TranslateParents/Guardians: Report cards are being sent home today for Junior Kindergarten and Grades 1-8 only. Senior Kindergarten students do not receive a report card this term. Thanks, Jim
Announcements
Reminder: Mabel’s Labels
Essex Public School is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels, the leading provider of cute, durable personalized labels that are as tough as they are cute. Sticky Labels, Peel and Stick Clothing Labels, Bag Tags, Allergy Alert labels & more… there’s a label for everything your kiddo brings for the day. Personalize your…
Lunar New Year Celebration Reminder
We will be having our Lunar New Year celebration for both schools on Tuesday, February 4th. We will begin with an assembly at 9:15 a.m. during which we will have a Lion Dance performance and some student presentations. Â Parents are welcome to attend. Â Students are invited to wear red that…
Important Health Announcement: Fifth Disease
Dear Parents/Guardians: There has been one reported case of Fifth Disease, sometimes called ‘Slapped Cheek Disease’, at Essex. Fifth’s Disease is a mildly infectious, respiratory, disease that affects school children from time to time, and is caused by a virus that is spread in much the same way as the…
ACTE Lunch-Time Drama Forms for Grades 3-6
Dear Parents and Students: ACTE, Annex Children’s Theatre in Education, is very happy to be offering a second term of 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 Thursday starting the week of February 6th.…
Posted in Junior (Grades 4-6), Primary (Grades 1-3)
We Need Prizes for Bingo Night
The Fundraising Committee is looking for some great prizes for Bingo night. If you know of any stores, restaurants or businesses who would be willing to donate a prize, please contact Jean Hammond at jhalcro@bell.net. Recognition for the donation will be given at Bingo night and a letter from the…
Family Gym Night
Back by popular demand, it’s Family Gym Night! Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, starting January 17 in the East gym. All Essex and Hawthorne kids and parents welcome — just show up! Give a loonie donation or pay-what-you-can to cover costs. Enjoy some open gym time plus organized games…
Kindergarten Registration for 2014-2015
Kindergarten registration will take place February 10th-14th from 9:30am-3:00pm for all  new families wishing to enrol their children in Junior Kindergarten.
Family Literacy Night
Family Literacy Night: Monday January 27th, 3:30-6:00pm Drop into the Library to share books and activities with your family. All are welcome!!! Make books, design book marks, read on line books, write a story, bring along your teddy bear and have a picnic!!!
PA Day this Friday
Just a reminder that this Friday—January 24th, 2014—is a PA Day. School will be closed.