NJ COVID19 Update- March 25, 2019

Good afternoon Norman Johnston parents and students,

By now you are aware all Ontario schools are closed until at least April 6, likely longer. 

On an individual basis we will work as well as we possibly can to support every student's health and learning. Teachers have a variety of Ministry and OCDSB resources along with our own course materials to keep students moving forward so they have the opportunity to advance with their course work and credit accumulation.  

Our first task is to make contact with each student and ensure everyone is healthy and coping well. NJ staff will be sending emails (to ocdsb school accounts) reaching out to all students starting on March 25th. Students, please check your ocdsb email for important information and updates. Once we are connected, supported coursework can continue, and students will get direction from their teachers on how best to move forward. 

We currently will be relying heavily on digital content and communication strategies but will work hard with OCDSB staff to find solutions where people are having challenges with computer/internet access. 

Please know that above all your health and safety is paramount at this time. If the idea of continued learning is too much with everything else right now please don't feel like you need to take it on. At NJ, our motto is "No Judgement", and this holds true in these uncertain times. Below is a link to community resources

Community Resources for NJ Students and Families

School contacts for students and parents. 

1. Contact the current course teacher. Email addresses follow this format: First.Last@ocdsb.ca Please visit our website to see our full staff contact list https://normanjohnston.ocdsb.ca/

2. Contact your Guidance Counselor:

A-K  Daniel.Lajoie@ocdsb.ca

L-Z  Alana.Prudhomme@ocdsb.ca

Please take care, and let us know when and how we can support you. 

All the best,

Mike Linden (VP at NJ)

michael.linden@ocdsb.ca