The Principal's Report continues to be updated to keep students, parents, caregivers, staff and the community updated. Also, the Traffic Safety Presentation contains information to keep everyone safe as they travel to and from school.
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Week of November 11, 2024
Good afternoon,
Progress reports (grades 1 – 8) and the Kindergarten Communication of Learning Initial Observations will be sent home with your child on Tuesday, November 12. Your interview confirmation will be sent home with the report. The evening of November 14 and the morning of November 15 have been set aside for student-parent/- teacher interviews.
Looking for a school approved way to celebrate your child’s birthday with the entire class? You can now purchase school approved cookies to celebrate the birthday of your child. Click HERE for additional information and to place an order. This is a parent council fundraising initiative.
Here are two upcoming presentations:
Fleming PS is a nut free building. Please ensure all food sent to school, including Halloween candy, is nut free.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: TDSB Mental Health Toolkits and Choice Boards - Many of the resources and activities can be used many times to break, find calm and build mental health learning.
I encourage you to register for the Parents As Partners Conference. There is an incredible keynote speaker and a variety of workshops.
THIS WEEK @ FLEMING PS:
Monday, November 11 (Day 2)
- Remembrance Day Ceremony (10:40am) – Poppy donations can be made through SchoolCash Online.
- Deadline to purchase pizza/combos for Pizza Lunch fundraiser. Pizza or pizza combos must be pre-purchased using SchoolCash Online.
- Morning Meal/Snack Program continues continues for students that want to participate. It is not too late to join.
- Virtual announcements continue with our student leaders.
- Playground Activity Leaders (PALs) – AM recess
- Student Council and Combatting Hate & Racism Leadership groups meeting at lunch.
Tuesday, November 12 (Day 3)
- Progress Reports/Initial Communication of Learning sent home with interview confirmation.
- Playground Activity Leaders (PALs) – AM recess
- Let’s Talk, Read, & Write: A virtual session where parents will be provided with strategies, play-based activities, and skills to better support their children in becoming successful, motivated, and joyful speakers, thinkers, readers and writers.
Wednesday, November 13 (Day 4)
- Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Semi-finals & finals.
- Choir begins for students in grades 3 – 8. A letter was distributed to interested students this past week. Thanks to Ms. Femson & Ms. Saba.
- PALs – AM recess
Thursday, November 14 (Day 5)
- Pizza Lunch fundraiser for students that pre-purchased items using SchoolCash Online.
- PALs – AM recess
- Parent teacher/interviews (4:00pm – 7:00pm)
Friday, November 15 (PA Day – No school for students.)
- PA Day for parent/teacher interviews from 8:30am-11:30am (no school for students)
HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:
The Welcome Back slideshow has become the Principal’s Report and it will continue to be updated to inform parents, students and staff. I continue to highlight STUDENT SAFETY DURING DROP-OFF & PICK-UP.
November is:
Here are a few TDSB updates:
Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fleming/ , and follow us on Twitter: @SchoolFleming . Make sure to follow us for updates!
Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.
Have a great night!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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Week of November 4, 2024
Good afternoon,
The evening of November 14 and the morning of November 15 have been set aside for student-parent-teacher interviews. It is an opportunity to discuss your child's strengths, areas of need, to explain how we will support learning at school and how you can support learning at home. Tomorrow you will receive a GOOGLE FORM to select a date & time for your interview. The deadline to complete the form is Wednesday, November 6th.
Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario is observed annually during the first week of November to educate and raise awareness about treaties and the significance of treaty relationships between Indigenous peoples and the government. Established in 2016, this week is part of Ontario’s commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
Please ensure all food sent to school, including Halloween candy, is nut free.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: The Children’s Book Bank (1154 Morningside Ave.) They provide free books and literacy support to children in our neighbourhood.
This past week the TDSB hosted two information meetings about the grade 8-9 transition process. I encourage you to visit the website for additional information. Also, West Hill CI, the home high school for most of our students, has their open house this week on November 7 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
I encourage you to register for the Parents As Partners Conference. There is an incredible keynote speaker and a variety of workshops.
THIS WEEK @ FLEMING PS:
Monday, November 4 (Day 2)
Tuesday, November 5 (Day 3)
- Playground Activity Leaders (PALs) – AM recess
- Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Tournament
Wednesday, November 6 (Day 4)
- Deadline to submit Google Form to request an interview.
- Choir continues for students in grades 3 – 8. A letter was distributed to interested students this past week. Thanks to Ms. Femson & Ms. Saba.
- PALs – AM recess
Thursday, November 7 (Day 5)
Friday, November 8 (Day 1)
HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:
November is:
The Welcome Back slideshow has become the Principal’s Report and it will continue to be updated to inform parents, students and staff. I continue to highlight STUDENT SAFETY DURING DROP-OFF & PICK-UP.
