Fern Ave. Public School Blog

Are you passionate about supporting your child’s education and contributing to your school community? We’re seeking a dedicated individual to join Fern School Council as Treasurer for the 2024/25 school year. As Treasurer, you’ll play a crucial role in managing our finances and ensuring transparency. Responsibilities: Process and record all financial transactions on behalf of the council. Prepare a monthly financial report and present it at each meeting. Work with council to review and approve requests for funding. Qualifications: Willingness to be responsible for school council finances. Strong organizational and communication skills. Collaborative team player. Interested in finding out more? Send us an email at fernaveschoolcouncil@gmail.com

Do you ever wonder where all of the money goes that Fern School Council raises from our various events?  Here are some of the things we spent money on this school year: ·           $2,000 to each division (Kindergarten, Primary, Junior, Senior), for a total of $8,000, to support learning objectives: o     Kindergarten division bought French books, STEM materials (pipe builders, tabletop light panel, measuring pipettes), outdoor equipment (buckets, shovels, sieves) o     Primary division brought in a play (Finding Home: A Salmon Journey up the Humber River) o     Junior division bought STEM materials (pulleys, scales, gears, magnets) o     Senior division bought French books and registration for all Grade 7s and 8s to participate in the  Gauss Math Contest ·           $3,700 to bring  Mad Science  into every Kindergarten and Primary classroom ·           $2,600 to bring three performances into the school o     The Money Tree for Grades 1-5 o     Haida Stories for Grades 4-6 o     Outsid

 

White Elephant Sale – Thank You! The White Elephant Sale was a rousing success!  Roughly 200 items found a new home  raising $230  for the Turtle Protectors.   Thank you, thank you, thank you! Turtle Protectors is an Indigenous guided stewardship program that is supported by Indigenous Elders and community members, the  Indigenous Land Stewardship Circle  and  Msit No’kmaq ." (from their website) We thank the community for their generosity and support.   From the Eco-Club team 🌱  It’s Growing Season!  🌸🌻🌷 Planning and development of the planters and green spaces around the school is well under way, and will be incorporated into curriculum.  The  Eco Club  will visit our third grade classes to introduce our gardens and teach their schoolmates how to grow seeds into seedlings, which will then be planted in the planters and green space.   ECO COMMITTEE  Litterless Lunch  PSA  Build up your family’s collection of permanent lunch containers and support local businesses at the same

  Tickets: Buy your tickets  here Volunteers : If you can  volunteer  before or on the evening of the event, please fill out the attached  volunteer   sign-up  here . Every bit of help counts, and we appreciate any time you can spare. Silent Auction: If you or your business would like to donate, please contact us at  fernschoolcouncil@gmail.com . The deadline for donations is  Monday, May 20 th , 2024 . 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 everyone to embrace.

Are you interested in helping to make connection between Fern students and local support organizations, like the Parkdale Community Food Bank, Romero House, the Period Purse, and Dining with Dignity?  Got other ideas? The Community Engagement Committee needs you! Contact Cortleigh

The much anticipated Staff Appreciation Breakfast will return this year, inspired by all of the generous family contributions from previous years. School-wide potluck items will be accepted for the event on June 5th - details to follow! Questions or ideas? Contact Cortleigh .

Your Fern Equity Committee presents:  Community Builders Allyship Workshop  Calling all grade 4+ students and their families! Together we will: 1. Share ideas about how adults and children can help each other build a safe and inclusive community 2. Practice the skills of being an ally who stands up for others in caring ways Monday May 6, 5-8pm NO COST: -Pizza dinner 5-5:30 -Workshop 5:30-8 -Childcare 5:30-8 Please register to attend by  Friday, May 3rd - contact Eileen at  nemzer@gmail.com Any questions - contact  equitablefern@gmail.com

  Thanks to everyone who turned out for the first in person School Council meeting since 2020!  The meeting minutes are available to read here .