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EVENTS

For current events please see "Upcoming at Garden" on the Home page.

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Thursday, January 19
Primary School Concert

Tuesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 19 at 12:10pm
Talent Show Auditions
KIDS - Get your dancing shoes on, voice warmed up, drama skits, comedy routines and poetry reading practiced and come out to the auditions at 12:10pm, January 17 and 19 in the auditorium. Home videos welcome.

Monday, January 9
School resumes

Monday, December 26 - Friday, January 6 (inclusive)
December Break

Wednesday, December 28
Laughter for the Arts! - Comedy Evening Fundraiser
Tickets now on sale!
Mark Wednesday December 28th on your calendars now! Laughter for the Arts returns! One of our biggest - and best - fundraisers! A night of top level comedians at Hugh's Room, hosted by our own Garden parent and professional comedian Simon B. Cotter.
This year's line up includes Greg Morton, Pete Zedlacker, Adam Growe, Winston Spear and Todd Van Allan.
All funds go towards bringing the arts to Garden Avenue.
Adults only!! Tickets are on sale now at Hugh's Room; $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Get yours before they sell out! Visit Hugh's Room for details, performer biographies, and ticket reservations. Or you can call 416-531-6604.

Friday, December 9
PA Day: No School for Students

Thursday, December 8
Garden Avenue's Carol Sing and Choral Night
From 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm. the Junior Choir will perform and hot chocolate and treats will be served. A carol sing-along will follow.

Monday, December 5
Junior Choir performs at Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Junior Choir will perform at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at St. Joseph's Hospital on December 5th at 5:15 pm until 5:45 pm. Garden Avenue students and their families, and community members are invited.

Friday, November 25,
Monday, November 28 &
Tuesday, November 29
Dental Screening

Tuesday, November 22
Special Education Information Sessions for Parents/Guardians of TDSB Students
There is a parent information session with regard to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process from 7 pm-9pm on Nov. 22 at the Civic Centre (Board Room on Main Floor, 1 Civic Centre Court, Etobicoke, Hwy. 427 & Burnhamthorpe south on The West Mall, 1st light turn left on Civic Centre Court). Download the parent information session flyer.

Friday, November 18
No School for Students

Thursday, November 17 and Friday, November 18
Parent/Teacher Progress report card interviews

Monday, October 31
9:15 am Morning Kindergarten Halloween parade
1:00 pm Whole School parade

Thursday, October 27, 6:00 pm
Fall Community Potluck Dinner
Everyone welcome! Bring your family and a labelled dish to share - main dish, side or dessert. Drinks will be provided. Come out and share a meal with your school friends and neighbours! Also, please consider bringing your own plates and silverware - Garden is a Gold Eco School and working at reducing our garbage at all events.

Thursday, October 27, 1:30 pm
Dufflebag Theatre performance at Garden: "Dracula"

Wednesday, October 26
Community Liason Officer at Garden - Halloween Safety

Monday, October 24
Picture Re-take day

Friday, October 14, 9 am & 12:45 pm
Kinder Coffees
First one of the new school year

Thursday, October 6, 6:45 pm
School Council meeting
Childcare provided, everyone welcome! Come and find out more about our Garden!

Wednesday, September 28, 1:00 pm
Terry Fox Walk

Tuesday, September 27
Photo Day

Monday, September 26
QSP magazine fundraising kick-off

Tuesday, September 20, 7:00 pm
Education Day-Parkdale/High Park
all candidates meeting at Bishop Marrocco SS.

Tuesday, September 6
First day of school
Welcome back to school!

Thursday, June 23, 1:30 pm
Grade 6 Graduation

Friday, June 17
Jump Rope for Heart

Monday, June 13
Grade 6 students visit Fern Av. PS

Thursday, June 9, 6:00 pm
Spring Potluck Dinner
All welcome. Bring your family and a labelled dish to shaer - vegetable, salad or dessert. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. Also please consider bringing your own plates and silverware.

Saturday, May 28, 10:00 am - 2:00pm
Spring Fun Fair & Silent Auction

Thursday, May 19, 6:45 pm
School Council meeting
In staff room. All welcome.

Thursday, April 28, 6:30-7:30 pm
Story Telling Evening
The younger children will rotate between Phyllis Walker and Rita Cox (accompanied by their parents/caregivers). The older children will spend an hour with Dan Yashinsky. Siblings are welcome even if they do not attend Garden.
Pre-order pasta dinner (5:45-6:15 pm) via online registration.

