Happy Holidays

Happy last day of school for 2012!

Click here for the December French as a Second Language Advisory Committee Newsletter.


School starts back January 7 - enjoy a fun-filled holiday.

Petitioning Bill 115

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario is petitioning to repeal Bill 115. 

The goal is to reach 100,000 signatures and the teachers are looking for support. 

To read/sign a petition to repeal Ontario Bill 115 visit:

https://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/ontario-mpps-repeal-bill-115-2?share_id=EWayIjvTIl

Magazine Holiday Shopping!

Labour Unrest ... what is happening?

Do you have questions about the teacher's labour unrest?

The People for Education's website is updated regularly and provides an overview of the situation, explaining many of the things we hear in the news (i.e. what exactly is included in "work to rule"). Click here to read their FAQs.

Updates will be posted here as they unfold.

December Dates to Note

Fri. Dec. 7          PA Day (No School!)
Thurs. Dec. 13   School Council Meeting at 6:30
Thurs. Dec. 20   Holiday Concert   
                             12:45 - 1:45  Grades 1-8
                               2:00 - 2:45   Kindergarten
Fri. Dec. 21         Holiday Sing-a-long at 9:00 am (all welcome)
                            Kiss The Fish Assembly (celebration for great fund raising effort this fall!)
Winter Break is from Sat. Dec. 22 until January 6, 2013 - back to school Monday January 7!

Looking for Holiday Gifts?

Now that Holiday in the 'Hood is over (and what a great event it was!!), if you still have more gifts to buy, you might want to check out the Today's Parent Website.

It was has some great resources for the holidays, including:

• Detailed Gift Guides for everyone in the family (including pets!)
• Holiday Crafts 
• Delicious sounding recipes 

Earl Beatty's Girls on the Run Program Seeks an Assistant Coach

Are you looking for a worthwhile activity this spring?

An Assistant Coach is needed to help run the Girls on the Run Program at Earl Beatty.

Girls on the Run Ontario is a 10-week program for girls ages 8–13 that is run in schools around the province. The focus of the program is to combine confidence-building and positive approaches to life with the healthy activity of running. The program culminates in a 5 km event. 

Commitment Details:

• April to June 2013 
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school for 1.5 hours
• Coaching and mentoring between 8–5 Grades 3 to 5 girls

Registration for participants will happen in January.

Click here for more information on the program.

View a short YouTube video on Girls on the Run International.

A coach is needed ASAP. 

Please e-mail Doris at Doris.Nagorski@gmail.com for more details.

Community Town Hall on Dec. 5

Join Trustee Cathy Dandy for a Community Town Hall to discuss the TDSB Labour issues that have been affecting our schools & students.

Wednesday December 5^th 2012

7 - 9 p.m.

RH McGregor Gymnasium

555 Mortimer Ave, Toronto

Childcare will be available.

For more info, please contact Cathy Dandy at cathy.dandy@tdsb.on.ca.

Ethnocultural Community Network

What is the Ethnocultural Community Network?

The Ethnocultural Community Network (ECN) is an umbrella group for ethno-cultural communities within the TDSB. The mandate of the ECN is to work with ethno-cultural communities and the TDSB staff to develop and support the implementation of a plan of activities that will enhance the successful integration and academic success of children of parents of the ethno-cultural communities represented in the Network in TDSB schools.

The ECN volunteers & support staff meet several times a year to discuss issues of interest to parents from ethno-cultural communities whose children may not be succeeding in school as well as they should be and those who are succeeding.

Discussion topics include:

• Settlement issues
• English as a Second Language
• International Languages and Cultural Programs
• Academic Success for Minority Students
• Other topics of interest to the Network

For more information, visit the ECN website at http://www.tdsbecn.ca/ or e-mail ethnoculturalcn@gmail.com

The next meeting of the ECN will be held on Tuesday, November 27 starting at 6:30 with a light dinner. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.

Childcare is provided . Translation can be provided if requested.

Holiday is the 'Hood is This Friday and Saturday!!

Don't Miss Out On This Great Event! Bring the Family!

