Announcements

Essex Parent Council Meeting This Thurs. March 5

Come and join other Essex parents as we meet to discuss issues important to our school community. Thursday March 5, 2015 6:30PM-8:00PM Essex Library, 2nd Floor Everyone is welcome! Our agenda is below. Snacks will be served and childcare is provided. AGENDA Welcome and introductions – All Review/Approval of Minutes

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Posted in Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Kindness Week

Kindness week is next week, beginning March second.  The student council has created a campaign to celebrate acts of kindness. This is called “PAWS for KINDNESS.” When a student or a teacher observes an act of kindness it will be recorded on a “PAW.” The student and their kind act

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Posted in Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

TDSB Pink T-Shirt Day Tomorrow

Essex and Hawthorn are participating  in the TDSB PINK T-SHIRT DAY initiative February 25.  This initiative is about taking a stand against bullying. Wearing PINK  communicates that Bullying in any form will not be tolerated and that at Essex and Hawthorn we include everyone!

Posted in Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

No School This Friday and Monday (March 13 & 16)

Just a reminders that there is no school this Friday (PA Day) and Monday (Family Day). Have a great long weekend and see you on Tuesday.  

Posted in Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Parent-Teacher Interviews

Parent-Teacher Interviews will be on this Thursday evening and Friday morning (where necessary).

Posted in Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Reports Cards

Reports cards will be sent home on Tuesday for all students except for Senior Kindergartens who will receive a second report in June.

Posted in Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Gym Night

Want to let your kids run their crazies our on a Friday evening? One or two people to secure the permit and run the program for the remaining winter Fridays is all it takes to make sure there is a place for the big kids to play a pickup game

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Posted in Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Measles Outbreak

To: Parent/Guardian: Re: Ensure Your Child is Vaccinated Against Measles Toronto Public Health is investigating a measles outbreak in the City of Toronto. Vaccination is the best defense against measles infection; and two doses of measles-containing vaccine (MMR or MMRV) are required for full protection. Most Toronto schools have high

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Posted in Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Book Table

Back by popular demand! The Fundraising Committee will be setting up another Book Sale Table in the front hall during the second week of February. We need your donations of all types of books. We are especially in need of children’s and teen’s books. Please bring your donations of books

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Posted in Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Lunar New Year 2015 Celebration on Mon. Feb. 23rd

Essex and Hawthorne Celebrate Lunar New Year 2015! Monday, February 23, 2015 Assembly and Lion Dance: 9:15 a.m. in the gym. Please join us. Remember to wear red. Celebration Lunch: 11:40 a.m. in the gym. Food: $3:50, Drink: $1:00. Ticket sales begin Monday, February 16, every lunch hour outside the school

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Posted in Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)