The grade 5 classes enjoyed a virtual Scientist in the School this week. They explored states of matter and physical and chemical changes through experimentation. They especially loved creating a chemical change using red cabbage powder, vitamin C, baking soda, epsom salts and water! The students had a wonderful time and really showed off their […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…….SKA enjoyed the first snowfall of the year! ️ We made forts in the snow! It’s a great day to be in SKA ! xo SKA […]
Three months into the school year and our new drop off and pick up routine seems to be running smoothly. The majority of parents and guardians are to be commended for diligently following the school’s procedures and showing courtesy and patience, particularly during the busy pick-up times. Zone 2 Drop off in AM The drop-off area […]
“The Body Percussion projects continue with students creating their own compositions! Here is a glimpse of 3C’s process…” –Amanda Birchard […]
Dear Parents, This week at school was another one filled with much learning and growing. On Tuesday evening we hosted Emma Fogel, who is a pediatric social worker, and she shared with us how to shift and refrain the way we view stress or anxiety so that it is helpful to us, rather than […]
Tigers love water because it helps them cool down when they are hot. Max, R Sharks have fins and they use them to break tiny pieces of coral. Cosimo Frogs have webbed feet to swim really fast in water. Aaron The black mamba can grow up to 2.97 meters long. Sebastian The polar bear […]
Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep a safe distance. Yes, we have heard it over and over again. These simple measures have proven to be essential in keeping our community safe over the past number of months. However, behind the scenes, we go to great lengths to make sure our school is as […]
The CSPA would like to thank all of the parents who were able to join us for our recent virtual CSPA meeting. For those who were unable to attend the meeting we are providing the meeting minutes and access to the Zoom recording for the meeting. We will update the school community in advance of […]
Dear Parents, Crestwood is very pleased to announce that Ms. Emma Fogel (MSW,RSW) is back to share her expertise with Crestwood families. Topic: “I feel like I’m going to barf…Love, My Anxiety” This presentation will focus on how to best manage feelings of stress, worry and anxiety. This webinar is intended to help normalize the […]
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Dear Parents, While it was a short week with students in school enjoying the glorious warm weather, we still managed to squeeze in some important events! Thank you to the admin team of the CSPA for hosting the first ZOOM CSPA meeting this past Tuesday. We were so pleased by the exceptional turnout, and […]
We simply wanted to take a minute to thank all of our parents for booking and attending your teacher conferences yesterday. It was a very busy day with over 650 overall meetings being booked through our Edsby system. The feedback from both teachers and parents has been overwhelmingly positive. As always, thank you for […]
3A and SKA had a lot of laughs experimenting with body percussion or “patching” using stomps, pats, claps and stamps. In these videos they are following a “roadmap” on the smart board. They did a great job for their first time! –Amanda Birchard […]
Dear Parents, Happy November! What a beautiful start to the month, starting with this unexpected burst of great weather! We started this week in boots and snow pants, and ended with T-shirts and shorts! Another friendly reminder to make sure your child is coming to school dressed for the weather for their recesses and […]
When we think about our school we quickly point to the students and teaching staff but we have many other people who work behind the scenes to support our community. We will attempt to shine a light on these important individuals in the next couple of weeks. We start with our Crestwood School food […]
Hello! My name is Zoe Metz. I am the new Grade 6 teacher at Crestwood School. I live in the west end of Toronto with my two young children and husband. In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors, trying out new recipes, reading, and having fun with my family. I have taught in private […]
We’re excited to be hosting an Online Book Fair with Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore! Stock up on books for your kids (and yourself!) – all items are eligible and every purchase supports our school. The book fair will run November 14-22. HOW IT WORKS It’s easy! Simply buy books via Ella Minnow’s website (www.ellaminnow.ca). Set up a personal […]
Hello Crestwood Parents! The Crestwood School Parents’ Association will be hosting our first CSPA General Meeting! The meeting will be on November 10th at 10am via Zoom. We hope this later time will enable everyone to make it to a computer after the morning rush and settle in with a coffee. Hopefully this will […]
Have we got some SPOOK-tacular jokes for the FANG-tastic Crestwood community! Can you answer these “BOO-tiful” riddles with your families? Why didn’t the skeleton go to the party? He didn’t have any “body” to go with. What’s a ghost’s favourite meal? Spook-ghetti and I-scream! How do you make a witch itch? Take away the “w”. […]
Dear Parents, We cannot believe that we have already been back at school for 8 weeks and this was probably the most anticipated and exciting week so far! Why? HALLOWEEN of course! Not even COVID could keep us from celebrating this fun day! Everyone gåot into the spirit and it was amazing to see […]
Dear Parents, Toronto Public Health does not recommend hosting or attending in-person gatherings for Halloween this year. For the safety of individuals, it is recommended that in-person celebrations are limited to those with whom individuals live. As well, because of the higher risks for COVID19 in the modified Stage 2, Ontario Chief Medical Officer […]
In 2016, Ontario passed legislation declaring the first week of November as Treaties Recognition Week. This annual event honours the importance of treaties and helps students and residents of Ontario learn more about treaty rights and relationships. By learning more about our collective treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture these relationships. Each […]
Grades 4A and 4B would like to send a big “shout-out” to the House Heads and Mr. Cooper for organizing yet another amazing House Challenge. We quickly discovered that “The Bucket Toss Game” was much harder than it looks. Ping-Pong balls bounce a lot and so they were actually really hard to get in the bucket! In the […]
In science this week, 4A has been learning about the importance of food chains and food webs within an ecosystem. As a culmination to these lessons, the class went outside and created a food web using the plants and animals in our local habitat. The students discovered a range of producers, consumers and even […]
Grade 4 students were excited to have their first Project Give Back Session this week. Project Give Back is an exceptional program, which empowers students to research a charity of their choosing. Students then teach their peers about their charity through fun and engaging presentations and activities. We would like to give a special thank […]
We went ‘batty’ in SK this week! We measured bats with unifix cubes, we made scary bats flying over bright moons, we ate bat marshmallows, and we rhymed words with bat. Learning is fun in SK! Why do bats go to SK? (To learn the alphaBAT). –Julie Fox & Carly Hebscher […]
Yes, that’s correct…..in 3A, we learned about how valuable our land is in Ontario by mining a chocolate chip cookie. We have learned that much of the land in Ontario is used for housing, business, forestry, mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and recreation. We challenged ourselves to see how much of a cookie we could keep in […]
Dear Parents, It was another wonderful week filled with learning, playing and personal growth. We thank you for sending your child(ren) dressed appropriately for the weather. Students managed well outside through some wet weather this week, and we were rewarded with a stunning Friday to end our week. It was great to see all […]
This year our book fair will be virtual and will take place from November 14 to 21. Every year the Crestwood book fair is a huge success. Last year we sold over $14,000 worth of books! Hopefully we can reach or surpass that goal this year. We have decided to use Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore […]
Hello! My name is Vicki Corbett and I am teaching Grade 3 this year. I grew up in Fenelon Falls with my parents and my sister, but now I live in Aurora with my husband, two daughters, and two dogs. I have been teaching for nine years, and I have taught every grade from […]
Happy Birthday Kenny & Crystal! We had a great day in SKA celebrating Kenny & Crystal’s birthday!!! They shared the duties of being the ‘special helper” Double the treats! Double the fun! –Carolyn Haywood & Christina Teixeira […]