Special Education Inclusion Town Hall Meetings

While the Special Education Inclusion Town Hall Meetings have now wrapped up, parents/caregivers who were unable to attend are encouraged to email SpecialEd@tdsb.on.ca or call 416-393-9999 no later than November 22, 2012 with their response to this question:

Imagine that you and your child are in 2014.  Describe in detail what has changed from 2012 to 2014 that has contributed to achieving this vision (see below).  What new and different inclusive practices are in the classroom, in the school, and in our communities?

Vision:

"To achieve excellence, we must be inclusive.  To be inclusive we must be equitable.  We have a vision that in two years, in 2014, students with varying abilities are working together, supporting each other and valuing everyone's contribution in a more inclusive environment."

from Dr. Chris Spence, Director of Education, TDSB

NB* Emails should be no longer than 2 pages; phone messages should be no longer than 2 minutes.

Questions About EQAO?

On behalf of the EQAO Support and Outreach Team, please consider this invitation to a regional parent forum in Toronto for boards of education in the Greater Toronto Area on Saturday, December 1, 2012, 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. The parent forum will be held at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 300 Jarvis Street, Toronto, M5B 2C5. 

 The forum is composed of two sessions. The first session, “Answering Parents’ Top Questions About EQAO Assessments,” will be delivered by members of the EQAO School Support and Outreach Team. This presentation will describe EQAO’s province-wide assessment program and will inform parents about the EQAO assessments and how parents can work with the school to support their child’s learning.

The second session features an educator and author from Queen’s University, Dr. Lynda Colgan, who will talk to parents about the importance of mathematics and how parents can encourage their child to see the value of mathematics in everyday life. 

An agenda for the day is attached.

EQAO will cover the following for each participant:

• continental breakfast, refreshments and lunch
• mileage, according to Government of Ontario guidelines
• accommodation, if required, according to Government of Ontario guidelines (participants travelling more than 160 kilometers round trip). Participants requiring accommodation should contact the hotel  at (416) 977-4823 or http://www.ramadaplazatoronto.com/  directly to make reservations
• Expense forms will be available to participants on the day of the forum and the process for reimbursement will be explained at that time
• Participants will be reimbursed directly after the expense forms and original receipts have been submitted to EQAO

Please register by Monday November 26, 2012 at outreach@tdsb.on.ca  and indicate in subject EQAO Parent Forum. Please ensure that you provide your first and last name and the school your child/ren attend.

Ward 16 Rep Needed for FSL Committee

Volunteers are needed for the role of Ward 16 representative on the French as a Second Language Committee.

Responsibilities of FSLAC Ward 16 Rep:

(1) attend FSLAC meetings (held every 6 weeks at TDSB, 5050 Yonge Street)

(2) make inquiries/provide input re French programming on behalf of Ward 16 Council Members

(3) report in person or in writing at Ward 16 Council meetings (held every 4 weeks at various Ward 16 school locations)
 

If interested please contact Laura White (lecreelman@hotmail.com) or

Cathy MacKenzie
Constituency Assistant to Sheila Cary-Meagher
5050 Yonge Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario  M2N 5N8

Office: 416-395-8413
Email: cathy.mackenzie@tdsb.on.ca

Holiday in the 'Hood Reminders

Earl Beatty Public School & Beatty Buddies presents Holiday in the 'Hood

Fri. Nov. 23, 3:30 pm - 8 pm & Sat. Nov. 24, 9 am - 1 pm

We've had a great response so far to Holiday in the Hood!

We are still looking for:

• Vendors for the craft fair (50% of the tables are taken!)
• Bakers to donate nut free goods for the Earl Beatty Cafe.
• Volunteers to help with setup, take down, Santa Photos, and general assistance on event days

Also, we are hoping to borrow:

- a comfy and "photogenic" chair for Santa to sit on for Santa photos

- Christmas tree and ornaments for the Santa photos

- a curtain or backdrop for the Santa photos

- bistro tables (can be the outdoor kind) for the Earl Beatty Cafe and colouring center

If you would like to help out please contact:
Sheila Philcox
416 975 4753 
sphilcox@rogers.com

or 

Jody Parekh
647 225 8286 
jodyparekh@gmail.com

EBSAC Meeting This Week!

