TranslateAn 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…
Announcements
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…
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…
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…
Essex Toques Are Back!
Essex toques are back for Winter 2015. Show your Essex spirit with these cozy toques. Print out and return this order form. Orders dues Dec. 9th!
Progress Report Schedule
Dear Parents/Guardians, The purpose of this letter is to update parents/guardians on the timeline for elementary student progress reporting for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year. Grades 1 to 8: As previously announced, teachers will complete progress reports for students in Grades 1 to 8, which will be sent…
Reminder: Kids Have Stress Too – Part 1
A reminder that this week, on December 3rd from 6 to 8 Kids Have Stress Too – Part 1 is happening, for those registered participants. The workshop is in the library – child minding is in the parenting room. A light meal will be provided.