Our morning meal/snack program started this past week for students that want to participate and have returned the registration form. We are requesting a donation of $70.00 for the year. This works out to about $0.40 per day. Parents can make a payment using School Cash Online or Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS). Make sure to select FLEMING PS and not Flemington PS. Individuals who make donations through TFSS will be issued a tax receipt immediately. It is not too late to join. All students who want to participate will have the opportunity to participate when they return their registration form.
I wanted to highlight the Indoor Cricket Madness that is being offered through one of our community partners, Malvern Family Resource Centre.
Here are a few TDSB updates:
Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fleming/ , and follow us on Twitter: @SchoolFleming . Make sure to follow us for updates!
Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.
Have a great night!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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Week of October 28, 2024
Good afternoon,
I am very grateful for our many student leaders in Student Council. They continue to play a prominent role at Fleming PS. They are currently selling Halloween snack packs, All purchases for this fundraiser are made using SchoolCash Online. They have arranged for each class to participate in a Halloween electives dance for 40 minutes on Thursday,
Each year, Halloween is marked in a variety of ways in school communities across the TDSB. Students can choose whether to participate in Halloween related activities. On Thursday, October 31, Fleming students may choose to wear a Halloween costume to school.  If choosing to wear a costume, please follow the TDSB guidelines listed below:
- Discriminatory and offensive costumes (including but not limited to stereotypical costumes linked to Indigenous identity, race, cultures, religion, etc.) are not permitted, are unacceptable and will not be condoned in TDSB learning and working environments. Costumes must comply with the school Code of Conduct, the Student Dress Code, the Indigenous Education Policy and the Human Rights Code. The TDSB has published the following two articles to assist with costume choices: Halloween - Cultures Are Not Costumes & #MyCultureIsNotACostume.
- The following article on Inclusive Halloween Costumes has five guiding questions to assist with appropriate costume choices.
- Fake weapons and costume masks that obscure the face are not permitted.
- If your child chooses to wear a costume, please bring a change of clothes. Why? We do not want the costume being damaged during outside play over the lunch hour.
- We ask that you do not send food treats to be shared with your child’s class. Why? Many of our students have a variety of allergies and we need to keep them safe.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: ParticipACTION Learn how kids ages 5 to 13 can stay active. Find helpful tips and advice for students and parents in an interactive format.
THIS WEEK @ FLEMING PS:
Monday, October 28 (Day 2)
- Morning Meal/Snack Program continues continues for students that want to participate. It is not too late to join.
- Grade 3 Universal Screening continues.
- Virtual announcements continue with our student leaders.
- Student Council and Combatting Hate & Racism Leadership groups meeting at lunch.
Tuesday, October 29 (Day 3)
Wednesday, October 30 (Day 4)
Thursday, October 31 (Day 5)
- Halloween Safety Tips
- Kindergarten – Grade 3 Halloween parade after morning announcements. Additional information was shared with parents/guardians through the teachers.
- PALs – AM recess
- Student Council Halloween electives dance. Each class with have 40 minutes of fun.
- Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Try-outs (3:20 - 4:15)
Friday, November 1 (Day 1)
- October Character Education assembly (9am)
- PALs – AM recess
HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:
- November 7 – West Hill CI Open House from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- November 12 - Let’s Talk, Read, & Write: A virtual session where parents will be provided with strategies, play-based activities, and skills to better support their children in becoming successful, motivated, and joyful speakers, thinkers, readers and writers.
- November 16 – Parents As Partners Conference
- December 11 - 13 – Grade 6 Outdoor Education Trip (more details to follow)
The Welcome Back slideshow has become the Principal’s Report and it will continue to be updated to inform parents, students and staff. I continue to highlight STUDENT SAFETY DURING DROP-OFF & PICK-UP.
Our morning meal/snack program started this past week for students that want to participate and have returned the registration form. We are requesting a donation of $70.00 for the year. This works out to about $0.40 per day. Parents can make a payment using School Cash Online or Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS). Make sure to select FLEMING PS and not Flemington PS. Individuals who make donations through TFSS will be issued a tax receipt immediately. It is not too late to join. All students who want to participate will have the opportunity to participate when they return their registration form.
I wanted to highlight the Indoor Cricket Madness that is being offered through one of our community partners, Malvern Family Resource Centre.
October is:
Here are a few TDSB updates:
Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fleming/ , and follow us on Twitter: @SchoolFleming . Make sure to follow us for updates!
Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.
Have a great night!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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Week of October 21, 2024
Good afternoon,
I am excited to announce that one of our grade 1 students was selected as the winner of the grade 1 – 3 Hindu Heritage Month poster challenge. Click HERE to view their submission. Congratulations!!