Don't miss the November Earl Beatty SAC meeting this Thursday!
Click here for the agenda.

Upcoming Ward 16 Meetings

Ward 16 November 1st Meeting Notices:

Aquatic Working Group Meeting

This meeting will be of particular interest to parents with children who attend and/or regularly use Ward 16 schools with pools.

November 5, 2012
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Metro Central YMCA, 20 Grosvenor Street

Proposed Agenda:1. Pool Captain Tool Kit
- description of the role (City pool/Toronto Lands Corporation pool)
- promotional flyer
- data collection template2. TLC Proposed Permit Fee Increase for 2013
3. Recruitment of Pool Representatives
4. Other Issues
5. Next Steps

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Active Parents Meeting (re TDSB 2012-2013 Budget)

This meeting will be of interest to all parents.

Currently, the Operating budget is $40 million short this year. The Capital budget is frozen for all projects except full day Kindergarten projects.

November 5, 2012
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Toronto District School Board, 5050 Yonge St., Committee Room B

Proposed Agenda:

1. Welcome and Introductions2. Approval of Minutes
3. Budget Impacts Survey
4. Strategy Presentation
5. Discussion

NB* If you would like to attend this meeting and would like to see minutes of previous meeting, please drop me a line.
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K-12 Strategy Consultation Meeting

This meeting will be of interest to all parents.

The goal is to present ideas for what you want education to look like in 10 years time.

November 7, 2012
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, 800 Greenwood Avenue
NB* Registration advised.  Please contact Susan Stead at susan.stead@tdsb.on.ca or 416-397-3205.

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Special Education Inclusion Town Hall Meeting

This meeting will be of particular interest to parents with children who are enrolled in TDSB Special Education programs.

November 8, 2012
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
RH King Academy, 3800 St. Clair Avenue East
  

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For more information, please contact:

Cathy MacKenzie
Constituency Assistant to Sheila Cary-Meagher
5050 Yonge Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario  M2N 5N8

Office: 416-395-8413
Email: cathy.mackenzie@tdsb.on.ca

EBSAC Meetings

Minutes from the Oct. 11 EBSAC meeting are now available — click here.

Some important dates to note are: 

• Nov 9               Report cards go home 
• Nov 14 & 15   Parent-teacher interviews 
• Nov 23 & 24   Holiday in the ‘Hood fund raiser and craft sale 

The Next meeting is Thursday, November 8 at 6:30 pm. 

Grade 9 Information Nights

If you have a student in grade 8, then grade 9 is on your mind!

Across Toronto various high schools are holding information nights for grade 8 students and their parents.
Click here for a schedule of TDSB's Secondary School Information Evenings 2012 – 2013.

Four Flights to Horror!!

Earl Beatty Community Centre & Advisory Council invite you to:

THE 5TH ANNUAL FOUR FLIGHTS TO HORROR
Friday, October 26th, 2012
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Earl Beatty Gym
Admission:      
$3.00    people 15 years and older
$2.00    people 14 years and younger
Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Proceeds go towards the EBCC Advisory Council for recreation and pool programs.

Don't Forget: Donate a non-perishable food item for the Daily Bread Food Bank.

Grade 4 Fundraising

In grade 4, as part of the Social Studies curriculum, students study Medieval Times. This unit is being covered throughout the fall and culminating in a trip to Medieval Times to experience Medieval life "first-hand"! 
To help supplement the costs of this trip, the grade 4 students and teachers will be holding various fundraising events throughout October and November.
Next Monday they will be hosting a fun Halloween-themed event for the Kindergarten students. 
More fund-raising updates to follow as events are planned. 

TDSB launches consultations on the future needs of K-12 students

The Toronto District School Board has just launched a series of consultations to address future needs of TDSB students in Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Read the details below is this message quoted from the TDSB announcement email:

These consultations are an opportunity to contribute to the future of our students in our schools. The conversations will ensure our future plans are based on the programs that best support our students as we develop a plan to guide us into the future. Simply put, we need the right programs in the right spaces in the right places.

