Fern Ave. Public School Blog

  The Fern Catch Up Fund Direct Appeal If you haven't seen it already, check your kid’s backpack for a flier about the  Fern Catch Up Fund !   We know that some folks don’t necessarily have time to participate in things like bake sales, movie nights etc. to fundraise for their kid’s school: they would prefer to donate directly.  As the year draws to a close, we invite our Fern families who are in a position to give a little extra to donate to the  Fern Catch Up Fund.   What is it? The  Fern Catch up Fund  is a special year-end giving campaign that offers parents and community members a simple, effective way to contribute to the initiatives that our School Council supports to enhance your child's education. What does the money pay for? In the past, we've spent money on things like  -Arts performances  -Science facilitators and equipment - New team shirts and equipment for our teams and clubs - Purchases of technology - Parent worksho...

Help Collect a Thousand Toys for West End Families. Fern   Ave Public School, together with local businesses Umoja Soccer, Guardian Pharmacy, Scooter Girl Toys, and other area schools (Garden Ave. P.S., Dr. Rita Cox - Kina Minagok P.S. and Ursula Franklin Secondary, to name a few) are committing to collect a thousand toys to be distributed to local families, with vouchers being distributed at the PCFB, Romero House, area schools*, and other community agencies.   It was magic last year to see the village come together to support the incredibly diverse group of families who came in to do their "shopping."  You don't have to celebrate Christmas to want something special for your kids this time of year! We want to replicate last year's magic, so if you are in a position to do so, please drop off new, unwrapped toys, games, books, puzzles, art supplies etc (for kids aged 12 and under) in the front foyer before the end of the school day  FRIDAY, DECEMBE...

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Thanks everyone for all your amazing contributions to our winter clothing drive for week one.  We delivered a whole bunch of stuff to Romero House for the recently arrived families they support.   This week, December 2-6, fundraiser and food drive for the Parkdale Community Food Bank! We're collecting  non-perishable  food, toiletries, baby supplies, pet food & household supplies.  Here's the list of some of the most sought after items: Hot/Cold Cereal Canned or Dry Beans Dry Pasta & Pasta Sauce Canned Fruits & Veggies Treats! candy, cookies, dried fruit etc. Snacks! chips, crackers, granola bars etc. Baking products; flour, cake mix, oats etc. -- large packages can be divided by the PCFB Dog/Cat food; dry in small packages or canned. Baby products; formula, baby food, diapers,   wipes Hygiene products; soap, deodorant,   incontinence products,  shampoo,   conditioner, menstrual products Drop off is in front  o...