Laval Junior Academy
2323 Daniel-Johnson Blvd H7T 1H8 Laval, QC, Canada

During our Agape holiday food drive, a number of classes earned pizza parties, which happened on Friday, January 22nd. Here's a pic of Mr. Ruggi and Miss Kerry handing out juice to go with the pizza!

For any Registration 2021-2022 questions, please email [email protected]

The new ordering period for LJA Clothing & Gear ends on January 15, 2021. All orders will be delivered on February 26, 2021. https://shalouka-distribution.com/lja/

Good morning! We have power in the building and are ready to start the day. Today is cycle day 8.Good morning! We have power in the building and are ready to start the day. Today is cycle day 8.

Check out our latest Parent Update ... https://lavaljunior.com/files/Parent%20Update%2022.pdf

Just a reminder that our online classes begin tomorrow, and it will be DAY 2. Welcome back!Just a reminder that our online classes begin tomorrow, and it will be DAY 2. Welcome back!

Check out our latest Parent Update. Today we're talking about Report Cards, Parent / Teacher Night, School Fees, Re-Registration 2021-2022, the next Home & School Meeting, and some Important Dates https://lavaljunior.com/en/parents/updates/

Some tips for managing your child's online learning experience.

From all of us at LJA, we wish you the very safest and happiest new year!

To register, please follow the link ... https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeaK6TiyGGDyqEZYj/viewform

Just a reminder that it's Parent / Teacher Night online tonight from 6-9pm. Appointments have to be booked using the link that was emailed to you.

For more information about Adopt a Tree, please contact our Home & School Association [email protected]

For those of you who are having trouble navigating our Virtual Scholastic Book Fair ... If you click on the categories in the blue band at the top instead of the links on the left, you will find other titles more easily. https://bookfairs-canada.myshopify.com/pages/5148618

To all of our families who celebrate, a very merry Christmas to you!

Parent Update #18 is up on our website regarding our Virtual Scholastic Book Fair https://lavaljunior.com/files/Parent%20Update%20Nov_18.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/StageCraftCoach/reviews/ What a treat it was for LJA students to have Sheli as their stage performance and singing instructor in 2019-2020. Her professionalism and enthusiasm lifted our students to new heights and inspired them to develop their self-confidence. Looking forward to having Sheli return to LJA when after-school activities can resume.

Parent update #17 - Regarding our Parent Teacher night next Wednesday, November 25 is up on our website! https://lavaljunior.com//Parent%20Update%2017%20November%2

We are so proud of our LJA community for the years of fundraising for the Terry Fox Foundation. This year we raised $3,125 for cancer research, and Foundation representative Peter Sheremeta presented us with some gorgeous banners.

Laval Junior Academy will be closed from December 17, 2020 until January 10, 2021. Online classes will be taking place for all subjects on December 17, 18, January 5, 6, 7 & 8 as per the students’ schedule and according to the times stated on their student schedule. Attendance will be taken during these classes and absences will be noted and recorded. If you expect your child to be absent for any classes or days, please send an email to Ms. Rose Huss at [email protected] Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy holiday period.

Here is the second edition of the Laurier News Bulletin! Thank you to our students and staff who made this production possible! Merci à nos élèves et notre... personnel qui on participé à la production de cette deuxième édition du bulletin de nouvelles Laurier News! https://youtu.be/xqUGtcYfagE #sirwilfridproud See more

https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5148618

Dear Families of Laval Junior and Laval Senior Academy, Please click on the the link for the STL site to consult the new times for school bus transportation starting January 9, 2021 https://stlaval.ca/reseau/horaires-scolaire You need to indicate the school, the neighborhood and the desired line to see your new schedule.

One of our lovely CASP students reading to her good friend Enzo.

Thank you to Desjardins Caisse Populaire Canadienne Italienne, Club de Golf Metropolitain and Mr. Mariano A. De Carolis (Director General of the Caisse Populaire Canadienne Italienne) for providing individually boxed pasta meals to the entire staff of Laval Junior Academy on December 15, 2020. This generous gesture was in recognition of the hard work and dedication of the entire staff since September during the difficult conditions of the pandemic. Pictured are Mr. Vincent Cammisano (SWLSB commissioner), Mr. Eric Ruggi (Principal of LJA), Mr. Mariano A. De Carolis (Director General of the Caisse Populaire Canadienne Italienne), Mr. James Di Sano (Commissioner SWLSB) and Ms. Lauren De Carolis (Guidance Counselor at LJA). Happy Holidays to everyone.