Wednesday, April 13, 6:30 pm
School Council meeting
In staff room. All welcome.

Thursday, March 24, 6:30 pm
School Council meeting
In staff room. All welcome.

Thursday, February 24
Family Potluck Dinner
In the gym. Bring your family and a food dish to share. Please label with ingredients.

Thursday, January 13, 6:30 pm
School Council meeting
In staff room. All welcome.

Tuesday, December 28
Laughter for the Arts - Comedy evening fundraiser
At Hugh's Room. Tickets go on sale at the Holiday Craft Sale, November 25 and will also be available from the School office.

Tuesday, December 14
Junior Students go to Ontario Legislative Building
Tour for students and Junior Choir will perform on the Grand Staircase from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm. Parents are invited to attend the peformance.

Thursday, December 10, 9:00 am & 12:45 pm
Kinder Coffee

Thursday, December 9, 9:15 am & 7:00 pm
Primary Holiday Concert
In the gym - Rooms 102, 103, 203 & 206 and the Primary Choir are performing. Two tickets per family (four tickets in the case of a family having more than one student inthe concert) will be issue for the evening performance. If you wish to bring others to the daytime performance, please complete the tear off portion of the concert notice (coming soon) and return it to school.

Thursday, December 2
Junior Choir perform at Copernicus Lodge

Wednesday, December 1, after morning recess
Erasing Prejudice for Good Assembly

Monday, November 29
Mitten Tree goes up
In the foyer. Please donate a pair of gloves or mittens.

Thursday, November 25, 2:30 - 7:00 pm
22nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair
In the gym. Handmade crafts from the community on sale.

Wednesday, November 24, 6:30 pm
School Council meeting
In staff room. All welcome.

Thursday, November 16
Progress Reports go home
SK and Grade 1 through 6

Friday, November 12, 9:00 am & 12:45 pm
Kinder Coffee
Kindergarten parents please join us in the foyer

Thursday, November 11
Rememberance Day performance
Junior choir

Monday, November 8
Gonrah Degohwah White Pine Dancers perform

Friday, October 29
Halloween Parade

Thursday, October 28, 6:30 pm
School Council meeting
In staff room. All welcome.

Tuesday, October 26
Photo Retake Day

Thursday, October 21, 6:00 pm
Pot Luck Dinner / Talent Show
In the gym. Meet other families. Share some yummy food. Be part of the community. Bring a dish to share - salad, main or dessert. Please list the ingredients of your dish. Also labe any plate or dish you want returned.
Photo gallery.

Wednesday, October 20, 27
Pizza Lunch

Wednesday, October 6
Curriculum night and Bake Sale
Bake sale starts at 5:45 pm. Classrooms open 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Donate your nut-free baked good or healthy snacks, pre-order pizza and volunteer to help at the bake sale.

Wednesday, October 6
Jr. Boys Slo-pitch Tournament

Tuesday, October 5
Cross country meet
At Centennial

Thursday, September 30
Field Trip to Andrews' Scenic Acres
Grades 1-6

Wednesday, September 29
Kinder Parents Get Together
Gabby's Restaurant

Tuesday, September 28
Photo Day

Monday, September 27
QSP Magazine Fundraiser begins

Friday, September 24, 1:00 pm
Terry Fox Walk
Parent are welcome to join us as we walk around the block.
More info

Thursday, September 23, 6:30 pm
School Council General Meeting
School gym, all welcome

Monday, September 20, 6:00 pm
Daycare Board meeting

September theme for Erasing Prejudice for Good:
Respect, Self-esteem

2009-2010 School Events and Dates

Tuesday, June 29
Last day of school for students

Thursday, June 24
Grade 6 Graduation

Tuesday, June 22
Grade 6 Graduation Lunch
Mandarin Restaurant

Friday, June 18, 9:30 am
Power of Persistence presentation

Thursday, June 17, 6:00 pm
School Pot Luck Dinner
Everyone welcome. We will offering hot dogs for all. Bring a dish and your family. Please label dish with ingredients. Weather permitting, this event will be a picnic in the school yard.

Tuesday, June 15, 3:45 - 4:15 pm
Kindergarten Orientation

Tuesday, June 15
Grade 6 visit to Fern Av. P.S.

Friday, June 11
Jump Rope for Heart and Asian Heritage celebration

Thursday, June 10, 6:30 pm
School Council General Meeting
Everyone welcome.

June 8-10
EQAO Assessment
Grade 3 and Grade 6

Thursday, June 3, 6:15 pm
Kindergarten Concert "Where The Wild Things Are"
You are invited to attend this performance if your child is participating. Participants: Ms. Irving-Harry's classes and Mrs. Murray's classes.

