Welcome back everyone! Please note in your calendars that the final deadline for dropping a course is Friday, January 13th. For university applications, you have until Wednesday, January 11th to add or change your program selections from your OUAC application.
Category: Crestwood News
Parents’ Association News
Parents’ Association Meeting Please join us for coffee and conversation at our first PA meeting of 2017. The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 12th at 8:45 a.m. in the boardroom near the main entrance.
“Be the Change”
We are excited and proud to announce that our wonderful Crestwood students collected $4,187.25 (that’s a lot of change!) in order to support two children in an orphanage in Tanzania. We are so very grateful to Melanie & Kelly Morel and their children Rylan (gr.4), Kendall & Grayson (gr.2) and Coulson (SK) who so very
U12 Bball Crowns Crescent
On Monday, the Crestwood U12 Boys basketball team went head to head with Crescent School. From the opening tipoff, Crestwood was simply dominant on both ends of the court. The boys put on a defensive clinic holding their opposition to just 4 points in the first half and 10 points in the entire game. Offensively,
Crestwood Prep Families Embody the Holiday Spirit
This past Sunday my family, along with six other families (including three from Crestwood Prep), had the privilege of celebrating the Christmas spirit with a Syrian Refugee Family at a brunch followed by sharing of gifts and fun in the snow. A large number of the gifts were donated by two classrooms at Crestwood. This
Basketball Abounds at Crestwood
U14 Boys The Under 14 Boys Basketball team played their fifth game of the season against TFS. The boys got out to a good lead with strong offensive play from Elijah Fisher, Jaden Langley Thomas, Caiden Oshinowo and Shaan Kapur with his first three-pointer of the season. But the game ball goes to Jesse Codron
Guidance News
Now that all OUAC applications are in, don’t forget about any schools that require supplemental applications! A reminder that the Rotman Commerce supplemental application is due is Dec. 19th at 9am.
Hour of Code champions are….Mr. McCluskey’s Homeroom!
Crestwood celebrated Computer Science Education Week by participating in the Hour of Code, a global initiative that promotes computer science and programming literacy in order to encourage more students to get involved in learning how to code. Students competed against each other for a much coveted grub day, with Mr. McCluskey’s homeroom coming out victorious
Crestwood Gives
Crestwood Crestwood Gives was another success this year as we welcomed representatives of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto and the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation to help youth living below the poverty line in Toronto and several families in need during the Holiday season. Each homeroom provided families with support in the form of gift cards, holiday gifts and much needed necessities to
Fun at the Funspiel
Crestwood’s beginner and novice curlers hit the East York Curling Club on Friday to participate in the CISAA Funspiel. Two Crestwood squads, skipped by Lyndsay McCulloch and Zach Halpern, represented Crestwood. The Crestwood curlers went up against squads from Saint Andrews, Montcress, and Crescent, and represented the Crestwood Curling program with skill, enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
U14 Girls Volleyball Rally St. John’s Kilmarnock
The U14 Girls Volleyball team played an exciting game against St. John’s Kilmarnock School yesterday. The girls had a slow start, but rallied back to win an exciting second set, with Maddie and Ella leading the team with their killer serves. It was a tense third set, as the teams were tied at every point. Unfortunately
U14 Boys Hockey Shutout Ridley College
The U-14 Hockey Team took to the ice against their opponents from St. Catherines, Ridley College. The team got off to a very quick lead and never looked back. With great offensive play and spectacular defense, Roy Pejcinovaski was able to secure his first shutout of the season with a 11-0 win!
Crestwood Basketball Victorious over SAC, UCC and Crescent
U14 Boys The Under 14 Boys basketball team traveled to Upper Canada College to play in their fourth game of the season. Our boys got off to an early lead and never looked back. Elijah Fisher, Jaden Langley Thomas, Caiden Oshinowo, and James Gillingham played very strong offensively and took control of the game. Jaden
Shark Attack!
