Thursday, April 5, 2018

YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!

Multi-Year Strategic Plan Consultation

The Toronto District School Board is working on a Multi-Year Strategic Plan and wants to hear from you!
 
The Multi-Year Strategic Plan will act as a high level statement of intent for the TDSB for the next three or more school years, set direction and identify system goals to support its 246,000 students and 583 schools.
We value input from parents/guardians, families, students and staff and invite you to provide feedback on the draft Multi-Year Strategic Plan documents.
 
To learn more and provide input online, please visit: www.tdsb.on.ca/MYSP.
 
 

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Gwen & Shyli ~ Best Friends!

Gwen & Shyli ~ Best Friends!

Children's Librarian Visiting ~ April 27


The Children's Librarian from Parliament Library

will be joining the

EarlyON Center on

 

Friday, April 27 for

Music & Story Time at 11:00. 

 

The Librarian will also be providing information about the programs available at the library.  If you are interested in obtaining a library card

for yourself or your child,

this is the perfect time to do so.

 

Hope to see you then!



Visiting Seniors, April 17

During the 2017/2018 school year the EarlyON Center will be making monthly visits to 

The Rekai Centre

(345 Sherbourne St, Toronto)

 which is a multicultural downtown senior’s center.

 

We will be visiting on

Tuesday, April 17

Activity: Spring Planting

 

You can walk over with me at 9:35 

or you can meet me at the Rekai Centre.

The EarlyON Center will be closed while

we are visiting seniors.



Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Abigail's Birthday Celebration ~ April 26

 
Help Abigail celebrate her birthday!
 
 
 
On Thursday, April 26 Abigail will be celebrating her 3rd birthday and she is inviting everyone to share in the fun!
Joining us at 10:00 will be Animal Ambassadors. They will be letting the children hold a variety of small animals.
Lunch will be provided; pizza & ice-cream cake. We look forward to seeing you.

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Contruction in the EarlyON Center

Gwen using tools to "fix" the Black & Decker Work Bench

Community News! ~ Free bikes ~ March 24

 
Spring Baby Bike Giveaway @ Charlie's!!
Saturday March 24th, 11am-1pm

We will be giving away kids bikes too small for program use. Children accompanied by a parent/Guardian or older sibling will be given the chance to find a free bike that has been tuned up and safety checked.
The session will begin with bicycle safety information + guidelines for bicycle and helmet fit.
**Please note that we are unable to provide helmets which are mandatory for riders under 18 years of age.**
Bikes will then be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and will be matched according to size/fit. We cannot guarantee everyone will find a bike that fits their child.
For more information contact
ainsley @ charliesfreewheels.ca

Monday, March 19, 2018

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Friday, March 2, 2018

Parents as Partners Conference on Saturday, April 28, 2018

   
Join us for the Parents as Partners Conference on Saturday, April 28, 2018! This conference is presented by the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC), Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), Mental Health and Well-Being Parent Partnership Committee and Model Schools for Inner Cities' Parent Academies and is an all-inclusive conference for TDSB parents and caregivers.
Registration opens March 1, 2018! Register early as there is limited space in each workshop!

Who:

  • ALL parents/guardians and caregivers of TDSB students are invited and welcome to attend.  

What:

  • Parents as Partners Conference 2018 is a FREE conference. Whether your child is just beginning on their educational journey in elementary school or closer to graduation and planning for the future, there are informative and empowering sessions for parents/guardians and caregivers of students of all ages and all stages of education. 

Where:

Why:

  • The Parents as Partners Conference 2018 is planned by parents, for parents and we are so pleased to be able to offer a selection of sessions that cover a broad range of topics to provide parents with useful information and resources to help your child improve their achievement and well-being at school and at home.

Accessibility:

All seminar rooms are wheelchair accessible and reserved seating will be available.
Please identify yourself to conference staff for assistance in locating wheelchair accessible entrances and washrooms. Feel free to contact us in advance of your arrival if you have any concerns.


    Unstoppable Tracy is the Keynote Speaker!
    Tracy is UNSTOPPABLE - and not just because she was cameoed in the movie Robo Cop.
    Unstoppable Tracy
    She has shared the stage with Jane Fonda, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Mark Whalberg and more! Unstoppable Tracy was awarded first place at a Top 1% International Motivational Mega Speaker conference of thousands. She is the winner of the 2017 Robert W. Jackson Award [Founder of the Canadian Paralympics], 2017 Ontario Premier Awards winner and 2018 Women of Essence Global Award Nominee and as seen on CBC, NBC, and FOX!

    Oprah Magazine shared her story as Quest for the Gold World Cup Sailor, who climbed Himalayan mountains, captained 110-foot-tall ship, won paraskiing bronze and funny too.

    Oh, did I mention she was born a 4-way amputee?

    Unstoppable Tracy is an award winning Educator and Leader in schools, business and in sport, Humanitarian, Advocate, Decorated Athlete, International Speaker delivering the Lim[b]itless Secret. Now she adds best selling author to her long list of amazing accomplishments. Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul endorsed her upcoming book ‘Unstoppable YOU; Exceed Uncertainty, Embrace Possibilities, Earn Independence’.

    Tracy doesn't just talk high performance in business...she lives it. As Corporate Consultant while at Air Canada (AC) and Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) she worked simultaneously with management and unions over the competing demands of airline bankruptcy looming and pharmaceutical reform to facilitating restructuring plans that enabled AC and SDM to maintain their high standards out performing the stock market providing numerous award winning training programs. Tracy was sought after for the Planning and Integration of the Pan Am and Parapan Am games in which she supported the largest most successful games ever.