Tuesday, June 1
Grade 6 visit to Fern Av. P.S.

Saturday, May 29, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Spring Fun Fair

Thursday, May 27
Autorickshaw performance
In celebration of Asian Heritage
www.autorickshaw.ca

Thursday, May 20, 6:30 pm
School Council Meeting
In the staff room. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, May 18
Track & Field Meet
Centennial Stadium

Tuesday, May 18
Grade One Orientation
Information for parents with a child entering Grade one in the fall.

May 17 + 19, during school hours
Soccer workshops with Power Soccer
Whole school. Rain date is May 20.

Wednesday, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 + 9
Pizza Lunch

Monday, May 3, 1:00 pm
Music Monday in Dundas Square
Participants: All Junior Choir members

Thursday, April 29, 6:15 pm
Strings and Choral Open House
You are invited to attend this performance if your child is participating. Participants: All Strings students, Junior Choir members, Primary Choir members

Thursday, April 22, 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Storytelling Evening at Garden
A Garden Avenue PS tradition! A special evening with storytellers Jennifer Cayley, Rico Rodriguez and Shannon Thunderbird. The children rotate through all three storytellers (with parents/caregivers), in small groups. Siblings not attending Garden are welcome. This event is always popular and spaces are limited. Spaces are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 pm
U of T / TDSB Choral Project Culminating Concert
You are invited to attend this performance if your child is participating. Participants: All Junior Choir members

Thursday, April 15, 7:00 pm
Junior Concert - "The Lorax"
You are invited to attend this performance if your child is participating. Participants: Classes of Mr. McClure, Ms. Chawla, Ms. Green and members of the Gr. 3 choir from Ms. Baigent's class

Thursday, April 8, 6:30 pm
School Council Meeting **NEW DATE**
This meeting replaces the previous March and April meetings. In the staff room. Everyone welcome.

March 4 - after school / March 5 - morning
Parent Teacher Interviews

Wednesday, February 24, 5:30-7:30 pm
Home Alone Workshop
This workshop, delivered by Public Health, will be offered for 10-14 yr. olds, accompanied by their parents. This program helps families to prepare their children to be home alone safely. A registration flyer will go home and baby-sitting will be provided for siblings. Pizza will be sold beforehand at 5 pm.

Thursday, February 18, 6:30 pm
School Council Meeting
In the staff room. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, January 28, 6:00 pm
Pot Luck Dinner
In the gym. Bring your family and a dish to share. Please label with ingredients. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, January 28
Spikes Volleyball
During school day, Grades 4-6

Thursday, January 21, 6:30 pm
School Council Meeting
In the staff room. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, December 29
Laughter for the Arts Fundraiser
At Hugh's Room. An amazing night of comedy and community. Tickets available late November through the school office and Hugh's Room.

Thursday, December 17, 6:30 pm
Primary Holiday Concert
In the gym.

Thursday, December 10, 6:30 pm
School Council Meeting
In the staff room. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, December 8
Chapters Fundraiser
Runnymede & Bloor location

"Let's Cook Together"
Garden's first ever cookbook!
Buy yours today!

Garden Ave P.S. first ever cookbook, including more than 100 family tested recipes is ready for purchase!

The price was 14.95. Purchase more than one book and get any additional for $12.95.

All proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will support Parent Council funded activities at Garden.

Thank you for your support - we are sold out!

 

December 3 and December 4 (morning)
Parent Teacher interviews

November 30 - December 4
Scholastic Book Fair
In the Library, 2nd Floor

Thursday, November 26, 2:30 - 7:30 pm
Holiday Craft Fair
In the gym

Thursday, November 19, 6:30 pm
School Council Meeting
In the staff room. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, November 5
Photo Retake Day

Thursday, October 29, 6:00 pm
Pot Luck / Talent Show
In the gym. Bring your family and a dish to share. Please label with ingredients. After dinner students will share their talents as they perform onstage. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 pm
School Council Meeting
In the staff room. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 pm
Curriculum Night & Bake Sale

Wednesday, September 30, 7-9 pm
JK/SK Parent Evening
At Mitzi's Sister

Wednesday, September 30
Picture Day

Monday, September 28
QSP Fundraising Kick-off

Friday, September 25, morning, after announcments
Terry Fox Walk

Thursday, September 17, 6:30 pm
School Council Meeting
In the gym. Everyone welcome.

