February Happenings

Kindergarten students learning about Canada on a giant map from Canadian Geographic

We’re in the  dog days of January, settling in to this weird snow-free winter, but February is around the corner, packed with the Earth Rangers, Food Around the World Potluck, Valentine’s Day, and many events at our neighbouring schools.

Eco Eagle Initiatives
On February 2 the Earth Rangers are coming to Earl Haig once again.  It will be great to see their animal visitors and renew the eco message about protecting habitats. We are asking that Earl Haig students give a donation of $2 or more to help the cause.

The Eco Eagles will start a used battery and old cell phone blitz on February 2 to run for two weeks. Please bring those batteries in and help the Eco cause at Earl Haig. Bins will be in the front hall for drop off of these items.

Food Around the World Potluck

Pull out your favourite recipe, and put on your dancing shoes for a night of fun at the Food Around the World Potluck.  This is always a favourite event!  You don’t have to make a full dinner, you get to try delicious food (the homemade pakoras go fast) and your kids burn off tons of energy with Culture Shock!  What’s not to love?  See you February 4th in the gym, at 6 pm.

Cupcake Fundraiser February 11, 9 am – noon
One of the most popular and delicious fundraisers of the year happens on February 11 in the front hallway. Please put your baker’s hat on, or consider donating your favourite store-bought cupcakes. The sweet treaties go for $1 each. (Bring your contributions the office before school, or the afternoon before.)

Elsewhere…

Internet Safety Talk at Malvern CI January 28
Click on the link for more information InternetSafety

Tackling Anxiety and Stress through Mindfulness February 3
Part of a series on Mental Health Workshop Series for Parents and Guardians organized by Bowmore Public School. Please see the attached links.
Bowmore TASM flyer
Mental Health Flyer

Pupil Accommodation Review Meeting Local High Schools – March 10, 2016
Public Information Meeting at Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute
Date: Thursday, March 10, ’16 Time: 19:00 – 21:00 Location: 800 Greenwood Ave
Schools involved: Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, East York Alternative Secondary School, East York Collegiate Institute, Eastdale Collegiate Institute, Greenwood Secondary School, Monarch Park Collegiate Institute, Riverdale Collegiate Institute, School of Life Experience

We are looking for anyone who has been involved in this process who could write a paragraph about the review process and why it’s important our community participates, even if our kids are not yet old enough to contemplate high school.  Email us at earlhaigschoolcouncil@gmail.com

Dates to Remember

Friday February 12: PA Day
Monday February 15: Family Day

Next School Council Meeting: Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00

Stay in touch – You can get all sorts of updates via our Twitter account @EarlHaigCouncil and Facebook page http://on.fb.me/20yB1TH