TranslateDear Parents/Guardians: There has been one reported case of Fifth Disease, sometimes called ‘Slapped Cheek Disease’, at Essex. Fifth’s Disease is a mildly infectious, respiratory, disease that affects school children from time to time, and is caused by a virus that is spread in much the same way as the…
Announcements
We Need Prizes for Bingo Night
The Fundraising Committee is looking for some great prizes for Bingo night. If you know of any stores, restaurants or businesses who would be willing to donate a prize, please contact Jean Hammond at jhalcro@bell.net. Recognition for the donation will be given at Bingo night and a letter from the…
Family Gym Night
Back by popular demand, it’s Family Gym Night! Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, starting January 17 in the East gym. All Essex and Hawthorne kids and parents welcome — just show up! Give a loonie donation or pay-what-you-can to cover costs. Enjoy some open gym time plus organized games…
Kindergarten Registration for 2014-2015
Kindergarten registration will take place February 10th-14th from 9:30am-3:00pm for all  new families wishing to enrol their children in Junior Kindergarten.
Family Literacy Night
Family Literacy Night: Monday January 27th, 3:30-6:00pm Drop into the Library to share books and activities with your family. All are welcome!!! Make books, design book marks, read on line books, write a story, bring along your teddy bear and have a picnic!!!
PA Day this Friday
Just a reminder that this Friday—January 24th, 2014—is a PA Day. School will be closed.
School Council Meeting on January 16th
Please join us on January 16th at 6pm in the library for the Essex School Council Meeting. All are welcome to attend. Childcare will be provided. Download Agenda here.
Pizza Day forms due this Wednesday
The pizza lunch sign-up form for the entire spring semester is due tomorrow, January 15, 2013. Money raised will be used to book a ‘Scientist in the School’ workshop for every class! Download order form here. Thank you!
Lost and Found
Please check out the Lost and Found located by the west Gym for any lost items (e.g. hats, mittens, jackets, water bottles, etc). Unclaimed items will be donated to local charities before the holidays.
P.A. Day this Friday Dec. 20th
The final day of school before the winter holidays is Thursday December 19th. The school is closed on Friday December 20th. School resumes on Monday January 6th, 2014. Have a wonderful winter break!