2008-2009 School Events and Dates

Friday, Jun 26
PD Day

Thursday, Jun 25, 9:00 am
Final assembly

Thursday, Jun 25
Last day of school for students

Wednesday, Jun 24
Play Day

Wednesday, Jun 24
Report cards go home

Thursday, June 18, 1:30 pm
Grade 6 Graduation

Thursday, Jun 18 - 6:30 pm
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Staff room - all welcome

Wednesday, June 17
Girls Soccer City Finals

Wednesday, June 17
Pizza lunch

Friday, Jun 12 - a.m.
Visit to Fern Ave P.S.
Grade 6

Thursday, Jun 11 - 6:00 pm
Potluck Dinner
Bring a dish to share and your family. All welcome. Students participating in World Music will perform. See the photos.

Wednesday, June 10
Track and Field City Finals

Wednesday, June 10
Pizza lunch

Tuesday, June 9, 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm
Kindergarten Orientation

Tuesday, June 9, 1:00 pm
TASSA Drumming Presentation

Monday, June 8
Girls Soccer Semi-Finals

Friday, June 5, 9:10 am
Erasing Prejudice for Good assembly

Thursday, June 4
Track and Field Conference Finals

Wednesday, June 3
Pizza lunch

June 1-3
EQAO Assessments
Grade 3 and 6

Thursday, May 29
Class placement meeting
Please submit pertinent additional information only, in writing, to Mrs. Peterson by the morning of May 28.

Thursday, May 28 - 6:30 pm
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Staff room - all welcome

Wednesday, May 28, 2:30 pm
Jane Bunnett and Desandann
Performance at Garden

Wednesday, May 27
Pizza lunch

Tuesday, May 26
Track and Field Meet
York University - Grades 2-6

Thursday, May 21 - 6:45 pm
Toronto Children's Choir-TDSB Choral Project
East York Collegiate.
Participants: Junior Choir

Saturday, May 9 - 10 am to 2 pm
Annual Spring Fun Fair
A Garden tradition! Mark your calendar and bring the whole family. Please contact Carole Reynolds if you wish to volunteer or have donations for the raffle baskets or silent auction. More info...

Check out some of the many great Silent Auction items. Bidding runs from 10 am to 1:45 pm, May 9 at the Fair in the gym.

Tuesday, May 5 - 6-7 pm
Grade One Parent Orientation Evening
Information evening for parents with children transitioning into Grade One in September 2009.

 

April 28 meeting
Ward 7 Update - TDSB Budget
by David Hunter, Garden's Ward 7 Rep

The TDSB's budget is worse than originally thought. But there was no news about how to deal with the huge deficits in both operating and capital budgets. It was decided that the Ward Council would not have a meeting dedicated to budget, but rather, it is suggested that parents (and staff) attend one of the regional TDSB meetings.

May 11th, 7:30 p.m.
Library, Islington Jr. Middle School, 44 Cordova Ave. (Islington subway stop)

May 14, 7:00 p.m.
Bickford Centre, organized by Trustees Bolton & Rodrigues

May 19, 7:00 p.m.
Old City of Toronto, Rosedale Heights Secondary School
711 Bloor St. E., (Castle Frank Subway stop)

 

Thursday, Apr 23 - 6:30 pm
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Staff room - all welcome

Friday, Apr 17
Together for Autism fundraising assembly

Thursday, Apr 16, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Storytelling Evening
This year we present Bob Barton, Harriet X, Shawna Watson and Rukhsana Khan. Read about the authors.

Monday, Apr 6
Erasing Prejudice for Good assembly

Thursday, Apr 2 - pm, Friday, Apr 3 - am
Parent/teacher interviews
No school for students on Friday

Monday, Mar 30
Report cards go home

Tuesday, Mar 24 - 6:30 pm
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Staff room - all welcome

Thursday, March 12 - 7-8 pm
Primary Spring Musical
Participants: Gr. 1, Gr. 1/2, Gr. 2 & Gr. 2/3

Thursday, Feb 26 - 6:00 pm
School Potluck Supper
All welcome. Bring your family and a dish to share.
In the gym

Thursday, Feb 19 - 6:30 pm
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Staff room - all welcome

Thursday, Feb 12 - 6:30-7 pm
Kindergarten Concert
Participants: Room 104 JK/SK a.m./p.m. & Room 106 JK/SK a.m./p.m.