    Let Unstoppable Tracy BEd, MBA transform an Unstoppable YOU in schools, business and in life! Her mantra, If I Can Do It You Can Do It! What's Your Excuse?

    Thursday, March 1, 2018

    Community Reader ~ March 28


    The Children's
    Community Reader
    from
    Book Bank
    will be joining the
    EarlyON Center on

    Wednesday, March 28 for
    Music & Story Time at 11:00. 



    Hope to see you then!

    Visiting Seniors ~ March 20 ~ CANCELLED!

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A RESPIRATORY OUTBREAT AT THE REKAI CENTRE!
     
     


    During the 2017/2018 school year the
    EarlyON Center 
    will be making monthly visits to 
    The Rekai Centre
    (345 Sherbourne St, Toronto)
     which is a multicultural downtown 
    senior’s center.

    We will be visiting on
    Tuesday, March 20
    Activity: Easter Bunny Visiting

    You can walk over with me at 9:35 
    or you can meet me at the Rekai Centre.
    The EarlyON Center will be closed while 
    we are visiting seniors.

    Wednesday, February 14, 2018

    Tuesday, February 6, 2018

    Closed ~ Family Day ~ Feb 19

    The EarlyON Center is
    CLOSED
    on Monday, February 19
    for
    Family Day.
    Have a good one!

    Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

    Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in the EarlyON Center


    Closed ~ February 28

    The EarlyON Center will be CLOSED
    on Wednesday, Friday 28.
    I will be attending a
    Professional In-Service.

    Community Reader from Children's Book Bank ~ Feb 9



    On Friday, February 9 a Community Reader
    from the
    Children's Book Bank
    will be leading
    Music & Story Time at 11:00.
    There will be free books distributed to all the families that attend!
    We look forward to seeing you!
     
     

    Friday, January 26, 2018

    Visiting Seniors ~ Feb - 20 - CANCELLED

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED


    During the 2017/2018 school year the EarlyON Center will be making monthly visits to 

    The Rekai Centre

    (345 Sherbourne St, Toronto)

     which is a multicultural downtown senior’s center.

     

    We will be visiting on

    Tuesday, February 20

    Activity: Intergenerational Mosaic

     

    You can walk over with me at 9:35 

    or you can meet me at the Rekai Centre.

    The EarlyON Center will be closed while

    we are visiting seniors.

    Children's Librarian ~ Wed, Feb 22- CANCELLED

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

     


    The Children's Librarian from Parliament Library

    will be joining the EarlyON Center on

     

    Wednesday, February 22 for

    Music & Story Time at 11:00. 

     

    The Librarian will also be providing information about the programs available at the library.  If you are interested in obtaining a library card

    for yourself or your child,

    this is the perfect time to do so.

     

    Hope to see you then!

     

    Gym Day ~ Friday, Feb 16

     

    Even though it is a

    PD Day on February 16

    the EarlyON Center is OPEN!

     

    It will be a gym day for us.

    Make sure you bring running shoes to wear in the gym

    (adults too)!

    Looking forward to seeing you!

    Feb 15 - Chocoate Fondue Party


    We will be having a Chocolate Fondue Party on
    Thursday, February 15.
     
    Can you think of a better way to get rid
    of all that extra chocolate?
    This is a cooperative event, and only if you are able,
    feel free to bring:


    ·       Marshmallows
    ·       Pretzels Sticks
    ·       Rice Crispy Treats
    ·       Mini Cream Puffs
    ·       Mini Chocolat Éclairs
    ·       Angel Food Cake
    ·       Caramels
    ·       Peanut brittle
    ·       Biscotti
    ·       Macaroons
    ·       Breakfast Bars
    ·       Granola Bars
    ·       Sponge Cake
    ·       Strawberries
    ·       Bananas
    ·       Pineapple
    ·       Cherries
    ·       Seedless Grapes
    ·       Pears
    ·       Orange segments
    ·       Mandarin orange segments
    ·       Orange peels
    ·       Apples
    ·       Cantaloupe
    ·       Honeydew
    ·       Raspberries
    ·       Blueberries
    ·       Blackberries
    ·       Kiwi
    ·       Mango
    ·       Papaya
    ·       Fresh coconut chunks
    ·       Date Nut
    ·       Banana
    ·       Cinnamon
    ·       Pumpkin
    ·       Zucchini
    ·       Carrot
    ·       Cinnamon Rolls
    ·       Bananas
    ·       Strawberries
    ·       Chocolate Chip
    ·       Oatmeal Raisin
    ·       Meringue
    ·       Oreos
    ·       Gingerbread
    ·       Mint
    ·       Nutter Butter
    ·       Shortbread
    ·       Ginger Snaps
    ·       Fortune Cookies
    ·       Animal Crackers
    ·       Graham Crackers  
     

    Tuesday, January 23, 2018

    Hello All
     
    A pair of adult,knee high, black, riding boots
    have gone missing from the hall in front
    of the EarlyON Center.
     
      If anybody has seen these boots, could they please return them to the office or the EarlyON Center, Room 111.
    Thank you.

    Tuesday, January 16, 2018

    Dental Hygienist ~ Friday, Jan 19

    On Friday, January 19,
    the Dental Hygienist
    will be at the EarlyON Center
    to check children's teeth.
    If you wish to have the children's teeth checked or wish to ask dental related questions, the Hygienist will be at the Center from 10:00 - 10:30.