Announcements

Baba Williams Presentation

This month Essex School Council was pleased to support a presentation for the whole school by Baba Williams.  The kids had a great time and there were many parents from the community there which was so nice to see.    Below read a great message from a student who explains

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

PIZZA LUNCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We know you are probably thinking about ways you can volunteer for your school community and if so, your time has now come! Parent Council is in need of 2-3 Pizza Lunch Volunteers for our Spring dates.  We have been relying on the same parents all year and we are

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

Door and Window Replacement Update

Exit #12 (Hawthorne main doors) will be closed beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20th until further notice. The doors and windows are being replaced on the first and second floor. Therefore, the area will be closed until the work is completed.   Please use Exit #1 (Essex main doors) to enter the

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

Wellness Morning: Call for Presenters/Volunteers

On Friday May 4th, Essex and Hawthorne will have its first annual Wellness Morning!  This is in celebration of Children’s Mental Health Week in Ontario, which runs from May 7th to 13th, 2018. cmho.org  We are looking for any parents to help us run this morning.  The theme of this morning is: What

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

Spring Safety Message: Exercise Caution Near Waterways

    FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT   MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Distribution   Spring Safety Message: Exercise Caution Near Waterways   Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) urges residents to keep family members and pets away from the water’s edge this spring     (Toronto, March 8, 2018) Conservation Authorities are reminding

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

Lice Screening March 27th

There will be Lice Screening taking placed Tuesday, March 27th for the day. The was a date change from March 22. Parent volunteers are needed, please contact the school office if you are available for part of the day on the 27th to help.

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

Parents as Partners Conference 2018

 Registration is now open for the Parents as Partners Conference!   The Parents as Partners Conference 2018 is on Saturday, April 28 and all parents are welcome!   This free conference – planned by parents, for parents – includes a variety of workshops and resources that will help any parent

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

Window Replacement Schedule

The 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

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

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

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

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

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