Thursday, Feb 12 - 7 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm
An evening with Max Valiquette
Central Technical School - 725 Bathurst Street. Presented by Ward 7, 9, 10 - Irene Atkinson, Maria Rodrigues and Chris Bolton. Valiquette is Canada's foremost expert on youth clulture and marketing. He is founder and President of Youthography, Canada's leading youth marking consultancy. Max draws on his many year of marketing to youth to deliver a fun and insightful presentation that completely explains the young Canadian to anyone looking to connect to them. A contribution of $2 would be appreciated. Childcare available. www.myward10.ca or 416.397.3094

Thursday, Jan 29 - before school day
Junior Choir to sing 'OCanada'
Human Resources Conference at Metro Convention Centre, Toronto

Thursday, Jan 22 - 6:30 pm
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Staff room - all welcome

Monday, Dec 29, 8 pm
6th Annual Laughter for the Arts Comedy Evening
Simon B. Cotter with special guests including Dave Hampstead of Just for Laughs, Craig Louzon of Air Farce, Deborah DiGiovanni of Last Comic Standing.
Hugh's Room - Tickets are $25 each and are on sale beginning November 27, at the Craft Fair, from Carole Reynolds - carole.reynolds@sutherlandmodels.com or directly from Hugh's Room 416.531.6604, 2261 Dundas St. W. Reserved seating with dinner only.

Wednesday, Dec 17
Movie afternoon
Grades 1-6 go to the Revue Cinema for "Horton Hears A Who"

Wednesday, Dec 17
Pizza Lunch
Download the order form (pdf)

Thursday, Dec 11 - 7-8 pm
Junior Holiday Concert
Participants: Gr. 3/4 class Orff Presentation, Gr. 4/5 class Word Music, Gr. 6 class Ukelele, Jr & Sr, String Ensembles, Jr. Choir, Sr. World Drumming Group.

Wednesday, Dec 10
Pizza Lunch

Tuesday, Dec 9, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Chapters Fundraising Evening
At Runnymede Chapters - Come and see the choir perform at 7pm. A percentage of all sales goes directly to the school. iRewards not in effect for fundraising event.

Friday, Dec 5
PA Day - school closed

December 4 & 5
Parent/Teacher Interviews

Wednesday, Dec 3
Pizza Lunch

December 1-5
Scholastic Book Fair
In the school library. Did you know that for every $10 you spend, up to $6 in product goes directly back to our school? Your support is key to obtaining new resources for our library and school.

Thursday, Nov 27 - 2:30 to 7:30 pm
20th Anniversary Holiday Craft Fair
In the gym and foyer

Wednesday, Nov 26
Pizza Lunch

Thursday, Nov 19-23 & 26-30
Samko Toy Warehouse Sale Fundraiser
10% of your total receipt is given back to the school. Please have your sales receipt stamped and drop it off at the office at school.

Thursday, Nov 20 - 6:30 pm
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Staff room - all welcome

Wednesday, Nov 19
Pizza Lunch

Monday, Nov 17
Pizza Lunch order form due

Monday, Oct 20
Opera at Garden "Get Stuffed"
In support of our Healthy Snack Program

Thursday, Oct 16, 6:00 pm
Pot Luck and Talent Show
View photos

Thursday, Oct 16 - am
Snack Program startup day
Trial menu

Wednesday, Oct 08/15/22/29
Walking Wednesdays
This month, all students are encourage to walk to school

Tuesday, Oct 07, 6:00 pm
Curriculum Night / Bake Sale

Monday, Sep 29, 11:00 am
QSP Kick Off Assembly

Tuesday, Sep 30
Terry Fox Walk

Wednesday, Oct 01
Photo Day

Friday, Sep 26
PA Day • No classes

Thursday, Sep 25, 6:30 pm
General Meeting - School Advisory Council
Everyone welcome

Tuesday, Sep 23
School trip to the Apple Orchard (Grades 1-4)

September 22-25
Trip to Toronto Island (Grades 5-6)

Thursday, Sep 18
School Advisory Council volunteer forms due

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Here's what we've been doing in 2007-200

June 2008

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
1	2	3	4	5 Pizza Lunch Order form pdf  Family Potluck Dinner 6 pm	6 District Track & Field Meet  at Centennial	7
8	9	10 Spring Concert Outdoors, 6:30 pm	11	12 Pizza Lunch Order form pdf Sunnyside Garden Day Care AGM 6:00 pm	13 Library books due	14
15	16 Playday Whole School Sunnyside Garden Day Care Board meeting 6:00 pm	17 Room 205 Documentary Premiere  11:00 am in the gym. Everyone welcome.	18 Parent Advisory Council General Meeting 6:30 pm in the gym. Everyone welcome   Grade 5/6 trip to Mono Cliffs - departs	19 Sunnyside Garden Day Care Nursery School & Preschool Graduation 5:30 pm	20 Grade 5/6 trip to Mono Cliffs - returns Last day of Nursery School at Daycare	21
22	23 Grade 6 Mandarin Lunch	24 Grade 6 Graduation	25 Reports go home Last Day of School for students	26 PD Day	27	28
29	30