We know how important it is to have the right opportunities and supports in place to prepare students for the future as they transition from TDSB schools to future learning choices, careers and life as responsible, caring citizens in our democratic society.

Over the course of the next few weeks we will be consulting at SuperCouncil Meetings, Quad Dialogues, FOS Focus Groups, 4 City Wide Forums, Ward Councils as requested, FOS Meetings, TSAA Executive Meeting, Employee Group Executive Meetings, and Senior Team Council. Community members will also have the opportunity to participate online by filling out a survey or participating in a virtual consultation session. 

We want to begin by starting an open, inclusive dialogue around how we can bridge today’s education with the future needs of schools and learning. The dates and times for the city wide consultations are below. All meetings are from 7 – 9 pm.

Tuesday, November 6
Sir John A Macdonald CI, 2300 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON

Wednesday, November 7 Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, 800 Greenwood Ave, Toronto, ON

Thursday, November 8 Bloor Collegiate Institute, 1141 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON

Monday, November 12 Emery Collegiate Institute, 3395 Weston Rd, North York, ON

Monday, November 19 Virtual Consultation (TDSB Live) at www.tdsb.on.ca

Donations to Kindergarten Classrooms Welcome

Earl Beatty is accepting donations for gently used books and toys for its kindergarten classes. If you have any books or toys that would be appropriate for JK and SK students, please drop them off with your child's teacher (for kindergarten students) or at the office. Donations for other classrooms are also welcome.

Thank-you for your contributions!

EBSAC

Potential Closure of 54 Division

Future of 54 Division in Question

54 Division of the Toronto Police Service is slated for a new station in 2014.  However, Chief Bill Blair is examining closing or merging 54 Division with other divisions to reduce operating and capital costs. The $36 million allocation in the 10 year Police budget capital plan for the re-build of the station at 54 Division could be cut. Two consultations were held in East York to hear resident views. Overwhelmingly, attendees said 54 Division should not be closed, and the City should proceed with the new building. Chief Blair is expected to report on his findings in November. To learn more or get involved send an email to friendsof54div@gmail.com or write Chief Bill Blair. 

Also please come to the 54 Division, Community Police Liaison Committee Town Hall on Thursday October 25th, at 6:30 PM in the East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Avenue. 

Having our division close and possibly merge with surrounding divisions will mean a big loss to this community and division. There are the issues of the potential loss of community policing and potential wait times for response, and possible increase in crime.   

You may wish to join the Friends of 54 Facebook page .

News from the Earl Beatty Eco-Team

Thanks to students at Jackman School, a TDSB Platinum Eco School, Toronto residents can now recycle items such as:

• Clamshell containers (hinged, clear plastic containers used for food items such as berries and take-out)
• Clear fruit and vegetable containers
• Clear take-out food containers
• Moulded bakery item trays
• Plastic plates and glasses
• Egg cartons
• Cold beverage cups/lids
• Compact disk cases (empty)

Way to go kids! Read more here.


October 15-21 is Waste Reduction Week in Canada. Learn more here.  


Stay tuned for more information on the Earl Beatty Eco-Team throughout the school year. The student club will be run in March to May, and efforts will begin shortly to once again certify Earl Beatty as an Eco-School.

Current parent and teacher participants are: Martha Brown (room 15 teacher), Jody Parekh (parent), and Laura White (parent). Please contact us if you'd like to get involved.

Thanks, Laura White (lecreelman@hotmail.com)

 

 

Junior Girls Slo-Pitch Team Wins the Championship!

A Big Congratulations goes out to Earl Beatty's Junior Girls Slo-Pitch team! 

After 3 weeks of practicing they were able to capture the Division 3 championship.  

The team travelled by TTC to Blythwood P.S., who hosted the tournament.

Earl Beatty's team won all their round robin games and went unbeaten by winning the championship game.

Players:

Alex L.H      Pitcher

Clair C         Catcher

Maddie B     1st base

Zoe H           2nd base

Alicia O        SS

Jill W            3rd base

Robin S         Rover

Rhiannon C   CF

Daysa C        LF

Emily M        RF

Rachel A 

Thank you to Mr. Briggs who coached the team and to Dee Hutton and Doris Nagorski for helping out on the day of the tournament.

