SUMMER WATERING SIGN-UP

Posted on June 25, 2017
Hello Gardeners!
Summer is approaching and once again the Garden Committee is looking for parents to sign up for a week of summer watering.  By signing up for the summer watering schedule your job is to make sure the gardens (outdoor classroom garden boxes, new shade perennial garden beside the bike rack, blue canoe, shrubs and troughs in the kindergarten yard) get watered as needed (probably 2-3 times per week depending on rain).
It would also be helpful to do a bit of weeding when you are in the garden (if you have questions about what to weed and what to keep in the ground, please ask!).
When you get to the garden, unlock the box (The code for the lock box is 1-3-5-7) and find the water key (it looks like a tool more than a key). Hook up the hose, turn the key and the water should be flowing.
For those of you who are new to summer watering, we will hold a brief orientation from 8:15-8:45 am in the front garden/outdoor classroom on Tuesday June 27th.

Please feel free to forward this schedule to any other parents you think would be interested in helping out.  It is a fun way to stay connected to the school in the summer and often our kids love joining in to care for the school grounds.

During the week from 7:30 am-6:00 pm the daycare is open so you are able to find the caretakers if you have any difficulties with the water hook up.  Often if you set up the hose in the kindergarten yard during daycare hours, you will have plenty of children who will do the job for you!

We urge you to donate a week of your time!

SIGN UP LINK:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DvZz9CvDiQn5wIVnC1Y1NLBe18_06rQFKooqQ2Zh58A/edit

Thank you very much,

The Garden Committee

P.S. You are free to help yourself to peas, greens, herbs and any tomatoes that may come to fruition, and don’t forget the Saskatoon berries.

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

National Aboriginal History Month Celebration for both Essex & Hawthorne schools

Posted on June 12, 2017

National Aboriginal History Month Celebration for both Essex & Hawthorne schools

Tuesday, June 13th  from 9:30-10:30 a.m

We are honoured to have elder Jimmy Dick, Cree, from Moose Cree First Nations, James Bay, Ontario, along with students from First Nations Jr & Sr. School of Toronto, visiting us as part of the National Aboriginal History Month Celebrations.

They will be performing traditional song and dance, ending with student participation. We welcome parents, caregivers and friends to join us. We do ask that visitors sit outside the 2 inner circles, as those 2 rows are reserved for students and staff.

We hope to see you there!

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

Essex Parent council Needs You!

Posted on June 5, 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please join us on June 8th at 6:30 pm for the last Parent Council meeting of the year. As always, childcare will be provided.

There is lots of planning to be done for next year as there are many key positions open on Parent Council including Chair, Communications and Pizza Lunch Co-ordinator to name a few.

Essex relies on the Parent Council to raise funds necessary to fund enrichment opportunities for our students such as the Grade 8 trip, Scientists in the Classroom and Theatricks, Black History Month, Lunar New Year and Aboriginal Day celebrations.

Parent Council also funds the Grade 8 graduation, Lice Checks, and the Teacher Classroom Fund which provides each teacher with a discretionary fund of $200 to purchase extra supplies for their classroom.

Rose Reisman will also be at the meeting sampling food and presenting menus for the new hot lunch program being considered for next year.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

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

URGENT – SPRING FLING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS FRIDAY

Posted on May 30, 2017
Thank you to all the parents who have already offered to volunteer at  Spring Fling.  We still need about 25 volunteers between 5:30-7:30 to fill our volunteer roster. If you haven’t volunteered for your school this year, now is your chance.
Please email us at springflingeh@gmail.com to offer your services today.
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST

Posted on May 29, 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We are hosting a special Volunteer Breakfast for volunteers to convey our thanks and appreciation for your contribution in making our school a great place!

  • Date: June 8, 2017
  • Place: Staff Room
  • Time: 7:45 am

Childcare will be provided in the library from 7:45 to 8:45.

Please RSVP by May 31st to Nancy.Cosentino-Amato@tdsb.on.ca

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

May is Get Outside Month and next week is Bike to School Week.

Posted on May 29, 2017
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We wanted to let you know that May is “Get Outside Month,” and next week is “Bike to School Week.”
The goal of these initiatives is to educate children about the merits of walking and biking to school instead of driving (or, for those that don’t have the option, car-pooling).
The children will be learning about their eco-footprints and the merits of eco-friendly choices around transit to and from school.
We look forward to everyone taking advantage of the warm (albeit rainy) weather, making eco-friendly choices and being active.
– The Eco-Committee of Hawthorne/ Essex Schools
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

ESSEX LIBRARY WINS $45,000 GRANT FROM INDIGO LOVE OF READING FOUNDATION

Posted on May 29, 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

In January, Essex Public school Literacy Committee applied for the Indigo Love of Reading Grant for our library.  Leslie Tumangday led a team of teachers and parents; together they wrote the grant and created a video that showcased the students and the library.

On Thursday, May 25, the Literacy Committee learned that Essex was successful!  Heather Reisman, Chair of the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation, called to say that the Chapters Indigo Bay Bloor store would be adopting Essex for $45,000 to spend in books.

On Friday, we announced the news to the school at an assembly, and each student was asked to contribute to a Wish List of books for their school and classroom libraries.

Special thanks to parents Sarah and Nick Faulkner, Lynette Bacon, Kate Ireland, Harry Quon, and teachers Tanya Bates, Katharine Davis, and Jessica Haber.

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

Second Immunization Clinic

Posted on May 29, 2017

Hi Parents and Caregivers,

This is a reminder: the Second Immunization clinic for grade 7 and 8s will take place in the library on Monday, June 5th in the morning.

Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8)

SPRING FLING 2017: CALLING ALL BAKERS!

Posted on May 29, 2017

We are looking for donations of baked goods for the Bake Sale at Spring Fling on Friday, June 2nd.

There is a Bake Sake sign up sheet on the Essex Parent Council bulletin board in the lobby.

Please sign up and drop off your baked treats in the Essex office on the morning of the 2nd or bring them to the event itself.

All baked goodies must be NUT FREE.

Thank you very much!

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

SUMMER SCHOOL AT CARELTON VILLAGE

Posted on May 25, 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Model Schools for Inner Cities is hosting Summer School at Carleton Village this July and there are still spots available!  The program is for grades K-8 and runs from July 5th to July 28th, from 9 to 12.

The focus is on literacy and numeracy skills, creative arts and Lego robotics, with an additional focus on well-being.

An application form went home with your child on Tuesday, May 16th, and attached is an application form.  Busing is available as well.

Summer school 2017 Registration for Ps (2) (2)
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

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