Our morning meal/snack program started this past week for students that want to participate and have returned the registration form. We are requesting a donation of $70.00 for the year. This works out to about $0.40 per day. Parents can make a payment using School Cash Online or Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS). Make sure to select FLEMING PS and not Flemington PS. Individuals who make donations through TFSS will be issued a tax receipt immediately. It is not too late to join. All students who want to participate will have the opportunity to participate when they return their registration form.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: Math Before Bed Provides a variety of prompts to encourage daily math discussions with your child.
THIS WEEK @ FLEMING PS:
Monday, October 21 (Day 2)
- Morning Meal/Snack Program starts for students that want to participate. It is not too late to join.
- Grade 6, 7, & 8 soccer quarter final at Thomas L. Wells PS. Thanks to Mr. Pruss.
- Virtual announcements continue with our student leaders.
- 4:00pm – Deadline to purchase pizza and combos for Thursday’s pizza lunch fundraiser.
Tuesday, October 22 (Day 3)
Wednesday, October 23 (Day 4)
- Grade 3 Universal Screening begins.
- PALs – AM recess
Thursday, October 24 (Day 5)
- Pizza lunch fundraiser for students that pre-purchased.
- Grade 3 Universal Screening continues.
- PALs – AM recess
- Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Try-outs (3:20 - 4:15)
Friday, October 25 (Day 1)
- Grade 3 Universal Screening continues.
- PALs – AM recess
HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:
The Welcome Back slideshow has become the Principal’s Report and it will continue to be updated to inform parents, students and staff. I continue to highlight STUDENT SAFETY DURING DROP-OFF & PICK-UP.
I wanted to highlight the Indoor Cricket Madness that is being offered through one of our community partners, Malvern Family Resource Centre.
October is:
Here are a few TDSB updates:
Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fleming/ , and follow us on Twitter: @SchoolFleming . Make sure to follow us for updates!
Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.
Have a great night!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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Week of October 14, 2024
Good afternoon,
On behalf of the Fleming PS staff. I would like to wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that each of you have had a wonderful long weekend.
Our morning meal/snack program starts tomorrow (Tuesday, October 15) for students that want to participate and have returned the registration form. We are requesting a donation of $70.00 for the year. This works out to about $0.40 per day. Parents can make a payment using School Cash Online or Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS). Make sure to select FLEMING PS and not Flemington PS. Individuals who make donations through TFSS will be issued a tax receipt immediately. It is not too late to join. All students who want to participate will have the opportunity to participate when they return their registration form.
I wanted to highlight the Indoor Cricket Madness that is being offered through one of our community partners, Malvern Family Resource Centre.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: Toronto Zoo – Zoo to You Virtual learning experiences for students of all ages.
THIS WEEK @ FLEMING PS:
Monday, October 14 (Thanksgiving Holiday – no school)
Tuesday, October 15 (Day 3)
- Morning Meal/Snack Program starts for students that want to participate.
- Virtual announcements continue with our student leaders.
- Playground Activity Leaders (PALs) – AM recess
- Let’s Talk, Read, & Write: A virtual session where parents will be provided with strategies, play-based activities, and skills to better support their children in becoming successful, motivated, and joyful speakers, thinkers, readers and writers.
- Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Try-outs (3:20 - 4:15)
Wednesday, October 16 (Day 4)
Thursday, October 17 (Day 5)
- Cross-country conference finals for students that qualified.
- PALs – AM recess
- Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Try-outs (3:20 - 4:15)
Friday, October 18 (Day 1)
HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:
- October 23 – October 30 – Grade 3 Universal Screening
- October 24 – Pizza lunch fundraiser.
- October 29 - Let’s Talk, Read, & Write: A virtual session where parents will be provided with strategies, play-based activities, and skills to better support their children in becoming successful, motivated, and joyful speakers, thinkers, readers and writers.
- November 16 – Parents As Partners Conference
- December 11 - 13 – Grade 6 Outdoor Education Trip (more details to follow)
The Welcome Back slideshow has become the Principal’s Report and it will continue to be updated to inform parents, students and staff. I continue to highlight STUDENT SAFETY DURING DROP-OFF & PICK-UP.
October is:
Here are a few TDSB updates:
Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fleming/ , and follow us on Twitter: @SchoolFleming . Make sure to follow us for updates!
Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.
Have a great night!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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Week of October 7, 2024
Good afternoon,
Our newly elected student council has organized a spirit week that starts tomorrow! I look forward to seeing the blasts from the past and many twins.
We plan to launch our morning meal/snack program on Tuesday, October 15 for students that want to participate. We are requesting a donation of $70.00 for the year. This works out to about $0.40 per day. Parents can make a payment using School Cash Online or Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS). Make sure to select FLEMING PS and not Flemington PS. Individuals who make donations through TFSS will be issued a tax receipt immediately. All students who want to participate will have the opportunity to participate when they return their registration form. Please complete the attached registration form and return it to your child’s teacher. A paper copy was sent home this past Friday.
