Transfer, Promotion & Placement – Upcoming Changes in 2016-17

Posted on June 24, 2016

Dear Essex JSPS and Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Community:

A couple of significant administrative moves were  approved on Wednesday, June 22 at the Toronto District School Board Meeting:

  • As part of the TDSB Transfer, Promotion and Placement process, Principal Jim Stathopoulos will be transferring to Sprucecourt PS.His strength at relationship building along with his warm, caring way has been appreciated by the students, staff, parents and community.  We will miss Mr. Stathopoulos and wish him the best in his new position with the Board.
  • We are pleased to announce the promotion of Harry Quon to Principal of Essex JSPS and Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative School.  Mr. Quon comes to us from Market Lane JSPS and Downtown Alternative School where he has served as Vice-Principal.  Mr. Quon has proven to be a well-respected leader with a passion for student success and well-being.

These moves of principals and vice-principals will be effective September 1, 2016.

A letter written by Louie Papathanasakis, Superintendent of Education at the TDSB was sent to families; it can also be accessed here.

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

Arrival of Sponsored Syrian Family

Posted on June 22, 2016

We are very pleased and excited to announce that the Syrian family that the Essex-Hawthorne community sponsored has arrived in Toronto. They arrived on Monday June 20th, which was also World Refugee Day. With over 65 million refugees currently in the world (more than any other time in modern history) it is clear that our local community efforts to welcome and assist refugees are needed now more than ever.

The Breim/Khouja’s four children and their parents arrived tired but in good spirits. A small group of us and some of our kids met them at the airport and then brought them back to the temporary housing that we had arranged. A potluck dinner was held on Monday evening to welcome them.

We are now focusing on settling them in and support them in their life in Toronto.  We have secured permanent housing for the family as of July 1, but they will need household furnishings and goods.  Please go to the following link, and if you have already agreed to donate items, we will be in touch with you soon.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094dadaf2ca3f58-household

Thank you for your support! Welcoming the Breim/Khouja’s has been a very heartwarming experience.

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

Volunteer Breakfast on Tuesday June 21 at 8:00am

Posted on June 14, 2016

Please RSVP your attendance to the Volunteer Breakfast.

It is on Tuesday June 21 at 8:00am in the staff room.

Please RSVP to SHARON.NODELLO@TDSB.ON.CA or LESLIE.TUMANGDAY@TDSB.ON.CA

 

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

Essex Parent Council – Celebration Dinner

Posted on June 14, 2016

Please come out and join the Essex Parent Council for a delicious meal from Banjara Indian Restaurant. We are celebrating all of our accomplishments over the past year,  and planning for the year ahead.

If you have attended a Parent Council meetings in the past, or plan to attend meetings next year, we welcome you to come and meet other Essex parents, and share to your thoughts and ideas.

Our celebration dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 22 –  6 – 8:00 pm, in the School Library (second floor).

Childcare will be provided.

Please RSVP to parentcouncil@essexpublicschool.com, indicating if you need childcare and for how many kids by Friday, June 17.

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

Upcoming Dates to Keep in Mind

Posted on June 6, 2016

Just a friendly reminder about some key events for the coming week:

  • Wednesday June 8th:  Whole School Panoramic Photo at 2pm
  • Friday June 10th: PA Day-No School for Students.
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Today is Your Last Day to Bid – and Save!

Posted on June 3, 2016

Basecamp Climbing Gym, Hamilton Beach Bread Maker, clothing from Comrags, Inhabit Pilates & Movement, Hub Coffee, Bateman’s Bicycle Company, Made Good natural foods, family portrait sessions, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts… and so many more…

Smart shoppers, today is the very last day to bid and save big at the Essex Hawthorne Spring Fling ONLINE Silent Auction. But act fast! Get great deals from some of our areas’ finest retailers, restaurants, activity locations and specialized professionals ends this evening.

