TranslateDear Parents, The Eco-Team has been working hard to teach our classmates about the importance of reducing waste. We created this super awesome waste timeline that is hanging in our gym/lunch room to remind us just how long it takes for some plastics and wrappers to break down. In 100…
Announcements
February Heritage Month Assembly
February marks Black History/African Heritage Month and Chinese Heritage Month. We will be celebrating with an Assembly on Tuesday February 20th at 10:30 am in the Essex Gym. The famous Lion Dancers will be returning to entertain us. There will also be performances from the choir and some homeroom classes. We…
Essex Book and DVD Sale
The popular Essex Book Sale Table is returning. Look for gently used books and DVDs in the front lobby from February 15th through until the end of the month. All donations ($1 per book or DVD) will go toward enrichment programming for our homeroom classes (for example Scientists in the…
Reminder: Allowances, Chores and Money Skills Workshop
Don’t forget to join us for a Hawthorne / Essex Parenting Workshop hosted by the Parent Education Network! Allowances, Chores and Money Skills: Money management is a key life skill. Come for some great ideas on how to explain earning money, wants versus needs, setting money goals, budgeting and making…
See you tonight! School Council Meeting Reminder
Tonight in the school library: come out and meet the school principal, other parents at the school and find out about school and school council initiatives. Looking forward to seeing you there! Child care available. Essex PS School Council Meeting Tuesday February 6, 2018 6:00 pm Agenda Welcome and…
Family Adventure Passports 2018
As valued partners of the Model Schools for Inner Cities program we are committed to support your students and families during this transition year. As such, you will be receiving copies of this year’s Family Adventure Passport this week for distribution to your students and their families in the February…
African Heritage Month – Parent Opportunity
February is African Heritage Month. It is an occasion to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Peoples of African Descent to Canada and the world. During the month of February 2018, the Toronto District School Board will hold a variety of events to celebrate the rich heritage…
Spring Fling Announcement
While winter continues its mission to keep us cold and bundled, dreaming of spring can bring us warmth! Some of us have already been thinking, planning, and preparing for spring – the Spring Fling to be exact! Every year Essex and Hawthorne collaborate to create a fun family event called…
Parents as Partners Conference 2018
The Parents as Partners Conference 2018 is on Saturday, April 28 and all parents are welcome! This free conference – planned by parents, for parents – includes a variety of workshops and resources that will help any parent support their child in their achievement and well-being at school and at home. Two…
Allowances, Chores and Money Skills Workshop
Join us for a Hawthorne / Essex Parenting Workshop hosted by the Parent Education Network! Allowances, Chores and Money Skills: Money management is a key life skill. Come for some great ideas on how to explain earning money, wants versus needs, setting money goals, budgeting and making a savings plan!…