It was great to see many people at our parent council meeting last night. Here is my Principal’s Report for October. Our next meeting is November 27.
It was great to see many parents/caregivers participate in our Terry Fox walk/run. We have reached our school-wide goal of $1500. THANK YOU! Students will celebrate with a dance party on Thursday. It is not too late to donate. Donation are made directly through The Terry Fox Foundation. Thanks to Ms. Frank for organizing.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: Khan Academy It is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide free, world-class educational resources for anyone.
October is:
THIS WEEK @ FLEMING PS:
Monday, October 7 (Day 4) – Fall Colours
- Fleming PS Fall Food Drive Ends Thanks to Ms. Lawrence for organizing.
- Virtual announcements continue with our student leaders.
- Playground Activity Leaders (PALs) – AM recess
- Cross-Country (gr. 3 – 8) continues at recess. Thanks to Mr. Pruss & Ms. Lawrence.
- Soccer for students in grades 6, 7, & 8. Thanks to Mr. Pruss.
- Student council at lunch. All students in grades 4 – 8 are welcome to attend. Thanks to Ms. Fennessy.
Tuesday, October 8 (Day 5) – Blast from the Past
- PALs – AM recess
- Cross-Country (gr. 3 – 8) continues at recess.
- Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Try-outs (3:20 - 4:15)
- Let’s Talk, Read, & Write: A virtual session where parents will be provided with strategies, play-based activities, and skills to better support their children in becoming successful, motivated, and joyful speakers, thinkers, readers and writers.
Wednesday, October 9 (Day 1) – Twin Day
- Area Cross Country
- Meet PALs – AM recess
Thursday, October 10 (Day 2) – Pajama Day
- Soccer Tournament at Chief Dan George
- PALs – AM recess
- Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Try-outs (3:20 - 4:15)
Friday, October 11 (PA Day (no school for students)
HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:
- October 14 – Happy Thanksgiving (no school)
- October 15 – Morning Meal/Snack Program starts for students that want to participate.
- October 15 - Let’s Talk, Read, & Write: A virtual session where parents will be provided with strategies, play-based activities, and skills to better support their children in becoming successful, motivated, and joyful speakers, thinkers, readers and writers.
- November 16 – Parents As Partners Conference
- December 11 - 13 – Grade 6 Outdoor Education Trip (more details to follow)
The Welcome Back slideshow has become the Principal’s Report and it will continue to be updated to inform parents, students and staff. I continue to highlight STUDENT SAFETY DURING DROP-OFF & PICK-UP.
Here are a few TDSB updates:
Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fleming/ , and follow us on Twitter: @SchoolFleming . Make sure to follow us for updates!
Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.
Have a great night!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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Week of September 30, 2024
Good afternoon,
It was great to see many of you this past Thursday at our Welcome Back Pizza Fundraiser and Meet the Teacher evening.
Tomorrow (September 30) is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Students are encouraged to wear orange to acknowledge the truths of Residential Schools in Canada. A group of our intermediate students will be facilitating two age-appropriate assemblies (kindergarten – grade 3 & grade 4 – 8) to recognize the day of remembrance for the Indigenous children who never came home from Canadian residential schools, as well as those who survived them.
Every September, schools review actual student enrolment as compared to initial projections from last April and reorganize classes where required. We do our best to plan for the new school year, but there are always factors, such as new or departing students, that might affect how classrooms are organized. As a result of changing student enrolment at our school, we were required to reorganize a couple classrooms. I called each family that were impacted by these changes and sent a letter home this past Thursday.
There are two opportunities for you to get involved at Fleming PS this week:
- Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30pm – Our first school advisory council meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend. You can participate in two ways:
- Attend the monthly meetings.
- Submit a nomination form to be a member of the council’s executive. Please visit our website for additional elections information and nomination forms for the 2024-2025 school year. The deadline is October 1 at 4:00pm.
- Thursday, October 3rd – Fleming’s Terry Fox Walk/Run/Roll will take place at 10:00am. This year we have made a school-wide goal of $1500. If reached, students will celebrate with a dance party. Donation are made directly through The Terry Fox Foundation.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: Brain Fuse (Toronto Public Library) – Online homework help for students in grades K – 12 offered daily from 2:00pm to 11:00pm.
THIS WEEK @ FLEMING PS:
Monday, September 30 (Day 4)
- National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day Assemblies
- Fleming PS Fall Food Drive Continues (until October 3rd) Please consider donating a non-perishable food item. Thanks to Ms. Lawrence for organizing.
- Virtual announcements continue with our student leaders.
