Fern Ave. Public School Blog

The  A R T G A R D E N Spring Term registration opens this week on Wednesday, March 8th at 8 am Register here: https://tinyurl.com/SpringArt2023 Tuesdays Cubs Gr. 2-3  3:45-5 pm 10 weeks April 4th to June 6th Wednesday Foxes Gr, 4-8  3:30-5 pm 10 weeks April 5th to June 7th  See the poster for details.

Hello Fern Friends, The Art Garden after-school Winter class registration opens soon! Register on: Monday, December 5th at 8am  at: https://tinyurl.com/ArtGardenWinter2023   Mark your calendar as there are limited spots available this term!  There are two classes available: From January 10th to March 8th - 9 weeks  Tuesdays - Cubs Gr. 2-3 and  Wednesday - Foxes Gr. 4-8  **Please see the poster for details.  Thanks so much,  Taya  Note: If you want to be taken off the Fern Friends mailing list please let us know :)

We are forming a Primary Choir (grades 1-3) and a Junior Choir (grades 4-6) that will each meet once a week during the lunch hour.  Each choir will have performance opportunities throughout the year.   The Junior Choir is open to students in grades 4-6, and will meet every Wednesday at 12:15 starting September 21st .  New members are still welcom e The Primary Choir will be for students in grades 1-3 and will meet every Thursday at 12:15 starting September 29th .  The teachers will pick up the students from outside (primary doors) and the cafeteria. For parents of daycare students, please email Ferncliff Daycare to notify them that your child is allowed to join the Primary choir on Thursday's at lunch. Sincerely, Ms.Warson, Ms.Parenteau and Mrs.Heller.

Hello Friends!  Registration for this Fall's ART GARDEN class opens on Monday, September 19 at 9 am ! Classes start the first week of October......just in time for Halloween! Tuesdays - My Cubs gr. 2-3 will do some fun Halloween sculptures, Day of the Dead mixed media and some Fall-themed nature paintings.  Wednesdays - My Foxes will learn how to make Linocut block prints with carving tools and do some real printing. We will make our own printed paper to use in collage and do a fantastic modern style acrylic painting I'm really excited about. Of course, some of it will be Halloween-themed (my favourite Holiday). Click here for the poster for details. To register go to: https://tinyurl.com/ArtGardenFall2022   Note: This year's costs have gone up a bit, sadly the TDSB insurance quadrupled in price and supply costs have also gone way up BUT I don't want that to hold anyone back from enrolling. Talk to me if you need a subsidy. Taya fernfriendsprogram@gmail.com

We are back at Fern!  Join Art in Action and create with us this spring. We have a brand new 8 week program on Thursdays at lunch time starting on Apr 7 - May 26 .  Don’t delay - register early to avoid disappointment. Click HERE to register.  Inspired by famous artists, our program has an art history component as well as the tactile experience of working with a variety of art materials including watercolours, acrylics, collage materials, oil pastels, chalk pastels and more. This art enrichment program is geared for success with approachable step-by-step projects. Students will create a new project each week. Open to students in grades 1 - 8.  Questions? Contact: artinactiontoronto@gmail.com

  For Immediate Release Fern Film Festival - Underrepresented Voices Powerful stories! Powerful change! Fern Film Festival is a student-led film festival, in its inaugural year, consisting of 7 days of programming. Students at Fern Ave. P.S, in Toronto, ON, have collectively created the festival to provide space for underrepresented voices. Students from Grade 6, 7 and 8 have come together to provide space for underrepresented voices. See films from all over the world exploring many topics from LGBTQ+ to the Holocaust. The students at Fern Ave. P.S. want to help change the world starting with representation of people who are often not given the space! Disability not Inability May 27 Beauty and Power (BIPOC Women) May 28 LGBTQ+ Power June 2 Collaborate for Community (Xenophobia and Religious Discrimination) June 3 Powerful Woman June 4 Stories of the Holocaust June 8 BIPOC Stories June 9 Tickets and more information: www.fernfilmfestival.ca Contact - Justin Ruttan - justin.ruttan@td...

Create with us!  Nothing says fall like crisp apples, cool nights and crunchy leaves. Art in Action wants to enjoy this season of change with you! Come paint with us and join our Fall Harvest Art Lessons. We have 4 unique paintings to try and students will learn about famous artists and techniques to make their own great works of art.   · Art in Action delivers the art materials to your home   · Students create along with a teacher live online   · Students can ask questions and interact    · Parents can choose a variety of days and class times  When children participate in art:  · It helps them communicate through creative expression  · It has a positive effect on mental health  · It helps children concentrate and focus  · They learn that every problem has multiple solutions  Register Today! Please click here for Fall Harvest Art Lessons or email us ...

