SCHOOL NEWS:
Chapters Night Fundraiser for John English THIS THURSDAY!
Date: Thursday Nov. 8 Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: Chapters across from Sherway Gardens
Get a jump on your Holiday shopping next Thursday, November 8th from 6 to 9 pm – it is Chapters Night for John English at Chapters on the Queensway across from Sherway Gardens. Chapters donates a percentage from each sale to John English! Just tell the cashier that you are there for the John English Fundraiser. Please note that gift cards and coupon purchases are not eligible for the fundraiser.
Parent Council (SAC) Meeting #3 Next Wednesday
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 14 Time: 7pm
Location: John English JMS, Library, 2nd floor of South Wing
Enter via the central parking lot doors near the Cafeteria
All Parents Welcome! Free Childcare available (Please confirm number of children attending at sacinfo@johnenglish.ca).
This is a special meeting for parents to learn about Bill 115, the current labour situation, and how it is affecting our children. Parents have been expressing a need to know more, and also a desire to minimize the effects of the situation on our children. Representatives from the teachers’ union and Laurel Broten’s office will be here to take your questions.
Scholastic Book Fair November 12 – 16
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Dates: Nov. 12 – 16 Time: 8:20am – 3:30pm (1 or two hour shifts)
Location: John English JMS, ask at the office for room number
This is an awesome opportunity for kids to purchase books from Scholastic at great prices. There will be an English and a French book sale.
We need volunteers for the Book Fair which runs the week of November 12 – 16. Please email: bruceandmel@sympatico.ca to volunteer. There are lots of shifts available!
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Mimico 20/20 Open House Consultation Event hosted by Toronto City Planning – Nov. 8
Date: Thursday, Nov. 8 Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: Mimico Adult Centre – Gymnasium, 255 Royal York Road
Visit mimicoresidents.ca for details. Download PDF Invitation from City Planning.
Dr Karyn Gordon speaks about Raising Teens – Nov. 15
Date: Thursday, Nov. 15 Time: 7pm
Location: Richview Collegiate
With funds from this year’s PRO grant, Dr. Karyn Gordon will give a talk to parents on managing life with teenagers on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The exact topic will be either “Motivating Your Teen” or “Inspiring Youth to Reach Their Career Potential”. Auditorium capacity of about 489. www.drkaryn.com
TDSB Parent Engagement Conference – Nov. 17
Date: Saturday, Nov. 17 Time: 8:30am to 2:30pm
Location: Earl Haig Secondary School.
The TDSB`s 6th Annual Parent Involvement Makes a Difference Conference: “Parent Engagement and the Achievement Gap”.
We are seeking assistance in recommending 2 parents/guardians to attend the conference. Our goal is to have a representative from each school across our system, including adult and alternative schools. Parents/guardians may register at www.tdsb.on.ca/parentconference or call 416-394-2070.
All it takes is One Friend – Book Launch
Date: Sat, November 17, 6:30pm – 7:30pm,
Location: 51 Primrose Ave, Mimico
Heather Rankin will be reading from her recently published book “All it Takes is One Friend”, a book about Friendship, bullying and self esteem. Heather has a special craft to follow to accompany the book for a special memento. Snacks will also be provided. This book launch is geared to primary school children, parents & teachers – the author will be talking about friendship & bullying. Heather Rankin is an amazing teacher and educator, who has worked as a primary school teacher and educator of children for 20 years. This would be really great for anyone with young children to attend. Heather Rankin There is space for 30 children & their parents.
