J. L. Mitchener School Advisory Committee

05/12/2026

Don't forget: This Thursday (May 14) from 4:30 - 6:00 is Welcome to Kindergarten for our newest little Mavericks!

If you have a child starting school at JLM in September, be sure to stop by to check it out! 💙💛

05/05/2026

Congratulations

The Learn Lead Inspire award celebrates outstanding members of the Grand Erie community. Recently, Grand Erie recognized a fantastic group of educators at J.L. Mitchener Public School.

Over the past four years, Grade 3 educator Amy Klassen, Grade 6 educator Donna Furtney, and Learning Resource Teacher Lisa Rowntree have exemplified the essence of the Learn Lead Inspire award through exceptional leadership in mathematics at J.L. Mitchener Public School and beyond. United by a shared commitment to student success, they have designed and led impactful professional learning centred on the effective use of Knowledgehook to uncover student misconceptions and guide precise, responsive instruction. By sharing their expertise with educators across 14 other Grand Erie schools, they have empowered colleagues to refine both assessment practices and instructional strategies in math, fostering a culture of thoughtful, evidence-informed teaching. The impact of their work is both meaningful and measurable, as reflected in the school’s steadily improving EQAO results. The strategies they have shared have contributed to improved engagement, a deeper understanding of mathematical thinking, and more confidence in tackling challenging math problems.

Amy, Donna, and Lisa have made a powerful contribution to student success and professional learning throughout Grand Erie.

05/04/2026

😍🥰 Kerry Walford of Wildwood Art Gallery & Studio, you're a star! Check out the work that went into JL Mitchener's new wall mural, freshly delivered to the school and open to the public to contribute some colour on Thursday May 7 during the school's Spring Open House!

04/24/2026

Parents take this opportunity to share your opinion 😊 so fast to complete!!

A final reminder that the 2026-27 budget survey closes today (April 24). This is your opportunity to provide input as Grand Erie develops the board's budget for the 2026-27 school year.

For more information, visit granderie.ca/Budget.

Regards,

Grand Erie District School Board

Link below:

https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50548243/2026-2027-Budget-Survey

At Grand Erie District School Board, our vision is to learn, lead and inspire as we build a culture of learning, well-being and belonging.

04/21/2026

Supporting Garden to Kitchen Fundraiser, food, silent auction, community. Walk-ins welcome!!

03/26/2026

Tonight! Super informative!

Raising Awareness about Digital Dangers (RAADD)

Link: https://granderie.ca/family-resources/grand-erie-parent-involvement-committee/gepic-speaker-series/gepic-speaker-series—event-registration

Event Details

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Location: Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School, 120 Brant Avenue, Brantford

Recognizing the links between poor self-worth, bullying, mental health issues, and future challenges, she embarked on a mission to address these issues.

Parents, teaches and other caregivers are the best role models for young teenagers when it comes to using smartphones safely. But how can you guide your child to make smart choice and stay safe online? How do you start those challenging conversations about responsible smartphone use? Margot Denomme will be sharing her best strategies, discussion prompts and tips for parent on keeping the internet safe, with examples of potential threats and the legal consequences of online actions.

03/12/2026

FREE WEBINAR: What to Expect on the OSSLT ✏

Hey, parents and caregivers. There's an upcoming webinar focused on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) happening tomorrow at 6 p.m. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students, and answer questions from participants. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.

Register and attend here: https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hHxZgUTGRx-f8cfyPormKw #/registration

03/08/2026

Raising Awareness about Digital Dangers (RAADD)

Link: https://granderie.ca/family-resources/grand-erie-parent-involvement-committee/gepic-speaker-series/gepic-speaker-series—event-registration

Event Details

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Location: Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School, 120 Brant Avenue, Brantford

Recognizing the links between poor self-worth, bullying, mental health issues, and future challenges, she embarked on a mission to address these issues.

Parents, teaches and other caregivers are the best role models for young teenagers when it comes to using smartphones safely. But how can you guide your child to make smart choice and stay safe online? How do you start those challenging conversations about responsible smartphone use? Margot Denomme will be sharing her best strategies, discussion prompts and tips for parent on keeping the internet safe, with examples of potential threats and the legal consequences of online actions.

03/06/2026

Calling all JLM parents/business owners! Would you consider donating an item or service to our silent auction to help us raise funds for our Garden to Kitchen project? 😊🙌

During our Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on April 21, we'll be holding a silent auction. Your business will be seen by all our local parents, AND you'll be helping the school raise funds for a project the kids are pretty excited about.

Reach out by DM or in the comments to let us know if you're interested and we'll be in touch! (Or just reach out to one of the parent council moms and dads you know and we can help you out that way!)

Thank you in advance, JLM community! 💛

03/04/2026

Schools across Grand Erie will conduct a survey to assess school climate for students from March 2 to 13. The survey is voluntary, and the data will remain anonymous and confidential.

Visit https://ow.ly/vkHG50YoA35 for more information, including frequently asked questions.

03/03/2026

Just in time for us all to have seen the video about what the opening lyrics actually mean - we're watching THE LION KING in the JL Mitchener gym on Thursday March 12th! 🦁

Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Movie starts around 6:15 PM (so everyone has time to settle in with their lawn chairs and/or blankets).
Some light snacks will be provided.

Looking forward to seeing you there, Mavericks!