Fern Ave. Public School Blog

Click here to download the January 2011 newsletter.

This Thursday evening from 6-7pm, an information evening has been scheduled for the parents of our Grade 7 students who will be attending the ALBION HILLS trip in January. The evening will be hosted by Michelle Blackie, from the Albion Hills Centre, who will answer questions and provide details about the upcoming trip. If you are interested in attending, please join us in the auditorium on Thursday. We look forward to seeing you!

Now that our pool is once again open, Jack of Sports will begin running their popular evening swimming lessons on January 3. For more information visit Fern’s sign-up page on the Jack of Sports website or download their flier .

Click here to download the menu and sign-up form for January 2011. And please return your completed forms to the office by Thursday, December 16.

Thank you so much for your support of the new lunch program as we iron out the kinks and get used to the new format. We hope you, and especially your kids, have been enjoying the caterer! Over the last couple of months we have learned a lot about running the lunch program. Starting in the new year we are making a few changes so things run more smoothly and wanted to let you know about them. Monthly Lunch Sign-up Starting in January you will be able to sign up for a month of lunches in advance. You will still be able to pick and choose the meals you’re interested in. We will also continue with weekly reminders for families who missed the first week of the month. Deadlines We will have to start strictly enforcing the deadlines for submitting lunch orders. Lunch orders for the following week must be submitted by the Tuesday before (except for next week—you’ve got until Thursday). We have to submit our numbers to the caterer in advance. Any extras submitted after the deadline i

This month, the Parent Council Meeting will be replaced by a cocktail party at 95 Galley Avenue on Thursday, December 16th from 7 - 11pm. All parents of the Fern School Community are welcome, as well as Teacher's and Administrators. Please rsvp to LDOOHER@rogers.com.

From the Library Fern’s annual Book Fair was held from November 15th to 18th. Once again, parent volunteers, library assistants and the hundreds of students and parents who visited the fair and bought books made this annual event a terrific success! Library assistants stapled letters to book fair flyers, and delivered them to classrooms. They put up signs asking for parent volunteers, and posted book fair signs in stairwells and hallways around the school. They also gave up recesses and lunch hours to set up for the fair, straighten books, direct children and their parents, and carry out any other task that was asked of them. Parents and high school students volunteered their time to help out during school hours. They sold books, directed traffic, and advised prospective buyers about good books. Once again, this year, Paul Stones volunteered his services to run the book fair from Monday to Thursday. He came in and set it up, carting tabl

Dear Parents and Guardians (Fern Community), We know that this is an incredibly busy time of the year, and much is going on before the holiday, however we are hoping that all of you will be able to help Ms. Tse and her students with the following: Room 205 students, beginning tomorrow until next Thursday, December 16, will be collecting NEW hats, new and/or gently used (washed) mittens/gloves and scarves for adults and children for our local shelter(s) and churches. We would like to spread awareness and extend a hand to those who could use some extra warmth this winter. The students will be providing each classroom with a poster about the drive, as well as visiting all rooms each morning to collect any items brought in. We will also have daily reminders about the drive over the morning announcements. Thank you in advance for your support and help in this endeavour. It is greatly appreciated. We apologise for the short notice; we just had to get the okay from Mr. Moy and the Parent Coun

Program Description There were several key issues identified in today’s schools for preteens. Some of these include bullying, self-esteem, environmental awareness and coping skills. The Go Be Tween’s is a collaborative afterschool program between the board and school that involves teachers, the children and the community. It is also a life skills program that helps preteens (ages 10 – 14) develop coping strategies for high school and the adult world. The Arts will be used as the medium to foster self-esteem and leadership skills. The Go Be Tweens allows preteens to focus on discussing key issues that affect their daily lives as adolescents such as bullying, conflict resolution, addressing emotions, boundaries, communication and technology. The” Go BeTweens” will serve as a guideline in fostering life skills afterschool programs. For parents this program provides a creative environment where pre-teens collaborate on art and community projects that build self awareness and discover their

On Tuesday, December 14th the Early Years Team (Fern Kindergarten children, Ferncliff Daycare kindergarten/preschool children and children who visit the drop-in centre) will be having a holiday Sing-along in the auditorium from 10:45-11:15am in the auditorium . We kindly ask that you bring in a canned good to help support the food drive. Any afternoon kindergarten children who wish to attend must be accompanied by an adult. Sincerely, The Early Years Team

All families of children who attend Ferncliff Daycare, Fern Kindergarten or attend the Parenting Drop-in Centre are invited to the Early Years Open-House on: Tuesday, December 14th from 4:00-5:30pm. Please stop for some holiday activities and treats. The Early Years Team

Dear Fern Avenue JSPS parents, Ms. Gunsinger will be returning to her teaching duties with us on January 10th, 2011. For your information and gentle consideration, Ms. Gunsinger returns to us after the tragically unexpected death of her newborn infant daughter this past October. While we are thrilled to have her return to Fern Avenue, we are filled with sadness as to the reason why it is sooner than originally anticipated. We wished to have you informed prior to her return. Thank you.

We've posted the minutes for the first two council meetings of the school year on the School Council page. The minutes from the November 25th meeting should be available shortly. There will be no meeting in December.

Just as a secondary reminder that Fern Avenue Public School will he hosting their EXTENDED FRENCH night this evening from 7pm to 8pm, in the AUDITORIUM. Please join us for a brief overview of the French Programs offered at Fern and an opportunity for families to ask our French team questions.

Thursday, December 9th Fern Avenue Public School In the Auditorium, 6 pm Showcasing our Kindergarten, Primary/Junior Classes, Junior/Senior Band & Strings Also, please support our Used Book & Craft Sale school fundraiser on the 1st floor (halls) From 5 – 6pm We look forward to having you join us for this event!

