Category: Events

Willy Reads is here!

Throughout the week of  February 22 – 26 we will celebrate our love of reading and books.  Our focus this year is on African Heritage month and anti-bullying. The week will feature virtual book readings by Canadian authors Lana Button and Dan Bar-El, grade 6 students, our school admin team and more. There will be fun activities and friendly competitions that families can participate in at home too. Check out our Facebook page for details

Read-A-Thon

This year we are introducing a Read-A-Thon as part of Willy Reads! You will be able to download our log sheet to track minutes with your children. We want to encourage reading everyday.  For the class with the most minutes we have a trophy and bragging rights for the rest of the year for each division (Kinders, Juniors (1-3) and Seniors (4-6)). We will also have a prize for each grade. Everyone who reaches the recommended reading time for their grade will be put into the draw to win a gift card from Ella Minnow. More details will be on our Facebook page.

Donations to the Children Book Bank

We will be collecting gently used books to donate to the Children’s Book Bank.

The Children’s Book Bank is a registered charity that supports childhood literacy by providing free books and literacy support to children in high needs neighbourhoods in Toronto. You can find out more about how they serve the community at www.childrensbookbank.com

During the week of Feb 22, contactless drop-off bins will be located at the front (kindergarten) entrance of the school, as well as in the backyard. They will be clearly marked for BOOK DONATIONS. Books can be new or used (gently) but should be suitable for kids 12 and under, and have been published within the last 10 years. Please do not include text books, magazines or damaged books.

Design your own bookmark

Get into the reading frame of mind by colouring a bookmark, or design your own! You can use this template, or just freehand your own design on a piece of paper!

https://www.canva.com/design/play?category=tACZCiWxLAk&type=TACTmNxwvVI

Spirit Day – Dress up as your favourite book character

Virtual Book Fair

As part of Willy Reads, we will be having a virtual Book Fair with our favourite local bookstore, Ella Minnow. The Book Fair will run from Feb 19 – 28, and 20% of all sales comes back to our school.

Movie TBD – will be selected by the student population.

Don’t miss out on this awesome community evening. Feel free to bring your own nut-free food and goodies. Pizza will be available for PRE-ORDER (look for the link soon) and you can pick-up popcorn and drinks at the event. All proceeds go directly back to the school

Where: Glen Ames Gym
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, movie starts at 7pm sharp!
Tickets: $5 per student (adults free)

Who is involved?
Parents, students, teachers and education workers are registering their schools and joining this action to have participation at every school in Ontario!

Where?
We will meet at 8 am at Queen and Wineva, just outside Juice and Java – snacks and coffee will be served (BYO cup).

Why are we walking-in?
As the 2019/2020 school year begins, the real impacts of the cuts to the education system are becoming clear:
● Not enough education assistants to support children with special needs and ensure all students have the supports they need to thrive.
● Cuts to custodial staff resulting in classroom closures and unsafe building conditions
● Schools going without enough office administrative staff
● Not enough psychologists, child and youth workers, or social workers to nurture kids in need of support.
● Crowded high school classrooms with reports from students, families and teachers of classrooms with as many as 46 students, as a result of teacher layoffs.
● Reduced access to courses for high school students; Fewer choices, too many spares, students unable to graduate on time due to course cancellations.