Fern Ave. Public School Blog

Please note that due to the weather, we have had to postpone the event of the year until TOMORROW - Thursday, June 27th. VOLUNTEER:   We have  lots of spots  for adults, and kids (grade 7 and up) and we need them filled!  FACE PAINTING  particularly needs some student volunteers!  This is a great opportunity for high schoolers to snag some volunteer hours. TICKET PRESALES:  Skip the lines and  pre-buy your tickets  and Fern Swag online!  SUMMER WINE RAFFLE  (to Raise Funds for the Grad Class of  2025) is here - and your participation can make a big difference. Details on donations,  raffle tickets  and the  draw at Fernapalooza  can be found  here .  Your summer wine stock is waiting, and every bottle helps us raise funds for our graduates.  PIZZA OVEN GIVEAWAY!  Laura Simpson will be  raffling off a Pizza Oven at the fair , and will be  giving away freezies  to our Falcons big and small! Stop by her tent for a cold treat, and enter for your chance to win a serious pizza night upgrade

The Fern Running Club has officially ended for the year.  Thank you to all the families who came out each week.  It was wonderful to see all the runners both younger and older.  We hope you continue to go running throughout the summer. Mme Miya and Mrs. Heller

Fern’s biggest party of the year is coming up  on WEDNESDAY JUNE 26 from 5-8:30pm  in the school yard This is the big one friends!  We need a village to get this off the ground. We need helpers for everything from face paint to games, BBQ to cake competition, set-up to clean-up. We also need your treats for the bake sale, your pre-loved stuffies   and toys for prizes AND we’re bringing back Mystery Bags, too! It’s all happening!   VOLUNTEER We have a lot of volunteer spots for adults, and kids grade 7 and up and we need them filled! This is also a  great  opportunity for high schoolers to snag some volunteer hours.   Please see the volunteer & bake sale sign-up sheet here:   https://www . signupgenius .com/ go/ 10C084DAAAE23A4FECE9- 49859480- fernapalooza DONATE DEADLINE to drop off your prize donations, old Fern Falcons SWAG, and Mystery Bags is  Monday, June 24 !!! Please  wash  any clothes and stuffies, and drop off donations in the bins in front of 105 Wright Avenue, on the por

What do you want to hear at the 2024 Grad Party this year? Not every request is guaranteed to be played but this gives the DJ some insight into what gets you moving! Please add to our Spotify playlist here! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4CQPyH1nHvM767l4NpbhFO?si=e5c52b03f7914af5&nd=1&dlsi=ca6aa912401e4f14

FERNAPALOOZA  is coming in hot on June 26 (5-8:30pm) - and we have some updates to get the fun going early! CALL FOR  PRIZES AND SPIRIT WEAR DONATIONS! We are looking for used, good condition stuffies, books, small toys, Pokemon cards in batches of 10, etc. to use as prizes at the Fun Fair! We are also looking for any vintage/preloved Fern Falcons spirit wear -  if you have outgrown your Fern spirit wear, gift it to us and we will find it a new home! Please  wash  any clothes and stuffies, and drop off donations in the bins in front of 105 Wright Avenue, on the porch at 91 Wright Avenue, or in front of the office at the school between  Thursday, June 13 and Monday, June 24. C REATE A CAKE FOR THE CAKE-OFF!  Get out your favourite cake recipe and decorations and vie for the title of Fern Cake-Off Champion! Prizes will be awarded for best cake in each of the following categories: Best Cake by a Kindergartener, by a Primary Student, by a Junior Student, by a Senior Student, Best Parent-

It's time to showcase your culinary skills and creativity as you compete for the title of Fern Cake-Off Champion! Bring your favorite cake recipes and put your frosting, decorating, and flavouring techniques to the test.  Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this competition is open to all ages and skill levels. Gather your friends, family, and fellow cake lovers to cheer you on as you demonstrate your baking prowess. Not only will you have the chance to win a fantastic prize , but you'll also earn the admiration of the entire school community!  Join us at Fernapalooza on  Wednesday, June 26 between 5-7 pm  and prepare to be amazed by the incredible array of delicious creations on display. All cakes will be auctioned to the highest bidder in a silent auction following the judging.  5 - 6pm - Cake Drop-Off & Participant Registration  6 - 6:30pm - Cake Judging & Prize Ceremony  6:30 - 7pm - Cake Auction & Winners Announced Prizes will be awa

PRIDE AT FERN! This will be an all day event and the Equity Committee as well as GSOWA can use some volunteers. We are still ironing out the details but we know the times and general tasks we would love help with. Please see here for volunteer sign up and items you could sign up to donate! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/171tgVBSFnQFaMA2-MAjsAVaXaT9Ks_o8BqBE3wPOjGg/edit#gid=0 Thank you, looking forward to another Fern Pride!!

Get Your Raffle Tickets Now!  Our Summer Wine Raffle is here, and your participation can make a big difference for the graduating class of 2025. Here’s how you can join in the fun and support our cause: Donate Wine by Sunday, June 23 Drop off your wine donations at any of these locations: - Fern Ave main office - 51 Westminster Ave PORCH - 10 Fermanagh Ave PORCH Buy Your Raffle Tickets Here  -  OR at  Fernapalooza!   Draw to take place June 26 at Fernapalooza. Your summer wine stock is waiting, and every bottle helps us raise funds for our graduates. Thank you for your generous support! Trish and Denise Grade 8 Grad Committee

JUNE 5 -- STAFF APPRECIATION BREAKFAST -- URGENT -- PLEASE SIGN UP NOW!! WE ESPECIALLY NEED VOLUNTEERS!   We need food contributions and helpers to make this breakfast buffet for our whole staff sing. Your granny's cinnamon bun recipe?  Fabulous Fritatta?  Fruit plate? Or maybe you're a "bring the juice" kind of person, or, organize the buffet table kind of volunteer.   Click  here  for the sign-up sheet for food and volunteer roles.   We are low on volunteers -- please SEE SECOND TAB FOR volunteer sign-up. Items can be brought to the school on  Wednesday June 5th between 730am-7:45am. For families that can't make the drop-off the morning of June 5, you can drop off on   Tuesday from 7pm-9pm at 170 Fern Ave   For more details, please reach out to  cortleighteolis@gmail.com