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Kimberley Junior Public SchoolADDRESS: 50 Swanwick Ave, Toronto, ON

M4E 1Z5PHONE NUMBER: (416) 393-1450EMAIL ADDRESS: Kimberley@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/kimberleyGRADE RANGE: JK to 6

Welcome to GradeOneAll students who areentering into Grade Onewill be invited to ourWelcome to Grade Oneevent in June.  Theteachers will provide anoverview of the GradeOne program and howstudents make thetransition into full-timelearning.  As we valuethe home-schoolconnection, a GradeOne package outliningexamples of literacy andnumeracy activities toexplore at home will alsobe provided to eachfamily. 

Originally Mary Street School, Kimberley Junior Public School issituated at the corner of Main and Swanwick Streets in EastToronto. October 18th, 1997 marked the school's centennialcelebration.  We are a small community school that promotescaring for, and support of, all individuals in our "family". Kimberleyshares its facilities with Beaches Alternative School, which hasfour first-floor classrooms. The present building is comprised oftwo floors with a gym/auditorium which is shared by both schools.We also have two portables which are used by teachers as theyneed extra space. We have an expanded Gym and a new LibraryResource Centre.  

Kindergarten RegistrationParents with children born in 2015are welcome to call the school tomake a registration appointment forJunior Kindergarten inSeptember.  Registration will takeplace the week of Feb. 4-8, 2019. Toattend Senior Kindergarten your childmust turn four by Dec. 31, 2018 (children already registered atKimberley for JK do not have to register for SK). Foryour appointment, please bring proof of address (2pieces) plus your child's birth certificate, health card and proof ofTPH Immunization Reporting www.toronto.ca/studentvaccinesYou may start your online registration process byaccessing this video tutorial link: www.tdsb.on.ca/kindergarten

More Information about Kimberley Junior Public School

Welcome to KindergartenNew families will be invited to a Welcome to Kindergarten event inJune.  We will meet  in the school's gym where the teachers will provide a brief overview of their program.  All are then invited toparticipate in  typical inquiry-based learning activities. New JuniorKindergarten students will take home a bag of activities.

TechnologyEach classroom has a least one computer as well as a computerlab in the library for large group instruction and exploration.  Inaddition, we also have Smart Boards, a mobile set of lap topsand iPads which are learning tools available to all students.  Wealso encourage home-school communication through classroomblogs or e-mail.

Extra-Curricular ActivitiesWe offer opportunities for the Grade 4, 5 and 6 students to try out for our various sports teams. Allstudents in Grade 3-6 can join the Kimberley/Beaches choir which meets weekly. All students areencouraged to join in our House League activities . We have many other interest-based clubsavailable to students.

Community ConnectionsWe work closely with our daycare provider, Centre 55. Centre 55 uses our classrooms and gym fortheir before and after-school programs. We are also fortunate to have Main Street Public Libraryright next door to the school allowing for strong classroom/community partnerships.

Additional Features● The Arts● Fundraising● Professional Learning Initiatives● Field Trips

● Play Days● Social Justice Initiatives● School Safety Programs● School Concerts

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=5245&schoolId=1351

Student Life - Where You Belong

We provide learning experiences which help studentsbecome well-rounded learners in life.  Learning instructionincludes a full-time music teacher, a physicaleducation teacher and a librarian.  In partnership with ourlocal high school a number of their students provide supportto teachers and students while working in the classroom. Our extra-curricular activities are many and varied so as tooffer additional opportunities that meet the many interests ofour students. As we understand the value a healthy dietplays in learning, we offer both a daily milk program and athree-day a week snack program.  Supervision is availablefor children who stay for lunch.  In addition, we value theimportance of daily physical activity and encourage ourstudents to utilize the many aspects of our playgrounds (i.e.,soccer field, baseball diamond, basketball court & playstructures).  The students enjoy organizing and playinggames during their free time outside.  

What Sets Us Apart

Kimberley Junior P.S. is a unique learning environment as itshares a building as well as a single administrator withBeaches Alternative School.  Our teachers are dedicated tocollaborating with colleagues in both schools on manylevels.  The two schools come together on several occasions(i.e., sport teams, clubs, visiting artists etc.) thus creating afeeling of community, which fosters an understanding andrespect for diversity.  As a small school we are able to knoweach and every family.  Our facilities include a full sized gym,a well designed multi-purpose library with a story tellingarea, computer lab and student research area.  We alsohave a well-resourced music classroom thus allowing us  tooffer Orff, recorder and vocal instruction during music class. 

Parent and Community Engagement

Our school strives to create positive partnerships with our parents. To that end, parents are welcome to volunteer in the school for theirchild's learning. For example, parents assist with Scientist in theSchool program, read with children, go on field trips and provideinput and expertise for our greening plan.  Our active parent councilassists our school with many learning initiatives (i.e. variousfundraising events, organizing the snack program and specialtylunch days, literacy night and facilitating school/communityevents).   Through our silent auction and family movie night, andbook fairs we support local businesses. Our surrounding community offers multiple experiences andactivities to foster learning.  We can walk to Main Street Libraryand Ted Reeve arena/park.  Our natural environment providesopportunities to explore the ravine and beach ecosystems.   

Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.

Contact Information

SCHOOL NAME: Kimberley Junior Public SchoolADDRESS: 50 Swanwick Ave, Toronto, ON

M4E 1Z5TELEPHONE: (416) 393-1450EMAIL: Kimberley@tdsb.on.ca