Fern Ave. Public School Blog

Primary choir will be cancelled for the next three Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, due to other school obligations. We will meet again on Wednesday, May 22 . Thank you, Ms. Heller

Wednesday, May 8th is the Bike Rodeo date for all of our Grade 4 and 5 students. This is a half day event and an amazing opportunity for our students to learn about Bike Safety, Signs and Signals, Helmet Fit and more. If your child is in Grade 4 or 5, please make sure she or he brings a helmet, lock and a bike (if he/she has one) on the day of the Rodeo. Students will be trying their hand at safe biking under the supervision of teachers, volunteers and specialized visiting staff. If your child does not have a bike, they can share one with a willing friend, but please do encourage your child to participate. An event such as this one cannot happen without volunteers. If you are able to spare any time at all through the day, please let your child’s teacher know. It would be greatly appreciated. Bicycle care and safety is a life skill and we encourage ALL students to avail this opportunity with enthusiasm and gusto! *Please note: On May 8th, all bikes are to be locked on t...

Did you know that 100 million animals in a variety of habitats die every year because of the plastics that humans produce and dispose of? The environmental impact of microplastics not only affects animals but also us and our environment. My name is Saira(Room 305), and for my passion project I’m investigating and raising awareness of the effects that plastic is having on animals. I will be selling t-shirts that I designed for $10. All profits will go to https://plasticoceans.org/ . This is a Canadian charity that encourages Canadians to rethink plastic by reducing or eliminating plastic use. Come by and visit me for more information on May 2nd at the Passion Project presentations , where you can order a t-shirt. Or, you can place an order by emailing me at Saira.Aitken@icloud.com We can all make a difference by doing the smallest things, whether it is refusing single use plastics, lobbying governments to ban them, or convincing your friends to do the same! Please support this...

When: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Start Time: 6:30 p.m. Be there by: 6:00 p.m. Where: Parkdale Collegiate - Auditorium - 209 Jameson Ave. (Enter through front doors of school on Jameson Ave.) **Post this note on your fridge or bulletin board as you may need reminders later.** Rehearsal There will be a rehearsal on Tuesday, May 14 at Parkdale Collegiate which is one day before the actual spring concert. It is not a dress rehearsal and students will wear their school clothes. Students will be leaving right after afternoon attendance (approximately 12:45 p.m.). Feel free to join us walking there as we will appreciate extra supervision. Check with your child’s classroom teacher. We will return to the school hopefully in time for regular dismissal. Spring Concert On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 , Your child will be participating in a dance/movement piece as part of the Spring Concert at Parkdale Collegiate at 6:30 p.m. Only the following classes are participating in the D...

Click here for information on a Community Open House for the opportunity to make connections with local community agencies that provide support now and after high school to people with special needs.

Where:  Fern Avenue When:  Tuesday, April 30th, 6:30 —7:30 pm Parents new to Fern Ave P.S. whose children are coming in to the Grade 4 Extended French, Grade 7 and Grade 7 French immersion, are invited for an information evening in the auditorium. **Please note the corrected time of this information session.

Please join us this coming Friday, May 3rd for the rescheduled Eco-Club Garden Clean-up and Eco Celebration! We will have gardening activities and events aimed and inspiring young minds to think about our native plant garden and its ecology. We need volunteers to help run specific activity stations on the day. If you are available to help at one of these stations, please sign up here for your volunteer slot. No experience or expertise necessary -- just your time! Thanks so much, and we hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please contact Eco-Club Chair Larissa Mohan at larissa@mohan.ca Best, Eco-Committee and School Council

What’s the Spring Fling? The best parent party of the year! Dance, enjoy fantastic local food, have a drink at our cash bar, bid at our live and silent auctions, and support our school. Get your disco on with this year’s theme Studio 54! When and Where? Saturday, May 25 2019, 8 pm , St. Casimir’s Church Hall, 156 Roncesvalles Ave. How Can I Buy A Ticket? Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online . What’s the Class Basket? Each year, every class assembles a themed class basket for the Spring Fling silent auction. You can help us by donating an item or gift card to your child’s class basket (please ask your child’s teacher or parent class rep for your classroom’s theme if you did not receive the hand-out we sent home). Or, make a monetary donation instead, which can be sent along to your child’s teacher or made at https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com , by Monday, May 13 2019 . If you would like to send a cheque, please make cheques payable to the Fern Ave PS School Counci...

Our senior house league volleyball was a great deal of fun for everyone involved. We had four teams in a scheduled league. The games were all about playing volleyball with friends, peers and teachers, regardless of winning or losing. The volleyball house league was a great opportunity for many to experience the game in an organized setting for the first time, while for others to practise their skills. Finally, it was a great opportunity to be active with peers, playing a fun sport, while cheering for each other! Sarantos Katsihtis and Josh Doumont House league Volleyball Organizers

Our Junior house league basketball was a very exciting experience for our students at Fern Ave.P.S. Everyone who played had a chance to participate in basketball team play, regardless of age and skill level, and for some of our younger students for the first time. For many of our students it was also a great opportunity for socializing with friends and being active during lunch periods. All four teams had a close number of wins and losses through their two month scheduled games. The playoffs were even more exciting as most games were decided in overtime. Sarantos Katsihtis Gym teacher