TranslateEssex Parent Council Meeting Wed. Mar. 30, 2016 6:30 pm Agenda Welcome and introductions – All Principal’s Report – Jim Stathopoulos Syrian Refugee Family Update – Oona On Pendrith Treasurer’s Report – Nicole Belcourt & David Wood Fundraising Committee: Spring Fling Update (Sponsorship), Dance-a-thon update, Springo Bingo Call for Volunteers…
Announcements
Book Club for Essex Grown-Ups
We had a rich discussion at the last meeting of the Book Club for Essex Grown-ups. We continuing to read How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough. The next meeting will be this Wednesday March 30 at 6 pm, just before the Parent Council meeting at 6:30.…
Pizza Order Form for Spring 2016
Download the Pizza Lunch form for Spring 2016 Pizza lunch will be on the following days: Friday, April 8 Friday, April 22 Friday, May 6 Friday, May 20 Friday, June 3 Friday, June 17
Thank you for a Great Dance-a-thon
Because of the amazing generosity of the Essex school community, our Essex Dance-a-thon is thrilled to announce that we raised a total of $3,100.00 which will go directly to the Syrian refugee family that our joint-schools are sponsoring as they make a new life here in Toronto. A huge thank…
Syrian Refugee Family Update
Dear Friends and Supporters, We are very pleased to announce that we have at last received a match for our refugee sponsorship. We received confirmation late last week that we are sponsoring a Syrian family of 6, currently living in Lebanon. The family is made up of a mother and a father, and their…
Second Annual Bookmark Contest
Trustee Ausma Malik is hosting her second annual bookmark contest. Download the flyer below for more information. Download the entry form and information here!
Dance-a-thon This Friday!
Essex Community! Only 4 days left to collect sponsorships for this Friday’s Dance-a-thon. Don’t forget, the class who raises the most money gets a pizza lunch! All the money we raise goes toward the Syrian Refugee family we are sponsoring so it’s a great cause and it will be a…
In Need of a Lunchroom Supervisor After March Break
A Lunchroom Supervisor is needed to start after the March Break. Must be available 5 days per a week from 11:30-12:45. Must enjoy working with younger children. If interested, please contact Jim via email at Jim.Stathopoulos@tdsb.on.ca. Please send this along to anyone who you think might be interested.
School Council Meeting Cancelled
The School Council Meeting and Book Club that was scheduled for Monday February 29th has been cancelled. Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday March 30th.
March Break Babysitting Course (ages 11-15)
Red Cross Babysitting Full-Day Course for Teens (Ages 11 to 15) This course teaches you how to babysit infants and young children, covering diapering, feeding, age-appropriate toys and games, household safety and basic first aid. Friday, March 18, 2016 10:00 am to 6:00 pm – Palmerston Library Course fee: $60.00…
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