It's our last day in the building for 2020. We hope that 2021 brings only health, peace, and joy. Happy holidays to you all from us here at LJA, whatever holiday you celebrate. Stay safe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBoh2XvpKfg&feature=youtu.be

Montreal writer and longtime friend to LJA, Monique Polak, working with Ms. Milea's students!

https://montrealgazette.com//are-queer-kids-better-off-now

For the past few weeks, our wonderful DP classes have been doing Holiday Trivia on Tuesdays with Ms. George-Bernard. Here are the questions (and answers) ....

Tomorrow, our last day of in-school classes for 2020, is ... PAJAMA DAY!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZJjUYM2bNw

Thank you, LJA Community, for your help in collecting over 4,300 food items for AGAPE. We are very pleased to announce that our dress down day on Friday also raised over $1,000 that was also donated to AGAPE.

Tomorrow is UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER DAY!

Tomorrow is LIGHT UP YOUR WARDROBE day! Dress code is expected, but accessories can include lights, tinsel, glow sticks, anything to LIGHT-en your outfit!

Check out our latest Parent Update. Topics include ... AGAPE Food Drive, Free Holiday Dress Down Themes, upcoming Online Classes, Term 1 Report Cards, After-School Tutoring, Upcoming Meetings, LJA Gear https://lavaljunior.com/files/Parent%20Update%2021.pdf

Virtual Youth Event -4th Edition To end this very special year and sweep 2020 under the rug, join a virtual party on December 19 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. live from the Laval Libraries YouTube channel! On the program: an urban dance performance Krump with the choreographer and performer 7Starr, a quiz, a humorous number, all hosted by none other than Richardson Zéphir. Everything is in place for virtual fun! You have the chance to win numerous attendance prizes such as a Nintendo switch lite, Skullcandy wireless headphones and board games. Without registration and on the Bibliothèques de Laval YouTube channel on December 19 at 7 p.m.

https://www.cbc.ca//ceremonies-to-mark-31st-anniversary-of

Montreal author, and longtime friend to LJA, Monique Polak visiting our students via video ...Our students were delightful and very engaged during the creative writing workshops with Montreal writer Monique Polak. Also a big big thank you to our MC and his team for helping me on 3 occasions this week to make sure that the students and our guest, writer Monique Polak, have a great educational experience and do not feel punished by the Covid impediments. Below, please find the link to her blog post from today. http://www.moniquepolak.com//special-morning-at-laval-juni

A little holiday cheer with our sec. 2 Leadership groups! Thanks to Ms. K!

The LJA Home & School Committee has begun a new fundraising endeavor with. FlipGive, By shopping online with the associated brands, you automatically give a portion of the sales to our school! Check out the announcement on our school website! https://lavaljunior.com/files/LJA%20FlipGive%202020.pdf For the FlipGive site, click here https://www.flipgive.com/, the school code is in the announcement.

Check out our latest Parent Update : Topics : - AGAPE Food Drive - Greeting Cards for Seniors - Holiday Schedule... - End of Term / Report Cards - School Registration 2021-2022 - Tutoring Program Holidays - Upcoming Meetings - LJA YouTube Channel - LJA Gear Ordering https://lavaljunior.com/files/Parent%20Update%2020.pdf See more

Some of the great mural work being done in Block C!

An interesting article discussing the psychological effects of the pandemic on athletes of all ages, with comments from LJA teacher Lior Doron. https://thelinknewspaper.ca//the-world-of-sports-is-injured

Just a reminder that it's the last day for our online book fair! Click the link below, and remember to navigate with the blue band across the top, rather than the list on the side.! Thanks so much in advance!

A great new conference for SWLSB Families!

