Neighbourhood Community Environment Days

Posted on April 10, 2018
The City of Toronto puts on Community Environment Days every spring – a great opportunity to recycle effectively.  Here are some dates coming up near us:
Sun. Apr 15 10am- 2pm Wychwood Barns Along Wychwood Ave. (South of St. Clair Ave. W)
Sat. May 5 10am- 2pm Fred Hamilton Park Along Shaw St. (South of College St.)
Sat. May 26 10am- 2pm Central Technical School 725 Bathurst St. (enter off Harbord St. & Borden St.)
Sat. June 23 10am -2pm Dufferin Mall parking lot 900 Dufferin St. (south of Bloor St.)

Drop off for recycling or proper disposal

  • Electronic Waste
    • Cell phones, home phones
    • Computer cables
    • Laptop computers & accessories
    • VCR/DVD players
    • Video recorders
    • TVs
    • Desktop computers, monitors
    • Printer & Fax machines
    • Accessories
    • Cameras
    • Receivers, speakers
    • Stereos, tuners, turntables
  • Household Hazardous Waste
    • Paint, primers, stain, turpentine, glue
    • Household cleaning products, drain cleaners, bleach
    • Motor oil, gasoline, windshield fluid
    • Propane and helium tanks/cylinders
    • Air fresheners, swimming pool chemicals
    • Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs), batteries
    • Syringes, medical sharps, medication
    • Aerosol cans
    • Lighter fluid
    • Pesticides and garden products
    • Cooking oil

Donate items to local schools for reuse

  • Yarn, knitting needles, sewing notions, buttons and keys
  • Children’s books, musical instruments
  • CD’s, CD cases, 35 mm cameras
  • Costume jewellery including broken, old watches
  • Arts and crafts supplies: pencils, crayons, markers
  • Corks, cork boards, clipboards
  • Dress up clothing: costumes, prom dresses, uniforms

Donate items for reuse

Please keep these separate from other items.

  • Sporting goods (e.g., skates, hockey equipment, bikes, rackets, etc.)
  • Books (excluding school/university curriculum books)
  • Eyeglasses, walking aids, hearing aids, etc.
  • Small household items (e.g., dishes, ornaments, kitchen utensils, artistic drawings, games, etc.)
  • Textiles in good condition (e.g. clothing, linens, etc.)
  • Non-perishable foods will be donated to a food bank

Note: You can recycle plastic shopping bag, foam polystyrene, empty paint and aerosol cans in your blue recycling bin.

Please do not bring construction waste, air conditioners, garbage, wood, cassette and videotapes, commercial/ industrial hazardous waste and scrap metal.

Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

You’re Invited: Hawthorne Comedy Night April 10

Posted on April 8, 2018
You’re invited to the Hawthorne Fundraiser at the Comedy Bar, Tuesday, April 10! 
1.  Please buy your tickets, ASAP at http://comedybar.ca/show.php?Event_ID=9450  There is a limit to tickets due to venue size and you surely don’t want to be disappointed.
2.  Both the comedy night (with professional comics!) and the auction are open to all.  Please share the links and invites to your friends and family.  Not only will you be supporting the school but will ALSO be supporting Jim Annan, SK and Grade 1 parent, and Liz Whitmere and Terry McGurrin, parents of Ruby in Grade 2.
3.  Continue bidding on auction items at: 32auctions.com/haw  There has been some activity over the last week but of course with the weekend, the activity subsided a bit.  So, time to get back in there and bid for some great items!  Look for some new items on auction site including a gift certificate to Universal Grill, Passage Tattoo and Datenight Babysitting Services. Auction closes at 10 pm on April 10.

Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Good News: Snack

Posted on April 8, 2018

Good news for Essex families for the snack programme!  An Essex family, who wishes to remain anonymous, has donated $1200 to the snack programme to help out with the shortfall this year.   From all of us at Essex, and especially those who count on the snack programme as a food source each day,  we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Parking Lot Update

Posted on April 8, 2018
The person who is leading the work on the replacements of windows and door raised concerns regarding staff and/or parents parking in the lot.
There is heavy equipment and materials that is stored on the parking lot site.
 
Please park your cars in the lot away from the replacement materials so you and your car is away from any possible mishap.
 
If you do choose to park near the site, you do so at your own risk.
 
Thank you, 
J. Harry Quon
Principal
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Essex School Council Meeting Minutes: Feb 6

Posted on April 3, 2018

Essex PS School Council Meeting Minutes

Tuesday February 6, 2018 6:00 pm

Business Arising

    Parent Orientation Handbook

Discussion of whether a handbook or brochure about the school could be created to replace some of the paper at the beginning of the year and to promote school spirit.

    Lice checks

The first lice checks by Toronto Public Health went well and there were no cases of lice in the school. Another check is scheduled in March.

    Program booking status – Theatrix and BHM

BHM presentation has been booked and Theatrix is still in progress

    Spirit Wear

Darci gave details of new designs and clothing items for Essex spirit wear. An initial run will cost $400 and will go on sale in March.

