TranslateThe schools will be having door and window replacement work to begin on March Break. Facilities will need access to the parking lot to organize the trailers and waster bins. As a result, the parking lot will not be accessible for parking beginning Wednesday, March 7th after school to Thursday, March…
Announcements
This Just In: Spirit Wear!
Hi Essex family, We are very excited this year about Essex’s new spiritwear collection and new logo! We love our school and want everyone to spread their spirit. Essex is an incredible school with amazing faculty and terrific students. We wanted everyone to be able to wear Essex spiritwear…. so…
Dewson SJC Anti-Racism Event
Dear Dewson Parents/Guardians: You are invited to attend Wednesday, March 7, 2018 6:00 p.m.: Doors Open & Refreshments 6:30-8:00 p.m.: Panel Discussion in Gym 6:30-8:00 p.m.: Storytelling for Kids in Library Racism in Schools: A Panel Discussion on Power, Privilege and Anti-Racism Please join us for an engaging…
Painting of Primary Wings
The School has been notified by TDSB Facilities that they will be painting the walls of the Primary wing on the first and second floor. The painting will take place during March Break. Staff have been advised to remove any materials from the walls during the painting. The…
Waste-Free Lunch Tips from your Friendly Essex Eco-Team
Dear Parents, The Eco-Team has been working hard to teach our classmates about the importance of reducing waste. We created this super awesome waste timeline that is hanging in our gym/lunch room to remind us just how long it takes for some plastics and wrappers to break down. In 100…
February Heritage Month Assembly
February marks Black History/African Heritage Month and Chinese Heritage Month. We will be celebrating with an Assembly on Tuesday February 20th at 10:30 am in the Essex Gym. The famous Lion Dancers will be returning to entertain us. There will also be performances from the choir and some homeroom classes. We…
Essex Book and DVD Sale
The popular Essex Book Sale Table is returning. Look for gently used books and DVDs in the front lobby from February 15th through until the end of the month. All donations ($1 per book or DVD) will go toward enrichment programming for our homeroom classes (for example Scientists in the…
Reminder: Allowances, Chores and Money Skills Workshop
Don’t forget to join us for a Hawthorne / Essex Parenting Workshop hosted by the Parent Education Network! Allowances, Chores and Money Skills: Money management is a key life skill. Come for some great ideas on how to explain earning money, wants versus needs, setting money goals, budgeting and making…
See you tonight! School Council Meeting Reminder
Tonight in the school library: come out and meet the school principal, other parents at the school and find out about school and school council initiatives. Looking forward to seeing you there! Child care available. Essex PS School Council Meeting Tuesday February 6, 2018 6:00 pm Agenda Welcome and…
Family Adventure Passports 2018
As valued partners of the Model Schools for Inner Cities program we are committed to support your students and families during this transition year. As such, you will be receiving copies of this year’s Family Adventure Passport this week for distribution to your students and their families in the February…