The info session for our Sport-Études Basketball program will be on December 16, 2020. for our promo video, click this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-d-Q9HZ5G4&t=5s to register for the info session, click this link https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeGhctbHsSqH50xrc/viewform

The info session for our Blue & Gold Hockey Program will be on December 15, 2020. for the link to a promo video for the program, click this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRJsOZVN9vo for the link to the info night registration https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeaK6TiyGGDyqEZYj/viewform

To register for our info session for general information about our Sport-Études Program, click the link ... https://docs.google.com//1UuW50MQh75kRq-vk0mEHv1/viewform and for our promo video, please click this link https://www.youtube.com/watch

OUR VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR IS NOW LIVE! We are so proud to still be able to offer the chance to shop Scholastic's great book deals! Remember that 20% of sales goes towards free product for our school, and that shipping for orders over $35 is free! https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5148618

All schools /centres are open today as usual. Please expect some bus delays. (Joliette High and Joliette Elementary have a ped day today.) Thank you.

Just a reminder that our Scholastic Book Fair (https://lavaljunior.com/en/student-life/bookfair/) and our Annual Food Drive (https://lavaljunior.com/en/student-life/fooddrive/) both start on MONDAY! Thanks so much in advance!

Do you want to earn a few extra dollars for the holidays? We are looking for people who would like to work for the 2020 school elections! Apply here Êtes-vous intéressé à travailler aux élections scolaires? Postulez ici: https://secure.innovision.qc.ca/SirWilfridLaurier/Pub

For more information on school elections please visit our website at: http://www.swlauriersb.qc.ca/?page=governance/elections

To register for the Zoom info session, please follow the link ... https://docs.google.com//1UuW50MQh75kRq-vk0mEHv1/viewform

Our Annual Food Drive to collect non-perishables will be starting on Monday. For more information, visit our website page! https://lavaljunior.com/en/student-life/fooddrive/

Special Meeting of the Executive Committee - Nov. 16, 2020

About Diwali ... https://www.nfb.ca/film/lights_for_gita/

It's time to recognize the amazing teachers your children have! You can now nominate a teacher for the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence! Deadline... to submit nominations is January 12, 2021! https://www.ic.gc.ca//s/pmate-ppmee.nsf/eng/h_wz00010.html Nommez un enseignant pour le prix du Premier ministre pour l'excellence dans l'enseignement! Vous avez jusqu'au 12 janvier pour soumettre la mise en candidature. https://www.ic.gc.ca//s/pmate-ppmee.nsf/fra/h_wz00010.html See more

Today, especially, do something kind for someone!

Our Virtual Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! Our fair will be happening from November 23rd-November 27th. There are aproximately 450 items that will be available to browse, including 150 French titles. Shoppers WILL NOT have to create a profile. All items bought will be shipped to the shopper's home. Orders under $35 will pay a flat rate of $6, orders over $35 will not have to pay shipping. 20% of every order goes to the school in terms of free product. There will be a me...ssage when you checkout stating how much you've contributed to the school. Here is the link to the Virtual Scholastic Book Fair https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5148618. You will not be able to shop until 12:01am November 23rd, but there are book trailers to watch, and some of the titles that will be available. See more

Check out our latest Parent Update (#16) where we talk about ... - Parent Teacher Night (November 25th) - AGAPE Food Drive - After School Tutoring Program - Remembrance Day... - Terry Fox Fundraiser (Wrap Up) https://lavaljunior.com/files/Parent%20Update%2016.pdf See more

Some of our children are really struggling, either Corona related stress, or the stress from just being a kid. If your kid needs help, please let them know about kidshelpphone.ca either online, or they can call 1-800-668-6868

In Flanders Fields Rawdon Elementary School, Laurentia Elementary School, Hillcrest Academy, and Grenville Elementary School. #weremember

Today we pause as our students lead the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board in remembrance. You can join our Remembrance Day ceremony us by watching on YouTube or ...listen to it through our Leaving Tread Marks podcast. Podcast: https://anchor.fm//Remembrance-Day-2020---Sir-Wilfrid-Laur YouTube: https://youtu.be/XLgF7-_q57A Partners from across Canada have helped and contributed in an effort to foster positive school climate, encourage student engagement, and build school community during these challenging times. Special thanks to Bay Horse Media, Royal Canadian Legion, RCL 251, Operation Veteran, Participating Schools, Desjardins Caisse de Chomedey, 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. #weremember #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #teamwork

Today is Remembrance Day, a day we thank those who have served, or who are serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. Poppies are available in different spots around the school, and we will be having a virtual Remembrance Celebration during 2nd period.