TranslateHi Parents and Caregivers! We are looking for a school Ward Representatives for Essex PS. As you may know, trustees are elected to represent specific political entities called wards. Ward council meetings provide an opportunity for parent representatives from schools in the ward to meet with their local school trustee to…
Announcements
Seeking: Members for the Essex Safe & Caring Schools Committee
Hello Parents and Caregivers! We are seeking parents and caregivers to join the Essex PS Safe and Caring School Committee. The purpose of the team is to help our school foster a safe, inclusive, and accepting school climate that ensures a positive learning environment. The goal is to bring together representatives…
Parent Council Meeting Agenda – Oct. 19, 6:30
Hello Parents and Caregivers! We hope you have been enjoying the autumn season! Below, please find the Agenda for the upcoming Parent Council Meeting that will take place on Wednesday October 19, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the Library. As always, child care will be provided. Meeting Agenda Welcome Principal’s Report…
Reminder – Book Club for Essex Grown-Ups – Oct. 19 – 6:00pm
Hi Everyone, Just a friendly reminder that in our next Book Club for the Essex Grown-Ups, we will be discussing the first half The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience by Martin Seligman. Please note this is a Read What You Can Book Club, so…
Lunchroom supervisors are needed!
Lunchroom supervisors are needed for the Essex and Hawthorne lunchrooms. We’re looking for candidates who are available Monday through Friday, 11:30-12:45, and who enjoy working with children. If you, or anyone you know may be interested, please contact Leslie via email at Leslie.tumangday@tdsb.on.ca
Friday Morning Fun Runs
The Essex-Hawthorne X-Country season was a great success and many of us are missing our morning runs! We would like to invite all interested students, teachers and parents to join us on Friday mornings at 8:10 am on the track. We will run every Friday morning for the remainder of…
Farm Fresh Food for all this Fall!
Only a couple of days left to place your order with Fresh from the Farm fundraiser! Deadline of Thursday, October 13 is nearly upon us! If you need another order form, please find one attached here. Remember that 40% of the proceeds go to our school. And you get delicious,…
Monster mixer info & volunteers needed!
Our second annual “Monster Mixer” Halloween Costume Party is 2 weeks away! Who: The Essex & Hawthorne community What: Halloween Costume Dance Party & POTLUCK When: Friday October 28th 5:30-7:30pm Where: School gym Why: a chance to meet up with friends, eat some tasty food, show off your costume, and…
Parent Council Meeting Minutes – From September 22
Hello Parents and Caregivers, Please find below the minutes from the most recent (September 22) Parent Council Meeting. The next Parent Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 19th at 6:30pm in the library (2nd floor); child minding will be offered. Welcome and Introductions We had a wonderful turn…
Book Club for Essex Grown-Ups – Oct. 19, 6:00
We are excited to announce our next book for our Book Club for the Essex Grown-Ups! The next meeting will be at 6 pm on Wednesday October 19, just before the Parent Council meeting at 6:30. We will be discussing the first half The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard…