Fern Ave. Public School Blog

Dear Parent/Guardian, The Terry Fox Run will be on Thursday, October 5th, with a rain date of Tuesday, October 10th. This year we will not be sending out pledge sheets but ask that a donation of a toonie be given in Terry's memory. Should you wish to donate on line please do so at terryfox.org Schedule Outline Thursday Oct. 5 (Rain Day Tuesday Oct. 10) JK/SK   -   9:15-10:00am Junior (gr.4-6)  –  1:30 – 2:00 Primary   (gr.1-3 ) – 2:15 – 2:40 Senior   (gr.7&8) . - 2:45 - 3:15 Family members who wish to attend must check in with the office for safety purposes. Thank you Everyone!

Dear Parents/Guardians: On Thursday, October 5th, 2017, KINDERGARTEN students in at our school will be taking part in the annual Terry Fox KINDERGARTEN Run, 9:15-10:00am . Around the school track. We will be running rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Do not forget your running shoes. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the heroic efforts of Terry over the next week and raise  TOONIES , for cancer research. Through their participation in the annual KINDERGARTEN Run, we hope that our students will view themselves as positive agents of change giving the best of themselves, just like Terry did. We will be collecting  TOONIES  for Terry.  All monies raised will be forwarded to The Terry Fox Foundation. Those students unable to bring in donations are welcome to participate in the event as well. Please submit  TOONIES  by: Thursday, October 5th. We are very pleased to be a part of this year’s Terry Fox Event as we encourage our...

Join us on Thursday September 28th in the staff room on the 2nd floor from 6:30-8:30pm for this year's first School Council Meeting. Childcare and some light food will be available. In this first meeting we will be talking about the scope of School Council and its committees, electing the Executive positions, receiving an update from Principal Szonyi, and discussing the budgeting for 2017-2018. We hope to see you there!

Dear Parent/Guardian, Please note the correction to the Fern Avenue PS handbook.......... The Kindergarten playground is permitted by Ferncliff Day Care from 3:15PM-6:00PM (Monday to Friday). Please ensure you have left the Kindergarten playground before 3:15PM. Thank you

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Don't forget to bring your smiles this Monday, September 25th. Photographers will be at Fern all day taking our school photos.

Dear Parent/Guardian, Fern Avenue PS invites you to follow our Twitter Account at:  Fern@tdsb_FernAvePS

Dear Parent/Guardian of Grade 8 Students: The Transitions to 9 Info Nights for parents dates are as follows: Bloor CI October 18th from 6 to 8 pm (Alpha II, AMG, Brock, City View, Dovercourt) Parkdale CI October 24th from  6 to 8 pm (Fern, Parkdale, Queen Victoria)

Dear Parent/Guardian, The Pine Crest bus with our grade 7 students will be arriving this afternoon at approximately 3:45 PM. Buses will unload on Wright Avenue. Thank you, Vera

Dear Grade 7 Parents and Guardians, A few reminders for Monday September 18th to Wednesday September 20th: Students going to Pinecrest  will be meeting in their homeroom classroom at 9:00  a.m. on Monday. Please do not forget to pack a nut-free lunch for the first day.  We expect to be back around 4:00 p.m.  on Wednesday, September 20th. Please do not call the school but rather check our fernblog, Vera will be posting on Wednesday around 2:00 p.m. for an updated time of arrival.  If you are picking up your child on Wednesday, please do not park in the bus area on Wright Avenue. We need space for 3 busses that need to park and drop of the students. Students not going to Pinecrest  will be with Ms. Elslander in room 309.  Regards, Bogdan Nikolajevic

Dear Parent/Guardian: Toronto Public Health provides dental programs to children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. To identify children with oral health problems, a screening program is offered to students in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Health requirements for mandatory health programs. The screening is an assessment by a dental hygienist using sterilized instruments.  The dental hygienist will access the need for topical fluoride, scaling, sealant and any other obvious dental needs. As a follow up to the screening, only parents whose children are identified as requiring dental services will be notified. A note to that effect will be sent home with your child/ren for your information and action.  You may also receive a phone call from Toronto Public Health dental staff to assist you in accessing care. Please be advised that this screening assessment does not replace the dental examination done by a licensed dentist. If you do not wish you child/ren to...

Dear Parents/Guardians, Do you have a little or big refrigerator lying around the house or cottage and would like to donate to our school.  We would be happy to take it and provide a good home for it here in our office. Please contact Vera Ciric at 416-393-9130. Thank you!

Come join the fun! Sign up is this Wednesday for great after school art and soccer programs that start September 26 and 27. Art Garden Soccer Skills and Training Registration forms can be found here .