FTC organized the Vow of Silence on November 22 in support of the children in the world who do not have a voice. 81 participants from Grades 4 to 8 took the Vow and fell silent for all or some of the day. Over $1,300 has been raised so far, and not all of our pledges are in! All monies raised will be donated to our clean water project in Kenya. Ella and Elizaveta , Members of FTC Here are some quotes from the Vow participants: “By taking the vow, I realized that communication is such a big part of my life and what loneliness those people who don’t have a voice must feel, not being able to talk freely.” -Lena “I didn’t have the right to speak or be heard, one of the most challenging things to do.” -Eliaveta “It felt good talking (after the Vow). I felt like a bird who was trapped in a cage but suddenly set free!” –Daniela “I can’t imagine what it would be like to not have a voice or rights.” - Wayke “Everybody should be able to have a voice in the world.” -Katrina

SCOOTER GIRL and FERN P.S. invite parents to come and shop at Scooter Girl on Friday, December 3 , and Saturday, December 4 . A portion of all purchases will be returned to your school's fundraising committee. Just mention Fern P.S at the store! Submitted by Larissa Mattwich , Fern parent

Toronto Public Health will start the 2nd dose of the free HPV vaccine for grade 8 female students in December of this year until February of 2011. For full protection, a complete series is required as follows: HPV vaccine requires 3 doses; 30 days between 1st and 2nd dose, 90 days between 2nd and 3rd dose. The second HPV clinic for Grade 8 female students will be held on Monday January 24, 2011 in the PM. We ask for your cooperation in reminding your child of the clinic date provided above, as it is important to maintain adequate space between doses.

The annual Used Book, DVD and Video Sale is coming up! Start sending in your gently used books and movies for toddlers, children, teens and adults. We will be having the fair on December 7 - 9, finishing the night of the Winter Concert. The books will be sorted by Ms. Douglas and her wonderful Girls and Boys Book Clubs. Drop donations outside the office ASAP. Volunteers are needed to help: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1 - 4 pm Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1 - 4 pm Thursday, Dec. 9, 1 - 4 pm, or evening 5.30 - 7.30pm Submitted by Joanne Somers , parent volunteer

The December 2010 school newsletter is now available.

Dear Fern parents,  You will be able to sign up for TWO weeks of lunches again. For your own records, circle the days you have ordered lunch on the menu attached here AND circle the days you want on the detachable form below.  In order to help us track your orders and clarify any glitches, please also provide us with your contact information. We will only use it to communicate about the lunch program.  Menu will also be posted on the Fern School website for your reference at http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/fern  Questions? Please email/call Liz Phillips at lizannephillips@me.com or 416-535-3198.

The monthly school council meeting will be this Thursday, 7 - 9 pm in the Auditorium. Agenda to follow later this week. Lisa Dooher , school council chair

It's SPIRIT WEEK at Fern Avenue Public School! Come out and participate by showing your spirit! Monday November 22-Pyjama Day Tuesday November 23-80's Day Wednesday November 24-Twin Day Thursday November 25-Backwards Day Friday November 26-Crazy Hair, Crazy Hat Day Thank you to our STUDENT COUNCIL for organizing the events for this week!

Parents and guardians are invited to learn more about the TDSB’s proposed elementary Programs of Choice, which include: • Boys’ Leadership Academy (JK-Grade 3) • Girls’ Leadership Academy (Grades 4-8) • Vocal Music Academy (Grades 4-8) • Sports & Wellness Academy (open to all elementary grades as available per school) This is a chance for parents and guardians to hear more about: • The reasons why the TDSB is considering four new elementary Programs of Choice • Each program and their unique features and benefits •The positive impact the programs can have on students • Potential locations and timelines Child care and interpreters will be offered at each meeting. Please contact Sawsan Messih at 416.394.3910 or Sawsan.Messih@tdsb.on.ca to express your interest in attending. Also, please advise Ms. Messih of your childcare or interpreter needs. For more information please visit www.tdsb.on.ca . Dates and Locations: Monday, November 22, 2010 7:00 p.m. Central Technical School 725 Bathu

The TDSB will be holding two information sessions for parents and guardians who wish to learn more about  Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) The session for the West Region will be held in Etobicoke on November 24, 2010. Click here to download the flier for full information and directions.

The Fern Hot Lunch Program is looking for parent volunteers to help serve lunch. Your commitment would be from 11 am to 1 pm. The duties include serving the food, crossing kids’ names off the list, and cleaning dishes. We try to have at least two people helping every day. We have been trying to hire a permanent server, but due to the part-time nature of the position we have had enormous difficulty. If you are interested in helping, please contact: Liz Phillips lizannephillips@me.com 416-535-3198

Grade 8 students will be attending Parkdale Collegiate Institute on Friday, December 3, 2010 from 9:30am to 12 noon. Students will participate in the activities and information sessions outlined by PCI. Permission forms should be signed and returned to the classroom teachers by Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Thank you.

Please note that STOCK transportation will have all bus students particpate in a simulated BUS EVACUATION procedure on Friday November 26, 2010 at 10:30am. This will take place at Fern Avenue P.S., on Wright Avenue (the drop off for all buses). Ms. Tasevski and/or Mr.Moy will supervise students during this time.

We are still looking for volunteers for Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, 1 to 3:30 or 4:00. If you are available, we would love to have your help! Contact Ellen Douglas, teacher-librarian, at ellen.douglas@tdsb.on.ca or call the school at (416) 393-9130.

The Lunch Menu for November 22 - December 3 is now available.

Public Health will be at Fern Avenue Public School tomorrow morning at 9:00am. Grade 7 students who returned their immunization forms will be vaccinated for Meningococcal and Hepatitis B. Grade 8 girls who have submitted consent forms will be vaccinated for Human Papillomavirus (HPV). For additional information on these vaccinations please call the Immunization Information Line at 416-392-1250.

If you have any left over wood from a renovation, or have wood taking up space in your basement or garage, please consider donating it to the Fern Design Technology program. Any and all wood donated to Fern would be put to good use! Please make arrangements with Mr. De Jong to drop off your donation.