Mr. Briggs looks forward to more girls joining the team next year and to building on our success. 

Calling All Artists, Crafters, Bakers, and Volunteers

Earl Beatty Public School & Beatty Buddies Daycare presents Holiday in the 'Hood

A fun(d)-raising celebration! 
Fri. Nov. 23 at 3:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sat. Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WANTED: Artists, Crafters, Bakers, and Volunteers

• Craft Fair table rental fee $40 1 day/$60 2 days (half tables also available)
• Bakers to donate nut free goods to raise funds for our school
• Volunteers to help with setup, take down, Santa Photos and general assistance on event day

If you would like to be part of Holiday in the 'Hood please contact:
Sheila Philcox
  416-975-4753 or sphilcox@rogers.com
Jody Parekh
   647-225-8286 or jodyparekh@gmail.com  

Ontario Curriculum

At last night’s SAC meeting several parents demonstrated an interest in learning more about curriculum expectations and documents. All curriculum documents are listed on the Ontario Ministry of Education’s website and can be downloaded several ways. Click here and then select the grade you are interested in exploring. 

Oct. 11 EBSAC Meeting

Find out first-hand what is going on at school!

The next Earl Beatty SAC meeting is October 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Childcare will be available. 

All parents and guardians of Earl Beatty students are welcome to attend!

A Great Day at the Races!

Yesterday many Earl Beatty Students participated in TDSB's Track and Field day at the Beach.

Despite chilly temperature, the wind, and some rain it was a lot of fun. 

The Primaries ran 1.5 km, Juniors ran 2.0 km, and Seniors 3.0 km!

Some of the notable competitors were:

Tessa H in Grade 1 who was the first Earl Beatty runner to finish in the top 40.  

In grade 2, Maya B finished in the top 30.  

In grade 4 Aidan O , Alicja O, and Maddie B all finished in the top 30.

Spencer L and Andrew B finished in the top 60 from grade 5

The entire grade 8 class and Marianne's entire Grade 6 class participated and everybody finished the race!

Deanna R, Rachel S, and Thalia D all finished in the top 20 for Grade 8 girls.  

Congratulations to all who participated and did their best! And a big thank you to Earl Beatty teachers and parent volunteers who made this happen.

Terry Fox Walk of Hope

In September the Earl Beatty community raised $1,357 to support the Terry Fox Walk of Hope.
This is an outstanding effort and was $557 over the original goal—and well over last year's fund raising achievements.

Congratulations to everyone who helped make this possible!

Earl Beatty School Advisory Council Makes a Difference!

DID YOU KNOW?

The Earl Beatty School Advisory Council has disbursed over $60,000 in the last five years to support a variety of needs, including:

• furniture (computer lab, lunch room)
• equipment (audio-visual, computers, smart boards, MOBIs)
• front yard greening and outdoor learning circle
• stage curtains (with the community centre)
• musical instruments
• classroom support (supplies, fans)
• drama presentations
• curriculum enhancement programs (artists, scientist in schools, levelled readers, etc.)
• sport supplies (shirts, pinnies, equipment for the gym and recess)
• event support (e.g. graduation)
• extra-curricular clubs support
• volunteer support (e.g. police checks)

Attend the Earl Beatty School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings, second Thursday of each month, and become part of the team that helps make our school a “beautiful place to be.”

Next meeting is October 11!

QSP Magazine Fund Raiser

Hello friends of Earl Beatty-

Our QSP campaign launched Sept. 27, and runs until Oct 10.    

Our goal of $12,000 in magazine sales will mean nearly $4,000 for our school. Funds will help buy interactive IT for classrooms (like portable smart boards), bring scientists into the school and so much more!

Magazines can be ordered all year long, but the great prizes are only available for the next 2 weeks. More information is available in the attached flyer.  Click here to explore QSP and purchase magazines now!  

Catalogues and detailed information on the prizes was sent home with student folders on September 27. Thanks again for your support!

  

Upcoming Dates to Note

You may want to put these dates in your calendar!

