Announcements

No School This Friday and Monday (March 13 & 16)

Just a reminders that there is no school this Friday (PA Day) and Monday (Family Day). Have a great long weekend and see you on Tuesday.  

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

Parent-Teacher Interviews

Parent-Teacher Interviews will be on this Thursday evening and Friday morning (where necessary).

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

Reports Cards

Reports cards will be sent home on Tuesday for all students except for Senior Kindergartens who will receive a second report in June.

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

Gym Night

Want to let your kids run their crazies our on a Friday evening? One or two people to secure the permit and run the program for the remaining winter Fridays is all it takes to make sure there is a place for the big kids to play a pickup game

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

Measles Outbreak

To: Parent/Guardian: Re: Ensure Your Child is Vaccinated Against Measles Toronto Public Health is investigating a measles outbreak in the City of Toronto. Vaccination is the best defense against measles infection; and two doses of measles-containing vaccine (MMR or MMRV) are required for full protection. Most Toronto schools have high

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

Book Table

Back by popular demand! The Fundraising Committee will be setting up another Book Sale Table in the front hall during the second week of February. We need your donations of all types of books. We are especially in need of children’s and teen’s books. Please bring your donations of books

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

Lunar New Year 2015 Celebration on Mon. Feb. 23rd

Essex and Hawthorne Celebrate Lunar New Year 2015! Monday, February 23, 2015 Assembly and Lion Dance: 9:15 a.m. in the gym. Please join us. Remember to wear red. Celebration Lunch: 11:40 a.m. in the gym. Food: $3:50, Drink: $1:00. Ticket sales begin Monday, February 16, every lunch hour outside the school

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

Community Consultations on the Provincial Review of TDSB

Community Consultations on the Provincial Review of TDSB Following the recent Provincial Review of the TDSB (the Wilson Report), the Minister of Education laid out directives that have some serious impacts for our communities, including potential school closures and making it more difficult for Trustees to communicate and advocate for

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

Essex Parent Council Meeting Tues. Jan. 27th 6:30 – 8:00pm in the Library

Come and join other Essex parents as we meet to discuss issues important to our school community. Everyone is welcome! Snacks will be served and childcare is provided. AGENDA WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES PRINCIPAL’S REPORT TREASURERS’ REPORT FUNDRAISING REPORT – ESSEX CLOTHING, FEBRUARY BOOK SALE TABLE, GARAGE SALE

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

Show Your Love for Essex!

Orders are now being taken for Essex T-Shirts, Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Hoodies and Toques! Show your love for Essex with these great looking items, just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Children and adult sizes are available. Orders due January 30th. See order form for details. Thanks! Samarra Essex Fundraising Committee Chair  Download the

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