Students seeing themselves represented within the school. Over 300 self portraits of grade 1-4 students filled the walls and were created with careful observation and pride. What will students create for our new display?

Salute to all the teachers who are working a full day in full classrooms and staying late to connect with parents. 🫡 Thank you for highlighting joy and belonging and for keeping your conversations student/family-centered. The commUNITY appreciates you. ❤️🙏🏽 #parentsaspartners

💻 Understanding Your Child's Report Card 📄 Join us as we review each section of the Kindergarten/Elementary report card and help you prepare for the parent/teacher interview. Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 6:30 to 8pm Register here - tdsb-ca.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Parent/Caregiver & Community Engagement Workers

Exiting day at Oakridge JPS as we install our mural! In partnership with Cree-Métis artist Rebecca Baird, the project directly responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action 62 and 63. Deep gratitude to all the students, staff, & community members involved and Rebecca!

Congratulations to the students, staff and families at Oakridge Junior Public School on the installation of a BEAUTIFUL new mural. Lots of hard work, thought and collaboration went into executing this piece. A very special shout out to Ms. Jennifer Matsalla (she/her) for leading this work with the community.

'Mr. Will saved my life:' Educator Jay Williams leaves behind precious legacy to Toronto's Black students thestar.com/news/gta/mr-wi… via @torontostar

This weekend, we celebrated the life of Jay Williams. Our beloved friend & colleague suddenly passed away on Feb. 29 at the age of 40. Jay was an educator, consultant, activist, speaker, writer & so much more. He will forever live on in our hearts. Rest in power! #tdsb Toronto District School Board

Grateful for the dedication and generosity of our Nutrition Program Coordinators and team of volunteers. Students are interviewing the team and celebrating their contribution to Oakridge JPS. Michelle Boisjoly TDSB Well-Being TFSS

Grade 2 students collage responses to…..What brings you Joy? Oak

We are preparing the Star Garden as spring begins blooming, being careful not to disturb our pollinator friends! Thank you to our volunteers and community helpers! Thx Student 🐝 Ambassadors for garden signs Bee City Canada

How do you welcome the Principal? Grade 4s show their ingenuity and newly learned skills. Lots of fun 🤩 Liz Holder

A great beginning to checkers, chess and board games Club for Gr 1 & 2s. Thank you Michelle Boisjoly & Ms. Katzmann for organizing & Gr 4 leaders for keeping the intense game play on track! Liz Holder TDSB Well-Being

Great work to our Into Kids Health team! Assembly to kickoff new playground equipment for K -4. Thank you to student leaders and teachers!! Toronto Public Health Steve Salfarlie 🇬🇩 Liz Holder reminders no roofing the equipment! Michelle Boisjoly

We had so much fun and so much food at today’s staff luncheon to celebrate Eid 🎉 Thank you to the staff and volunteers who made this happen. A delight to share together ❤️

Gr 4 Coding Showcase - barely standing room only! Great way to share their innovation, exploration, and shared learning with their K buddies. Thank you Mr.Grady and Ms. Menezes! Liz Holder TDSB STEM K-12

Embedded sustainable learning connected to Indigenous Education SIP goals Oakridge Junior Public School led by Jennifer Matsalla (she/her) artist Rebecca Baird in conversation with UIEC_TDSB - the student learning & creativity was beautiful to see as is the classroom learning

Welcome to Kindergarten at Oakridge Junior Public School This team doesn't miss. Great job Kindergarten team! 👏🏾 Samantha Gillan Michelle Boisjoly

Fantastic day at Oakridge JPS! It was our first here and we already cannot wait to come back. 🤩 We had so much fun with the K-8s working on Setting Healthy Boundaries and Building Emotional Regulation. We even got a selfie with the VP! 😎 Oakridge Junior Public School Toronto District School Board

🍽📚 Family Potluck and Literacy Night at Oakridge Junior Public School Families were invited to share cultural dishes and participate in a read aloud with teachers and students. Proof that when schools invite parents/caregivers to co-create, families respond in a positive way. #allarewelcome

🕺🏽 Family Dance Party at Oakridge Junior Public School Families were invited to participate in a Dance Club practice to celebrate the Dance Club's hard work. Special shout out to Jennifer Matsalla (she/her) and Mr. Grady for finding creative ways to incorporate parents/caregivers into student learning.