John Galt Public School
Revisions, Reminders & Updates
September 3rd, 2026
“Leave Your Mark”, “Every Student Matters”, “Be Safe, Be Kind, Work Hard”
REVISION: Senior Kindergarten Students in Ms. Newman’s SK/1 Class Only
Each day, Senior Kindergarten students in Ms. Newman’s SK/1 class will enter and exit the school through the back of the school. They will line up with their SK/Grade 1 classmates and enter the building together.
At recess, these SK students will join the other JK/SK students and exit through the designated Primary doors.
Please do not drop off SK students in Ms. Newman’s class at the front of the school.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
REMINDER: Drop-Off - All JGPS Students – Tuesday, September 3, 2026
SK students in Ms. Newman’s class and all students in Grades 1–8 should meet at the back of the school.
JK/SK students in Ms. Klapwyk’s class should be dropped off beginning at 8:10 am at the front Kindergarten Gate.
Look for staff wearing John Galt shirts and carrying clipboards. Staff will have class lists and can help students find their teacher and class line.
Primary Entrances/Exits – Back of School
A – 107: SK/1 – Ms. Newman
B – 105: Grade 2/3 – Ms. Allen-Powlesland, Ms. Terrence
C – 103: Grade 1/2 – Ms. Berry
D – 102: Grade 2/3 – Ms. Matthews
E – 101: Grade 3/4 – Ms. Bibb
Junior: Entrance/Exit by the path to Winston Crescent
Intermediate: Entrance/Exit by the basketball net
Thank you for your patience and support as we help everyone get settled into the new school year. We are looking forward to welcoming our students!
Reminder: E-Scooters and E-Bikes
Please share messaging with your families, staff and communities -
In response to a recent increase in activity related to e-scooters and e-bikes in school communities, we are offering the following newsletter insert to be shared with your families.
With the return to school this fall we encourage students to use safe routes to school when walking or 'wheeling' to and from school. We are sharing the following information regarding e-scooters and e-bikes for awareness.
Please note, e-scooters and e-bikes are not permitted on school property for students under the age of 16. This is in line with Ontario legislation which prohibits the use of e-scooter and e-bikes for youth under 16 years old.
E-scooters and e-bikes are not permitted to be stored inside school buildings.
Students are welcome to ride standard bikes or scooters to and from school, always wearing a helmet and following road safety rules.
💛 Reminder: Food Programs – September 8–11
Please note that there will be no food programs available at JGPS during the week of September 8–11.
If you are a student who needs food or something to eat during the school day, please come to the Office and speak with one of our Office Staff. We are here to help and will be happy to support you.
Please never hesitate to ask—we are always happy to help! 💛
💛 Volunteers Needed – Breakfast & Snack Programs at JGPS!
We are looking for wonderful volunteers to help support our Breakfast and Snack Programs at John Galt PS!
These programs make such a meaningful difference for our students, and we would be so grateful for your help in keeping them running throughout the school day.
🥣 Breakfast Program
Our Breakfast Program runs Monday–Friday from 8:00–8:30 a.m. Volunteers help prepare and serve breakfast and welcome our students as they start their day.
🍎 Snack Program
Our Snack Program provides classrooms with nutritious snack bins throughout the day. Volunteers typically help for one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon
to prepare and distribute snacks.
A volunteer application form and a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required. Please see the office for the UGDSB Volunteer Application form and the letter for the police VSC application.
Even a small commitment of your time can make a big difference for our students! If you are able to volunteer regularly or occasionally, we would absolutely love to have you join us.
Thank you for helping us make sure that every JGPS student has access to food and feels cared for and supported. 💛
Revision: UGDSB Family Portal link revised - new 2026/27
We are excited to share that the UGDSB Family Portal version 2 is set to launch on August 25, 2026.
Parents/caregivers can log in with the same username and password at family.ugdsb.on.ca (the webpage may need to be refreshed).
The updated portal features child-specific information organized into cards on one page, including:
Absences
Google Classroom Assignments (grade 4 and above)
Parent-Teacher Interview (Parents will book appointments here)
Report Cards (this is the recommended method, however, ConnectEd remains accessible for parent use)
School Bus Information
School Cash Online
School Events
Special Reports (e.g., IEPs)
Student Profile (Class and teacher email details available starting Labour Day. “Send Message” feature has been removed from school websites)