  • Marlon – motion
  • Darci – 2nd
  • All in favour, motion passed.
Principal’s Report – Harry J. Quon

Updates:
– Facilities:
Window replacement to take place after March Break will impact classes as they need to move out when the windows are being replaced
– Eco-School Waste Audit completed – Thursday, January 25th

Upcoming events:
– Hawthorne Grad – Wednesday, June 27th in Gym
– Essex Grad – Tuesday, June 26th in Gym
– Read, Write Gold school-wide initiative
Training for Staff – Tuesday, December 18th
Training for Students (2 from each class) – Wednesday, December 19th
Parent workshop – tonight – Thursday, January 25, 2018 – at the same time as this
meeting
– Kindergarten Registration Week
February 12 to 15th in the a.m.
Sandy (clerical) and Ms. Costa/Ms. Corcoran to support in the a.m. with the Developmental survey and answer any questions parents may have
Registration can also take place online.
– Parent-Teacher Interviews for Report Card One
Thursday, February 15th in the evening (4:00 – 7:30p)
Friday, February 16th in the morning only
– P.A. day – Friday, February 16th for Parent-Teacher Interviews

Core French Teacher
– Samantha Richardson has gone on maturity leave until 2019
– Have a great difficulty find coverage for this job
– Going to continue to follow-up on “leads”

Leslie:
– PALs – an inclusion initiative
– African Heritage Month events
– Fire Safety Presentations
– Primary Yoga with Ana (junior yoga next term)
Treasurer’s Report

  • Treasurer reported on fundraising and school support expenditures.
  • Pizza day on track to match last year’s revenue.
  • Book sales and spirit wear sales down to date (new spirit wear design forthcoming).
Fundraising Report

    Spring Fling

Organizers are soliciting volunteer sign-up. Find details and more information on the blog post Spring Fling Announcement.
Outdoor Play and Learning Committee Update

    OPAL Symposium
Early Reading Club

    Update
School Funds

    Classroom Funds

$2800 – STEM ($200 per room for STEM/enrichment initiatives)

  • Melissa – motion
  • Marlon – 2nd
  • All in favour, motion passed.

    Scientists in the Schools – deferred

    National Aboriginal History Month – deferred
Next Meeting: Tuesday April 10, 2018 6 p.m.
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Spring Fling Sponsorship Spots

Posted on April 3, 2018
The Spring Fling is our extremely well-attended annual fundraiser, and local businesses are invited to sponsor the event in exchange for major exposure. Our school families love to support each other’s small businesses, and this is an opportunity to get your name out there!
 
We are offering Spring Fling Sponsorship spots to Essex/Hawthorne parents and families and friends FIRST before offering them to the larger community. We have a limited number of sponsorships available for $150, $250 and $500. ** Sponsorships are tax deductible and you will be provided with a tax receipt **
 
Does your business want the chance to connect with over 500 local families, as well as some social media exposure? Please get in touch with Allison Venditti – allison.venditti@gmail.com by Thursday April 5th, for full details and to reserve your spot. 
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Family Math Night: April 17th

Posted on April 3, 2018
To all Essex and Hawthorne Families: Please come to our Family Math Night!  Learn strategies to encourage a mathematical mindset with your children and help them at home!
Date:  Tuesday, April 17th 
Time: 5:00-7:15 pm
 
Programme of Events:
5 pm – all families meet in the gym.  Robert Durocher and Beryl Cohen, TDSB Learning Coaches for K-12, introduce the evening.
5:15- 6 pm – breakout sessions in designated classrooms (Kindergarten, Primary, Junior, and Intermediate) about ways to help your children at home
6 pm:  Come back to the gym for pizza!
6:00 – 7:15 – mix and mingle while your children play mathematical games with the Mathematical Jester, Sunil Singh, in the gym
 
A small RSVP slip has gone home.  If you could kindly return it by APRIL 10,  we will know how much pizza to order.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Tumangday,  leslie.tumangday@tdsb.on.ca
 
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Essex School Council Meeting: April 10, 6 p.m.

Posted on April 3, 2018

All are welcome at the Essex School Council Meeting next Tuesday. Please see below for the agenda. 

Tuesday April 10, 2018 6:00 pm

Welcome and Introductions
Minutes / Business Arising

  • Parent Orientation Handbook
  • Lice checks
  • Program booking status – Theatrix, Scientist in the Schools
  • Spirit Wear
  • PRO Grant – Booking status, 2018 application
  • Toronto Public Health Workshops
Principal’s Report – Harry J. Quon
Treasurer’s Report
Fundraising Report

  • Spring Fling Planning Update
  • Fundraising goals: Playground improvement, 3rd floor organizing
Outdoor Play and Learning Committee Update

    OPAL Symposium
Early Reading Club

    Update
School Funds

  • Classroom Funds – extra $400
  • National Aboriginal History Month
Next Meeting: Tuesday May 5, 2018 6 p.m.

 

Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

International Day of Pink: April 11th, 2018

Posted on April 3, 2018

Our school will celebrate International Day of Pink on April 11th. The students will participate in meaningful and fun activities which encourage thoughtful contemplation of all the various ways that people can be bullied. We will explore the origin if the day, how gender stereotypes affect us all, and to speak up when we hear name-calling or discrimination. Students will be encouraged to wear pink t-shirts, clothing or accessories to show their support.

 

Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Mindfulness Workshop for Parents

Posted on March 23, 2018

Mindfulness workshop April 19.

On April 19, the Hawthorne School Council meeting will begin as usual at 6:30 pm. The business of Council will be covered from 6:30 – 7:00. At 7:00, Sue Hutton will lead a workshop on mindful parenting!!!!

Parents from Hawthorne and Essex are welcome to join for a mindfulness program specifically designed for parents. Come learn about the research behind it and experience some of the techniques to bring mindfulness into your busy parenting life and increase wellbeing for you and your children.

Sue Hutton – Mindfulness Bio Sept 2017

Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

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