Announcements

Pyjama Day: Friday December 18th at Essex and Hawthorne

Pyjama Day: Friday December 18th at Essex and Hawthorne Please help us support homeless youth in Toronto by donating a small item from the list below.  All the items will be donated to Covenant House Toronto. Toiletries Toiletries must be new. Travel-sizes are welcome. Please note, we have a greater

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

Syrian Refugee Sponsorship – Donate On-Line!

Thank you to everyone who has pledged to help sponsor a Syrian family. Our community has already pledged over $27,000! Recently, we raised our goal to $37,000 so we can sponsor a family of six and now you can donate on line.  All donations will receive a tax receipt. We need to

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

Syrian Refugee Sponsorship Update

The Essex-Hawthorne community has reached our original goal of raising over $27,000 to sponsor a Syrian refugee family! Thank you so much to everyone who pledged their support. Given the generosity and commitment we have seen, we have decided to push on and see if we can reach a new

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

Essex Toques Are Back!

Essex toques are back for Winter 2015. Show your Essex spirit with these cozy toques.   Print out and return this order form.  Orders dues Dec. 9th!

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

Progress Report Schedule

Dear Parents/Guardians, The purpose of this letter is to update parents/guardians on the timeline for elementary student progress reporting for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year. Grades 1 to 8: As previously announced, teachers will complete progress reports for students in Grades 1 to 8, which will be sent

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

Reminder: Kids Have Stress Too – Part 1

A reminder that this week, on December 3rd from 6 to 8 Kids Have Stress Too – Part 1 is happening, for those registered participants. The workshop is in the library – child minding is in the parenting room.  A light meal will be provided. 

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

Essex PS Winter Concert

December 10th @6:30 Student performers to arrive at 6:15, meeting location TBA Performers include Kindergarten, Grades 5/6, 7, 7/8 and 8 Steel Band, Brass and Woodwind Band,  Solo performances and more! We look forward to seeing you and your performer there!  

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

Kids Have Stress Too – Part 1

A reminder that next week, on December 3rd from 6 to 8 Kids Have Stress Too – Part 1 is happening, for those registered participants. The workshop is in the library – child minding is in the parenting room.  A light meal will be provided. 

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Progamme

To all grade 8 parents: A reminder that Grade 8 parents and students are invited to the Parkdale C.I. open house on Thursday December 8th, 2015 from 7 to 9.  Students interested in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Progamme can learn about the programme and the application procedures.

Posted in Intermediate (Grades 7-8)

Essex Parent Council Meeting Tuesday at 6:30PM

Essex Parent Council Meeting Tues. Nov. 24, 2015 6:30 pm Agenda Welcome and introductions – All Principal’s Report – Jim Stathopoulos Treasurer’s Report – Nicole Belcourt & David Wood Fundraising Committee  – Samarra Khaja Health and Wellbeing Committee – Milisa Burns School Maintenance and Safety Committee – Lynette Bacon Meeting

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