TranslateHello fellow parent council members In past years, I have attended “Ask a Teacher” events hosted by the Elementary Teachers of Toronto’s Building Better Schools Committee. It is a great forum to discuss issues in public education. There is a particular focus on class sizes, special education, and full day…
Announcements
Friendly Reminder: Family Math Night on April 27
Hi Parents and Caregivers, Please join us for a very special FAMILY MATH NIGHT this Thursday, April 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for both Essex & Hawthorne schools. This community event is for parents and children to learn about math in an entertaining and engaging way! Our speaker is the Mathematical Jester who will have…
Spring Fling is coming June 2 – 3:30-7:30pm.
The Spring Fling Planning committee has been busy planning the best event ever with new food options, exciting live entertainment plus all of our old favourite games and activities. But we can’t do it alone – WE NEED YOUR HELP! We will be calling on parents to sign up for…
Notes from Parent Council Meeting – Tuesday, Feb 21, 2017
Notes from the Parent Council Meeting – Tuesday, Feb 21, 2017 Principal’ s report: Digital Learning and Technology Working Committee Wi-fi installation completed, February 10th HUB Room updated Friday, February 17th The sound system in the Gym will be updated Healthy Relationships workshops Workshop took place Thursday, February 2 –April 4…
Worker Bee in the Garden- Sunday April 23rd morning
Worker Bee in the Garden- Sunday, April 23rd from 9:30-11:00 am Hello families of Garden Club members and any interested families at Essex and Hawthorne, on Sunday, April 23rd the City of Toronto is dropping off free leaf compost at our school. The Garden Club would like to take this…
Essex Parent Council Meeting-Tues. Apr. 25
Essex Parent Council Meeting, Tues. Apr. 25, 2017 6:30 pm Agenda Welcome and introductions – All Principal’s Report – Harry Quon Treasurer’s Report – Nicole Belcourt & David Wood Fundraising Committee Work & Update – Bingo Night Report, Spring Fling Planning & Fundraising Goal – Jean Hammond/Nicole Belcourt Syrian Family Fund…
FAMILY MATH NIGHT on Thursday, April 27th
Please join us for a very special FAMILY MATH NIGHT on Thursday, April 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This community event is for both parents and children to learn about math in an entertaining and engaging way! Our speaker is the Mathematical Jester who will have various workstations set up around the gym.…
Conversational French for Adult Beginners
Dear Parents and Caregivers, Canadian Parents for French is hosting a conversational French course for adults to help you develop your French language skills in a fun and interactive setting. Learn to communicate in everyday situations including greeting people, expressing likes and dislikes, asking and answering questions, writing simple messages…
Double Treble in the Canada Junior Champions!
Dear Parents and Caregivers, Check This Out!!!! Our very own “Double Treble”—Essex and Hawthorne’s Glee Team will be competing for the 2017 show choir Canada junior championships! Details: April 7th, 2017 at 6 pm (Doors open @ 5:30) Queen Elizabeth Theatre, CNE grounds Tickets at: http://www.showchoircanada.com/jr-mid/tickets $35 in advance, $40…
ACTE Drama Group – Grades 3-6
Dear Parents and Students, ACTE, Annex Children’s Theatre in Education, is very happy to be offering a fun and enriching Lunch-Time Drama Club at Essex/Hawthorne Alternative School for students in grades 3 – 6. Classes will be held in the library every Tuesday starting the week of April 11. The…
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