TranslateThere are great resources for research and fun at the TDSB Virtual Library. Attached are the 2014-2015 usernames and passwords for the various periodicals, e-books and websites. Enjoy! http://www.tdsb.on.ca/findyour/schools/librarycat.aspx 2014-2015 Login Information
Announcements
Pizza Lunch Forms
Pizza lunch forms are being sent home this week. If you need, you can download the attached form. Please note that we will be accepting cash or cheques made out to Essex PS Parent Council. Thank you! Spring Pizza Lunch Form
Essex Parent Council Meeting This Thurs. March 5
Come and join other Essex parents as we meet to discuss issues important to our school community. Thursday March 5, 2015 6:30PM-8:00PM Essex Library, 2nd Floor Everyone is welcome! Our agenda is below. Snacks will be served and childcare is provided. AGENDA Welcome and introductions – All Review/Approval of Minutes…
Kindness Week
Kindness week is next week, beginning March second. The student council has created a campaign to celebrate acts of kindness. This is called “PAWS for KINDNESS.” When a student or a teacher observes an act of kindness it will be recorded on a “PAW.” The student and their kind act…
TDSB Pink T-Shirt Day Tomorrow
Essex and Hawthorn are participating in the TDSB PINK T-SHIRT DAY initiative February 25. This initiative is about taking a stand against bullying. Wearing PINK communicates that Bullying in any form will not be tolerated and that at Essex and Hawthorn we include everyone!
No School This Friday and Monday (March 13 & 16)
Just a reminders that there is no school this Friday (PA Day) and Monday (Family Day). Have a great long weekend and see you on Tuesday.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Parent-Teacher Interviews will be on this Thursday evening and Friday morning (where necessary).
Reports Cards
Reports cards will be sent home on Tuesday for all students except for Senior Kindergartens who will receive a second report in June.
Gym Night
Want to let your kids run their crazies our on a Friday evening? One or two people to secure the permit and run the program for the remaining winter Fridays is all it takes to make sure there is a place for the big kids to play a pickup game…
Measles Outbreak
To: Parent/Guardian: Re: Ensure Your Child is Vaccinated Against Measles Toronto Public Health is investigating a measles outbreak in the City of Toronto. Vaccination is the best defense against measles infection; and two doses of measles-containing vaccine (MMR or MMRV) are required for full protection. Most Toronto schools have high…