Sept. 28    Me to We Assembly
                   Me to We is all about empowering youth to make positive changes in the world!   
                   Learn more at www.metowe.com or www.weday.com

Oct. 2         Second City anti-bullying presentation

Oct 8.         NO SCHOOL for the Thanksgiving holiday

Oct. 11       Parent Council Meeting

Oct. 15       Dental Screening

Oct 17        Grade 8 Parents' Information Night

Oct. 25       Beauty and the Beast play  (Arts in the school!)

Also - don't forget in early October students in grades 1 and above participate in the regional track meet in the Beach - parent volunteers are needed to help out. Please contact the school for details if you can help!

Current Unrest in Education

Like many parents, you may have questions about the current political unrest in Ontario schools.

The People for Education website offers a clear Q and A format article that answers some of these questions and explains the reasons behind the dispute between the province and its teachers.
Click here to read the Q and A.

Magazine Fundraiser Begins Next Week!

Hello friends of Earl Beatty, 

Thank you in advance for your support of our upcoming QSP Campaign. Our goal of $12,000 in magazine sales will mean nearly $4,000 for our school. Funds will help buy interactive IT for classrooms (like portable smart boards), bring scientists into the school, and so much more!

The campaign runs from September 27 until October 10, but magazines can be ordered all year. Click here, or the link below to explore QSP and purchase magazines now!   Catalogues and more detailed information on prizes will be sent home next week. Magazines make great gifts and a really good way to engage even your most reluctant readers. Thanks again for your support!

Earl Beatty's Account Number is 9156.

http://www.qsp.ca/profile/zdbh   

Week 3 Update

Please note that as part of on-going teacher job action Curriculum Night has been cancelled.

At the last school council meeting, it was suggested that a parent committee be formed to review the challenges involved in the integration of two new programs to Earl Beatty: full-day kindergarten and French immersion senior kindergarten. This committee will brainstorm lessons learned and solutions that can be shared with the school. Two kindergarten parents have volunteered to lead this "kindergarten advisory group". If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Idella Sturino (sturino@gmail.com) and Carla Eastwood (carla_eastwood@gmail.com). It's a short-term commitment for a long-term gain for our school, so please give some serious thought to participating.

Welcome to the 2012/13 School Year!

The first EBSAC meeting will be held this Thursday, September 13th in the downstairs lunchroom at 7 pm.

Nomination forms for the new 2012-2013 council will be handed out at this meeting.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the partnership between the school and parent/local community. Participating on the school council is a rewarding experience for those who value the opportunity to make a difference in their children’s education.

Childcare will be provided in Room 9.

It is the Last Week of School!

Parents - you are invited to the Earl Beatty Garden Party on Wednesday June 27 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday is the last day of school and report cards will be going home. Check those back packs.

Have a wonderful summer everyone. School starts back September 4!

The school year is wrapping up soon!

And on that note, the final Earl Beatty School Advisory Council meeting for this year will be Thursday, June 14 at 6:15 p.m.  Childcare will be provided. 
For the minutes from the May 3rd meeting click here.

EQAO Testing This Week

Earl Beatty grade 3 and 6 students are taking the Ontario-wide provincial EQAO testing this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Good Luck to all our hard-working students!!
To learn more about the EQAO, visit their website.
And don't forget, this Friday is a PD day.

Calling All Bakers!!

On Saturday, May 26, from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m., Earl Beatty will be holding its annual Fun Fair.  This is the biggest fundraiser event of the year (OK, besides this year's incredibly successful silent auction, at which $6000 was raised), so we're asking you to promote the fair to everyone you know.  The current weather reports look great, so it will be even more fabulous.

Running around and spending all your money requires tremendous energy, and one is usually hungry after about half an hour. To help with that, the fun fair always has baked goods available for a modest price. We need all sorts of baked goods! Please bring your NUT FREE cookies, muffins, cupcakes, etc., to the bake sale table after 9:00 a.m.

The amazing Malika Hollander has organized the bake sale for years, if you need any further information, please contact her at: malikahollander@hotmail.com .

