Fern Ave. Public School Blog

Parents Engaged in Education is a not-for-profit organization in Ontario whose focus is to provide resources and skill building opportunities to parent leaders in our schools. It is our belief that parent engagement is a priority right through a student's educational pursuit although it often reduces as children enter the higher grades and certainly in secondary school. For that reason, Parents Engaged in Education are pleased to provide a no cost event for families in grades 7-12. We have an exciting panel of speakers addressing the relevant topics including the Director of Student Financing from the Ministry of Colleges, Universities and Training speaking on post secondary planning and student financing. In addition, speakers will present on mental health/addictions in teens, the value of perseverance and parent engagement in secondary school. We will also be featuring a resource fair for families to get information on post secondary, EQAO etc. We are opening this ev

The Eco Fair will be taking place this whole week, from Tuesday, March 29th until Friday, April 1st . Staff, students and parents are welcome to purchase items from 12:00 to 12:30 pm and 3:30 and 4:00 pm every day. Most items are $1 or $2. Nothing is over $5. There will be a silent auction for two items generously donated by our school librarian, Mrs. Douglas and guidance counsellor, Mr. Rodriguez: a first edition copy of Animal Farm by George Orwell and a Maple Leafs jersey. Thank you to all families who have brought in donations. All proceeds will go towards one or two organizations which the students of the Eco Club will choose to benefit. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Bring your loonies and toonies! Thank you, FERN ECO TEAM

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A reminder to families to bring in your donations of used books, CDs, DVDs, video games, puzzles, board games, and magazines to help support our upcoming Eco Fair. We are looking for donations for children, teens and adults. All donations can be dropped off this week, Monday, March 21st to Friday, March 24th in front of Rm 105. Ms. Douglas, our wonderful school librarian, has kindly donated a very special book (generously donated by a Fern parent) to be auctioned off at the Eco Fair. This book is a first edition copy of ANIMAL FARM by George Orwell. We will be holding a silent auction for this rare item. The Eco Fair will be held the week of Tuesday, March 29th . It will take place every day at lunch and after school. All classes will have a chance to browse with their teachers during the school day. We look forward to seeing everyone - there are many gifts to be bought! We want to send the message that it is better to reuse, recycle and share rather than throw away.

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TDSB schools will be participating in TDSB Earth Hour this upcoming Friday, Saturday and Sunday . Fern will be doing its part by turning off all lights and fans from 2-3 pm on Friday. Fern's caretaking staff will help to reduce the use of electricity over the weekend by turning off all outside lights and fans, and the boiler. Thank you to Mr. Bataga and his staff for their participation in this event. All staff (office, teaching, support and daycare staff) will turn off all classroom lights, computers and other equipment on Friday March 11 from 2-3 pm. We encourage students and their families to do their part by participating at home as well. The Global Earth Hour weekend is March 18th-20th . Thank you for your participation and support. The Eco Team

This summer Dewson is pleased to offer a full day French Arts Enrichment program from Tuesday, July 5 to Friday, July 15 . The program is for Grades 3 – 8 and will run from 8:30am to 3:00pm . The focus will be on French language – speaking, listening, reading and writing. Activities presented will include: drama, dance, visual art and music with a possibility of including a Physical Education(personal fitness program) depending on numbers. Click here for more information. Click here for the summer school flyer. Click here for the summer school letter.

Attention JK and SK Parents -  Fern’s Free The Children is hosting a Movie Day on Friday March 11 th at 1pm for  JK and SK  students. We are raising funds to help FTC Build a School.   By improving access to schools, and providing additional resources like teacher training and supplies, FTC’s education initiatives brings long-term sustainable education opportunities to communities who need it most.      We are asking for a suggested donation of $4 per child for the movie, popcorn and a drink. A tax receipt will be issued for donations of $10 or greater. Please submit all donations to your child’s teacher.    

On Friday March 11, Free The Children will be selling popcorn during the afternoon recess for $1.     All money raised will go towards building a school in Africa.   

Thursday March 10 is approaching fast! Please review the class dance schedule . We are still looking for 3 volunteers that can help out: Morning: 1 - 1.5 hours and, Afternoon: 1-3pm Contact Liz Leason - liz.leason@rogers.com  if you can spare some time to help with this great fundraiser for Fern! Thank you for sending in your pledges and donations. Please send in any additional donations this week. **The class that raises the most money will win a pizza lunch! Thank you for your support.

The Eco Team will be hosting an Eco Fair at the end of the month ( March 29-April 1 ). The sale will take place every lunch hour and after school until 4pm. This is a great opportunity for students to read some previously loved books, listen to some 'new' music and play some favourite games! We are asking our school community for donations of used books (children/adult), used DVDs and CDs, used video games and magazines. March seems to be a good time as it encourages families to do some spring cleaning over the next few weeks. The donation drop-off location is Room 105 on the main floor. Please feel free to drop off any donated items either before or after school. Please stay tuned for more details from The Eco Team on the Fern Blog. If you have any questions, please contact teachers, Tina Tse or Sonia Mably. We would appreciate your donations. Thank you!

Click here for a copy of the February Edition of the Mental Health and Well-Being Belongs to Us Newsletter. This month’s publication features “Connection = Kindness + Friendship”.