And don’t forget – all proceeds from the auction are going to benefit our kids with the purchase of brand new sports and gym equipment!

https://www.32auctions.com/fling ends TODAY, June 3 at 6 p.m

Posted in Announcements

Essex Spring Concert, June 15 at 6pm

Posted on June 2, 2016
Essex Spring Concert: Wednesday June 15, 2016 starting at 6pm.
Featuring:
The Steel Band, School Band, Choir, Kindergarten, Grades 1,2,3, & 4/5, Tap and Swing.
Posted in Announcements, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Junior (Grades 4-6), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-3)

Only 1 Day Left! Spring Fling ONLINE Silent Auction

Posted on June 2, 2016

Seize the day! Only ONE day left to bid on items in our incredible online silent auction. 

There are lots of great deals to be had, so visit: https://www.32auctions.com/fling now! Bidding closes tomorrow, Friday Jun 3 at 6:30pm.

Items include: A week long summer camp with Jack of Sports, Birthday party at Toronto Brazilian Jiujitsu, Restaurant gift certificates from Insomnia, Banjara or AVIV, Tickets to a Blue Jays Game, Fitness Packages with Baby Mama Fitness, Cross Fit Leviathan, Spynga Inhabit and Body Harmonics or climbing passes from Basecamp Climbing and Boulderz.

Don’t forget, let your colleagues, friends and neighbours know! There will be something to please everyone! And remember, all proceeds go to helping our school!

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

A Message from the Toronto Public Library: Palmerston Branch

Posted on May 30, 2016

Dear families, students, teachers and school staff.

On behalf of Palmerston Branch – your local public library – congratulations on nearing the end of a successful school year!

Summer holidays are just around the corner and we would like to wish you a great summer!

We would also like to invite you to visit the library and take time to read, play and relax with books and friends at your library.

Palmerston Branch and all 100 branches of Toronto Public Library invite all children to register for our annual summer campaign TD Summer Reading Club and have fun reading this summer! This year our theme is “WILD”!  http://www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca/

Studies show that children who keep reading during the summer do better when they return to school in the fall.

The TD Summer Reading Club is a free program developed by Canadian public libraries; it’s a great way to keep your kids engaged with reading. Children can choose what they want to read, track their reading, interact with our website and connect with kids across the country.
Online, in libraries, or on-the-road, make the TD Summer Reading Club part of your child’s summer adventures.

It’s easy to participate!

  • Register your child at your local library
  • Receive free materials, including a notebook and stickers
  • Engage with library staff
  • Discover great programming
  • Begin your reading adventure together
  • You can also get a free library card for your child, or renew the old/lost one.

On our summer website http://www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca/ children can:

  • Discover great new reads
  • Rate books and submit reviews
  • Read e-books
  • Submit and read jokes
  • Write stories
  • Learn to draw
  • Print colouring pages
  • Track their reading
  • Meet the TD SRC illustrator

 Don’t forget to check your local library’s website for free programs and events happening near you!

Palmerston Branch will have storytimes, author visit with Rob Laidlaw “Rescuing the Toronto Zoo Elephants”, music show, puppet show, summer movies, Library Bingo and more!
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Iana Georgieva-Kaluba
Librarian – Children’s and Youth Services
Palmerston Branch, Toronto Public Library
560 Palmerston Ave., Toronto, M6G 2P7
Tel: 416-393-7681, Fax: 416-393-7420

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

Over $500.00 raised for Fort McMurray!

Posted on May 30, 2016

Thanks to everyone from Essex and Hawthorne who contributed to our Popcorn Sale a few weeks ago.  Together, we raised over $500.00 for the Red Cross in support of the Fort McMurray relief effort.

Well done Essex and Hawthorne!

Jim Stathopoulos
Principal
Essex Public School and Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative School
50 Essex Street
Toronto, Ontario M6G 1T3
www.essexpublicshool.com
http://www.hawthorne2bilingual.com

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

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