African Heritage Month – Parent Opportunity

Posted on February 4, 2018
February is African Heritage Month.   It is an occasion to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Peoples of African Descent to Canada and the world.   During the month of February 2018, the Toronto District School Board will hold a variety of events to celebrate the rich heritage of the people and nations of Africa and the African Diaspora.
On behalf of the African Heritage Month Committee,  all parents of African Descent are invited to an event called, “#thetalk”.    Details are attached and noted below:
Join us for a talk on:
How to talk to your child(ren) about race and racism
Thursday, February 8, 2018
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
5050 Yonge Street – Boardroom
 
Should additional information be required, please contact Michelle Munroe, Central Coordinator, Parent & Community Engagement at michelle.munroe@tdsb.on.ca
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Spring Fling Announcement

Posted on February 4, 2018

While winter continues its mission to keep us cold and bundled, dreaming of spring can bring us warmth! Some of us have already been thinking, planning, and preparing for spring – the Spring Fling to be exact!

Every year Essex and Hawthorne collaborate to create a fun family event called the Spring Fling!
On Friday June 1st we celebrate our school, play carnival games, bounce on inflatables castles, eat together, and have a lot of fun!
This is event is also a fundraiser for our school. Last year we were able to buy two sets of Chrome books for our classrooms…(stay tuned for more information of what the money will be allocated for this year)
An event like this requires lots of planning and we are reaching out to you the caregivers of Essex and Hawthorne students to help us. Below you will find a link to a task sign up list – Have a look and see what task or project is exciting for you – and sign up! Each task will be a small piece of the larger event. Some tasks are to be completed before the event, some will happen on the day of the event — Most will require only a small amount of your time and energy. Together we can show our students what working like a team can really accomplish – a fun day for everyone!!
Here is the link:
(If you would like a paper copy of the task list it will be available in both school offices)
(If you require a translation of the task list one can be provided for you – please inquire at your students school office)
There are MANY exciting things in development for the Spring Fling – Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you in advance for committing to help make this event happen!
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Parents as Partners Conference 2018  

Posted on February 4, 2018

The Parents as Partners Conference 2018 is on Saturday, April 28 and all parents are welcome!

This free conference – planned by parents, for parents – includes a variety of workshops and resources that will help any parent support their child in their achievement and well-being at school and at home.

Two colour posters are also on their way to all schools! Please keep your eyes open for these and hang them in prominent areas of the school. And don’t forget to use all your school-based channels (school council, newsletters, voice mails, signage, report cards, websites) to help inform parents about this exciting and valuable opportunity.

This year’s keynote speaker is Unstoppable Tracy, an award-winning educator and leader in schools, business and in sport, humanitarian, advocate, decorated athlete and international speaker. 

Transportation, childcare, food and translators are all provided. Registration opens in February at www.parentsaspartners.ca

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

Allowances, Chores and Money Skills Workshop

Posted on February 4, 2018
Join us for a Hawthorne / Essex Parenting Workshop hosted by the Parent Education Network!
 
Allowances, Chores and Money Skills: 
Money management is a key life skill. Come for some great ideas on how to explain earning money, wants versus needs, setting money goals, budgeting and making a savings plan!
 
Date: February 22, 2018
 
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 
Place: Library on the 2nd floor
 
Children are also welcome to attend the workshop and there will also be childcare provided in the Library. Light refreshments will be provided.
 
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

School Council Appreciation & Information Evening

Posted on February 4, 2018
Registration is now live  for the School Council Appreciation & Information Evening at http://www.tdsb.on.ca/community/howtogetinvolved/schoolcouncils.aspx.
 
Kindly  forward registration link to your School Council. A maximum 2 school council parent representatives per school may register.

Child care and interpretation available through on-line registration only.
 
If you have any questions, please contact sacappreciation@torontopiac.com
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Essex PS School Council Meeting – Feb 6

Posted on January 30, 2018

Mark your calendars! The next school council meeting is Tuesday February 6th. Please find the agenda below. All are welcome.

 

Essex PS School Council Meeting
Tuesday February 6, 2018 6:00 pm

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

Minutes / Business Arising
Parent Orientation Handbook
Lice checks
Program booking status – Theatrix and BHM

Principal’s Report – Harry J. Quon

Treasurer’s Report

Fundraising Report
Spring Fling

Outdoor Play and Learning Committee Update
OPAL Symposium

Early Reading Club
Update

School Funds
Classroom Funds
Scientists in the Schools
National Aboriginal History Month

Next Meeting: Tuesday April 10, 2018

 

 

 

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

Positive Space at Essex

Posted on January 30, 2018

Each Monday, students from kindergarten to grade 8 are invited to join the Positive Space in room 205. Positive Space is a club where students are welcome to discuss issues that are meaningful to them, with an emphasis on equity. In a safe and supportive environment, we will discuss topics related to racism, ablesim, sexism, and homophobia. The goal is to create a positive dialogue around these issues, that affect us all, while empowering and motivating students to be agents of change in their school community and beyond.

-Sarah Cervinka
Club Co-ordinator

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

Wizard of Oz – Helpers Needed

Posted on January 28, 2018

The Land of Oz Is Calling!!  If you’d like to join us on the Yellow Brick Road and get involved with our June production of The Wizard of Oz, we would love to hear from you.  We are looking for help with costumes (both donations and creation), lighting, and sound.  Please email Jessica Arshinoff (Jessica.arshinoff@tdsb.on.ca), and let her know how you’d like to participate!  We’ll see you somewhere over the rainbow….

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

Looking for skates and helmets! 

Posted on January 28, 2018
Essex and Hawthorne communities have been working to build our skate and helmet collection. Many classes are planning skating outings and the students are really enjoying being out in the ice.
Because so many classes are going, we are noticing where there are holes to fill in our collection. So we are calling out to the community to see if you can help again.
We are on the look out for helmets of any size as well as larger sized skates. There is a particular need for hockey skates in size 3-7.
If you have some to donate, or know someone who might, please drop them off in the Hawthorne or Essex office and we’ll be happy to add them to our collection!
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

It’s a New Year, Come Volunteer for the Early Reading Club

Posted on January 28, 2018

Essex Grade One Teachers are still looking for parent volunteers for the Early Reading Club.  The commitment requires volunteers to read with their “reading buddy” 2-3 times per week for 30 minutes.

It is a convenient and easy way to give our students a boost:

  • Time of day is flexible (although 9:00-9:30 am often works well)
  • The Resource teacher will help you create a reading kit to suit your buddy’s level and interests.
  • Word games and leveled readers are available for you to choose from each week.
  •  Parent Council will pay for your police record check.
  • You can volunteer anywhere from 6 weeks up until the end of the year.

For more information or to sign up please get in touch with ERC Coordinator for Essex  -Jessica Haber at jessica.haber@tdsb.on.ca.

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

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