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Jackman Community Daycare
May 2024 Newsletter
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Daycare Entry System
A reminder that on school days from 9:00am-4:00pm, families that require entry are to use the school buzzer system, regardless of the daycare program.  The daycare entry system is only monitored from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
 
We appreciate your patience as there are times when room and office staff have taken a few steps away from the receiver.  We appreciate the waves and little dances to the camera even more (yes we have noticed!). A reminder that the receiver on our end does not activate until the button is pressed.

Summer Program
Our staff are working hard to put together the finishing touches on our summer camp program. Please let us know by June 1 if you require any changes or updates to your current registration. 
 
Preschool and JK families will receive their summer camp calendars in May.
 
We will be operating 2 grade 3-6 rooms for much of the summer.  Room assignments will be based on the needs of the daycare for staffing and ratios.  The scheduled trips remain the same and the two rooms will be together for the majority of the week.
 
Due to vendor availability, we have had to reschedule some trips, within the same week.  Please review the summer calendars for the most up to date schedule of events.
 
Returning in September
The deadline to withdraw for September 2024 is June 1, 2024. Please send notice in writing to Gwen at supervisor@jackmandaycare.ca 
 
*Please note: if you withdraw your child after the June 1, 2024 deadline, you will be charged the September 2024 fees.
 
Memorial Tree Dedication

​​On Tuesday May 14th, the daycare will be hosting a tree dedication ceremony in memory of Aliyah Rotman, a beloved member of our Jackman Community Daycare family. The memorial will commence at 4:00pm at the rock amphitheatre.
 
Aliyah's parents will be present to honor her memory, joined by Jackman Community Daycare staff and children in grades 1-6.  Families are welcome join us at this event as we come together to celebrate Aliyah's life and the impact she had on our community.

Staffing Update
This month, on May 14, we welcome RECE Neda back to the daycare. Neda will be working in our SK room with Jennifer and Sophie.  David will be moving to room 207 in order to prepare for the summer.  Current 207 staff Vanessa will be leaving or a month to complete her BA, but will be back in time for the summer.

Health Concerns
Please let the daycare know of any updates regarding health issues, dietary restrictions or special needs for your child.   

Interested in joining our Board of Directors?
Jackman Community Daycare (JCD) is a not-for-profit corporation overseen by a dedicated, 12-person board of directors composed of parent and community volunteers.
Several board members will retire at the end of the school year and we are looking to fill four positions. This is an excellent opportunity to support the work of the JCD and to meet and work with other parents, caregivers, and community members who share a common goal of supporting the delivery of high-quality childcare.
We encourage all members of the JCD community who are enthusiastic about the work of the daycare to consider this opportunity. In particular we are looking for candidates with expertise or experience in the following areas:

• Human Resources
• Communications
  
• Accounting
  
• Employment Law
  

Familiarity with City of Toronto and provincial funding programs is also an asset. We strongly encourage volunteers who reflect the diversity of the families at JCD to apply.
The JCD Board of Directors meets monthly during the school year to oversee daycare management and the monthly time commitment is between two and five hours, depending on the role.  
New board members will be approved at our Annual General Meeting in fall 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity and the JCD Board of Directors, please contact Kayla at director@jackmandaycare.ca.
 

​Calendar of Events and Key Dates​​