Fern Ave. Public School Blog

There are workshops scheduled in January 2009 that will address the Indentification Placement and Review Committee process as well as the Individual Education Plan. If you are an interested parent/guardian please click the link below for more information. uploads/ParentFlyer%2020Jan09.pdf

NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! Please click the link below and read all about the happenings at Fern Avenue Public School. This is our final newsletter for 2008! uploads/DecemberNewsletter.pdf

Fern Ave PS wins $20,000 technology grant from Best Buy Canada Best Buy Canada has announced that Fern Public School is one of three Toronto schools awarded a grand total of $100,000 from the electronic and computer retailer’s “Best in Class Fund” (BICF). The fund is aimed at inspiring teachers and students to develop compelling educational projects that advance learning through the integration of technology in the classroom. “We’re thrilled with this announcement,” said Principal Craig Tsuji. “I’m very proud of our staff and students who worked hard on an application that would get the judges attention.” The Fern submission from the Grade 7 and 8 Science and Geography class requested tablet PCs and software to help students research and explore land use online. Students also requested camcorders to record science experiments and share ideas on a wiki. Ms. Stephanie Gunsinger, Mr. Brian Shreve and Ms. Ellen Douglas were instrumental in making this happen. All Toronto Grade 7 and 8 cl

We would love to see everyone at Fern's Winter Concert next Thursday December 18/2008 5:30-6:30pm A Red Dot Gallery—see what the entire School has created in the auditorium A Pizza Dinner—sold in the school cafeteria A Student Council Fundraiser—the senior students are selling glow bracelets & hot chocolate The Annual Food Drive—we are asking our parent community to bring a non-perishable food item 6:30-7:30PM Concert in the primary yard (RAIN OR SHINE) Bring in some holiday cheer with good food, great songs & wonderful company! We look forward to your participation!

Do you feel like going out and having a good laugh? This might be something you would be interested in attending. Click the link below for more details. uploads/LaughterForTheArts.pdf

There are many opportunities to attend workshops about family wellness. Just click the link below. uploads/FamilyWellness.pdf

Swansea is holding a Gala & Dream Auction in an effort to revitalize part of their school playground. If you are interested, please click the link below for additional information. uploads/Gala%20Feb%2028.pdf

Application forms for Camp Tapawingo can be found in the Fern Office. All questions and application forms are to be directed to YWCA Camping Department 177 Caledonia Road Toronto, ON M6E 4S8 phone: 416-652-9374 fax: 416-652-7006 e-mail: camping@ywcatoronto.org

Specialized Art Program At Central Technical Schoool 725 Bathurst Street (one Block south of Bloor on Bathurst) OPEN HOUSE Monday December 8, 2008 at 6:30pm Agenda 6:30 Meet in the Auditorium 7:10 See school programs in the cafeteria 7:30 Tour of the Art Building For more information call Michael Porco at 416-393-0070 ext. 20100

First term report cards were handed out to students Monday December 1st, 2008. Teachers are requesting interviews with parents the evening of Thursday December 4th or the morning of Friday December 5th, 2008. In some instances, some interviews may take place outside of this time-frame. Please notify your child's teacher should you have any questions with regard to interview times scheduled.

Just a friendly reminder that Public Health will be at Fern Avenue P.S. tomorrow at 9am. Only senior students that have filled out consent forms will be vaccinated.