Dear Fern parents, Thank you for supporting the catering service as we try to develop a school-based hot lunch program. We hope your child(ren) is/are enjoying the food so far. As a reminder, Choice Children’s Catering is delivering lunch to the school at a cost of $3.85 per lunch , which includes 2% milk . Parents will receive a menu on Wednesday or Thursday, which must be returned to Vera Ciric in the school office no later than the following Tuesday. This week your form is due Tuesday, November 9 . For the next few months you will have to submit your order every Tuesday for the following week. There will be no lunches available on a drop-in basis – you *must* order in advance. Following is the menu for the week of November 15. On the form below please circle each day that you wish to order lunch and return this form with a cheque made payable to Fern Avenue P.S. Food Program to the school no later than Tuesday, November 9 . Lunch will be served in the cafeteria. Lunch passes will n

Fern Avenue Public School is holding a Scholastic Book Fair during the week of November 15th to 19th in the Auditorium across from the Main Office.  At the Book Fair you will find a wide variety of reasonably-priced books that appeal to all kinds of interests and reading abilities.  You will find both newly published titles and well-loved classics of fiction and information text.  Attached is a Highlights flyer providing a preview of some of the books available for purchase at the Fair. Funds raised during this event will support the acquisition of new and needed picture story books, novel sets and information texts to enhance classroom programs.  They will also help to pay for the Boys’ Book Club, the Girls’ Book Club, and the Intermediate Book Club.  Last year, the Book Fair made it possible for 40 junior and intermediate students to attend the Silver Birch and Red Maple Awards Ceremonies at Harbourfront, where four of our students introduced two nominated authors, and

Fern Avenue Public School is holding a Scholastic Book Fair during the week of November 15th to 19th in the Auditorium , across from the Main Office.  Funds raised during this event will help to support the literacy initiatives the school library, including the Boys’, Girls’ and Intermediate Book Clubs, the Silver Birch and Red Maple Reading Programs, and the Get Caught Reading Program. It will also make it possible to put the most up-to-date resources urgently needed by teachers and their students. The Scholastic Book Fair will be open - 12:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday and Friday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening We are looking for adult volunteers who might be able to give us a couple of hours to help out with manning the desk during this fund-raiser! No experience necessary! If you would like to help with the Book Fair, please speak Ellen Douglas, in the library, or call or e-mail me! Many t

Secondary School Information Night Sessions at Parkdale PS: Thanks to everyone who was able to attend our Secondary School Information Night at Parkdale PS! If you were unable to attend the Information Night session, students were handed out information folders this week with a Choices for Nine brochure. On the inside is a pull-out poster listing ALL TDSB high school information nights. Please ensure that your child has received their copy. If you did not receive a hardcopy folder and wish additional copies of these documents please contact Vera Ciric in the main office. Important Dates: Tuesday, November 9 – 7:00 – Ursula Franklin Academy Tuesday, November 16 – 6:30 - Western Technical Commerce School ( * Fern PS to visit during the day) Tuesday, November 30 – 6:30 – Western Technical Commerce School – Specialized Programs Wednesday, December 8 – 7:00 – Parkdale CI Thursday, December 9 – 7:00 – Parkdale CI – International Baccalaureate Program Wednesday, January 5 – 7:00 – Humbersid

Calling all grade 7 & 8 parents interested in helping out with the Fern Grade 8 (2011)Graduation, our first meeting will take place at the beginning of January 2011. Date to be announced however if you are interested in joining the committee please email Vera Ciric @ vera.ciric@tdsb.on.ca Thank you.

On Monday, November 22, Free the Children will be hosting the Vow of Silence to coincide with The Convention on the Rights of the Child. There are still children in the world not being heard. They have no rights. They have no voice. On the 22nd, students of Fern Avenue are invited to join the movement! Students in grades 4 to 8 will remain silent for 24 hours in support of those who are unable to speak for themselves. Primary students may participate as well, taking a shortened vow e.g. silent for the lunch hour. It is our hope that the Vow will raise awareness and create real social change. All monies raised will be donated to our clean water project in Kenya. Ms. Ashforth

A heartfelt thank you to the Fern Community!! Three members of Free The Children, a parent and I dropped off 10 boxes of food to the Hallowe'en for Hunger campaign at Union Station on October 30th! We even had a chance to chat with Scott Hammell, the magician and FTC spokesperson who lived in a glass box for 5 days to help raise awareness about hunger in our city. All donations went to the Daily Bread Food Bank to help make hunger history. Your support is greatly appreciated! Ms. Ashforth

Dear Fern Parents, As you are aware, the decision was made in late September to cancel the Fern School Food program. Following this decision a food committee was established to develop options for a new food program at Fern. In the short term, the committee has established a contract with Choice Children’s Catering so that parents can continue to purchase hot lunches for their children. Over the long term the committee will continue to explore options for a school-based hot lunch program, but we are pleased to be able to provide parents with this option in the interim.  Choice Children’s Catering will begin delivering lunch to the school on Monday, November 8, 2010 at a cost of $3.85 per lunch, which includes 2% milk . Parents will receive a menu on a weekly basis, which must be returned to Vera Ciric in the school office no later than the Tuesday prior. For this first week only, you will be able to submit your form as late as Wednesday, November 3. For the next

Wednesday evening's "Mommy's Night Out" at Cafe Taste was a huge success, raising $650.00 towards school programs funded by the Parent Advisory Committee. The event was attended by more than 25 mothers and it was a night filled with laughter, wine and amazing door prizes. On behalf of the Council, I would like to extend a special thank-you to Izumi Kyle who single-handedly pulled this event together. I would like to point out that Izumi is not a member of our fundraising committee (yet!) and this was an idea she had as something she could do to contribute to not only the school, but the community at large. It is a perfect example of "gorilla fundraising" - which I encourage more to participate in. Thanks to all the great ladies who lent their support to the evening. Was was great to meet some of the new mom's in the community and and reconnect with some that have been around the yard for years. And again to Izumi, thanks for a job well-done! If yo

We are pleased to announce hot lunches will start again on Monday, November 8! Following the decision to cancel the Fern food program, a food committee was established to develop options for a new food program at Fern School. In the short term, the committee has established a contract with a TDSB-approved caterer so that parents can continue to purchase hot lunches for their children. Over the long term the committee will continue to explore options for a school-based hot lunch program, but we are pleased to be able to provide parents with this option in the interim. The caterer will begin delivering lunch to the school on Monday, November 8, 2010 at a cost of $3.85 per lunch, which includes 2% milk. Parents will receive a menu on a weekly basis, which must be returned to Vera Ciric in the school office no later than the Tuesday prior. For this first week only, you will be able to submit your form as late as Wednesday, November 3. Look for the form in Friday's papers. For the n

Fern’s November newsletter is hot off the press, click here to download it.