The U12 Hockey and Basketball teams traveled to Sterling Hall yesterday for a showdown with the Sharks. The hockey team fell behind early but continued to battle back eventually pulling to within one goal with 2 minutes left in a shortened third frame. With the goalie pulled for an extra attacker Crestwood were unable to
First in Flag Football
The eight brave members of Crestwood’s U12 Flag Football team hit the gridiron early Wednesday morning for their final tournament. As the team took the field in their first game they knew they had to come out strong against Bond Academy if they had any hope of claiming the ultimate victory. Playing as they trained the team played tough from the first snap dominating
CSPA Meeting Minutes
CSPA MEETING – Tuesday December 6, 2016 1. Dalia’s Update Mathletics- has been launched school wide. On-line math program monitored by child’s teacher. Child can do easier work, at level or enriched. Children can compare and be motivated by seeing his/her performance relative to kids around the world. Program very motivating- kids love it. Crestwood
Snowstorm Procedures
In light of Thursday’s (Dec.15th) unexpected snowstorm, please review the information below. If there is a heavy snowstorm overnight and it stops by approximately 5-6:00 in the morning, there should be no problem with the hill. The city has us on their priority list and will plow the hill 2-3 times before 7:30. We end up with the best plowed
U12 Bball Trips Up TYS
On Monday the U12 Boys basketball team travelled to the York School to play in their first game of the season. The York School came out of the gates on fire, going up 7-0 to start the game. The Crestwood boys fought back, going a 14-4 run to jump ahead by 3 points. In the second half
Crestwood Student takes on Tiny Tim
Soulpepper’s beloved production of A Christmas Carol has become a Toronto tradition. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts who help him understand the importance of charity in the holiday season. With Crestwood School’s own Cody Black starring as Tiny Tim this classic is sure to be a hit. The production runs
Be The Change Update
Be The Change has been a great success so far! We have a total of $2, 017.00 in just five days. That’s enough to sponsor either Thomas or Gilo, but not enough to sponsor both. We need to raise another $1,000 by Wednesday to help make Thomas’ and Gilo’s dreams of education come true. Don’t forget to
What’s The Matter?
5A and 5B had an amazing time with their Scientist in School this week. Through a series of hands-on experiments, students were able to create and experience both chemical and physical changes. They were also able to identify a mystery substance by conducting an experiment using vinegar, iodine, and grape juice! This was a great way for both classes
Kindergarten to YPT
The JK and SK’s had a wonderful morning at the YPT theatre watching Seussical the Musical! It was a great show with lots of singing and dancing and colourful costumes! Horton says…People are people no matter how small. The JK and SK’s are the best of all! -Ms. Sandler and Ms. Young
Parents’ Association News
Another Successful Bake Sale Thanks to our fantastic volunteers and great customers, our December bake sale was a smashing success. The funds raised will go towards important Crestwood initiatives. Special thanks to Justine Codron for her above-and-beyond management and to all of the bakers and sellers. Happy Holidays to all.
Guidance News
For students looking for summer enrichment programs, check out these options: This summer step into the University of Toronto and explore the world of law and medicine. During the Med YSP, students will: -Learn from some of the world’s leading doctors and research professionals -Work in world class laboratories -Gain a deep understanding of how
Winter Sports Update
Hockey The U-14 Hockey Team took to the ice on Thursday for their first home game of the season and the team didn’t disappoint beating Greenwood College School, 6-3. With great play at both ends of the ice and another solid performance by Roy Pejcinovski in the net, the U-14 Lions played some good hockey
Student Sculptures
The Grade 6 students are busy working on a big installation project following the steps of American artist Louise Nevelson. Students have completed the first part of assembling individual pieces and are now moving onto combining sculptures. We are all looking forward to the final product. -Anya Romanenko
“Be the Change”
As part of Crestwood’s ongoing commitment to serving our community, we will be holding a fundraising campaign called, “Be The Change”, from Monday, December 12th until Wednesday, December 21st. Students are asked to bring in their spare change and add their donation to the jar located in their classroom. The class who raises the most
Mind of the Athlete
Present, But Preoccupied You are here, but not really here. Your mind is elsewhere. You don’t think that the people around you notice it. They do. You don’t think that it is hurting your relationships with them. It is. Disinterested. Disengaged. Distracted. You are an emotional vortex as your mind drifts deep into thoughts elsewhere. Present, but preoccupied.
Artist of the Month
Hello everyone, my name is Raymond Liu. I am from Class 6C and one of my favourite things to do in my free time is to draw. I draw every week and I really enjoy sketching, painting and other types of art. I started art when I was three and then I continued to draw
Gr.1 Cooking Class
The Grade Ones spent the last few weeks learning about Nutrition and the Four Food groups. To wrap up a wonderful and educational theme, they attended their annual visit to Loblaws Upstairs Cooking School yesterday afternoon. They were talented chefs, decorating not only their pizzas, but a gingerbread cookie, as well! After a healthy Nutritious
