Fern Ave. Public School Blog

Please click here for the January Newsletter.

Millennium Kids recently launched a WELCOME CARD project to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees coming to Canada while encouraging the government to keep moving forward. Children and youth across Canada are invited to create handmade Welcome Cards to welcome thousands of expected newcomer refugees to our amazing Canada! They are asked to mail their Welcome Cards to their local Member of Parliament in Ottawa (no postage required) to support Canada’s 25,000 refugees effort. This project provides a powerful way for kids to participate in and strengthen Canada’s greatly anticipated refugee response. They are aiming for 25,000 cards. Together we can create a beautifully welcoming Canadian culture!! Fern students participated in the Millennium Kids initiative and MP Virani responded. Click here for his letter. His handwritten note states “Keep up the amazing work – you’re making Roncy residents like me very proud.” Well done, Fern!

Dear Parents/Guardians, Please note the office phones including the safe arrival line is currently not working, we have taken every measure to contact telecommunications to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Safe Arrival and attendance is the top priority for us in the office,therefore,we are asking your assistance during tomorrows attendance calls. Should you call your child's attendance ahead of time and  receive a follow up call from Cyner Voice (the robo-cop), we apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Fern Arts Collective is proud to be hosting another fantastic show February 4th at 6:30 ! Corpus Theatre company performing CAMPING ROYAL ! Don't miss this hilarious show, perfect for the whole family. Click here for the flyer with more information. Come join us for a light dinner at 5:45. Pogos from Costodios and Sushi from Kami Sushi on Roncy. Home baked dessert table too. Tickets only $5 in the office or in the yard.

Dear Parents/Guardians,  Kindergarten Registration will be extended to 6:00 PM   on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Please contact the Office Administrator, Vera Ciric for any questions or concerns. Thank you.

Dear Parents/ Guardians of the Graduating Class, Bright Pics photographers will be at Fern Avenue PS on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 beginning at 9:00 am to take pictures of the graduating students. Individual photos will be taken as well as graduating class group composites. Graduation gowns, props and school colours will be provided at our school on photo day. It is recommended a white blouse for the girls and a white collared shirt and dark tie for the boys. Please note the class composite order form has come home with your child, please complete the order envelope, enclose your payment of $25.00 in the envelope and return payment to the photographer on February 3rd.  Any late orders please mail to Brightpics. The Class Composite will be delivered to the school separate from any photo package you may have ordered.  Please check with Vera in the main office if you have any questions. Thank you.

Dear Parent/Guardians, We are writing to provide you with important information about an additional Professional Activity Day (P.A. Day) that has been added to the calendars of all schools in the Toronto District School Board. All TDSB schools will have a newly designated P.A Day on Friday, April 15, 2016.  This additional P.A. Day has been mandated by the Ministry of Education as a result of provincial labour negotiations. All TDSB schools will be closed to students on Friday, April 15, 2016.  On this day, teachers will be taking part in professional development on provincial education priorities identified by the Minister of Education. Most Before-and-After School Programs will offer full-day care for children currently registered in their program on the P.A. Day.  Parents/Guardians are encouraged to speak to their local child care provider for further details. The remainder of the 2015-2016 school year calendar remains unaffected.  As always, details on ...

Please see below for information on the upcoming Garden Variety Show at the church at Roncey & Wright (formerly Emmanuel Howard Park recently renamed Roncesvalles United Church). The event is Saturday January 30. Doors 7:30 p.m. Show 8:00 pm. The Facebook event link is below. https://www.facebook.com/events/1674619962817601/

Dear Parents/Guardians. Just a reminder that the application deadline for the  Junior Extended French Program is THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016. Offers of placement will be on going through the weeks and months following the close of application period.  Please check your email regularly. Thank you.

If your child has been offered a part in our upcoming original musical A Night in Round Corners, you can download the rehearsal schedule at the following link:             http://bit.ly/roundcornersschedule Due to the time commitment required for these roles, and a protracted time schedule, it is imperative that your child comes to all schedule rehearsals for his or her part. While most of these will be held during the lunch break on Mondays and Fridays—plus Tuesdays for the singing parts and our musicians—as we get closer to the show performances, after-school rehearsals will be necessary. In the even that your child is unable to come to any scheduled rehearsal, please e-mail me at geoffrey.brooks@tdsb.on.ca . If your child misses any three scheduled rehearsals, for any reason, the part may be recast at the Director’s sole discretion. Thank you in advance for your support, Mr. Brooks