Our MissionThe mission of J.V. Clark School is to promote the larger community and school working together to provide a safe and nurturing environment which enables students to become independent and lifelong learners who can function in a confident, responsible and productive manner socially, academically and culturally in their school, community, and in the global setting.
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Land AcknowledgementWe, the students and staff of J.V. Clark School, respectfully recognize and acknowledge that we live, work, learn and play within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun.
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Notices:
JV Clark School is considering a "rebrand" of our school mascot. We have been known as the Polar Bears for several years even though the nearest polar bear is very far away! We are considering changing our name to the Denyak Cho (Northern Tutchone for Big Moose). We feel that this change would better reflect local culture and the importance of moose in our community. It would also incorporate and honour First Nation language. Additionally, there are no other school sports teams with this name. Have your say, complete our survey today:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5GGMMHP
Let's go, Denyak Cho! (Has a nice ring to it!)
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Please make sure your child has indoor shoes.
All students must have bike helmets when riding bikes at school or for school functions.
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Job Postings:
Bus Notice:
No notices at this time.
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 |
First Day of School! Pancake Breakfast at 8:30a.m. All are welcome! |
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 |
Meet & Greet Night for Parents, Students & Staff! Doors open at 6:30p.m.! |
Thursday, September 7-Friday, September 8, 2023 |
Fiddle with Amelia |
Tuesday, September 12- Wednesday, September 13, 2023 |
Grade 6/7 Early Bird Volleyball Tournament in Whitehorse |
Friday, September 15, 2023 |
Picture Day |
Monday, September 18 & Tuesday, September 19, 2023 |
Pottery Workshops at JVC for all students. |
Thursday, September 21-Friday, September 22, 2023 |
Fiddle with Amelia |
Friday, September 22, 2023 |
Terry Fox Run |
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 |
French Concert- CANCELLED |
Friday, September 29, 2023 |
Truth & Reconciliation Activities at JVC |
Saturday, September 30, 2023 |
National Day of Truth & Reconciliation |
Monday, October 2, 2023 |
No School Day for the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation |
Greetings from the Principal
August 22, 2023
Dear Parents, guardians and community members,
Welcome to the new school year of 2023/24 at JV Clark School.
Speaking on behalf of the teaching team in the school, we are very excited about what this year will bring. Our intention is to broaden the delivery to include inquiry-based learning, experiential learning, ‘On the land’ experiences, off-site sports activities and enhanced cultural and traditional connections to the curriculum.
We have four new teachers joining the teaching team and we would like to invite parents, guardians and community members to join us for a fun ‘meet and greet’ replete with games, snacks, beverages and – of course! – prizes! This will happen on Tuesday September 5th at 6:30 for 7:00. Please RSVP by August 28th by phoning the school on 867-996-2245 or via email: douglas.cooper@yukon.ca Our teaching team is a very talented group with theatrical and drama experience, a qualified engineer, a permanent woodshop teacher, a permanent PE teacher, artists, poets, skiers, potters, beading experts, bakers and athletes. It is our intention to share these passions with students and make school a great place to be. We also welcome local knowledge keepers and traditional artists to contact the school to share their skills and knowledge. We also encourage students to share their interests with teachers.
We have already had a pancake breakfast on the first day of school hosted by the Members of the School Council. Thank you to the Chairperson, Sarah Paschuk and School Council members – Ian Spencer, Terra Blanchard, Mymee Chow and Ashley Churches for providing a fabulous pancake breakfast complete with whipped cream, sausages and fresh strawberries.
Also, look forward to a special event happening sometime during the week of September 11th. Day and time to be determined where we will have a ‘live event showing’ of a Family Feud game show starring our very own teachers – Ms Amy, Ms McCauley, Ms Caroline, Mr Reid and Mr Stauffer. Only these esteemed game show contestants – as part of ‘National Teacher Week’ on Family Feud – know the final result! Very exciting!
If you have any questions and/or wish to share ideas and thoughts, please feel to contact the school.
Yours faithfully,
Douglas Cooper
JV Clark School Principal
douglas.cooper@yukon.ca
Dear Parents, guardians and community members,
Welcome to the new school year of 2023/24 at JV Clark School.
Speaking on behalf of the teaching team in the school, we are very excited about what this year will bring. Our intention is to broaden the delivery to include inquiry-based learning, experiential learning, ‘On the land’ experiences, off-site sports activities and enhanced cultural and traditional connections to the curriculum.
We have four new teachers joining the teaching team and we would like to invite parents, guardians and community members to join us for a fun ‘meet and greet’ replete with games, snacks, beverages and – of course! – prizes! This will happen on Tuesday September 5th at 6:30 for 7:00. Please RSVP by August 28th by phoning the school on 867-996-2245 or via email: douglas.cooper@yukon.ca Our teaching team is a very talented group with theatrical and drama experience, a qualified engineer, a permanent woodshop teacher, a permanent PE teacher, artists, poets, skiers, potters, beading experts, bakers and athletes. It is our intention to share these passions with students and make school a great place to be. We also welcome local knowledge keepers and traditional artists to contact the school to share their skills and knowledge. We also encourage students to share their interests with teachers.
We have already had a pancake breakfast on the first day of school hosted by the Members of the School Council. Thank you to the Chairperson, Sarah Paschuk and School Council members – Ian Spencer, Terra Blanchard, Mymee Chow and Ashley Churches for providing a fabulous pancake breakfast complete with whipped cream, sausages and fresh strawberries.
Also, look forward to a special event happening sometime during the week of September 11th. Day and time to be determined where we will have a ‘live event showing’ of a Family Feud game show starring our very own teachers – Ms Amy, Ms McCauley, Ms Caroline, Mr Reid and Mr Stauffer. Only these esteemed game show contestants – as part of ‘National Teacher Week’ on Family Feud – know the final result! Very exciting!
If you have any questions and/or wish to share ideas and thoughts, please feel to contact the school.
Yours faithfully,
Douglas Cooper
JV Clark School Principal
douglas.cooper@yukon.ca