break!
Victoria Sandic, Wednesday Afternoon Program Director
Grade 1, 2, & 3 - Tiny Tales in Motion:
Grade 4, 5, & 6 - Cooking with Vegetables:
Grade 4, 5, & 6 - Cartooning & Animation:
Grade 4: tinyurl.com/cartooning-f25
Grade 5: tinyurl.com/cartooning-w26
Grade 6: tinyurl.com/cartooning-s26
Grade 4, 5, 6 - Filmmaking:
Grade 4:
Group 1: Addam's Family Values
Group 2: Coraline
Grade 5:
Group 1: Zombie Girls
Group 2: Hunger Games
Grade 6:
Group 1: K-Pop Demon Hunters-ish
Group 1: Stranger Things: Gen Alpha Takeover
Group 2: K-Pop Balding Hunters
Group 2: Stranger Things (Needs to Lock In)
4. Our Public Purpose
At JICS, we are proud to be at the forefront of shaping elementary education and advancing teacher training on a global scale. Our commitment to sharing knowledge and driving innovation is reflected in the wide range of initiatives we lead and support.
Recent Highlights:
Our teacher-librarian, Krista Spence, wrote an article about our beloved annual Book Night for the Canadian School Libraries Journal to inspire and encourage other schools to organize their own celebration of reading, writing, and books.
Our JK teacher, Marcia Bumbury, will be teaching a Kindergarten Additional Qualification (AQ) course at the University of Toronto this summer.
Marcia will also be presenting at the Count Me In Conference in August. Designed by the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Arts and Science, this conference supports teachers, educators, and students in reducing math anxiety and creating positive math learning experiences. Marcia’s presentation, Play, Plan and Program – Early Years Math, will explore how students use loose parts and manipulatives to represent mathematical thinking, the role of games in developing counting principles, and how routines such as Number Talks can spark and consolidate learning, even in Kindergarten. Participants will engage with hands-on math tools, manipulatives, and games designed to inspire meaningful mathematical learning in the early years.
Chriss Bogert represents the JICS Lab School as a member of the Board of Directors for the International Association of Laboratory Schools (IALS). Chriss has recently completed her term as President and continues to serve as Past President, contributing to the ongoing leadership and strategic direction of the organization. In this role, Chriss participates in monthly Board meetings and plays an active role in planning and supporting events, initiatives, and opportunities for IALS members. Chriss will be attending the IALS Board of Directors Summer Meetings, taking place June 22–25 in Pittsburgh, where Board members will collaborate on priorities, establish strategic directions, and plan initiatives for the 2026–2027 school year.
5. JICS Centennial Golf Tournament
New Date Announcement – Friday, October 2, 2026!
The JICS Centennial Golf Championship — Fore the Future has been rescheduled to Friday, October 2, 2026 at Angus Glen Golf Club. All previously reserved tickets and sponsorships will be honoured for the new date.
The new fall date opens the door to broader participation from our JICS family, alumni, and partner community because a centennial only comes once, and we want as many of you on the course as possible!
Join us for a full day of championship golf on the renowned South Course, featuring curated food and beverage experiences, premium contests (including Beat the Pro and Closest to the Keg), and an evening reception as we celebrate 100 years of impact from the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study.
Tickets:
• Foursome – $2,000 (Early Bird: save 10% when booked by June 15)
• Individual Golfer – $600
• Evening Reception – $100
All skill levels are welcome.
🏆 Winning foursome picks ONE grade to receive a pizza party with a very special guest 🍕 plus bragging rights to lead the school in an assembly activity of their imagination!
🎓 If Grade 6 wins, they get a special reunion pizza party back at JICS this fall.
👉 Register today or explore sponsorship opportunities
We look forward to seeing you on the course!
6. Spring Term Newsletter
The Third Term JICS Newsletter is ready for you and will be sent home with your child. We invite you to read it together. This is an opportunity to “peak into” the school and learn about the Spring Term experiences that you may not know about. Use the password provided in the Weekly Info Email to access the newsletter online. A huge thank you to Victoria and Krista for editing and publishing the Newsletter and to all the student contributors and teachers for your help.
7. JICS Library Books
Please look around your home to find any JICS library books and kindly return them to Krista ASAP. The school building is open in June.
8. JICS Staff Video
The teachers and staff surprised the Grade 6 students and their families at the graduation ceremony with a fun and memorable video. We have received many requests to share it so the students can enjoy watching it again. A special thank you to Luke for the original idea, lyrics, and vocals, and to Nick for producing, casting, directing, filming, and editing the video.
9. Tips for a Healthy Summer
Upcoming June Events
Canada's National Indigenous History Month & World Pride Month
Fri 12 – Report Cards posted online
Mon 15 to Fri 26 – Daycare June Camp
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