Dear Fern Parents, Guardians and Families,   This is a friendly reminder that the school-based hot lunch program will end this Friday, October 29, 2010.   Please make sure that you send a lunch with your child(ren), preferably in a marked bag with their name, as of October 29, 2010.  There will be no cooking for lunch. Please note that we are still working on a replacement program, and it will be announced to the Fern families as soon as it becomes available.   Thank you,   Alexander Moy, Principal

Within the 2010-2011 school year, new reporting procedures will be underway. Elementary reporting for grades 1-8 will result in ONE progress report in the first term, followed by a provincial elementary report card for terms TWO and THREE. Toronto District School Board Reporting Timelines are: Between November 12 and 18, 2010 - Progress Report Goes Home Senior Kindergarten Progress report goes home Between February 11 and 17, 2011 - Provincial Report Card 1 goes home Junior Kindergarten Summary Report goes home Between June 28 or 29, 2011 - Provincial Report Card 2 goes home Kindergarten Progress Report for Junior & Senior Kindergarten goes home

Over the next two months high schools will be holding information meetings for grade 8 students and their parents. To start this process the grade 8 schools in SW2 will be hosting a Transition Night on Wednesday, October 27 at 6:45pm at Parkdale PS. Guidance staff will go over the transition process and local high schools will be there to give an overview of their program and answer any questions you may have. Dates to Note Wednesday, October 27 – 6:45 – Transition Night at Parkdale PS Thursday, October 28 – 6:15 & 7:30 – Etobicoke School of the Arts Tuesday, November 9 – 7:00 – Ursula Franklin Academy Tuesday, November 16 – 6:30 - Western Technical Commerce School Tuesday, November 30 – 6:30 – Western Technical Commerce School – Specialized Programs Wednesday, December 8 – 7:00 – Parkdale CI Thursday, December 9 – 7:00 – Parkdale CI – International Baccalaureate Program Wednesday, January 5 – 7:00 – Humberside CI If there is another high school you are interes

Click here to download our first newsletter of the school year.

Come and see what the Go Be Tweens after-school programme is all about. Free Drop-in Week October 25-30 Fern Auditorium 3:30 to 5:30 PM A different activity each day . . . Create models with clay Mask making Make your own designs using screen printing Do improvisation Learn how to read scripts For more information contact Teresa Emmanuel at 647-292-7170 or gobetweensmail@gmail.com .

The next parent council meeting will take place in the auditorium on Thursday, October 21st - 7pm start. Daycare will be provided. Agenda as follows: Welcome Approval of minutes of previous meeting Introduction of Executive Members, committee members and structure of Parent Council Fundraising update Eco School Update Arts Committee Update Principal's Report Food Committee Update Other

Last chance to get your tickets for Mommy’s night out! Where: Cafe Tast When: Wednesday, October 27 7:30 A portion of the money from every ticket sold will go to Fern School Council to support our school programs. Take this opportunity to meet some of your neighbours and support the school. We hope to see you there! Tickets are $40 and are limited in number (36 only). If you are interested, please contact Izumi Kyle at Izumi_Kyle@hotmail.com.

What is happening with the Fern Avenue School Lunch Program? The Fern Avenue School Lunch Program was a joint initiative between Fern School and the Ferncliff Day Care Centre for several years. Due to financial issues and division of responsibilities between the school and the day care, it has been determined by both that the current operation of the program is no longer viable. As a result, the existing program has been cancelled effective October 31, 2010. What is being done to provide an alternate program for students ? A parent food committee has been established to develop options for a new program at Fern. In the short term, the food committee will arrange a contract with a catering company so that parents can continue to purchase hot lunches for their children. Over the long term, the food committee will continue to explore options for a school based hot lunch program. What will this new program cost? Parents could see an increase in costs. Current estimates pro

Due to the huge success of our used book fair last year, we are asking family and friends to put aside those movies and books that you have finished with. The student ecoteam will start collecting at the beginning of November, for the sale later in the year. This is such an easy way to clean up your shelves and show how we are dedicated to RECYCLING AND REUSING at Fern Ave; not to mention the great bargains we all got last year! Jo Somers , parent ecoteam

The next Parent Council meeting will be held on Thursday, October 21 (7 - 9 pm) in the school auditorium. Daycare services will be provided. If you have something specific you would like to see on the agenda, please email it to me (LDOOHER@rogers.com) by end of day. Agenda will be posted on Tuesday afternoon. The Food Committee will be providing an update on recommendations/changes to the current food program which comes to an end this month. We are still looking for volunteers to sit on various committees which will be discussed this week. Please come out and get involved! See you all then. Lisa Dooher Chair Fern Avenue Parent Advisory Committee

TDSB’s 4th Annual Parents Make a Difference Conference: Navigating the System Saturday 13 November 2010 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Earl Haig Secondary School, 100 Princess Ave. Registration is now open at: www.tdsb.on.ca/parents/parent_community For more information contact: tdsbpic2010@hotmail.com or phone: 416 394-2070

The seasonal flu shot is available at doctors’ offices, community health centres, and walk-in medical clinics. Some employers also provide vaccination clinics in the workplace. The vaccine is free and available to people six months of age and older who live, work, or attend school in Ontario. Find a flu shot clinic near you. Download the full flu shot clinic schedule here or view a map of clinics across the city. For more information . . . Download the The Influenza Vaccine Fact Sheet or visit http://www.toronto.ca/health/flu .

Family Information Meeting & Social Evening on Being a Kid With Gender Independence And/or Being a Kid In a Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual or Trans Family Ø Come to a FAMILY MEET & GREET Ø Screening of children’s film Tom Boy Ø Q&A with Steven Solomon, School Social Worker, Triangle Program & TDSB Anti-Homophobia Educator Ø Sign up for NEW Afterschool Kid’s Group to be held at Palmerston School Date: Thursday October 28, 2010 Time: 5:30 – 8 p.m. Place: Palmerston Avenue Public School library 734 Palmerston Ave. (Bathurst and Bloor) Pizza and refreshments: $3 per person RSVP attendance & food: Laura (parent) - #(416) 531-7977 or lcoramai@rogers.com More Info: Steven Solomon – #(416) 985-3749 or steven.solomon@tdsb.on.ca www.tdsb.on.ca/socialwork/lgbt Ms. Tasevski , vice principal

TDSB’s 4th Annual Parents Make a Difference Conference: Navigating the System Saturday, 13 November, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Earl Haig Secondary School, 100 Princess Ave. Registration is now open at: www.tdsb.on.ca/parents/parent_community For more information contact: tdsbpic2010@hotmail.com or phone: 416 394-2070 Mr. Moy , principal