- Playground Activity Leaders (PALs) – AM recess
- Cross-Country Practice (gr. 3 – 8) at recess. Thanks to Mr. Pruss.
- Soccer Practice. Thanks to Mr. Pruss.
- Student council at lunch. All students in grades 4 – 8 are welcome to attend. I would like to congratulate the 6 newly elected members of our student council. Thanks to Ms. Fennessy.
Tuesday, October 1 (Day 5)
- PALs – AM recess
- Cross-Country Practice (gr. 3 – 8) at recess.
- Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Try-outs (3:20 - 4:15)
- Deadline (4:00pm) to submit nomination form for the 2024-2025 Parent/School Advisory Council.
Wednesday, October 2 (Day 1)
- Borden Ball tournament at Lester B. Pearson CI
- PALs – AM recess
- Cross-Country Practice (gr. 3 – 8) at recess.
- Soccer Practice.
- Parent/School Advisory Council meeting at 6:30. Join us in-person (library) or virtually (ZOOM).
Thursday, October 3 (Day 2)
- Terry Fox Walk/Run/Roll will take place at 10:00am. Family members are welcome to attend. This year we have made a school-wide goal of $1500. If reached, students will celebrate with a dance party. Donation are made directly through The Terry Fox Foundation.
- Deadline to submit Hindu Heritage Month Poster for students participating. See Ms. Iyer for additional details.
- PALs – AM recess
- Cross-Country Practice (gr. 3 – 8) at recess.
- Soccer Practice.
- Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Try-outs (3:20 - 4:15)
Friday, October 4 (Day 3)
HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:
- October 8 - Let’s Talk, Read, & Write: A virtual session where parents will be provided with strategies, play-based activities, and skills to better support their children in becoming successful, motivated, and joyful speakers, thinkers, readers and writers.
- October 9 – Area Qualifying Cross Country Meet
- October 9 – Soccer Tournament at Chief Dan George
- October 11 – PA Day (no school for students)
- October 14 – Thanksgiving (no school)
- October 15 – Morning Meal/Snack Program starts. We apologize for the delayed start. Parents will be receiving a paper copy of the registration form this week. Parents will be able to make their donations through SchoolCash Online or the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) website.
- October 24 - Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
- November 16 – Parents As Partners Conference
- December 11 - 13 – Grade 6 Outdoor Education Trip (more details to follow)
The Welcome Back slideshow will continue to be updated to inform parents, students and staff. Here are a few items that I wanted to highlight:
- STUDENT SAFETY DURING DROP-OFF & PICK-UP: Students must exit their vehicles on the passenger/curb side for safety reasons in the kiss and ride. Exiting on the driver’s side means students enter a live lane of traffic.
- SEPTEMBER START OF YEAR FORMS – Thank you to the many who have completed them online. Click HERE for more information.
Here are a few TDSB updates:
Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fleming/ , and follow us on Twitter: @SchoolFleming . Make sure to follow us for updates!
Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.
Have a great night!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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Week of September 23, 2024
Good afternoon,
We are looking forward to a very PRODUCTIVE week. Please take five minutes to read through the weekly update to make sure you don’t miss out.
Please place your order for our Welcome Back Pizza Fundraiser through School Cash Online if you are able to attend. Tomorrow (September 23) at 4:00pm is the deadline. Meet the Teacher will take place from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. The FLYER has additional details.
This past week we had our Welcome Back Assemblies for grades 1 – 8. Kindergarten participate in their assembly this week. We reviewed expectations to ensure we are all committed to creating a positive school culture. A few superheroes made an appearance in our PRIMARY ASSEMBLY. Here is a copy of the JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE presentation.
Please mark your calendars for the following opportunities:
- Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30pm – Our first school advisory council meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend. You can participate in two ways:
- Attend the monthly meetings.
- Submit a nomination form to be a member of the council’s executive. Please visit our website for additional information and nomination forms for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Thursday, October 3rd – Fleming’s Terry Fox Walk/Run/Roll will take at 10:00am. This year we have made a school-wide goal of $1500. If reached, students will celebrate with a dance party. Donation are made directly through The Terry Fox Foundation.
The Welcome Back slideshow will continue to be updated to inform parents, students and staff. Here are a few items that I wanted to highlight:
- STUDENT SAFETY DURING DROP-OFF & PICK-UP: Students must exit their vehicles on the passenger/curb side for safety reasons in the kiss and ride. Exiting on the driver’s side means students enter a live lane of traffic.
- SEPTEMBER START OF YEAR FORMS – Thank you to the many who have completed them online. Click HERE for more information.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: The TDSB Virtual Library Online access to diverse and trustworthy resources for early literacy, independent reading, research, and learning. Available 24/7, anywhere with an Internet connection.
