TranslateHi Parents and Caregivers, This Friday, September 30 is Orange Shirt Day at Essex PS. We ask that students wear orange in honour of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Read how this movement began: Phyllis Webstad, a member of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation in British Columbia, was forced to attend…
Announcements
Cross Country Meet Friday, Sept. 30th at Ashbridges Bay
Hello parents and caregivers, This note is for all students and runners who will be participating in the South Conference Cross Country Race on Friday September 30, 2016 at Ashbridges Bay. We ask that runners meet their coaches in the East Gym (by the school office) at 8:00 am SHARP on Friday September 30th. You will…
FRESH from FARM FUNDRAISER comes to Essex PS!
The Essex PS Parent Council is thrilled to announce an amazing new fundraiser called FRESH FROM FARM FUNDRAISER (FFFF)! It will replace QSP. It is a quick, easy fundraiser that would happen every November. FFFF offers farm fresh Ontario grown produce for a great price. Our school community values…
Terry Fox Run – October 6, 1:30-2:30
Hi Parents, Both The Essex and Hawthorne Schools will be participating in The Terry Fox Run this year on Thursday, October 6 at 1:30. The Run is a non-competitive event where people can come together to raise money for cancer research in Terry Fox‘s name. It is a day of celebrating Terry’s legacy…
Curriculum Night – Thursday September 29
Hi Parents, Please join us on Thursday September 29. Meet your children’s teachers, hear from the Essex School Council, and find out more about the school programs available at Essex Public School. The agenda for the evening: Introductions and Welcome in East Gym at 5:45 pm Visits to classrooms from…
2016 Reorganization of Gr. 1-5 Classrooms
Hello Parents, In September, we review the actual student enrollment and reorganize classes where required. We do our best to plan for the new school year, but there are always factors, such as new or departing students, that might affect how classrooms are organized. As a result of changing student…
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Supplementary Language Programs
Hi Parents! This is just a friendly reminder about the valuable and worthwhile supplementary language programs we have available at our school: American Sign Language Cantonese Portuguese Spanish Classes for the kids run every Wednesday from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm We need a minimum of 23 registered students are required to open a…
Update on Syrian Sponsorship
Hello new and returning families! Last year the Essex and Hawthorne Communities worked together to sponsor a Syrian family. The Breim/Khouja’s, a family of 6, arrived in Toronto on June 20. Over the summer, they have been busy settling in. They have moved into their apartment, and the three eldest…
Sept. 22 – Parent Council Meeting, Agenda – 6:30pm
Hello Parents, The agenda for the upcoming Parent Council Meeting on Thursday at 6:30 is as follows: Welcome and introductions – All Principal’s Report – Harry Quon Treasurer’s Report – Nicole Belcourt & David Wood Communications/Parent Link Committee Report and Planning – Lynette Bacon Fundraising Committee – Report and Planning…
International Languages – Free Elementary Program
Hi Everyone! We wanted to ensure that you’re aware of a wonderful instruction program that is available for FREE to students across Ontario. The International Languages Elementary Program provides language and culture instruction. In the TDSB, 51 languages are taught in after school and weekend settings. As of this fall,…