See you on Saturday, May 26 for another fun-filled and successful Earl Beatty Fun Fair.

Earl Beatty - Focus on Art!

May 10 is Earl Beatty Arts Night!
5:30 Meet in the library to browse and purchase used books!
6:00 Tour the main hallway to see students' art projects displayed!
6:30 The evening concert gets underway in the gym - singing, dancing, and more!  


May 11 is Earl Beatty Colouring Day!
This Friday Earl Beatty students celebrate art and creativity! 
Kids will be participating in a day of arts-focused activities — and dressed as their favourite superhero!

EBSAC Meeting Tonight

Please join the Earl Beatty School Advisory Council for their monthly meeting at 6 pm on Thursday, May 3. Read the Agenda. 


Here are the minutes from the April 12 meeting.

THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE CLEAN UP DAY

We woke to an overcast sky and a bit of rain, but it broke by time 10am came along. Over a dozen families braved the chill and met in front of Earl Beatty to take on the task of cleaning up the neighbourhood. Moms, Dads, and kids donned gloves and carried bags to their assigned spots - the front playground, the back playground, the parking lot, and all the streets that surround the Earl Beatty Community were picked clear of litter. The gardens and the playgrounds got a good sprucing too - wood chips swept and put back where they belong and last year's perennials and shrubs pruned for the spring.

We shared our stories and drank hot chocolate after we were done. This event was hosted by the Earl Beatty School, Eco-team and Community Centre. Thanks to all who participated - the grounds and surrounding streets are ready for the warmer weather.

Dealing with Sibling Rivalry on May 2

St. Brigid's School Advisory Committee cordially invites you to a "Dealing with Sibling Rivalry" workshop, to be presented on May 2 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. by well known parenting expert and author, Alyson Schafer.

Attached is a poster with the details.  St. Brigid's will accept RSVPs after the advertised date.

 

Enchantment Under the Stairs This Saturday!

Our fundraising evening is almost here! Saturday, April 21st will be a night of food, wine, beer, music, and fun. See you at 7 p.m.
We have an impressive list of items to bid on. Check out all the silent auction items!

Upcoming School Events!

Saturday, April 21   Enchantment Under the Stairs
   Fundraiser and Party for Earl Beatty Parents! The fun begins at 7 pm.


Tuesday, April 24    Pizza Lunch and Crazy Hair Day!   


Tuesday, May 1       Year Book orders are due


Thursday, May 10    Earl Beatty Arts Night
   5:30 - 6:30    Used book sale to raise funds for Me to We
   6:00 - 6:30    Gallery Walk on the main floor
   6:30               Concert in the gym featuring students singing and dancing and performances by
                          Folkfest, the Earl Beatty choir, Strings, and Band

April 21st - Earl Beatty Parent's Night Out

Hello Earl Beatty Parents!


Our first annual parent's evening, Enchantment Under the Stairs, is fast approaching.  Click here to view a letter about the event, including some info on the silent auction.  We've received some fantastic donations, and there are over 70 people RSVP'd so far - it promises to be a really great night!  We're trying to reach 100 people, so please, spread the news about this great night out.

 Earl Beatty parents, we could use your help with a couple of the final touches.  We have two requests: 

 1) APPETIZERS: We are looking for a few people to donate a plate of appetizers.  If you are willing to contribute a plate of your favourite pot luck appetizer/nibblies, please let our food coordinator know by emailing Prashna Gajjar: prashnag@yahoo.com.


 2) LIGHTS:  We are using white Christmas lights to decorate the room and need more. We know it means digging into your Christmas storage box, but we would really appreciate the donation. If you have a string (or two) of white lights, please email Erica and Lori at earlbeattyauction@gmail.com. We will arrange to get them from you, and to get them back to you!  And, if you can drop them off at the council meeting on Thursday even better, but make sure they have your name on them!

Fun, food, friends, and FUNDS - what more could you ask for on a Saturday night!  See you on April 21 at 7:00 p.m.

EBSAC Meeting This Week

Hope to see you at the EBSAC meeting this Thursday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. Childcare will be provided in Room 9.

Click here for the minutes from the March 2012 meeting.  

