One of the councils goals is to raise money to help support our school and its kids. TDSB provides a budget for operating the council so you have our guarantee that 100% of all dollars raised by parents will go back to the school
- extra-curricular and intramural athletics
- class excursions
- in-school presentations
- school musicals, concerts, musical instruments
- clubs
- graduation ceremonies
- student games/activities
- outdoor play equipment
If you wish to donate online, visit schoolcashonline.com and follow the simple instructions described on make an online donation.
If you would like to engage with SAC and have fundraising ideas reach out via e-mail or fill out our get engaged form found HERE!
Fundraising Events
Below is an outline of the various Fundraisers that have been historically planned before the 2020 school year through the John English Parent Council:
This is LIVE for 2022/2023.
You shop and a portion of proceeds goes back to the John English school council!
Visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and search for John English Junior Middle School before purchase. Visit Fundraise with Mabel’s Labels for more details.
Pizza Lunch (Starts in September – All year)
This is LIVE for 2022/2023!
Pizza lunch is one of our most popular SAC among the students and parents alike! On the last Friday of every month, parents do not need to worry about lunches as the students enjoy delicious pizzas. We need a lot of volunteers to help distribute pizza slices to hundreds of hungry students!
Visit Pizza Day Lunches Fundraiser for more details.
Toronto Marlies Game: Sunday April 16, 2023
Toronto Marlies Game: Sunday April 16, 2023
An opportunity for John English families to come together and attend a Toronto Marlies hockey game. A portion of the ticket sales comes back to John English. Students can drop-off ticket orders at the main office or can be collected in the class and sent down to the main office.
Movie Night & Basket Raffle Friday May 12, 2023
Movie Night & Basket Raffle Friday May 12, 2023
Families come to the school on a Friday evening for dinner (made by Healthy Bites and volunteers), basket raffles, and a movie. Tickets are sold in advance and also at the door.
Spring Flower Fundraiser Until April 20, 2023
Spring Flower Fundraiser ORDERS Now until April 20, 2023. Pick up May 9-12, 2023
Help the Student Advisory Council raise funds for John English by purchasing a beautiful Flower Basket for your porch, backyard or balcony. Great for gifting too! A variety of colours and sizes available. Orders now until April 20, 2023 on SchoolCashOnline . Pick up will be May 9-12, 2023
Dance-a-thon (June TBD 2023)
Stay tuned for updates for 2022/2023!
Students collect pledges from family and friends for this fundraiser. Students participate in dance activities (1 hour for each grade) outside (weather permitting ) while a DJ plays live music!
TFC Game: Saturday May 27, 2023
An opportunity for John English families to come together and attend a Toronto Football Club (TFC) game. A portion of the ticket sales comes back to John English. Students can drop-off ticket orders at the main office or can be collected in the class and sent down to the main office.
A ‘direct donation’ drive offers families the ability to make a one-time donation for the school year in lieu of or in addition to the fundraisers that take place during the year. Visit TDSB School Cash Online, click on the ‘Make a Donation’ button and choose ‘John English Junior Middle School‘ as Fund Destination. A tax receipt will be provided for donation over $25.
This event is canceled for 2022/2023.
Families will be able to purchase ‘baskets’ of apples and/or vegetables (from Ontario famers) for themselves or to donate the baskets to a local food bank. The school will receive 40% of the proceeds; farmers will receive 50% (remaining 10% is admin). Full details are on the order form that students can drop off at the main office.
For all of the above initiatives online bulletins and reminders will also be sent to John English families through Facebook, twitter and through John English email where appropriate
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