 

May 2008

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
				1 Whole School Photo	2	3
4	5	6	7 'Kids have Stress Too' Program Second part of two session program for parents to help them better understand stress and children.4-9 yrs old.	8	9	10 Annual Spring Fun Fair
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19 Victoria Day School Closed	20 Pizza  orders  due	21 Parent Advisory Council Meeting 6:30 pm in the Staff Room Everyone welcome	22 Silverbirch Awards Presentation  Pizza Lunch	23	24
25	26 Sunnyside Garden Day Care Board meeting 6:00 pm     Start of EQAO testing TBC	27	28	29 Pizza Lunch	30	31

 

April 2008

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		1	2 Special  Education  Review	3 Scheduled  Parent  Interviews  Blue Spruce Author, Frieda Wishinsky 1pm	4 P.A. Day / Reporting to Parents Teacher/parent interviews.	5
6	7	8	9 Hidden Forest Picture Day	10 Storytelling Evening 6:30-7:30 pm About the Authors	11 Jump Rope for  Heart Assembly	12
13	14	15	16 Peace by  Peace  Festival	17	18	19
20	21	22	23 Forest of Reading Voting Day	24 At Home Alone Workshop For students 10+ and parents. Look for the flyer in March.	25	26
27	28 Sunnyside Garden Day Care Board Meeting 6:00 pm	29	30 'Kids have Stress Too' Program A two session program (2nd session May 7) for parents to help them better understand stress and children.4-9 yrs old. Registration - early April.

 

March 2008

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
						1
2	3	4	5 Jr. Kindergarten Parent Information Night	6 Pizza Lunch Order form pdf	7	8
9	10 March Break	11 March Break	12 March Break	13 March Break	14 March Break	15
16	17 Sunnyside Garden Day Care Board Meeting 6:00 pm	18	19	20 Pizza Lunch Order form pdf	21 Good Friday School closed	22
23	24 Easter Monday School Closed	25	26 Dental Screening	27 Dental Screening	28 Pre Earth Hour  2-3 pm	29 Earth  Hour  8-9 pm
30	31 Report Cards go home

 

February 2008

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
					1	2
3	4 Erasing Prejudice for Good Assembly 2:50 pm In the Gym	5	6	7 School Advisory Council Meeting 6:30pm In staff room. Members at large are always welcome.	8 100th Day of School	9
10	11	12 Grade 2-6 Winter Concert 7:00 pm	13	14 Pizza Lunch Order form pdf	15 P.A. Day	16
17	18 Family Day Statutory Holiday School closed	19 Kindergarten Registration until Feb 21 Call Mrs. Andrews, 416.393.9165 for an appt.	20 Primary Students to Toronto Symphony	21 Pizza Lunch Order form pdf	22	23
24	25 Sunnyside Garden Day Care Board Meeting 6:00 pm	26	27	28 School Potluck Dinner 6:00pm In the gym. Bring your family and a dish to share. No nuts please.	29

 

January 2008

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 School Advisory Council Meeting 6:30pm In staff room. Members at large are always welcome.	10 Performance by 'Cadence' Thursday am	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28 Garden/Indian Rd. Hockey Game 12 noon - 1:00 pm George Bell Arena	29 Nutrition Committee Meeting 1:00 pm Call Mrs. McIntosh if you would like to attend the meeting.	30	31 Kindergarten / Grade 1 Winter Concert 6:30 pm

 

2007

Laughter for the Arts
Friday, Dec. 28, Hugh's Room
Chapters (Runnymede & Bloor)
Come out and support Garden while enjoying top comedians, including our very own Simon B. Cotter! Tickets available at the Craft Fair or by calling Hugh's Room at 416.531.6604.

Pizza Lunches
December 13 and 20
Download order form (pdf)

Chapters Fundraiser
Monday, Dec. 10, 6:30 - 8:45 pm
Chapters (Runnymede & Bloor)
Come see the choir perform! 15% of all sales will go back to the school in the form of gift cards for our library.