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2011-2012 APPLICANTS Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Information Afternoon for Grade 8 Students, 1:00 - 3:15 P.M. This program is for students and teachers only. Click here for more information. Thursday, October 28, 2010 Open House & Information Evening for Parents Students currently in Grades 9, 10 and 11 are also welcome to attend. Open House – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. First Arts Performance – 6:15 p.m. Repeat Arts Performance – 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2010 Application Deadline New this year, application packages will no longer be distributed at the Open House. All forms will be posted on the school website on October 18, 2010. Friday, January 21, 2011 Audition Day, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. All students who submit a complete application on time will be granted an audition. Students will be contacted with their audition time via email by Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Etobicoke School of the Arts 675 Royal York Rd., Toronto, Ontario, M8Y 2T

I would like to inform parents of an upcoming fundraiser, "Mommy's Night Out," to be held at Cafe Taste on Wednesday, October 27. Tickets are $40 and are limited in number (36 only). If you are interested, please contact Izumi Kyle at Izumi_Kyle@hotmail.com . Lisa Dooher , Chair, Fern Avenue Parent Advisory Council

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everybody back to a new school year. I am excited to be back on the Parent Advisory Committee and look forward to what will, no doubt, be a great year for the school and our community. I would like to welcome Liz Leason and Paula Larrondo back to the council. They will be reprising their roles as Secretary and Ward 7 Rep. I am excited to introduce Nick Szymanis as our new Co-Chair. Nick is relatively new to the school community but brings with him an eagerness to build on engagement and fundraising. We are still looking for a Treasurer so if there is someone out there who wants to get involved, please let me know. I would also like to thank Andre Breau, Marissa Heisel and Sally Brady for their work on the council over the past few years. Although they are no longer part of the Executive, it is my hope they continue as integral contributors to the council. The next Council meeting will be held in the auditorium on Thursday, October 21, at

If you’re in grades 5 – 8, have a guitar and are interested in joining the guitar club, we will be meeting every Tuesday after school from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm in Room 201. We will be learning hits from today and yesterday and maybe even a few hits of our own design. Mr. Cline and Mr. Morra will be leading this group of aspiring Rock Stars! Our first gig will be Tuesday, October 19, in Room 201. Please arrange for pickup outside the office at 4:15 pm. There is a permission form that needs to be picked up from Mr. Cline in Rm 201 and returned by October 11. Mr. Cline , teacher

Fern Avenue School Photo Retake Day will take place on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, beginning at 9:00 am. Vera Ciric , school office

Solar panels coming soon! We have had a great start to the school year with our Platinum Certification Celebrations continuing! We are very pleased to announce we have opened up student participation from GRADE 3 - GRADE 8 due to the demand from the younger, very enthusiastic students. We will continue to meet Tuesdays in room 204 at lunch time. The meetings are going to start earlier: from 12.00 - 12.35 pm, to allow students time after this to get outside in the fresh air for 15 minutes. We continue to develop our mentorship program with older students helping and working with their younger partners. We will also be taking the Grade 3-4 students to room 205 to make posters and art and craft out of LANDFILL items so they have an appreciation of how we can REUSE many items. We have introduced the term RETHINK to them and they have created amazing posters to share their ideas to the rest of the school. They discussed terms like Rethink before you buy too much packaging, Rethink before yo

A TTC Photo Day for students attending Fern Avenue P.S. has been scheduled on Friday, October 15, 2010. All senior students (grades 7 & 8) that are 13 years of age or older may purchase a TTC photo card on this day. A temporary TTC Student ID Card will be issued at a cost of $5.25 for the 2010-2011 school year. Vera Ciric , school office

Dear Parent/Guardian: Head Lice Screening Day Head lice and their eggs (nits) are a nuisance that can infect any of us. If you have experienced them, you know how frustrating and time consuming it is eliminating the lice and nits from your child(ren), and your home. The first school-wide classroom screening for head lice and nits will take place at our school on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Our Pediculosis Co-ordinator will screen all children in all classrooms. If a child is found to have lice or nits, the parent or guardian will be informed through the office by letter. Children will not be informed in the classroom in order to maintain confidentiality. In accordance with TDSB procedures, if a child is identified as having head lice or nits, the parent will be required to make arrangements for treatment and to keep the child at home until the problem is cleared. Nits must be removed before the student returns to school. The student will be re-admitted with a form signed by the parent

Dear Fern families, In an effort to clarify the issue of the Hot Lunch Program at Fern, concerned families need to know that the Program was not operated by the school. It has been run by the Fern Food Program which was created by volunteers from the School Advisory Council, in conjunction with the Ferncliff daycare. The program is unique for a number of reasons. The funding for the program is given to provide a hot lunch opportunity in the school at a minimal cost to our families and limits how much the charge for lunch can be. The majority of schools that offer a food program are run largely if not entirely with volunteers so that the grant money can provide a quality meal for the children. In our case, the cook is an employee of the daycare and is a union member covered by the daycare’s current collective agreement. The cook was shared between the daycare and the school’s needs, which has led to blurred lines between the daycare and the lunch program. The grant stipulation is that t

As you may already be aware, the CBC is having a songwriting contest. It picks a street in every province and has someone write a song about it. Julie Black will be creating a song for the province of Ontario. It's been narrowed down to five streets and the CBC listeners must vote by the end of the week to decide on one street. Wildly, the street that's presently at the top of the heap is Roncesvalles Ave. Wouldn't it be neat if the students and families of Fern, Garden and Howard schools voted for this street in their neighbourhood? We think it would be great. Kate Brown & Brian Groombridge , parents

Fern Avenue students will be checked for head lice by Public Health on Thursday, October 7 , 2010, beginning at 9:15 am. Vera Ciric , school office

Once again Fern Avenue Public School is pleased to be hosting its annual Terry Fox run/walk on Thursday, September 30, 2010 (rain date: Friday, October 1st). All monies raised through our event will be forwarded to the Terry fox Foundation to further the cause of cancer research. Our event will take place on school grounds similar to previous years. Primary, junior and senior students will participate in the event in the afternoon, while JK/SK students will participate separately with their own classes. All students will participate with their class as part of their Physical Education and Health program. Students are encouraged to voluntarily donate “a toonie for Terry” but this is optional. Any donation is welcome. Cheques over $20 will be issued a receipt for tax purposes from the Terry Fox Foundation. Please ensure that your address is available on the cheque or included with the cheque. Thank you. We are very proud to be associated with the Terry Fox Foundation and belie

