TranslateEssex Yearbook Order Form for KG-6 (grade 7-8 students have pre-purchased in September). Get your own 2014-2015 Essex Phoenix Yearbook for only $10.00 (cash only). We will only be taking pre-orders. Get your order in by Monday June 8th. Return the order form to you classroom teacher.
50/50 Raffle Winning Ticket
Time to check your 50/50 raffle tickets from last Friday’s Spring Fling. The winning ticket is:
#756469
If you have the winning ticket, please contact the Essex front office.
Good luck!
Essex PS Spring Concert
Essex PS Spring Concert
When: Wednesday June 3rd starting at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Essex PS Main Gym
All students in Kindergarten-Grade 4/5 split along with our Senior Choir, Tap Team, Steel Pan Band and Band Ensemble
Spring Fling is THIS Friday!!!!
The Spring Fling is this Friday (May 29th from 5-8pm) — RAIN OR SHINE!
Come out and enjoy our year-end party! All proceeds go towards improving our outdoor Kindergarten Play Area and Garden on the South East section of the school.
Win amazing prizes! Play fantastic games! Download the schedule of events and the price list below.
Open to the public, so bring your family and neighbours!
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Warning About Blacklegged Ticks
May 21, 2015
Parent/Guardian,
As recently reported in the media, Toronto Public Health has found blacklegged ticks on Algonquin
Island and Morningside Park. These ticks can be infected with the bacteria that cause Lyme
disease (fact sheet). The ticks have been sent to the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg for further
identification and testing for these bacteria. Testing can take up to several weeks.
Late last fall, Toronto Public Health found blacklegged ticks in Rouge Valley. Finding blacklegged
ticks in multiple locations in the City suggests these ticks are becoming established in Toronto.
However, the risk of Lyme disease in Toronto is low and the vast majority of ticks are not infected.
Blacklegged ticks are found in bushy or wooded areas that have tall grass or lots of leaves on the
ground. We are aware that some schools have planned end-of-year outdoor field trips. Parents
can help their child take appropriate precautions when enjoying outdoor activities in wooded and
bushy areas by having them:
- Wear light coloured clothing so ticks can be easily spotted;
- Wear long sleeves and long pants; tuck pants into socks;
- Use bug repellent containing DEET (please follow manufacturer’s instructions); and
- Inspected by an adult or buddy for any attached ticks.
Ticks found on the skin should be promptly removed. Transmission of Lyme disease requires the
tick to be attached for at least 24 hours. Ticks removed can be submitted to Toronto Public Health
for identification and further testing.
For more information, please visit our web site at toronto.ca/health or call 416-338-7600.
Sincerely,
Dr. David McKeown
Medical Officer of Health
| Download this letter. |
| Lyme Disease Fact Sheet. |
Save the Date to Come Dig With Us!
Come one, come all to help improve our schoolyard! We need families (including kids) and friendly neighbours to help us beautify our kindergarten play area at the front of the school. We’ll be digging massive holes for new trees and will need as much muscle power as possible. Don’t forget to bring your shovel.
Many, many thanks.
When: June 12th 4-7, June 13th 9:30 am – 2pm.
Where: 50 Essex Street, front kindergarten area.
Thank you!
Thank you to our community for their contribution to our Popcorn Fundraiser. Together we raised $382.20 for victims affected by the earthquake in Nepal.
School Council Meeting Tomorrow
Reminder: School Council Meeting on Wednesday May 20th at 6:30 pm in the Library.
Overhang Roof Maintenance
Parents and Guardians,
As you might expect, repairs and maintenance are a necessary part of the operation of any school. That is especially so in older schools such as ours. One project that is due to begin soon is the removal of paint from under the overhang roof on the north side of the school. This paint was found to contain lead. The TDSB has developed a detailed plan in consultation with Toronto Public Health to safely and permanently remove the paint once the school year has ended for students and staff. That process will take several weeks to complete.
In the meantime, our staff have been diligently sweeping the area several times a day to remove any chips that might fall. This weekend, crews will be working to install a temporary enclosure under the roof that will catch any falling paint chips. As a result, there will not be any access to the overhang area this weekend. Once the enclosure is installed, the school will once again be able to use the area under the overhang until the full removal begins at the end of June. Rest assured that every precaution is being taken to ensure that the area remains safe, and is accessible once again on Tuesday morning. Throughout the duration of this project, all work will be completed in accordance with strict government regulations established under the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. If you require any further information, please feel free to contact me.
Yours truly,
Jim
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The Spring Fling Auction Needs Your Help!!!
We need only a few more items to make our silent auction complete. If you, or someone/some business you know, are able to contribute a gift certificate, a weekend at the cottage, event or concert tickets, a service or product, please consider helping the school out by donating it to the auction. Every dollar raised at Spring Fling will help to improve our outdoor kindergarten play area and garden on the south-east side of the school.
Please contact Ana at springflingeh@gmail.com.