Support this fundraising event! Download info (pdf) to contribute to the Raffle Baskets (due Nov. 29 at the office), Bake Sale (due Dec. 6), or make other food donations or help with advertising for this event.

Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2:30 - 7:30 pm
In the gym. Everyone welcome, spread the word! Come and support parent council fundraising efforts and shop for the holiday season! Enjoy our Chili Bar, Bake Sale, Craft Vendors and Parent Council table where you can pick up Laughter For the Arts Tickets as well as our Garden 50th Anniversary notecards.

School Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 6:30pm
In staff room. Members at large are always welcome.

Book Fair
November 26-30

Report Cards Go Home
Monday, Nov. 26

Pizza Lunches
November 22 and 29

50th Day of School
Thursday, Nov. 15
Letter from Margaret McIntosh, Principal about marking the 50th Anniversary of Garden Avenue PS.

School Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 6:30pm
In staff room.

Halloween Parade
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Click here

Day Care Board Meeting
Monday, Oct. 22, 6:00 pm

Baby Boomers at Hugh's Room
Monday, Oct. 15
Simon Cotter will be premiering his newest show to support the new Garden Track and Field Club for Grades 2-6. Advance tickets at Hugh's Room for $15. At the door, $20.

Boys Softball Tournament
Friday, Oct. 12

Garden's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 13
12:00 - 1:00pm Reception for former staff
1:30 pm Celebration ceremony in the gym
1:00-4:00 pm Open house
3:00 pm World Music Performance
7:30-11:30 pm 'Sock Hop' in the gym (adult only event, $10 tickets available at the office)

View the September 6 article in The Villager

Come and meet people you haven't seen for many years. Enjoy decade rooms, share old photos, films and memorabilia.

For more information contact us at: 416-393-9165 or via email at garden@tdsb.on.ca or search GardenAve P.S. – 50th Anniversary on www.facebook.com

Picture Day
Wednesday, Oct. 3

QSP Magazine Fundraiser kickoff assembly
Tuesday, Oct. 2

Curriculum Night
Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:30pm

School Advisory Council General Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7pm
Everyone welcome • School gym

50th Anniversary Committee meeting
Monday, Sept. 10, 7pm
School staff room

Here's what we've been doing in 2006-2007

Grade 6 Graduation Lunch
June 26
Mandarin Restaurant

Grade 6 Graduation
June 25

Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, June 21, 6:30 pm

Sunnyside Garden Daycare Graduation
June 21

Trip to Toronto Island Natural Science School
June 20-22
Grade 5's and 6's

Sunnyside Garden Daycare Board Meeting
June 20, 6 pm

Playday and Pizza Lunch
June 19

Junior Kindergarten Orientation
Week of June 11

Sunnyside Garden Day Care AGM & BBQ
June 14

School Wide Trip to Toronto Metro Zoo
Friday, June 15

Choir sings O Canada at the Blue Jays game!
June 6, 7:07pm
Rogers Centre
Tickets on sale now. Please contact the office. Last day to place an order is Friday, May 18.

End of Year Potluck Dinner
May 31

EQAO Testing
May 29 - June 1

Pizza Lunches
Fridays - May 25, June 1, 8
and Tuesday, June 19

Erasing Prejudice for Good Monthly Assemblies
May 25, 2:45 pm - Room 103

Last Day to order Blue Jay Tickets (June 6 game)
May 18
Please place your orders through the office.

Presentation on Indonesia
by Tom Carnegie
May 17, 2:45 pm
In the gym. Parents welcome.

Spring Concerts
May 16, 6:30 pm Grades 1-6 performing only
Will feature the three choirs, drums, strings and classes that didn’t perform at Christmas.
May 24, 6:00 pm Kindergarten performing only

Spring Fun Fair
May 12, 10am - 2pm
Come and support Garden at our biggest school fundraiser of the year, rain or shine!

Home Alone Workshop
by Public Health
May 2, 6:30 pm
Sponsored by Garden Ave. PS and Sunnyside Garden Daycare for 10-12 yr. olds and their parents. To promote independence and safety for children who may spend some time at home alone.
View the pdf flyer and registration form

Grade One Orientation
May 8, 6:00 pm Room 102

Erasing Prejudice for Good Monthly Assemblies
April 27, 2:40 pm - Room 203

Healthy Snack Day
April 26

Underground Railroad Songs
March 26
With Chris Whiteley & Diana Braithewaite

Garden Grows Committee Meeting
Monday, February 26, 8pm
Would you like to join the Garden Avenue Garden Grows committee? Help with planning, bring your ideas and green thumb. Contact Mary Cuylle or leave a message for her in the School Office, in the Treasurer's box for details on the location of the meeting. All welcome.

