TranslateLice checks for students at Essex are scheduled for Thursday January 25th and Thursday March 22nd. Volunteers to assist on these 2 days would be helpful. Please contact the school office if you are available.
Announcements
2018 Resolution: Waste Free Lunches at Essex and Hawthorne
The Essex and Hawthorne students are making a new year’s resolution to do their part to minimize waste. The eco-team has been working hard all fall to educate teachers and students to properly sort their waste, and divert as much as we can from landfill. However, the lunch room still…
Pizza Day Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help distribute pizza on Pizza Day Fridays, starting at 11:15 a.m. for one hour. If you are available for any pizza day we would love to have you come out and help! To sign up for one or more shifts please email Alana Motta at alanamotta@yahoo.ca or sign up…
Twoonie for Unicef December 22
Unicef is raising funds to help 1.5 million vulnerable children in the Middle East who are displaced by conflict. Tomorrow you can help! Wear your pyjamas and bring a toonie for Unicef and help a child in need. Money raised will go towards: • Winter clothing kits to over 800,000…
School Network Upgrade
TDSB Field Services has scheduled our School’s network upgrade on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. They will perform activities that include installing new network equipment, changing IP addresses, testing the new equipment and network, decommissioning the previous equipment and network, and updating documentation to reflect the changes. Although Field Services does not…
Egale Human Rights Trust Fundraiser Success
Thank you to everyone who purchased a candy gram! Positive Space was able to raise $200 to support Egale Human Rights Trust Canada. Egale is ‘improving public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through research, education and community engagement.’ — Sarah Cervinka Arts/HSP Essex Public School
Little Jammerz Guitar Program
Lunchtime Beginner Guitar Program (Grades 1-6) Little Jammerz Guitar Program is coming to Essex Public School & Hawthorne II School. Students will learn to play notes and chords on the guitar. We develop strumming techniques and learn to play pop songs. There is an optional $20 guitar rental fee for…
12 Days of Christmas Update
Thank you for contributing new items suitable for young families and babies for the Christie Refugee Welcome Centre. Our tree and box are really starting to fill up! Essex and Hawthorne Admin will deliver the items on Friday December 22nd. For those of you that would still like to contribute,…
Parent Volunteer Thank You
Essex Admin wants to thank the following parents for their efforts in beautifying the school: Kate Ireland = for the generous donation of the new stumps in the playground Kathleen Scuby and Sarah Faulkner = for beautifying the book room Essex Admin is very grateful and appreciative of the level…
Holiday Concert Information
This year’s Essex Holiday Concert will be on Wednesday December 20th from 6pm until approximately 7:30pm. Essex spiritwear will be on sale (touques, sweatshirts, ball caps, etc.) before the concert and after. Great stocking stuffers! Please bring cash. All proceeds benefit Essex Parent Council initiatives for your children. Please note: the Holiday Concert on December 20th…