Lorna Jackson P.S. Blog

 According to the latest report published by Public Health Ontario (PHO) , the number of measles cases  in Ontario continue to increase. As of May 20, there has been a total of 1,834 measles cases reported  in 2025 associated with the ongoing outbreak. York Region has reported three cases so far in 2025, but  with increased local and international travel ahead, more are anticipated.  York Region Public Health echoes the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health in reminding our local  school boards on the importance of staff and students being up to date with measles vaccination and ensuring staff are prepared to provide immunization records (or other documentation of  immunity) in a timely manner to prevent disruptions to school operations in the event of measles  cases. Please see the attached memo from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health sent to school  boards across the province on May 13, 2025.  To support these efforts, York Re...

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Dear Parents/Guardians, Please see the attached letter regarding our Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser event on June 18, 2025 Active links: Go to www.jumpropeforheart.ca and click “Register”.   Lorna Jackson Public School  

  Dear Families, As part of the York Region District School Board’s Math Achievement Action Plan, our school is committed to enhancing student success in mathematics through improved teaching strategies, in-class support, and access to resources. Your input is valuable in helping us better understand how current resources are supporting your child’s learning and how we can continue to improve. Please take a moment to complete the 2 question Family Feedback Survey on Math Resources  ( https://bit.ly/YRDSBFamilyMathSurvey ) and share your thoughts on the math resources available to your child to support learning at home and in the classroom.  Please complete this survey by Friday, June 6, 2025. YRDSB Math Resources Family Survey Your input is valuable in helping us better understand how current resources are supporting your child’s learning and how we can continue to improve. This is an anonymous survey asking about your thoughts on the math ...