Kindergarten Registration
February 19-23
When parents come in to register their children they need to bring the following documents: Birth certificate, health card, immunization record and proof of address.

Kindergarten Information Night
February 19, 6:00 pm
School Gym
An orientation for parents. There will be sandwiches, coffee, tea and juice.

Potluck Supper
January 25, 6:00 pm
School gym
Read the flyer for more info.

Scholastic Book Fair
January 22-25
Room 101
Monday–Thursday, 3:15 to 4:00 (after school)
Tuesday-Thursday, 8:45 to 9:15 (before school AND
12:15 to 12:45 (lunchtime)
Thursday, 5:00 to 8:00 (evening of the Potluck Supper)

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Garden and we are thrilled to offer this literary event to our students. We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books. Did you know that for every $10 you spend at the Book Fair, up to $6 in product goes directly back to our school? Your support of this event is key to our obtaining new resources for our library and school. ...more info (pdf).

Volunteers are welcome! If you would like to help with our Book Fair please contact Becky Jenkins, Teacher-Librarian.

Laughter for the Arts
in support of The Arts Program
Thursday, December 28
Don’t miss this chance to take a break from the hectic holiday season and have a few laughs with your friends and neighbours. This year our lineup includes Simon B. Cotter, Possum Pie, Tony Krolo, Derek Edwards and Scott Harris. Tickets ($30 each) available at Hugh's Room or drop off the order form sent home at the school office. LFTA always sells out, so don't miss it this year!

Songs of the Season Concert
School Gym
Thursday, December 21
6:00 pm Doors open
6:15-6:30 pm Kindergarten
6:30-6:45 pm Intermission
6:45-8:00 pm Grades 1-6

The Nutcracker at the new Four Seasons
Opera House
Tuesday, December 12
Trip to see the performance for Grades 1-6.

Samko Toy Sale Fundraiser
December 6-10
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Shop at Samko between Wed., Dec. 6 and Sun., Dec. 10 and 10% of all purchases made by Garden parents will be donated back to the school in cold hard cash!

18th Annual Holiday Craft Sale
Thursday, November 30
2:30 to 7:30 pm
Our Craft Fair is an annual event that has become a Garden Avenue tradition. This year as in the past there are many exciting vendors who will be offering interesting and unusual items for sale. Come and get a head start on all your holiday and celebration shopping!

3rd Annual Chapters Library Fundraiser
Monday, November 27
6:00 - 9:00 pm
At Chapters on Bloor and Runnymede. Purchases made between 6:00 and 9:00 pm will have a percentage donated directly back to the school library. Also, please come out to support our Junior Choir. They will be performing in the Chapters store.

Annual Storytelling Evening
Thursday, November 23
6:30 - 7:30 pm
This event is part of our Arts Programming for the school. We invite professional story-tellers to come to the school for a very special evening performance. It is a truly magical experience, and always a favourite among the children! Our story-tellers include Prologue Artists Bob Barton, Emerita Emerencia, and Rukhsana Khan. Please join us!

Click here for more information about the authors.

School Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, November 2
6:30 pm

Halloween Parade
Tuesday, October 31

World Music Circle
Monday, October 30
Classes commence

Friday, October 13, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Eco School Awards Ceremony, Toronto City Hall
Good News! Congratulations! Garden Avenue has become a certified Eco School! We will be sending Eco Team Representatives to the ceremonyat City Hall! This is a wonderful way to celebrate all the fine work that is done here at Garden to care for our environment and to reduce, reuse and recycle. Well done!

Thursday October 5, 9:30 am - Kiyoshi Nagata Drumming Ensemble Performance (click on link to find out more)

Curriculum Night and Open House
Thursday, October 5
**revised times**
Classrooms open: 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Get together in gym: 7:00 to 7:30 pm
Pizza and Bake Sale (outside the Gym): 5:45 to 7:30 pm

QSP Magazine Fundraising
September 28 to October 11
Currently the students are raising funds for the school through the QSP Magazine Sale. The monies raised will be used to sponsor special events and programs for our school in thecoming year. You may purchase subscriptions through the QSP website. The school number is 9136. Ensure you register your Child's name and class, so that the sales and awards are properly credited.
www.qsp.ca

Thursday, September 28 - Photo Day

Wednesday, September 27- Grades 1-4 trip to the Apple Orchard