THIS WEEK @ FLEMING PS:
Monday, September 23 (Day 5)
- Fleming PS Fall Food Drive Begins (until October 3rd) Please consider donating a non-perishable food item. Thanks to Ms. Lawrence for organizing.
- Virtual announcements continue with our student leaders.
- Playground Activity Leaders (PALs) – AM recess
- Cross-Country Try-outs (gr. 3 – 8) begin at recess. Thanks to Mr. Pruss.
- Soccer try-outs for students in grades 6, 7, & 8. Thanks to Mr. Pruss.
- Student council at lunch. All students in grades 4 – 8 are welcome to attend. Students are required to submit their election campaign videos. Thanks to Ms. Fennessy.
- Deadline to order food for the Welcome Back Pizza Fundraiser through SchoolCash Online.
Tuesday, September 24 (Day 1)
- PALs – AM recess
- Let’s Talk, Read, & Write: A virtual session where parents will be provided with strategies, play-based activities, and skills to better support their children in becoming successful, motivated, and joyful speakers, thinkers, readers and writers.
- Cross-Country Try-outs (gr. 3 – 8) continue at recess.
- Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Try-outs (3:20 - 4:15)
Wednesday, September 25 (Day 2)
- PALs – AM recess
- Borden Ball Try-outs at lunch for female students in gr. 6, 7, or 8. Thanks to Ms. William-Yu & Ms. Haas.
- Cross-Country Try-outs (gr. 3 – 8) continue at recess.
Thursday, September 26 (Day 3)
- Welcome Back Pizza Fundraiser & Meet the Teacher (5:00pm – 6:00pm is dinner for those that have pre-purchased. | 6:00pm – 7:00pm Meet the Teacher)
- Student council elections via Google forms.
- September Character Education Assembly at 9am
- PALs – AM reces
- Borden Ball Try-outs at lunch for female students in gr. 6, 7, or 8.
- Cross-Country Try-outs (gr. 3 – 8) continue at recess.Gr 6, 7 & 8 Coed Flag Football Try-outs (3:20 - 4:15)
Friday, September 27 (PA Day: No school for students.)
HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:
- September 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
- October 2 – Borden Ball tournament at Lester B. Pearson CI
- October 3 – Fleming’s Terry Fox Run/Walk/Roll
- October 3 – Deadline to submit Hindu Heritage Month Poster for students participating.
- October 4 – Grade 7/8 Trip to Ontario Legislature
- October 9 – Area Cross Country Meet
- October 11 – PA Day (no school for students)
- October 14 – Thanksgiving (no school)
- October 15 – Morning Meal/Snack Program starts. We apologize for the delayed start. Parents will be receiving a paper copy of the registration form this week. Parents will be able to make their donations through SchoolCash Online or the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) website.
- December 11 - 13 – Grade 6 Outdoor Education Trip (more details to follow)
Here are a few TDSB updates:
Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fleming/ , and follow us on Twitter: @SchoolFleming . Make sure to follow us for updates!
Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.
Have a great night!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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Week of September 16, 2024
Good evening,
I trust that you are having a fantastic weekend.
Picture Day is tomorrow on Monday, September 16. Students do not need to wear their school uniform. Class photos and sibling photos will be taking place in the January.
We hope you will be able to join us for our Welcome Back Pizza Fundraiser & Meet the Teacher evening on Thursday, September 26th. The FLYER has additional details. If you are able to join us for the Welcome Back Pizza Fundraiser you will need to pre-purchase food using School Cash Online. You should have received a notification from SchoolCash Online this past Friday.
Each week I share a resource that you can access to support your child’s development. TVO has many educational resources to explore. Here are two of them:
- TVO mPower (kindergarten – grade 6) – A variety of free educational tools.
- TVO Mathify (Grades 4 – 8) – Free math tutoring with certified Ontario teachers.
The Welcome Back slideshow will continue to be updated to inform parents, students and staff. Here are a couple items that I wanted to highlight:
- STUDENT SAFETY DURING DROP-OFF & PICK-UP: It has been great to meet many of you at the kiss and ride. Students must exit their vehicles on the passenger/curb side for safety reasons. Exiting on the driver’s side means students enter a live lane of traffic. Please remember to use the cross walk when crossing Littles Road. Thanks to our crossing guard, Melinda, for keeping us safe.
- SEPTEMBER START OF YEAR FORMS – Thank you to the many who have completed them online. Thank you to the many who have completed them online. The email will come from TDSB Online Form (noreplyregistration@powerschool.com) and will take you to a secure site to complete and submit your child’s forms. Click HERE for more information. Click HERE for more information.
Here are a few TDSB updates:
THIS WEEK @ FLEMING PS:
Monday, September 16 (Day 5)
- Picture Day – Students do not need to wear their uniform.
- Virtual announcements continue with our student leaders.
- Cross-Country Try-outs (gr. 3 – 8) begin at recess. Thanks to Mr. Pruss.
