TranslateDear Parents/Guardians, We would like to provide you with an update on the current status of labour negotiations between the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and the Government of Ontario. ETFO has formally given notice that it will begin strike action on Monday, May 11, 2015. While media reports…
Announcements
Wacky Hat Day this Friday!!
This Friday (May 8, 2015) is WACKY HAT DAY at Essex and Hawthorne. Students and teachers are encouraged to wear a creatively wacky hat and bring a toonie to help support the Christie Street Refugee Centre! Should be fun!
Overhang Paint Removal
Over the last few years, the paint under the overhang at the back of the school has been peeling away. The paint was tested and was found to contain lead. The TDSB will be removing the paint using a sand blasting method. The work will hopefully be scheduled this weekend…
Let’s Make Spring Fling 2015 AMAZING!
Essex and Hawthorne schools will be holding our annual Spring Fling on Friday, May 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Last year, thanks to the help of many of you, it was a great success. The monies raised helped pay for new computers throughout the building for all students.…
UPDATE: Walk your bikes and scooters
A reminder to all: Walk (do not ride) your bikes and scooter while on any of the school’s property between 8:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m. (at which point, after school supervision ends). Thank you.
Grade 8 Graduation – Parent Help WANTED!
Dear Parents and Guardians, The Intermediate Team here at Essex is well into planning Graduation (yes, believe it or not, we are already planning for your child’s grad!). We came up with a lot of terrific new ideas, revisited some that we have done in the past, and we would…
School Wide Lice Screening
There will be a school wide lice screening on the morning of Monday May 4th. Thanks.
Helping Boys Learn Workshop
Essex and Hawthorne parents are invited to a presentation at Palmerston PS HELPING BOYS LEARN Speaker/Author – Dr Dixon Mark your Calendars – April 28th @ 7PM THE 6 SECRETS AND HOW TO APPLY THEM Learn how to be an effective advocate for your boy’s learning. Discover some differences between…
Spring Fling is Coming
Spring Fling is just around the corner. From dunk tanks and pizza to bake sale and silent auction, lots of preparations are already underway to make our second annual Essex and Hawthorne Spring Fling as fun for all involved as last year – and then some! Mark your calendars, Friday…
Essex Parent Council & Growth Mindset Presentation April 23
Our next Parent Council Meeting is on Thursday April 23rd. Please note that we will be starting the meeting early, at 6pm, with a workshop on Growth Mindset led by Essex parent and Certified Professional Coach, Milisa Burns. Come out and learn how our mindset affects our ability to grow,…