Announcements

Open Houses for Secondary and Alternative Schools.

Hello Parents and Caregivers, Please find attached 2 PDF documents that outline the lists of the Open Houses for secondary alternative schools. Note: Copies will be distributed throughout the school as well.

Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8)

Chess Club is back!

The Chess Club is back at Essex and Hawthorne! Enrollment can help children: Develop creative and critical thought Strengthen memory and concentration Participate in confidence-building exercises and activities Gain an exclusive Chess Word curriculum Gain a life-long love of Chess Details: When: Wednesdays @ lunch Dates: September 28 – December 14, 2016 Room:

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Posted in Announcements, Junior (Grades 4-6), Primary (Grades 1-3)

Orange Shirt Day – FRIDAY Sept. 30

Hi Parents and Caregivers, This Friday, September 30 is Orange Shirt Day at Essex PS. We ask that students wear orange in honour of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Read how this movement began: Phyllis Webstad, a member of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation in British Columbia, was forced to attend

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

Cross Country Meet Friday, Sept. 30th at Ashbridges Bay

Hello parents and caregivers, This note is for all students and runners who will be participating in the South Conference Cross Country Race on Friday September 30, 2016 at Ashbridges Bay. We ask that runners meet their coaches in the East Gym (by the school office) at 8:00 am SHARP on Friday September 30th.  You will

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

FRESH from FARM FUNDRAISER comes to Essex PS! 

  The Essex PS Parent Council is thrilled to announce an amazing new fundraiser called FRESH FROM FARM FUNDRAISER (FFFF)! It will replace QSP.  It is a quick, easy fundraiser that would happen every November. FFFF offers farm fresh Ontario grown produce for a great price. Our school community values

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

Terry Fox Run – October 6, 1:30-2:30

Hi Parents, Both The Essex and Hawthorne Schools will be participating in The Terry Fox Run this year on Thursday, October 6 at 1:30. The Run is a non-competitive event where people can come together to raise money for cancer research in Terry Fox‘s name. It is a day of celebrating Terry’s legacy

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

Curriculum Night – Thursday September 29

Hi Parents, Please join us on Thursday September 29. Meet your children’s teachers, hear from the Essex School Council, and find out more about the school programs available at Essex Public School. The agenda for the evening: Introductions and Welcome in East Gym at 5:45 pm Visits to classrooms from

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

2016 Reorganization of Gr. 1-5 Classrooms

Hello Parents, In September, we review the actual student enrollment and reorganize classes where required. We do our best to plan for the new school year, but there are always factors, such as new or departing students, that might affect how classrooms are organized. As a result of changing student

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Posted in Junior (Grades 4-6), Primary (Grades 1-3)

Supplementary Language Programs

Hi Parents! This is just a friendly reminder about the valuable and worthwhile supplementary language programs we have available at our school: American Sign Language Cantonese Portuguese Spanish Classes for the kids run every Wednesday from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm We need a minimum of 23 registered students are required to open a

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

Update on Syrian Sponsorship

Hello new and returning families! Last year the Essex and Hawthorne Communities worked together to sponsor a Syrian family.  The Breim/Khouja’s, a family of 6, arrived in Toronto on June 20.  Over the summer, they have been busy settling in.  They have moved into their apartment, and the three eldest

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