- Soccer try-outs for students in grades 6, 7, & 8. Thanks to Mr. Pruss.
- Student council at lunch. All students in grades 4 – 8 are welcome to attend. Thanks to Ms. Fennessy.
Tuesday, September 17 (Day 1)
- Welcome Back Assemblies - We will be reviewing expectations to ensure we are all committed to creating a positive school culture.
- Cross-Country Try-outs (gr. 3 – 8) continue at recess.
Wednesday, September 18 (Day 2)
- Borden Ball Try-outs at lunch for female students in gr. 6, 7, or 8. Thanks to Ms. William-Yu & Ms. Haas.
- Cross-Country Try-outs (gr. 3 – 8) continue at recess.
Thursday, September 19 (Day 3)
- Borden Ball Try-outs at lunch for female students in gr. 6, 7, or 8.
- Cross-Country Try-outs (gr. 3 – 8) continue at recess.
Friday, September 20 (Day 4)
- Cross-Country Try-outs (gr. 3 – 8) continue at recess.
HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:
- September 22 – October 6 – Fall food drive organized by Ms. Lawrence’s grade 2/3 class.
- September 24 – Let’s Talk, Read, & Write: A virtual session where parents will be provided with strategies, play-based activities, and skills to better support their children in becoming successful, motivated and joyful speakers, thinkers, readers and writers.
- September 26 – September Character Education Assembly
- September 26 – Welcome Back BBQ & Meet the Teacher
- September 27 – PA Day (no school for students)
- September 30 – Morning Meal/Snack Program starts. Parents will be receiving a paper copy of the registration form this week. Parents will be able to make their donations through SchoolCash Online or the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) website.
- September 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
- October 3 – Fleming’s Terry Fox Run/Walk/Roll
- October 3 – Deadline to submit Hindu Heritage Month Poster for students participating.
- October 4 – Grade 7/8 Trip to Ontario Legislature
- October 11 – PA Day (no school for students)
- October 14 – Thanksgiving (no school)
- December 11 - 13 – Grade 6 Outdoor Education Trip (more details to follow)
Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fleming/ , and follow us on Twitter: @SchoolFleming . Make sure to follow us for updates!
Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.
Have a great night!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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Week of September 9, 2024
Good evening,
We have had a great start! Thank you for your support as we adjust to the new routines of a new school year. It was great to see the school yard full of students and families on the first day of school.
We hope you will be able to join us for our Welcome Back Fundraiser Dinner & Meet the Teacher evening on Thursday, September 26th. Additional details will be emailed to you.
Each Sunday I will continue to send a weekly update to parents and students to keep you informed. The Welcome Back slideshow will continue to be updated to inform parents, students and staff. Here are a few items that I wanted to highlight:
- STUDENT SAFETY DURING DROP-OFF & PICK-UP: It has been great to meet many of you at the kiss and ride. Please remember to use the cross walk when crossing Littles Road. Thanks to our crossing guard, Melinda, for keeping us safe.
- SEPTEMBER START OF YEAR FORMS: They will be completed online. You should have received an email from TDSB Online Form (noreply@tdsb.on.ca) on September 4th. You can visit the secure site to complete and submit your child’s school forms (e.g. medical information, media release form, etc.). Click HERE for more information. The most important form to update is the medical form. If you did not receive the email please complete the attached Medical Information Form if there has been a change to your child’s medical information since last year.
- DRESS CODE: We appreciate your efforts to ensure students are wearing a light grey top and black bottoms.
- LUNCH ROUTINES: Thank you to the many families who have returned their lunch forms. A paper copy was sent home with each student.
- PICTURE DAY: It will take place on Monday, September 16th. Students are permitted to wear clothing of their choice. Class photos and sibling photos will take place in the new year.
THIS WEEK @ FLEMING PS:
Monday, September 9 (Day 5)
- Virtual announcements will continue thanks to our grade 7 & 8 leaders.
Tuesday, September 10 (Day 1)
Wednesday, September 11 (Day 2)
Thursday, September 12 (Day 3)
- Grade 7/8 Bordenball try-outs. Parents/caregivers will receive notification online.
Friday, September 13 (Day 4)
HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:
- September 16 – Picture day
- September 22 – October 6 – Fall food drive organized by Ms. Lawrence’s grade 2/3 class.
- September 26 – September Character Education Assembly at 9:00am.
- September 26 – Welcome Back Fundraiser Dinner & Meet the Teacher Evening (more information to follow)
- September 27 – PA Day (No school for students.)
- September 30 - Official National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
- October 11 - PA Day (no school for students)
- October 14 - Thanksgiving Holiday (school is closed)
TDSB UPDATES:
- Click HERE to access Trustee Sriskandarajah’s newsletter.
