TranslateEssex Parent Council Meeting Wed. Jan. 27, 2016 6:30 pm AGENDA Welcome and introductions – All Principal’s Report – Jim Stathopoulos Treasurer’s Report and Motion to approve new Budget – Nicole Belcourt & David Wood Fundraising Committee: Spring Fling Update, Class Skates Update, Where your Money Goes publicity, Dance-a-thon –…
Announcements
Additional P.A. Day on April 15th
An additional P.A. Day that has been added to the calendars of all schools in the TDSB following a Special Board Meeting this afternoon. All TDSB schools will have a newly designated P.A. Day on Friday, April 15, 2016. This additional P.A. Day has been mandated by the Ministry of…
Family Literacy Night – Wed. Jan 27 3:30PM
Family Literacy Night Meet the Author Andrew Larsen Wednesday, January 27, 2016. 3:30-5:00 PM (after school) Drop in to share Books and Activities with your Family and receive a Certificate of Participation in the library. Make Books; Design book marks; Read on line books: Write a story; Bring a blanket and have…
City School Grade 8 Open House/Information Night
Grade 9 is just a few smiles away! CITY SCHOOL Distinct. Creative. Connected. We are City School! Current Grade 9 cohort of 22 students from across Toronto Platinum Eco School with a focus on social justice and equity Welcoming community that celebrates diversity and difference Academic programming that combines classroom…
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At Home Alone Workshop
Wednesday January 20th from 6-9 (has been changed from Thursday January 21st) In the library For parents and their child(ren) aged 10-14 Teaches children how to stay home alone safely. If you would like to register, please contact Leslie Tumangday – still some spots available! If you have a…
Weather Guidelines at Essex and Hawthorne 2016
Children need an opportunity to get exercise and free play time outdoors, however, weather conditions sometimes warrant that indoor recesses, lunch periods and pre-entry periods be considered necessary for student and staff safety. Conditions warranting indoor recesses Rain, thunderstorms, lightning, hail, extreme winds and extreme cold. Cold weather: When temperature…
Chess Club (Jan-Apr 2016)
CHESS CLUB is back at Essex Public School! Children will… Develop creative and critical thinking skills through an exclusive use of the Chess World curriculum Receive chess lessons with built-in character education Strengthen memory and concentration Participate in confidence-building exercises and activities Gain a life long love for chess! Beginner…
Pyjama Day: Friday December 18th at Essex and Hawthorne
Pyjama Day: Friday December 18th at Essex and Hawthorne Please help us support homeless youth in Toronto by donating a small item from the list below. All the items will be donated to Covenant House Toronto. Toiletries Toiletries must be new. Travel-sizes are welcome. Please note, we have a greater…
Syrian Refugee Sponsorship – Donate On-Line!
Thank you to everyone who has pledged to help sponsor a Syrian family. Our community has already pledged over $27,000! Recently, we raised our goal to $37,000 so we can sponsor a family of six and now you can donate on line. All donations will receive a tax receipt. We need to…
Syrian Refugee Sponsorship Update
The Essex-Hawthorne community has reached our original goal of raising over $27,000 to sponsor a Syrian refugee family! Thank you so much to everyone who pledged their support. Given the generosity and commitment we have seen, we have decided to push on and see if we can reach a new…