PHOTO DAY is at Fern Avenue PS is on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 It's the start of a new school year and time for fall school portraits! Edge Imaging is happy to help you capture this timeless tradition in your child's life. Students will be bringing a flyer home giving you instructions on how to sign up for online proof notifications, please visit edgeimaging.ca/photoday Please enter the school code:  FER You can also order your school photos online at order.edgeimaging.ca Portrait and Pass Codes will be provided on your child's photo proofs.  Proofs will be sent approximately two weeks after photo day. Please remember to bring you SMILES :)

Dear Parents/Guardians, Toronto Public Health will visit our school twice a year to provide free vaccinations against three diseases. to all GRADE 7 students.  School clinic dates may change based on school events, however, please mark down Monday, November 13, 2017 as our first vaccination clinic date. The vaccines available at the school clinics are not free at the doctor's office.  Protect your child against meningitis and cancer.  Consent forms have been given to the homeroom for your child to bring home, kindly fill out the information and return to the homeroom teacher by Friday, September 22, 2017 . Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Public Health directly at 416-392-1250. Thank you, Vera

Back to school and a chance to purchase your Fern Avenue Falcons T-shirts and technical athletic shirts. Support  your athletic department and purchase one today.   Ready for pick up before the cross country meet on October 2nd. Please follow the link below and begin your shopping adventure. https://fernavenue.itemorder.com/sale Stay tuned for more items on sale later on in the school year!

Are you having a difficult time deciding what to pack for your child’s lunch, finding the time to do it, or even remembering to make one before you get to school? It may be hard to settle into back-to-school routines but some Fern families have relieved their stress and time by enrolling in the hot-lunch program. If you haven’t already signed up, your family can still participate in Fern’s lunch program starting in October. Download the order form and check out October’s menu -- featuring everything from Red Lentil Soup, Shepherd’s Pie, Country Chicken Burger, and Vegetarian Lasagna -- on the website’s School Calendar. The deadline is Monday, September 18 for lunches beginning Monday, October 2nd. For more details about the lunch program, please click here . If you have any further questions about the lunch program, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions on the school blog or contact the Student Nutrition Program Co-ordinator at fernlunchprogram@gmail.com . Thanks, Fer...

Dear Parents/Guardians, The cross country season is starting next week and we are excited to begin running with our students in preparation for the first cross country event at Ashbridges Bay on October 2nd.  This year, the coaches are asking for any parent volunteers who are able to help out with organizing rides for our runners on the competition dates. Transportation to and from the event requires volunteer drivers as we cannot always rely on the bus.  In addition,  event times for cross country vary for different competitor groups. Ideally, we would have at least one parent volunteer from each division (Senior, Junior and Primary) to manage the transportation of each runner.   The parent volunteer would work with each coach who will provide them with a list of names, contact info, etc. As always, parents are welcome to come out and run with our students during any of the practice times. If you are able to help out with coordinating rides please...

Dear Parents/Guardians of Grade 7 students at Fern, Welcome to the Senior Division at Fern! An overnight trip at the beginning of the year has been part of our Grade 7 tradition for many years. This September we are going back to Pinecrest Camp from September 18 th to September 20 th . It is a great opportunity for Fern students from the English, Extended and Immersion programs to get to know each other outside their regular classrooms. Fern staff has found that outdoor education is instrumental in establishing and reinforcing positive relationships throughout the school. Your child will be involved in cooperative games and physical activities at the camp. The program is specifically tailored to focus on developing leadership and teamwork skills. This trip is an early proactive approach towards the students’ well-being and lays the foundation for a strong inclusive Fern Gr 7/8 community. Camp Pinecrest is a YMCA camp that has hosted numerous TDSB schools on overnight trips...

Dear Parents and Guardians, We hope that the first week of school has been a successful one for your child(ren) and they are getting more comfortable with their fellow students and teachers of the school each passing day. Please mark next Thursday, September 14 on your calendars to attend our Curriculum Night and School Advisory Council Welcome Back BBQ .  Curriculum Night will be the first event and it starts at 5:30 pm in your child’s classroom. The first rotation of presentations or drop-ins will run until 5:50 pm followed by a 5-minute movement break and a second presentation/drop-in from 5:55 to 6:15 pm. Afterwards from 6:15 to 7:15 pm please join us outside the school where, for a nominal charge, we will be offering a simple meal of hot dogs or veggie dogs with a drink and a fruit.  We are hoping that those of you with a sweet tooth can contribute something to our potluck dessert table for all to enjoy. There will be a table ready for your treats to be donate...

Welcome back to another school year of Physical Education and Sports at Fern ! Please take some time to review the Physical Education Guidelines and the Year at a Glance curriculum . Thank you, Sarantos Katsihtis

Dear Parents-Guardians, Yesterday Friday, September 1st you would have received either an email or phone message from the school indicating your child's teacher for this 2017-2018 school year. Unfortunately, the system encountered some minor glitches and called out in particularly the two SK French Immersion classes in error. The students who were called out in room 102 with Madame Miya are in fact with room 104 upper with Madame Jamieson and vise versa. We kindly ask that you check in with both kindergarten teachers on Tuesday, September 05th and clarify the correct placement of your child. The other glitch seems to have placed students in incorrect classrooms  or  has not have informed you of your child's teacher and classroom. Please note all students are registered and placed in a classroom, we ask for your patience and ask that on the first day of school you look for the teacher outside in the schoolyard.  Teachers will have accurate class lists and will assis...