Welcome back everyone. For those new to the school, this blog, along with the twitter account @EarlHaigCouncil, Facebook page and Earl Haig School Calendar are run by volunteer efforts of the School (Parent) Council. The School Council’s Facebook page is updated with the most frequency. We are always looking for new members. Wondering how to get involved? The first School Council meeting will be on September 27, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The meeting goes until 8:30 pm and childcare is provided. This meeting is especially important as School Council nominations and elections will occur. The roles of: Chair/Co-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, e-Communications Coordinator, Ward Council Rep and Members-at-Large are all up for election. Please click here to get more information about your School Council.
Curriculum Night has been postponed will be held September 22 from 6 – 7 pm. Watch for more information from the school with a new date.
Cross Country: Practices are in full swing, each Monday through Thursday morning at 8:10. The first meet of the year is October 6 at Ashbridges Bay. For those wishing to have a practice run of the course, Mr. Taylor, Ms. Roknic, and others will be holding a run on Saturday October 1 at 9 a.m. Meet at the foot of Woodbine Ave on the sand. Below please find links to the maps of the routes:
Grade 1 & 2 route
Grade 3 route
Grade 4, 5 & 6 route
Grade 7 & 8 route
Heritage Language Classes: At Earl Haig PS, we offer Cantonese, Spanish and American Sign Language (new) classes for JK – Grade 8. The classes are running every Monday from 3:30 – 6:00 pm for 30 weeks throughout the year. Registration is on-going and spaces are still available. If you would like to register your child in this language program, please go to Earl Haig school and ask for registration on Monday afternoon during the language class time. If you have any questions, please contact Program Officer Li Gao at 416 395-3251. Thank you.
Orange Shirt Day September 30: In recognition of the survivors of the residential schools people are asked to wear a orange shirt on this day. For more information click here .
Stay in touch – You can get all sorts of updates via our Twitter account @EarlHaigCouncil and Facebook page Are you on our mailing list? Let us know at earlhaigschoolcouncil@gmail.com if you would like to be added.
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