TranslateOur thoughts and prayers are with Muslim communities in Quebec, here in Toronto, and around the world in the wake of yesterday’s attack on a Quebec City mosque. It is difficult to comprehend what motivates these acts of violence, but more than likely at the root lies hatred, bigotry and…
Announcements
Kindergarten Registration – Feb. 7-9
Kindergarten Registration at Essex PS February 7-9, 2017, 9am to 3pm Requirements: If your child was born in Canada: Birth Certificate If your child was born outside of Canada: Birth Certificate and: Refugee immigration papers with student authorization included OR Landed immigration Papers with passport OR Canadian citizenship card In…
Essex & Hawthorne Celebrate Lunar New Year – Feb. 1
Hi Parents and Caregivers! Essex and Hawthorne will celebrate the Lunar New Year (Rooster) with a special event and celebration on Wednesday, February 1 2017. As part of the celebration, we will have: A Lion Dance: 9:15 a.m. in the gym. Please join us! Celebration Lunch: 11:35 a.m. in the…
TDSB African Heritage Month – Opening Celebration
Hello Parents and Caregivers, In celebration of African Heritage Month, the TDSB will host a special Opening Celebration event in their offices on February 1, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Please see the attached poster for the event’s details.
Tamil Heritage Month – Roots and Routes
Hello Parents and Caregivers, The TDSB is celebrating a special event to commemorate Tamil Heritage Month on Saturday, January 28 – 1-5pm at the Woburn Collegiate Institute. Please find their poster attached.
Public Consultation Event Re: Supporting Student Well-being
All TDSB Parents/Caregivers are invited to attend a public consultation being held on Thursday, 2nd February from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts. Presented by the TDSB Mental Health & Well-Being Parent Partnership Committee, this event is an opportunity for all TDSB families to provide…
Essex and Hawthorne Skate Drive
Do you have old skates and/or helmets in your house that no longer fit your children? Please consider donating them to the Essex/Hawthorne skate drive. We are in need of several pairs of skates for the children to go skating at Christie Pits. We are especially in need of skates…
Essex Parent Council Update
Hello Parents and Caregivers, Essex Parent Council Meeting Agenda for Wed. Jan. 25, 2017 6:30 pm Welcome and introductions – All Principal’s Report – Harry Quon Treasurer’s Report – Nicole Belcourt and David Wood Model Schools Update – Lynette Bacon/Mike Papathanasakis Parent Link Update – Lynette Bacon Parent Council planning for…
Community Safety – Toronto Police Service
Hello Parents and Caregivers, The Toronto Police Service is looking for dedicated adults to work as School Crossing Guards. Please find attached the brochure provided to us from the TPS that can provide some additional information about this extraordinarily important employment opportunity.
Family Literacy Day
Drop in to share Books and Activities with your family Friday, January 27, 2017. 9:00 – 10:30 AM Make Books; Design book marks; Read on line books, Write a story; Bring a blanket and have a Teddy’s Picnic. All are welcome! Parents, Guardians, Aunts, Uncles, Grand-parents, Brothers, Sisters, Cousins And…