Pauline Johnson

Senior Boys Basketball - Norwood Park at PJ 4 pm
2022-03-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)

Junior Girls Basketball vs Spring Valley @ PJ 430pm
2022-04-04 16:30 - 17:00

Grade 8 Graduation Photos
2022-04-05

Junior Boys Basketball vs Armstrong @ Armstrong 4pm
2022-04-05 16:00 - 17:00

Junior Girls Basketball vs Ridgemount @ Ridgemount 4pm
2022-04-11 16:00 - 17:00

Junior Boys Basketball vs Queensdale @ PJ 4pm
2022-04-12 16:00 - 17:00

Junior Boys Basketball vs Ridgemount @ Ridgemount 4pm
2022-04-19 16:00 - 17:00

Junior Girls Basketball vs Mount Hope @ PJ 4pm
2022-04-20 16:00 - 17:00

Junior Girls Basketball vs Armstrong @ Armstrong 4pm
2022-04-25 16:00 - 17:00

Junior Boys Basketball vs Mount Hope @ PJ 4pm
2022-04-26 16:00 - 17:00

Yellow Shirt Day
2022-05-27
Wear yellow to support walking or biking to school week.

Grade 8 Commencement
2022-06-22 16:00 - 21:00
Congratulations to Our Graduates!

Class of 2022

Pauline Johnson Elementary School will host a commencement ceremony for grade 8 students and their families on Wednesday, June 22nd at 4:00 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Following the ceremony, our grade 8 students are invited to continue the celebration with a dinner and dance at the school in the gymnasium.

Playday
2022-06-27
Play Day is a fun time for students to cooperate and collaborate, completing awesome activities in a team setting.

Please send your child with:

Sunscreen (Best to apply it at home)
Reusable Water bottle
Socks
Running Shoes
Comfortable Clothes
Hat

We are looking to celebrate a fantastic year of learning at Play Day!

Last Day Of School For Students
2022-06-29
Have a great summer break! See you on September 6th!

Meet the Staff
2022-09-08 16:00 - 17:00
Come in and meet your children’s educators and see their classroom.

Picture Day
2022-09-09
School Picture Day is Friday, September 9th.

What to expect:

Students are photographed on Picture Day.
A few weeks later, pictures will be sent home with your child.
You may then review pictures and purchase on mylifetouch.ca.
If you wish to have retakes done, they will be on Friday, October 14th.

Orange Shirt Day
2022-09-30

Secure Schools Drill
2022-10-13, 2022-10-17, 2022-10-20

Photo Retakes
2022-10-14

PA Day
2022-10-24

School Council Meeting 4:30-6:00 PM (Virtual on MS Teams)
2022-11-09 16:30 - 18:00
Hi Pauline Johnson Elementary School Families:
School Council will meet on Wednesday, November 9th, 4:30-6:00 PM virtually on MS Teams.
If you would like to attend, please email mbiederm@hwdsb.on.ca before 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 9th and we will send you an invitation. Please see the guide: Parents-and-Guardians-Accessing-Online-Meetings.pdf (hwdsb.on.ca) to learn how to join and participate.
Meeting minutes from our last school council meeting are available for review on the school website.
School Council | Pauline Johnson Elementary School (hwdsb.on.ca)
The Role of the School Council is to:
• Advise the principal and, where appropriate, the school board.
• Place students’ interests first
• Support school success planning goals
• Encourage parent and community involvement
• Promote positive attitudes toward public education
School Councils | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (hwdsb.on.ca)

Henderson Information Night
2022-11-30 18:00 - 20:00
Info Night – Henderson

Hat & Mitten Drive
2022-12-05 - 2022-12-06
Hi Pauline Johnson Elementary Families,
On Monday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 6, the School Council will be accepting donations of new hats and mittens to be distributed to students who require them at school. We welcome your generosity in supporting our students to stay warm during our nutrition breaks. If you are able to give at this time, we would greatly appreciate your support. School Council will be available during morning drop-off at the front doors of our school. If your child takes the bus, please feel free to send them with your child to school and we will accept them at the office.
Thanks kindly for your consideration.

Winter Window Decorating Contest
2022-12-05 - 2022-12-09

School Council - Pizza Day (2nd Nutrition Break)
2022-12-15 12:35 - 13:15
Dear Families,
The Pauline Johnson Elementary School Council will be offering a PIZZA DAY during the second nutrition break, as a fundraiser to support student well-being.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are invited to order pizza for their child through School Cash Online. No late orders will be accepted.
Orders will be processed via School Cash Online only. If you have not already done so, please click on the following link to sign up: https://hwdsb.schoolcashonline.com/. No cash will be accepted.
We are ordering from Pizza Pizza, made with nut-free ingredients and halal. Each slice of cheese pizza costs $2.50.
If your child is absent on pizza day, your money will be considered a donation to our fundraising efforts. We are not able to provide refunds or keep food for students who are absent. Thanks in advance for your understanding.
If you have questions, please contact School Council at paulinejohnsonsc@hwdsb.on.ca.
Sincerely,
School Council
paulinejohnsonsc@hwdsb.on.ca
School Council Website

Special Event Day: Sing Along and Crafts
2022-12-20

Special Event Day: Family Sing Along on Playground 8:00-8:15 AM
2022-12-23

Perch [School Store] Available
2022-12-23
Pop $1, Chips $1
All proceeds support commencement celebrations for grade 8 students’ graduation and student subsidies.
Candy Canes $1
All proceeds support physical education and daily physical activity (DPA) equipment.