FROM: Chris Spence , Director of Education Many of us have witnessed over the last few days news reports about a horrific fire that left the apartment building at 200 Wellesley Street uninhabitable and forced families to leave their homes. This fire has left hundreds of our students and their families in shelters, hotels and other temporary locations with no idea of when they will be able to return to their homes. While our social workers and staff are doing what they can in these communities, they are reporting that families are under extreme stress. Our students are telling us that they urgently need food, emergency clothing, TTC tickets, school supplies and even tooth brushes, so I am calling on our TDSB family to help. If you are able to help, please donate to the Hope in Action Emergency Fund and the much needed items will be purchased on your behalf. Donations may be made: 1. Online at www.torontofoundationforstudentsuccess.ca 2. By cheque payable to TFSS - Hope in

Mr. Curry, the itinerant strings instructor, will be in the school Friday (Oct. 1) after lunch to meet the strings players - including players that may have experience from schools other than Fern. He will meet grade 6 experienced string players at 1 pm in the auditorium, and then the grade 7 and 8's at 1:30, also in the auditorium. This is just a brief introductory meeting and classes should start next week. Mr. Moy , principal

The first Ward 7 meeting of the new school year will be in a different format because of the upcoming municipal election.       Western Technical and Commercial School (cafeteria)       125 Evelyn Crescent map       Tuesday October 12, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. There will a short Ward 7 Council meeting from 7:00 to 7:30 pm, including the election of the Ward 7 Council Chair and the annual review of the Ward 7 Council mandate. From 7:30 to 9:00 pm, there will be a Trustee Candidates meeting. Dan Abrahams, whom many of you may know from previous events, will be moderating. There will be opening statements from the candidates, 5 or 6 selected questions and answers, and then questions from the floor. We will finish with closing statements from each of the candidates. If you have a particular question you would like to put to the Trustee candidates, please send it to ward7council@gmail.com .

Parents of all grade 8 students are invited to attend a meeting that will be held next Tuesday, September 28, at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. There will be a presentation by a tour company about the trip that is being planned for the students at the end of the year. There will be information on trip activities, accommodations, cost, scholarships as well as payment schedules and fundraising. Hope to see you there. Mr. Parvatam , teacher

Meeting times: Tuesday @ lunch Wednesday after school alternate Thursdays @ lunch Members should attend at least one meeting a week. Ms. Chakungal , teacher

The band music program is starting up. This is for grade 5 students who are interested in learning to play a band instrument. Students are selected for the program by a team, which may include the itinerant instructor, the classroom teacher, the school music teacher or the school principal. The team may use some of the following criteria to determine who will participate in the program: - Demonstrated interest in music - Participation in school music activities - Well developed work habits - A sense of responsibility This program supplements the regular music program that is offered to all students in every school. Forms will be given to all grade 5 students at the end or beginning of next week to be filled in with their parents. Sladjan Antic , itinerant music instructor, band

Fern’s Free the Children (FTC) Club for Grades 4 to 8 has begun! FTC is the world’s largest network of children helping children through education. There are more than one million youth worldwide involved in innovative education and development programs in 45 countries. Fern’s FTC Club will focus on raising both awareness and funds to help improve the lives of deserving young people both globally (Kenya) and locally. The club meets Wednesdays at noon in Room 211. 20 staff and students from Fern’s FTC Club will be attending We Day at the ACC on September 30th. This all day event will inspire youth to “Be the Change”! To learn more about FTC, its initiatives and We Day, please go to www.freethechildren.com . Karen Ashforth , staff advisor, Fern’s FTC Club

Dear Parents and Caregivers of the Fern Avenue PS community, After careful and protracted discussions, I am very pleased to inform you that the TDSB’s decision to extract Ms. Cen from our teaching allocation has been revised and rescinded. Ms. Cen will remain a teacher with Fern Avenue PS for the 2010- 2011 school year, and remain the teacher for her previously assigned grades 7/8 class. Please join me in welcoming her back into our school. Yours truly, Mr. A. Moy , Principal Ms. S. Fetterolf , Vice-Principal, Acting

This year there will again be two separate classes of strings players. Junior strings will be children in grade 6, who played last year either at Fern or another school. We alternate every year with the band, so for fall 2010 there will be a beginner band offered to students in grade 5. The next beginner strings class will start next September, in 2011, and will be offered to children in grade 5 next fall. Senior strings is made up of experienced players - again, those from Fern last year, or any experienced students who are coming from other schools, are welcome to join the senior strings, made up of grade 7 and grade 8 students. Classes will be held on DAY 2 and DAY 4 in the afternoon and we will be rehearsing in the auditorium this year. Instruments are provided by the TDSB free of charge, as is the music and rosin needed to play a string instrument. Parents will sign a contract accepting responsibility for paying for any damages to the instrument, other than any accidental problems

The Primary Cross Country Running team has started practicing for the qualifying meet at Centennial Park. The meet will take place on Monday, October 4. The Primary team will practice every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:15 in the junior yard. On Friday mornings there is an optional practice. We will meet on Fridays at Sorauren Park at 8:15, and the runners will be escorted back to the school by 8:45. If your primary (grades 1, 2, and 3) child is interested please fill out and sign a permission form and join us for practice. If it is raining outside, we will meet in the auditorium for practice. Mrs. Heller , teacher

The Go Be Tweens will be starting on Monday, September 20, in the school Auditorium. The program is 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Registration is ongoing. Parents are welcome to drop in and inquire about the program. For more information, call Teresa at 647-292-7170, or email: The GoBetweensMail@Gmail.com . Teresa Emmanuel

The Intermediate Girls Entrepreneurial Group (IGEG) will be selling their original creations of jewelery tonight outside the main office. Sales will start at 5:30 and end at 6:40pm. Hope to see you there. Ms. Flengeris-Richards , grade 7/8 teacher

The intermediate girls basketball team is holding its tryouts this week and next, on Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:40 to 4:45. Practices are tentatively scheduled for those same three time slots, starting Sept. 27, depending on team members' availability. All senior girls are welcome to try out, and they can get their permission forms from Mr. Parvatam. Mr. Parvatam , coach

