TranslateOur 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…
Announcements
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…
Orange Shirt Day – FRIDAY Sept. 30
Hi Parents and Caregivers, This Friday, September 30 is Orange Shirt Day at Essex PS. We ask that students wear orange in honour of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Read how this movement began: Phyllis Webstad, a member of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation in British Columbia, was forced to attend…
FRESH from FARM FUNDRAISER comes to Essex PS!
The Essex PS Parent Council is thrilled to announce an amazing new fundraiser called FRESH FROM FARM FUNDRAISER (FFFF)! It will replace QSP. It is a quick, easy fundraiser that would happen every November. FFFF offers farm fresh Ontario grown produce for a great price. Our school community values…
Terry Fox Run – October 6, 1:30-2:30
Hi Parents, Both The Essex and Hawthorne Schools will be participating in The Terry Fox Run this year on Thursday, October 6 at 1:30. The Run is a non-competitive event where people can come together to raise money for cancer research in Terry Fox‘s name. It is a day of celebrating Terry’s legacy…
Curriculum Night – Thursday September 29
Hi Parents, Please join us on Thursday September 29. Meet your children’s teachers, hear from the Essex School Council, and find out more about the school programs available at Essex Public School. The agenda for the evening: Introductions and Welcome in East Gym at 5:45 pm Visits to classrooms from…
Supplementary Language Programs
Hi Parents! This is just a friendly reminder about the valuable and worthwhile supplementary language programs we have available at our school: American Sign Language Cantonese Portuguese Spanish Classes for the kids run every Wednesday from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm We need a minimum of 23 registered students are required to open a…
Update on Syrian Sponsorship
Hello new and returning families! Last year the Essex and Hawthorne Communities worked together to sponsor a Syrian family. The Breim/Khouja’s, a family of 6, arrived in Toronto on June 20. Over the summer, they have been busy settling in. They have moved into their apartment, and the three eldest…
Sept. 22 – Parent Council Meeting, Agenda – 6:30pm
Hello Parents, The agenda for the upcoming Parent Council Meeting on Thursday at 6:30 is as follows: Welcome and introductions – All Principal’s Report – Harry Quon Treasurer’s Report – Nicole Belcourt & David Wood Communications/Parent Link Committee Report and Planning – Lynette Bacon Fundraising Committee – Report and Planning…