Fern Ave. Public School Blog

Fern January Bagged Lunch and Kinder Hot Lunch are now available for purchase.  Please note the following timeline: -Open for Purchase: November 24th   -Deadline to purchase: December 14th

Thanks to Fern parent Cortleigh Teolis for bringing the quality of TDSB-issued masks to our attention.    CBC Marketplace recently did a study on the quality of masks. Cortleigh did some research, and discovered that the masks provided by the TDSB fall in the category of "WORST/AVOID."  Cortleigh brought it to Rosanna's attention, and the school administration is working with the TDSB to replace the black masks distributed at the beginning of the year.  See the article below for Cortleigh's interview with the CBC, and the Marketplace article for masks to avoid.  Meanwhile, we know you have a lot on your plate, but if you have alternative masks available, please refrain from wearing the black TDSB-issued masks (which are a cotton/polyester), as well as other face coverings listed in the “WORST/AVOID” category, including neck gaiters and bandanas.  If you don't have alternative masks, Fern Admin will supply a disposable blue medical style mask, ranked as a top perf

Central Tech is home to many students from across the TDSB. At Central Tech we offer a wide range of programming in the academics, arts and technology.  Central Tech would like to welcome grade 8 students to our virtual open house being held on Wednesday, November 25th.   The link to join the Central Tech open house is http://Bit.ly/3pwTjq3 .

Zoom away with us to a remote room where we can all gather!  It's been a tough week. We won't lie. The most recent lockdown is hitting a lot of us hard. But here's a chance to come together as a community, and try to do something positive to help each other, and help our neighbours. So if you are a Fern parent or caregiver, please join us.  We will be updating you on things going on in the school, and hope to set goals for the remainder of this school year and brainstorm the ways Fern can use its organizational and fundraising to help others in our community.  Tricia McGovern will be sending out the zoom link over the next few days. Please forward any specific questions or agenda items to fernaveschoolcouncil@gmail.com .  Look forward to seeing you on screen!  Best,  School Council Exec

Hello Fern Families, We're headed for lockdown. Here's what the City of Toronto is asking us as of Friday, November 20 : "Residents of Toronto are strongly encouraged to stay home, except for essential travel, such as groceries and other necessities, like medicine; healthcare appointments; exercise; school; child care; and going to work. By reducing the number of people who are out in the community, we reduce the number of potential contacts and exposures to COVID-19, which will drive down case counts.  Having family or friends who are not members of your household in your home for a social visit is prohibited under provincial orders. Essential support workers and emergency repairpersons are exempt. Outdoor organized public events or social gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 people. Non-essential travel outside of one’s own community is strongly discouraged."   What does this mean for Fern Ave PS? The good news is that schools are still open and we seem to be d

Please click below for the Fern Cell Phone/ Scooter and Skateboard Policy. Cell Phone-Scooter Policy.pdf Kind regards, Tricia McGovern

Central Toronto Academy’s virtual open house is now available live on their website !  They will also host two live zoom Q and A sessions on December 3rd .  Choose one session only. Links to the zoom sessions are below.  Please make sure to visit the virtual open house before attending the Q and A session.  LIVE Q & A SESSION #1 CENTRAL TORONTO ACADEMY (6:00 PM - 6:30 PM) - https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/92621354871   LIVE Q & A SESSION #1 CENTRAL TORONTO ACADEMY (6:30 PM - 7:00 PM) - https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/94145389050

Please be advised that Don Mills MS will be hosting their Cyber ARTS Information Night virtually this year. Date: Thursday, November 26.  Time: 7:00 pm - followed by Q & A   Here is the link to the presentation which is also on their website:  https://sites.google.com/tdsb.on.ca/cyberarts-dmms/home

Please click here for the November issue of Hearts and Minds from the TDSB.

All parents and caregivers - Mark your calendar for our next School Council meeting on November 26, 2020 to be held via Zoom. Come to hear from Principal Sardella and others and stay connected to the Fern school community. All are welcome! Dial in details to follow. Please submit any questions you would like address to fernaveschoolcouncil@gmail.com .

 

A reminder that December Hot Kinder Lunch and December Bagged Lunch are now available for purchase through SchoolCashOnline .  The deadline is November 20th .

To register, please visit the application site at www.tdsb.on.ca/pars   Select the Early Immersion Program SK from the drop-down menu and complete the application process.  A reminder that the deadline for applications is November 27th, 2020 .

On Wednesday, November 11th , students and staff at Fern and across the city will mark Remembrance Day. For Remembrance Day, teachers will make connections between global events and students' lives by promoting peace within our school community.  In the past, staff, students , families and the wider community would join us and commemorate this solemn occasion by joining our school assembly in our auditorium. This year due to COVID-19 we will not be able to come together at Fern PS . We look forward to the day when we can once again, embrace this day together.  Until then, please join us in spirit at 11am, as we observe a moment of silence, hold us in your thoughts and prayers and know that we are sharing this moment together even though not physically together.  Families are invited to join us in our Virtual Assembly on November 11th at 11am . Ms. McGovern will be sending this out to all our families via School Messenger. All students will receive a poppy to wear on November

Progress reports for Gr. 1-8 and Kindergarten Initial Observations will be sent home on Tuesday, November 17th.   November 20th is a PA Day.   There will be no school for students as teachers will be conducting Parent/Guardian-Teacher conferences. You can expect to hear from your children's teachers to schedule yours. Conferences this year will take place virtually or by phone.

Last week work started at the Exit #9 Kindergarten entry, where the interlocking bricks were uneven and a tripping hazard for our students and families. We hope to have this work completed by this week. Thank you for your patience as we get this work done.

PIAC invites parents and caregivers to take part in their 14th annual parent conference - Ready, Set, Engage! Navigating the School Year together- partnership with TDSB.  Virtual Conference on November 21st and 22nd for two days of workshops for parents and school councils. Learn more at www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/How-toGet-Involved/Conferences/PIAC-Conference .  Registration opens soon!

Please see the flyers in the links below for Bloor CI and TOPS virtual Open House.  Click here for BCI and here for TOPS .

Parkdale Collegiate's Virtual Grade 8 Information Night is taking place on November 18th @ 7pm . Click here for more information.

For students who wish to register at Etobicoke School of the Arts for September 2021, Etobicoke School of the Arts will start accepting applications on November 9th, 2020 .  Please click here for more information/the flyer.

Please click here for the revised hot lunch menu. A few changes were made based on feedback received. Week #1 will start on November 30, 2020.