World Kindness Day 💙 Today we celebrate the simple acts that make a big difference. A smile, a helping hand, a kind word, or taking time to include someone can brighten a day and strengthen our school community. At Sir John Moore, we know that kindness matters. Let's continue to choose kindness, spread positivity, and make everyone feel valued and welcome.

Quelle belle journée! Mme Millar and Mme Brydges’ classes had a fantastic time at French Day at LCCVI alongside other French Immersion students. From scavenger hunts to French games and plenty of opportunities to speak French, students embraced every part of the experience. Visits like this help students feel excited and confident about their future transition to high school, and it is always special to see former SJM students thriving at LCCVI. Go Lancers!

We hope you can join us for a Crockadoodle paint night. Pieces are currently available for purchase on School Cash Online.

We hope you can join us for some SJM family nights this year! 🎥 🎶 🍔 🎨

Today, our school is proudly celebrating Rock Your Mocs, a day to honour Indigenous cultures, traditions, and ways of knowing. It is an opportunity to recognize the significance of moccasins as symbols of identity, connection, and community. As part of this learning journey, the Grade 5 students in Moran and Wilson's class had the incredible opportunity to work with Melissa Joseph last week to create their own moccasins. Through this hands-on experience, students demonstrated remarkable perseverance, patience, and attention to detail as they learned new skills and worked through each step of the process. The finished moccasins are a beautiful reflection of their dedication, craftsmanship, and pride in their learning. This meaningful experience was made possible through the Niigaan Gdzihaami Fund, in partnership with Aamjiwnaang First Nation, and we are grateful for the opportunity it provided our students to engage in authentic learning and cultural experiences. Thank you, Melissa, for sharing your knowledge, skills, and teachings with our students. We are proud to celebrate Rock Your Mocs today and the learning that made it so meaningful. 👣🧡

Lest We Forget. 🌺 Today, our SJM community came together to honour and remember the sacrifices of those who have served our country. We are grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the importance of remembrance, peace, and service. A special thank you to Master Corporal Wilson, our very own Grade 4/5 teacher, for sharing his experiences and helping make our Remembrance Day ceremony so meaningful.

Rock Your Mocs on Thursday!

🎓✨ Career Day was a great success at SJM! Students showed off their future career aspirations by dressing up as a variety of professions and sharing their dreams for the future. Even our office goose, Sir Waddlesworth, joined in the fun! 🪿

Mrs. Richardson's Grade 2/3 class has been engaged in meaningful learning during Treaty Recognition Week. Students had the opportunity to learn from Moses about treaties, exploring how treaties are promises and agreements built on respect, responsibility, and relationships.

🎨 Our young artists have been getting creative in art class! Students in Ms. Jeansonne’s class, with the support of Ms. Leanne, recently learned how to create pinch pots using the coil method. As part of this learning, students explored how ancestral Anishinaabe communities crafted durable clay vessels for cooking, storage, and daily life. This activity provided an opportunity to connect art, culture, and history while developing creativity, patience, and fine motor skills.

🍂🎃 Our primary students had a wonderful time visiting Korny Korners for some autumn fun this week! From exploring the farm and enjoying seasonal activities to making special memories with friends, it was a fantastic day filled with smiles, laughter, and learning. A big thank you to the staff at Korny Korners for providing such a fun and engaging experience for our students and to Mme McKelvie-DeGurse for organizing. 🌽🍁

🎃🕸️ What a fantastic Halloween Dance at Sir John Moore Community School today! Our students enjoyed an afternoon filled with music, dancing, laughter, and plenty of school spirit. Thank you to our staff and volunteers for helping make the event such a fun and memorable experience. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces celebrating together! Wishing all of our SJM Knights a safe and happy Halloween! 👻🧡🖤

A huge thank you to the Corunna Legion for their very generous donation of school supplies to the students of Sir John Moore Community School! 📚✏️

Ahead of Treaties Recognition Week, students are beginning to learn about the meaning of treaties and the significance of wampum belts with Ms. Leanne. We look forward to continuing this important learning and deepening our understanding of Indigenous history, relationships, and responsibilities.

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ SJM Knights Shine at Cross Country Meet! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ We are so proud of our SJM Knights who participated in the Cross Country Meet at Canatara this week! It was a beautiful day filled with smiles, determination, friendly competition, and many personal bests. Our students demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, perseverance, and school spirit throughout the event. A special thank you to Mme Millar for her dedication and commitment in coaching and supporting our runners. Your encouragement helped make this a memorable and successful experience for our students. Congratulations to all of our athletes for representing SJM with pride.💙

🚌 **Bus Safety Training at Our School!** 🚌 Today, our entire school participated in an important bus safety presentation and learned how to safely evacuate a school bus in the event of an emergency. Students gained valuable knowledge and practiced the procedures that help keep everyone safe while travelling to and from school. A special thank you to our dedicated bus drivers for assisting with the training and for the care, patience, and commitment they show every day. We appreciate all that you do to keep our students safe on their journey to and from school!

When determining bus cancellations and inclement weather, Sir John Moore is located in Zone 3. Our buses are running this morning.

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Our Cross Country Team had a fantastic day at yesterday’s meet! Students demonstrated perseverance, determination, and outstanding sportsmanship while representing our school with pride. We are so proud of their effort, positive attitudes, and willingness to challenge themselves. Congratulations to all of our runners on a successful event! 🎉👏

🍎 Fall fun in Ms. Blankenship's SK/1 class today! Students chopped apples, measured ingredients, mixed, and worked together to make a delicious apple crisp. What a wonderful way to build math, teamwork, and life skills while creating a tasty treat! 🍁

A big shoutout to Noelle’s Gift for donating water bottles for our Grade 1 students! 🎉 We truly appreciate your generosity and support of our school community. Our students are excited to use them every day! Thank you for helping keep our learners hydrated and ready to succeed. 💧💙