September 29, 2017

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):  Re: Parking Safety

To ensure the safety of our students the East side of the parking lot will be closed until further notice, from 8:20 a.m. until 3:40 p.m. (As this is for Staff Parking only)

I strongly encourage you to avoid the school parking lot during drop off and pick up times it is very busy. Walking to school is an excellent way for students to get some fresh air and exercise. Students can also be dropped off on the side streets, near the gates at the back and sides of the school on Delbert Dr., Maxim Crest. or Arbutus Cres. (please see map).

If you must use the lot then please drive slowly entering at the East driveway and exiting at the lights.  We have many school busses in the morning and afternoon so parking spots are blocked.  Do not leave cars unattended in designated fire routes or in front of cars or the yellow closed parking barriers. These cars will be tagged and/ or towed.

Together we can make ESPS a safer place to learn. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school.

Sincerely,

G. Yhap (Principal),  D. Feng (Vice-Principal)

Summer vacation is upon us!  The last day of school for the 2018-2019 school year is Thursday June 27th.

We would like to thank all of our parents and families for your support over the past year.  The work that our School Council has done to support all of our students has been outstanding.  Your contributions have enhanced the learning experiences of all of our students.

Over the summer we hope that you enjoy spending time with your family and friends.  

Enjoy the warm weather and all of the fun activities that Toronto has to offer.

You can visit our online school library https://www.tdsb.on.ca/library/HOME/schoolno/4468  and of course your local Toronto Public Library to read stories over the summer. www.torontopubliclibrary.ca

Remember that the First day of school for the 2019-2020 school year is Tuesday September 3rd, 2019.  Entry time is 8:40 AM.

Our office will be open from July 2nd to 5th and will reopen the last week of August (26-30th) for any registration questions.

Have a nice summer!

Mrs. Yhap and Mr. Feng

Dear Ellesmere-Statton Parents/Guardians:

We value your input about your child and your child's experience at school. Please take a moment and complete an anonymous survey so we may better serve our community and families.  Please select the appropriate link below according to your child’s grade level. If you have multiple children that attend Ellesmere-Statton, please select the link that corresponds to your youngest child.  No need to fill out multiple surveys.  The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Principal or Vice-Principal.

Thankyou

Ellesmere-Statton P.S.

Grades Kindergarten to 3:  http://bit.ly/PrimarySurveyESPS

Grades 4 to 6:  http://bit.ly/JuniorSurveyESPS

Our first parent council meeting for 2018-2019 school year will be Wednesday September 12, 2018 at 6pm in the staff lounge.  There will be an opportunity to learn about the various roles of the executive council and to find out the application process for any interested parents.  Please note, all parents are welcome to attend regardless if you are part of the executive council or not.  

The Toronto District School Board has had a long standing partnership with WE (formerly Free the Children)  and as such each year staff are invited to attend a special evening event called WE Day Family Toronto.

On Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Scotiabank Arena, you are invited to be part of a celebration of families that have made a commitment to make a difference. It’s an opportunity to spend time together as a family while discovering how you can change the world together. Doors open at 5:00pm and the show starts at 6:15pm.

There is no cost to attend WE Day Family Toronto.

The theme of this year’s WE Day Family Toronto is “Get Doing”—bringing to life the idea of building a brighter future and what happens when amazing families like yours come together to create change.

WE makes doing good, doable: we give families the motivation, inspiration and support to raise compassionate children, to harness your families individual talents and to bond together around causes that matter. This is an incredible opportunity to experience the magic of WE Day alongside the children in your life. You’ll leave the event with tangible ideas to take action as a family and make a difference in your local and global community.

You can find the full details of WE Day Family Toronto here and for any questions you might have, you can find our FAQ here

To register for WE Day Family Toronto please use the REGISTER NOW link below which will take you directly the Ticketmaster website where you can access your tickets.

New this season:   We have a new registration process and will be working with ticketmaster to ensure you have a great experience! Please use the link below to register through the Ticketmaster website.

https://www1.ticketmaster.ca/event/100054F9A7A03DA5?did=weday1

Event details:

If you have any further questions regarding WE Day Family Toronto please feel free to reach out to Jeff Hainbuch at Jeff.Hainbuch@we.org. Please cc his colleague Kate Haire at Kate.Haire@we.org on the inquiry email. 

Thank you to all parents for attending the presentation. Thank you to Mr. Brogno for your time and effort. Any further questions please refer to the link "Ellesmere-Statton Guidance - Mr. Brogno" in menu left side of this page or you may email Robert.Brogno@tdsb.on.ca. Reminder to all parents, to obtain the most accurate information, please attend the specific High School Information Nights.

Thank you ES teachers, students and families.  Please continue to donate. 

Thank you to all teachers for all your hard work and dedication.  Special thanx to our Terry Fox organizers Mrs. Horgan and Mrs. Coyle.  Amazing school spirit.  More importantly, thank you to all students and families for your support and sponsorship.  Terry Fox is our hero and we all admire his courage.  Please continue to support and donate.

Thank you to all families for attending our curriculum night. Thank you to all teachers for your hard work.  And more importantly, amazing contribution by our parent council for setting up and providing amazing food service to our community.    

Amazing weather, enthusiasm and fun. Thank you to all intermediate teachers for organizing wonderful team building games and activities for our intermediate students. Lots of fun.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Our first School Council meeting will be held on Tuesday September 12^th at 6pm in the Staffroom. 

The Election of the 2017-2018 School Council Reps will be held following our meeting at 7 PM.

Any parent interested in running for Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, or Secretary please send in your intention to run and the position you wish to apply for by Tuesday September 12, 2017 to the Principal or Vice-Principal.  416 396 6225, geri.yhap@tdsb.on.ca     donald.feng@tdsb.on.ca 

Roles and Responsibilities:  Chiar/Co-Chair may be found on page 42 of the attached document.  Secretary position records the minutes of our meetings.  Treasurer position collects and count fundraising monies plus banking duty.

 http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/council/guide.html

Good morning Ellesmere-Statton families  Welcome back to another amazing and exciting school year.  The staff here at Ellesmere-Statton is ready to provide another amazing fun filled learning year to all students.  Please open this link http://bit.ly/OpeningDay1718 to read our opening day welcome letter.  Any questions, please feel free to contact the office.  Once again, welcome and let's get to work!!!!!  

Mrs. Yhap (P) & Mr. Feng (VP)