The Fern swimming pool is undergoing a revitalization and will not be available for use until mid-November at the earliest. Our two swim instructors for 2010-2011 are Ms. A. Ahumada and Mr. D. Tamm. Mr. Moy , principal

The following announcement is from Ms. Douglas , Fern's teacher librarian. Fern Avenue has a Junior Boys’ Book Club and a Junior Girls' Book Club, for students in Grades 4 to 6, and an Intermediate Book Club, for students in Grades 7 and 8. Run along the lines of a traditional book club, such as the ones to which many adults belong, the Book Clubs will meet every week at lunch in the Library. We will be discussing books, doing research into the historical contexts presented in books, and learning more about popular authors. We will be making maps, trying out food, engaging in art and drama activities, and attending author talks. Readers will be linked through Academic Workspace, a password-protected TDSB electronic forum so that our book discussions can continue outside of the school day. It promises to be a wonderful year! Families will be asked to help their readers locate copies of the chosen Book Club books, either by borrowing them from the public library or by purchasing

Thursday September 23, 2010 7 - 9 pm in the Auditorium Child Care provided We will be holding our first school council meeting of the year. Please come and join us!The following executive positions will be up for election at the meeting: Chair Co-chair Treasure Secretary Ward 7 - Rep The following committees are run by parent volunteers under the Fern School Council. New members are always welcome. · Communications Committee · Eco Team · Arts Collective · Playground Committee · Math, Science, and Engineering · Fern Food Program Advisory Committee

The following announcement is from Ms. Douglas , Fern's teacher librarian. Attention Book Lovers in Grades 4 to 8! The School Library is looking for enthusiastic and hardworking students, in Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, who love books and who would be interested in becoming a Library Assistant. • Are you willing to attend monthly lunchtime meetings? • Are you interested in reading new books and talking to others about them? • Would you enjoy creating displays for bulletin boards and display cases to celebrate good books? • Could you help out with preparing books for circulation, checking books in and out, shelving books, and dusting? Come to a meeting on Thursday, September 16th at 12:00 p.m. in the Library to learn more!

FERN PHOTO day is on Tuesday, September 21 , 2010. Photographs will take place in the school auditorium and students are reminded for best photo results to wear bright colours.

Cross Country season is about to start at Fern. Students from grade 4 to grade 8 are invited to come out and practice running every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at Sorauren Park . Fern coaches this year are Ms. Cen, Ms. McKeown , Mr. Cline and Mr. Nikolajevic. Our first practice will start on Thursday, September 16 . Please meet us at Sorauren Park. After practice, teachers will walk with the students to the school. If it rains, we might still practice outside. If the rain is heavy and if there are thunderstorms, please meet us at the school by the office for an indoor practice. Our first competition is on October 4 at Centennial Park. All students, who practice on a regular basis, are allowed to compete. Grade 4, 5 and 6 students will run 2000 metres and grade 7 and 8 students will run 3000 metres. If the runners qualify, they will compete at the Conference Finals (Oct 12) and City Finals (Oct 21). Mr. Nikolajevic , grade 4 teacher

Starting September 21, there will be a Homework Club for Grade 4 students in the Extended French program. Students can study and practice their homework every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. in room 206. If your child is interested please complete the Homework Club form that Mr. Nikolajevic has handed out. Parents need to pick up their children promptly at 4:00 p.m. from the junior yard. Mr. Nikolajevic , grade 4 teacher

Curriculum Night is set for September 16, 2010, from 6 - 6:30 pm . At this time, it is not decided whether or not SAC will have food available on site. Teachers will be available to speak to parents about curriculum expectations for their child, however the event is not meant to be a substitute for a parent-teacher interview. Interviews can be arranged for a separate and mutually agreeable time. We look forward to meeting the families and sharing information that evening in the hopes of developing a strong and positive partnership. Mr. Moy , Principal

Students who are interested in running for the student council executive positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) are meeting with Ms. Cen briefly at 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, in room 312. Mr. Moy , Principal

Ms. Douglas, Fern's teacher librarian, has provided a Student and Parent Brochure with information about using the library. The library is open from 8:00 a.m. in the morning and after school from 3:30 to 3:45 for students’ use. To download the brochure, click here .

Mr. Moy, Fern's principal, has provided some information for parents, regarding the first day of school. * Teachers will be outside the school to meet students by 8:45 am. They will have class lists, with teacher's name, room number, students' first names and first initial of last name. Parents will not be required to accompany the children into the school. * Please let your child's teacher know whether or not the student will stay for lunch; also who will be picking up the child at the end of the day, and does the child know them? * If you are not sure, please ask the teacher at which door you can meet your child for lunch pick up and dismissal. (Please remember that you are to wait outside and not in the halls.) * If you are dropping off lunch for your child, please use the box at the foyer - put a name and room number on the bag for identification. Dismissal Times Kindergarten: morning 11:30 am, afternoon 3:20 pm Lunch: 11:40 am, returning for 12:50 pm Dismissal: 3:3

Our school community web site has been dormant over the summer, but as we head into the new school year it will once again be the site to visit, whenever you want to find (or provide) news and info about the school. If you subscribe to our mailing list you will also receive emails about once or twice a week, alerting you to the latest news posted here. This web site and the email list are administered by Fern's communications committee, made up of parent volunteers. The information you find here comes from parents, the principal's office, teachers, and others. To submit an announcement for posting, please email it, without any formatting, in the body of an email to fernnoticeboard@gmail.com . Longer items may be sent as an attachment to the email, preferably in pdf format. A member of the communications committee will post it to this web site, usually within a few hours for simple unformatted messages, and within a day for longer submissions with an attachment. On behalf of the

New Eco Friendly Fridge Thanks to Fern’s Student EcoTeam, the Ontario EcoSchools has given the kitchen a brand new fridge! The new fridge is eco friendly and uses less energy; it also has loads of space, which we need. Fern is now switching from frozen meats to local fresh meats for our school lunch program, it’s locally raised and is antibiotic free. Ecoschools awarded us this great prize because of our wonderful recycling and composting programs. In addition to our new fridge we also use less energy due to our “Lights off Tuesday” from 11-1:00. By Isobel Grade 6 student

