Announcements

Essex & Hawthorne Celebrate Lunar New Year – Feb. 1

Hi Parents and Caregivers! Essex and Hawthorne will celebrate the Lunar New Year (Rooster) with a special event and celebration on Wednesday, February 1 2017. As part of the celebration, we will have: A Lion Dance:  9:15 a.m. in the gym.  Please join us! Celebration Lunch:  11:35 a.m. in the

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

TDSB African Heritage Month – Opening Celebration

Hello Parents and Caregivers, In celebration of African Heritage Month, the TDSB will host a special Opening Celebration event in their offices on February 1, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Please see the attached poster for the event’s details.

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

Tamil Heritage Month – Roots and Routes

Hello Parents and Caregivers, The TDSB is celebrating a special event to commemorate Tamil Heritage Month on Saturday, January 28 – 1-5pm at the Woburn Collegiate Institute. Please find their poster attached.

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

Public Consultation Event Re: Supporting Student Well-being

All TDSB Parents/Caregivers are invited to attend a public consultation being held on Thursday, 2nd February from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts. Presented by the TDSB Mental Health & Well-Being Parent Partnership Committee, this event is an opportunity for all TDSB families to provide

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

Essex and Hawthorne Skate Drive

Do you have old skates and/or helmets in your house that no longer fit your children?  Please consider donating them to the Essex/Hawthorne skate drive. We are in need of several pairs of skates for the children to go skating at Christie Pits.  We are especially in need of skates

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

Ben Heppner Vocal Music Academy

The Ben Heppner Vocal Music Academy is offering several upcoming Open House and Information Nights for its performing arts school that focuses on – Vocal Music. Please visit them to learn about their program, and enjoy a special performance by the BHVMA students. Thursday, January 26 at 6:30pm Thursday, February 23

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Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6)

Essex Parent Council Update

Hello Parents and Caregivers, Essex Parent Council Meeting Agenda for Wed. Jan. 25, 2017 6:30 pm Welcome and introductions – All Principal’s Report – Harry Quon Treasurer’s Report – Nicole Belcourt and David Wood Model Schools Update – Lynette Bacon/Mike Papathanasakis Parent Link Update – Lynette Bacon Parent Council planning for

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

Community Safety – Toronto Police Service

Hello Parents and Caregivers, The Toronto Police Service is looking for dedicated adults to work as School Crossing Guards. Please find attached the brochure provided to us from the TPS that can provide some additional information about this extraordinarily important employment opportunity.

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

Family Literacy Day

Drop in to share Books and Activities with your family Friday, January 27, 2017. 9:00 – 10:30 AM Make Books; Design book marks; Read on line books, Write a story; Bring a blanket and have a Teddy’s Picnic. All are welcome! Parents, Guardians, Aunts, Uncles, Grand-parents, Brothers, Sisters, Cousins And

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

Lunchtime Beginner Guitar Program (Grades 1-6)

Little Jammers Guitar Program is coming to Essex & Hawthorne.  Students can learn to play notes and chords on the guitar.  They develop strumming techniques and teach age appropriate pop songs. This is an 8 week program, which runs once per week at Essex & Hawthorne school Dates:     Fridays  from

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