- The TDSB continues to post updates to their WEBSITE.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: TDSB Mathematics for Families & Caregivers A site that helps parents & caregivers to support their child with math at home.
Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fleming/ , and follow us on Twitter: @SchoolFleming . Make sure to follow us for updates!
Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.
Have a great night!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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August 30, 2024
Each of you should have received an email that states your child's class placement for the 2024-2025 school year. Here is a sample:
Good afternoon,
I hope everyone is excited for the first day. Please review the Welcome Back slideshow to ensure it is a successful start.
We wanted to share the following information about your child’s 2024 - 2025 class placement:
- Kindergarten Teacher - Ms. Frank & Ms. Sheikh
- Entrance - 5
- Room - 110
REMINDERS:
- School Hours -
- Entry: 8:40am
- Lunch: 11:30am - 12:30am
- Dismissal: 3:20pm
- Parking & Traffic Safety -
- Please review the Parking & Traffic Safety slides in the Welcome Back slideshow. There is no parking permitted in the kiss and ride drop-off. We want to have a safe start.
- Lunch -
- We encourage students to go home for lunch if there is appropriate supervision.
- If your child must stay, please complete the attached FORM and review expectations with your child. If you are unable to print the form please send a note with your child indicating that they must stay for lunch and request a paper copy of the form.
- If your child is going home for lunch, we ask that you send a note with your child to inform your child’s teacher.
- Medical Information -
- Please make sure your child brings any medication that they may need on the first day. This includes: EPI PENS, inhalers, etc..).
- We ask that you complete the medical information form if there has been a change in their medical information. If you are unable to print the form, please contact the office to request a paper copy.
- Dress Code -
- Please review the slideshow as it outlines the dress code for Fleming PS.
We are looking forward to a great start!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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August 28, 2024
2024 – 2025 WELCOME BACK TO FLEMING PS!
On behalf of the staff at Fleming PS, I would like to extend a warm and friendly welcome to our students and families. We trust that you had a wonderful summer break with your children and that you were able to enjoy many shared activities. We look forward to welcoming students and families back on Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:40 am.
It is a privilege and honour to be back as the principal of Fleming PS as I begin my 26th year as an educator. I am excited about the opportunity to continue to contribute and collaborate with such a strong school community. It is exciting to be a part of a school community that believes in all students receiving a “well rounded” education.
There are a few ways to stay connected with the school. I will be sending a weekly update, What’s On at Fleming, to the school community using the TDSB’s automated email messaging system. Please ensure the school has your up-to-date email address. Our website, https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fleming/ , and Twitter account, @schoolfleming , are two other ways to stay informed. Make sure to follow us for updates! In preparation for the first day of school on Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:40 am. I encourage you to spend a few minutes to review the following:
On Friday, August 30th you will receive an email which states the name of you child’s teacher and the entrance/exit where they will meet their teacher on the first day.
We encourage parents/guardians to be involved in their children’s education by supporting our School Council. Education is a partnership between parents, students, teachers, and school administration. Your participation in the council will give you the opportunity to strengthen that partnership, and to be part of a diverse team working to support your child’s education. Your involvement can make a difference! Stay tuned for our first meeting date and time.
My door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have any questions or concerns.
Best wishes for a great start to 2024 – 2025 school year,
Matt Johnston
Principal
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June 28, 2024
Good afternoon,
On behalf of the Fleming PS staff, I would like to wish each of you a safe and enjoyable summer. Thank you for partnering with us this past year. It is a honour to be the principal of such a great school.
I wanted to share the TDSB Well-Being Guide with you. It contains many useful resources.
The Toronto Public Library runs a variety of programs:
The following opportunities in the community may be helpful over the summer:
- Jouvert Play Day on July 7: This is a community event that a couple of Fleming families are organizing. Click HERE for additional information.
- TIRF Flag Rugby: Providing a free house league for children ages 6 – 12. Click HERE for additional information.
- Scarborough Cricket Association Youth Development Program - A free program being offered at Malvern Family Resource Centre.
- Malvern Family Resource Centre offers many summer camps.
Each of you should receive an email on Friday, August 30th that informs you of the class your child will be in for the 2024-2025 school year. The first day of classes is Tuesday, September 3 at 8:40am.
Stay safe and have an outstanding summer holiday!!
Matt Johnston
Principal
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Welcome to the Fleming Public School website. As part of the Toronto District School Board, we value
- each and every student;
- a strong public education system;
- a partnership of students, schools, family, and community;
- the uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community;
- the commitment and skills of our staff;
- equity, innovation, accountability, and accessibility; and
- learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive and respectful.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Will your child be starting kindergarten in September 2023? The following SLIDESHOW will help you and your child prepare for the first day of school on Tuesday, September 5 at 8:40am.