Dear Parents; The "GoBeTweens" afterschool program will resume in September for the Fall of 2010. The program will be extended to include students from grades 4 -6 and 7 - 8. Our program focuses on Tutoring/homework, Creative Arts and Lifeskills. To register for the Fall session contact teresa at 647-292-7170 or email: thegobetweensmail@gmail.com or website:www.gobetweens.ca Program Duration: Follows School Board Fall/Winter/Spring schedule. Open House/Registration- Room to be announced! September 7th -10th Monday to Friday 3:30 to 5:30pm Parents and students Welcome! Cost: $20.00 per day Thank you Teresa Emmanuel

To The Fern Ave Jr. Sr. PS EcoTeam: Congratulations on achieving PLATINUM certification on your recent EcoSchools audit. The KICK-OFF DATE for your school is October 26, 2010. Please mark this date on your calendars now. You will receive a follow-up e-mail in September detailing the time and location of your kick-off session. In addition, all of the 2010 Platinum schools are invited to a special PLATINUM CELEBRATION that will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at the Brickworks from 4:00pm. to 6:00pm. A more formal invitation will also be sent to the schools in September but please add this date to your school calendar as well. Thank you for your continued support for EcoSchools and congratulations on your 2010 certification. Rhoda Potter EcoSchools Consultant Congratulations to the whole Eco-Team as this is an incredible achievement after only just deciding to apply for Platinum status this year. The outstanding hard work of Joanne Somers, Ms. Ellis, Ms. Tse and Ms. McKeown and st

Can you volunteer for a few hours during one week this summer? Volunteers are needed to weed and water the Fern School Gardens over the summer. Only a few hours of gardening will help keep our gardens beautiful. To volunteer, email nancymarini@sympatico.ca and provide what week this summer would be best for you. Details on the watering arrangements etc. will be forwarded you. Thank you for helping out!

EcoSchools Platinum Certification FINAL AUDIT REPORT School: Fern Avenue Junior & Senior Public School Audit date: May 17, 2010 Report date: June 7, 2010 Present at meeting: Principal Craig Tsuji, Head Caretaker Fred Bataga, Teacher Bev Ellis, Parent Joanne Somers Prepared by: Rhoda Potter, Auditor Email: rhoda.potter@tdsb.on.ca Final score: 88.2 (minimum score required: 88) Notes on scoring I have updated your online application form to include the scores I have given you for the “look-fors.” Based on our discussion and my observations, I have increased the scoring in questions 2.1.5, 2.1.7, 2.2.4, 3.2,3.3,3.5,4.2,4.6,and 4.7. Program strengths Fern Avenue J & S PS has worked hard to achieve platinum certification. It is evident to me that your school has fulfilled many of the recommendations proposed in the initial EcoSchools audit as well as taken your environmental message to Perth Avenue PS. You have done fine work in increasing the ecological literacy

Come one, come all to the Spring concert! Art show The concert will take place outside The weather forcast is sunny and 25 degrees Please bring a portable lawn chair or a blanket to sit on (Limited seating will be available) When: Thursday, June 17th Time: 6:00 PM Where: Junior/Senior Playground

A Special Night • A Special Venue • A Special Class Fern Avenue Public School Graduating Class of 2010 Graduation Dinner & Dance Tuesday June 29th, 2010 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas Street West Tickets NOW ON SALE—Fern 2010 Graduates ONLY $15 per student includes dinner and dance To order your ticket, bring $15 and this completed form to Vera in the office by Monday June 21st Name: ______________________________________ Room: ________ Notes for Parents and Guardians: This event is fully supervised by Fern School staff. Graduates will only be permitted to leave the event with a parent, guardian or designated adult. Vera Ciric Secretary Fern Avenue Public School

Fern Spirit and Grad T-Shirts are still available! WOW Fern Spirit and Grad T-shirts are AWESOME and they’re still available! Do you have one? Please pick-up an order form from Vera in the office or e-mail Karen Mondok at karenmondok@hotmail.com to place your order. Your t-shirt will arrive before the end of school. Thank you to all who wore their t-shirts at the Fun Fair! Your support will give our graduates a fantastic evening of fun to mark the end of their elementary school careers. Look for our t-shirt table at the Spring Concert! This will be your last opportunity to buy a t-shirt this year! Remember that Spirit T-Shirts make a great end-of-school- year gift! Karen Mondok on behalf of the 2010 Graduation Committee

A big thank you to everyone who contributed food, time and effort for the staff appreciation luncheon. The food was wonderful and a good time was had by all! Best regards, Evangeline Adams

Tomorrow is the Fun Fair! Join us for fun, games and food! Do you want to start bouncing right at four o’clock? Bring $10 in the morning and get your wristband and 6 tickets before lunch. See you there!

This is a really busy time of year, so we’ve combined May and June into one final newsletter. It includes things that happened this past month and important events coming up in June. Download your newsletter here or drop by the office for a printed copy. Glenn McFadden Acting Vice Principal

Volunteers will be going to the classrooms on Friday morning to hand out Fun Fair wristbands. Send $10 with your child and we will put their wristbands on and give them 6 tickets to get them started. See you at the Fun Fair! Friday, June 4, 4-8pm Submitted by Dianne Nicholson , parent volunteer

Was your child involved in the wonderful opera performance at the school on May 13? Did you miss the chance to order a DVD of the production that night? No worries! You can still order a DVD by emailing Gillian at grun.stein@hotmail.com . DVDs are $10, just send me your name, child's name and classroom, and quantity. Don't miss the chance again to own this priceless keepsake of your child's creative accomplishment!

We invite you to join us celebrate our Graduation Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Fern Avenue Public School 128 Fern Avenue As our final year at Fern comes to an end,we pause to reflect upon the many memories which have brought us tears and joy.We came to this place together to learn, to grow, to share. Time and space may separate usbut wherever our paths lead uswe will always be the Class of 2009-2010from Fern Avenue Public School. Kindly join us for refreshments and dessert after the ceremony at the school’s main entrance on Fern Ave. Dinner and Dance will be at LULA Lounge 1585 Dundas Street West between Lansdowne and Dufferin Streets from 7:00-10:00pm, supervised by chaperons Please contact Vera Ciric (416-393-9130) by Monday June 21st if anyone requires mobility assistance or childcare for the ceremony. Childcare will be provided only if the service is held indoors.