News & Announcements
LIVE FREE
Program name: John F Ross Live Free Goal: $ 3000
Remember, there is a Live Free award for the most online donations!…..which we won the last two years……..
Here is the link, please remember to go to drop down list so that all money comes back to Ross!!
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E920301QE&id=5
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Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews will take place on Thursday, March 21st 2019 The booking system will be open Wednesday, March 6th 2019 @ 5:00pm Please refer to the attachment Parent Teacher Interview Instructions 2019
Semester 1 Final Report Cards
Semester 1 Final Reports are being distributed February 14th 2019 to students. The Reference Chart from page 3 is available in the attachment below for your information. Our PDF version is saving 2000 pieces of paper for the environment! Page 3 Reference Chart
Literacy Test Preparation Program (Pass The Test)
Please find attached a parent information letter and student registration form for John F. Ross’s Pass The Test Program. This free after-school program helps students to prepare for success on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), which will be held on March 27th during the morning. During Pass The Test, students practise some OSSLT exercises, and get some individualized feedback regarding their reading and writing skills. If interested …
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Weather Forecast for Wednesday
Due to inclement weather and freezing rain in the forecast for Wednesday, we are reminding all UGDSB families to please check the board website (www.ugdsb.ca), Twitter Account or Facebook page on Wednesday morning for the status of school closures. Local radio stations will broadcast any school closures as well.
Updated John F Ross Schedule
The following is the new schedule:
- Fri. Feb. 1 – Day 4 of Exams
- Mon. Feb. 4 – Day 5 of Exams
- Tues. Feb. 5 – PA Day
- Wed. Feb. 6 – 1st day of Semester 2
Late Rockwood Bus cancelled for January 28th
Please be advised that due to pending inclement weather, the late Rockwood Bus will be cancelled for Monday January 28th 2019. An announcement will be made after exams to inform students.
Welcome Back Royals!
Please start the New Year off as good neighbours - use the designated cross walks and obey the parking signs in the school area.
Public Health Immunization
If Public Health has sent you a letter regarding immunizations please refer to the below notice Immunization Information
John F. Ross CVI students launch annual FROSTY fundraiser
Check out our article on FROSTY 2018 https://www.ugdsb.ca/blog/john-f-ross-cvi-students-launch-annual-frosty-fundraiser/
Midterm Report Cards
Midterm Report are being distributed November 26th 2018 to students. The Reference Chart from Page 2 is available in the attachment below for your information. Our PDF version is saving 2000 pieces of paper for the environment! Midterm Report Reference Chart
Graduation Photos
Please refer to the attached document for information regarding Graduation Photos November 26th -November 29th 2018 http://edgeimaging.ca/graduation
Louis Riel Day
Nov. 16, 2018 is Louis Riel Day in Ontario. At John F. Ross we will be flying the Metis Flag to Commemorate the Tragedy of the outcome of the Northwest Resistance which led to the execution of Riel. We would also like to recognize and celebrate the continuing contribution of the Metis people to the richness of Canadian Culture. For further information please see www.metisnation.org/news-meida/louis-riel-day/ or http://www.mmf.mb.ca/history_of_the_metis_flag.php