This year's Fern Ave P.S. original Senior musical, LeStat Private High , is coming THIS WEEK -- Wednesday May 8 & Thursday May 9 AT 7pm! We desperately need parent volunteers to help our Grade 7 & 8 cast and crew. There are many ways to help, but in particular, we are in immediate need of the following volunteers: Wednesday May 8th - Hair Thursday May 9th - Hair and Makeup Friday May 10th - Strike down crew to help disassemble the stage Please find the link to the Lestat Private High volunteer sign up sheet at: Volunteer Sign Up 2019 If you have any questions, please contact Samantha at samantham0322@gmail.com . Thank you for your help! Look forward to seeing you at the show!

We are recruiting parent volunteers to make this the best experience ever for the Grade 7 and 8 cast and crew, and we need your help. We are in immediate need of volunteers with Hair and Make up and with Lighting. Click here for more information or contact Geoffrey Brooks (Director) at geoffrey.brooks@tdsb.on.ca or Samantha Schieman (Parent Volunteer Coordinator) at samantham0322@gmail.com There are many other ways your help is needed. Please find the link to the Lestat Private High volunteer sign up sheet at Volunteer Sign Up 2019 Keep an eye on the blog for further details and ticket information.

Fern Ave Public School is getting ready for this year's original Senior musical, "Lestat Private High," May 8 and 9 in the Fern Auditorium. Set in a old Gothic high-school, strange events surround the school’s closing....Animals in the neighbourhood are getting sick, the school’s ageless caretaker is becoming weaker by the day, and staff is being let go when they start asking questions. Three unusual friends must work together to solve the mystery of Lestat Private High. Featuring live music performances by Fern Grade 7 & 8 students, Lestat Private High will be a wickedly good time. Keep an eye on the blog for details about tickets and how you can get involve Logo Design: Mr. Ciric

Fern’s musical “Lestat Private High” is seeking parents to help build a standalone wall with a door for the set. If you have any experience in renos, construction, etc., please contact the Director, Mr. Brooks, at: geoffrey.brooks@tdsb.on.ca as soon as possible. Thank you in advance!

Fern grades 4-8 students were entertained by the Payadora Tango Ensemble on Monday February 4, 2019. Click here for details on a March 1, 2019 performance in our Roncesvalles neighbourhood.

Come meet Casey Lyall, author of the Howard Wallace PI series on November 28 in the library. Please click here to RSVP. More details can be found here .

Come meet Casey Lyall, author of the Howard Wallace PI series on November 28 in the library. More details can be found here .

Karen Kain School of the Arts (KKSA) is proud to host our summer leadership academy. The interest in this program continues to grow, and this year we will operate out of John English JMS map. This is a free half-day program for students who have completed grade 4 - 8. Registration information is posted on our website – http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/karenkain/KKSA-Summer-Program Click here for additional information. Click here for the registration form.

Lost in Round Corners t-shirts and hoodies are available to order from Mr. Brooks, each morning this week. All sizes, youth through adult are available for $20.00 for t-shirts, and $35.00 for hoodies. Thank you.

"Lost in Round Corners" is the sequel to last year's hit show! A visitor from the past is redirected to the technological wonders of modern-day, small town Ontario, and helps save a local girl from a relentless bully. Featuring live music, and some special guests, "Lost in Round Corners" is a mystical comedy for all ages. Come see the show May 10, 11, and 12 @ 7:00 . Tickets are available at the office for $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door.

LOST in ROUND CORNERS, this year's musical will will hold auditions at lunch Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week (Dec 12-14th) in the music room. Auditions pieces for main cast will be available Friday morning.  Auditions for the Musical Band will be held December 18 and 19th at lunch in the Music Room. Thank you, Mr. Brooks

Dear Parents/Guardians, Winter is coming and so is the Fern Winter Concert. The Junior students as well as the Senior Band and Strings students will be showcasing their talents on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 beginning at 6:30 PM . All students involved in the concert are asked to please be at Fern at 6:00 PM. The Kindergarten Concert will take place on Friday, December 16, 2016 from 2:15 to 3:15 PM. Spring hopefully won't be too far behind and we would love to welcome it with our Spring Concert. The concert will take place on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 beginning at 6:30 PM.  Our PRIMARY students who are taking part are asked to please meet at Fern at 6:00 PM. Thank you!

Click here for the updated Round Corners rehearsal schedule checklist.