Fern Ave. Public School Blog

  Ahead of our School Council meeting - IN REAL LIFE - this evening, the minutes from last month are available  here ! Agenda for April 17th meeting can be found here . Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight. 

As we gear up for one of the neighbourhood’s most exciting and fun-filled events, we are delighted to announce the details for our school's biggest fundraiser, the Spring Fling! Get ready for a night of laughter, dancing, and community spirit.  Our 12 th  Annual  Spring Fling Fundraiser  will be held on Friday, May 24th, 2024, at St. Casimir’s, 156 Roncesvalles Avenue, beginning at 7:00 p.m. There’s something for everyone: fantastic food, a well-stocked bar, a great local DJ, some serious parent moves on the dance floor and a fabulous silent auction. In addition to having a great time, we will raise funds to support initiatives such as enhanced STEM and Arts education, bringing performances to the school, Grade 8 graduation, and more!     This year's theme is "Taylor's Version," so dust off your favourite “Era” and come dressed in whatever era suits you! From the country twang of "Fearless" to the angsty vibes of "Red," there's an era for e

  Swim Meet Information   WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 / 2024     LOCATION Harbord Collegiate Institute 286 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1G5 SENIOR SWIM TEAM SCHEDULE 6:45 am          Senior Team gathers at Fern Avenue Jr. & Sr. P.S. 7:00 am          Senior Team departure from Fern Avenue Jr. & Sr. P.S. 8:00 am          Senior Team Warmup 8:40 am          Senior Team Swim Meet begins 11:00 am       Senior Team Swim Meet Ends  (approximately) 12:00 pm       Senior Team arrives at  Fern Avenue Jr. & Sr. P.S.  (approximately) JUNIOR SWIM TEAM SCHEDULE 10:45 pm       Junior Team gathers at Fern Avenue Jr. & Sr. P.S.  (at the basement) 11:00 pm       Junior Team departure  from Fern Avenue Jr. & Sr. P.S. 12:00 pm        Junior Team Warmup 12:40 pm       Junior Team Swim Meet begins 3:00 pm         Junior Team Swim Meet ends  (approximately) 4:00 pm         Junior Team arrives at  Fern Avenue Jr. & Sr. P.S.  (approximately) DETAILS Authorization:                            

SAVE THE DATE -- School Council Meeting, April 17th-- In person!  For the first time in a long time we'll be meeting IRL! If you haven't been to a School Council meeting yet, this is the one.  Come meet your fellow Fern Community members and say hi to our new VP, learn more about what the School Council has been working on & how you can get involved! Pizza & childcare are provided! Meeting topics will include: our recent Staff Allocation Process, updates from our various sub-committees and brainstorming for upcoming events, like this year's Fernapalooza.  To help us plan for numbers, please let us know if you'll be there, if you need childcare & if you have any questions or agenda items to add by  Monday, April 15th  to  fernaveschoolcouncil@gmail.com . 

Please be advised that the Open  House on April 11th from 8am to 9 am is now cancelled. Fern Aquatic Team 

Dear Families,  We are so happy to have such a large enthusiastic choir!   Fern's wonderful students in Choir have been practicing two songs for the Spring Concert on April 18th.  They are: The Best Day of my life and My Own Superhero. Here are some notes regarding the Spring Concert:  *We will be walking to Parkdale Collegiate for a run through after morning attendance on Thursday April the 18th at 9:20 am.  (Two primary of our classes will be on a field trip and choir members in those classes will not attend the run through. ) **Volunteers are very welcome to walk with the Choir to and from Parkdale Collegiate. (Meet at 9 am at Fern)   *We aim to be back by lunch, however sometimes runthroughs take a while. Therefore please pack snacks and water with your child for the day. We will eat lunch when we return.     * The evening of The concert, students are to be at Parkdale Collegiate for 6:00 PM . * Students in the concert are encouraged to wear all black.  *Caregiver/ Parent pick 

This special day was first celebrated when two students noticed a classmate who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt.  They encouraged all of their classmates to wear pink as well and make their high school a safe space for all identities.  On Wednesday, April 10th , Fern will recognize International Day of Pink and encourage all students and staff to wear a pink shirt, or a touch of pink.  In a world where you can be anything, choose to be kind!

Get ready to Shake it Off in Style ... This year's Spring Fling is gonna be better than your Wildest Dreams ! Drinks, dancing, live and silent auctions - bring your friends and neighbours! Tickets are on sale now! Friday, May 24th 7-11:30pm at St Casimir's Church. All proceeds go towards our fundraising efforts.  

Hello Fern Families:  On Behalf of School Council Equity Committee Around the world, Muslims observe Ramadan by fasting from sun up until sun down as one way to gain compassion for those who are less fortunate. Every evening, families invite friends and neighbours to join in a meal and feed those who have nothing to eat. Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is a time of celebration when communities come together to share food and sweets with people from all walks of life. Please join us in Donating to the Parkdale Food Bank by dropping off any non-perishable items outside the  school office by Friday, April 5th , 2024 . Thank you for your generosity, kindness and support!