Long Weekend

Don't forget Earl Beatty will be closed Friday April 6 and Monday April 9.


Friday and Saturday are going to be lovely, so make sure you get out and enjoy the sunshine with your Earl Beatty Students! And if it gets rainy, that is the perfect time to play games indoors.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Enchantment Under the Stairs: Saturday, 21 April at 7:00 p.m.

Attention Earl Beatty parents! We want everyone to get excited about Enchantment Under the Stairs, our first parent community evening auction event. It's on Saturday, April 21st—book your sitters now!


The evening co-chairs, Lori and Erica, have been requesting donations all over town and have some exciting items to bid on:
* Two tickets to Toronto FC vs Thierry Henry and the New York Red Bulls on June 30
* Gift certificates to a bunch of different summer camps
* Local restaurant gift certificates
* Passes to Rainbow Cinemas
* And so much more!


There will be wine, beer, food, and lots of fun. The evening begins at 7 p.m.


 If you have friends or family members with connections to any restaurants, workshops, theatres, or sporting events, please put the word out to donate. If you are a season's ticket holder, please consider donating tickets. If your friend manages a restaurant, please ask them for a gift certificate. Remember, all proceeds go to Earl Beatty, and we're hoping to raise as much money as we can. Thanks for your support---and see you on the 21st!


For any donation questions/comments, please email us at earlbeattyauction@gmail.com.

Earl Beatty Library Closed for Inventory

The Earl Beatty Library is being inventoried to update school records, ensure that the collection is up-to-date, and the collection reflects the current Ontario curriculum. To do this, no books will be circulated until after April 3rd and the library will be closed April 2 and 3rd.
Please make sure all books are returned to the library by Monday, March 26th.

March 30th is Spirit Day!

Friday, March 30th is Pizza Lunch and Backwards Day!

• Wear your clothes backwards
• Brush your hair backwards
• Talk backwards
• Walk Backwards
• What else can you do backwards???

Senior Girls Volleyball Team Triumphs!

The Earl Beatty Senior Girls Volleyball Team won the finalist banner at the TDSAA South Conference Volleyball finals.  They played an extremely close game against Roden PS.
Jenna, Rachel, Deanna, Kezia, Cassie, Tiffany, Bushra, Tina, Stephanie, Amanda, and Jahronna brought home the TDSAA Finalist pennant!  Congratulations Team! 
  

SAC Meeting is This Week!

The Next Earl Beatty School Advisory Council Meeting will be held Thursday March 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Earl Beatty Library. Please click here for the agenda.


Minutes from the last meeting held February 8 are now available. Click here to see what was discussed at the meeting.

Exciting Sports Update for Earl Beatty!

The Earl Beatty senior girls volleyball team advances to the South Division finals on Friday March 2! Don't forget to support the team!

It Is Good to Talk to Your Kids!

The TVO Parents website features an article, Talking Leads to Literacy, that discusses the benefits of talking – at home and in the classroom! Posted on Friday February 10, 2012 by Cheryl Jackson, this is a good reminder to keep the conversation flowing at home!

Don't Forget - No School

Friday, February 17 is a PD day
Monday February 20 is Family Day.


Enjoy the long weekend everyone!

Calling All Earl Beatty Parents!

Save the Date - Earl Beatty Parents!

You are cordially invited to Enchantment Under the Stairs, Earl Beatty's 1st Parent Party and Auction Event.

Date: Saturday, April 21st from 7-10 p.m. in our enchanting-for-the-evening Earl Beatty lunchroom.

Details: There will be food, wine, beer, music, the best parent community in Toronto, and lots of wonderful items to bid on to raise money for our school.

How You Can Help: Think about your network of friends and family. Is there anyone who could donate:

• tickets to a concert, play, or the movies?
• restaurant gift certificates?
• children's camps?
• birthday parties?
• art workshops?

If you or someone you know can donate items, please contact Erica & Lori at earlbeattyauction@gmail.com.As the date approaches, we will update our prizes to be auctioned, as well as send a request for volunteers.

In the meantime, mark Saturday, April 21st on your calendars. Looking forward to seeing you there!