Category: Crestwood News

Wear your athletic grub clothing for the Terry Fox Run on Wednesday September 24th. Please get out there and collect donations to support cancer research in Canada. Our fund raising goal is $6,000.00! You can hand in your forms to your homeroom teacher or online at www.terryfox.org/SchoolRun.

It is important to note that the ONTARIO UNIVERSITY FAIR will be taking place September 19th-21st at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This is a great opportunity for students (and parents!) to receive meaningful information about Ontario universities and programs. This is a FREE event! Visit their website at www.ouf.ca for full details.

Last week, our grade 7 and 9 students spent 3 days in Trout Creek Ontario, at Spirit Point Wilderness Academy. For many, it was an amazing opportunity to build friendships and experience a new adventure. This trip challenged students to take risks, and show courage as they participated in activities such as rock climbing, hiking

There are still some LOCKER SHELVES, as well as SCHOOL SUPPLY bundles for sale in the PA store Mane Essentials off the main foyer! MEET-THE-TEACHER NIGHT Thurs. Sept. 18th is one of the best school community events of the year! Please attend the reception following and stop by the Parents’ Association table to learn more

Wondering what is for lunch? Check out the menu for this upcoming week click here.

This is a reminder that on Wednesday September 24th, Crestwood will participate in the National School Run day. Pledge forms can be submitted to home room teachers. Students can also sign up to receive online donations at terryfox.org/SchoolRun. All donations will go towards raising funds for cancer research. Crestwood has been a part of the

Don’t forget to checkout Edsby at www.crestwood.edsby.com and download the Edsby app.

Catch a few extra Z’s, with two late starts this upcoming week: Monday September 15th and Friday September 19th, class will start at 9:35am.

It is important to note that the ONTARIO UNIVERSITY FAIR will be taking place September 19th-21st at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This is a great opportunity for students (and parents!) to receive meaningful information about Ontario universities and programs. This is a FREE event! Visit their website at www.ouf.ca for full details. Representatives from

On Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 staff and students will have their school photos taken for the yearbook and school use. Students are to be in full uniform (shirts, ties and blazer or sweater) for the photos. Please make sure you have all of the proper pieces of the uniform. The uniform shop will be open on Monday, September

One of the most important events of the year is scheduled for Thursday September 18th at 7:00pm. Meet the Teacher Night!  Click on the invitation below.

Welcome to the new school year. Please check the master school calendar for P.A. events and, soon-to-come, your main page on Edsby! There are still some school supply bundles left for $145.00. Eight grade 7/8 and one grade 9-12 bundles are for sale in the store. Please get your PA volunteer forms in ASAP or

Wondering what is for lunch? Check out the menu for this upcoming week.  

First week of school is over and by now you should all have logged into Edsby. If you have not, please make sure you do so at www.crestwood.edsby.com. Attached is the promotional video for edsby. To watch it click on the icon below. If you have any questions regarding Edsby, please contact us and we

This is a reminder to all parents to complete and send in all permission and waiver forms that were mailed to you in late August. Students can hand their forms into their homeroom teachers. If you have lost the forms you can access them here.

On Wednesday September 24th, Crestwood will participate in the National School Run day. Pledge forms were sent home this week or students can sign up to receive online donations at terryfox.org/SchoolRun. All donations will go towards raising funds for cancer research. Crestwood has been a part of the Terry Fox Run since 2001 and has

Fall sports season has begun! Tryouts are underway and will be continuing into the next week. Practice schedules for the next two weeks are posted on the Crestwood website on the sports calendar, as well as outside the gym office.  

On Monday September 8th, the grade 9 students depart for their 3 days, 2 nights trip to Spirit Point Wilderness Academy and Camp in South River, Ontario. The grade 7 students start their trip on Wednesday September 10th. This is an exciting opportunity for students to build on past relationships and to create new ones

SALES! On Tuesday, September 2nd there will be used uniform, locker shelves and school supply bundles for sale during orientation! You can pick-up your pre-ordered bundles at 11:00a.m- 12:00p.m in the foyer.  The first parent association meeting is on Thursday, September 4th at 8:30a.m. There will be coffee in the conference room. All are welcome!

Students who would like to make changes to their timetable are encouraged to meet with a member of Guidance to discuss whether or not alterations are possible. However, students who are missing courses (prerequisites and/or compulsory courses) will be seen first. Students may make an appointment in the Guidance Office beginning Orientation Day. Click here

Crestwood Preparatory College offers a variety of Varsity Level teams throughout the year and competes in the Conference of Independent School Athletic Association and in the Small Schools Athletic Federation. These clubs are a great way for students to meet friends and get involved. The schedule for upcoming tryouts is as follows: U14 Boys Soccer

A reminder to all grade 7 and 9 parents that your Spirit Point forms must be submitted to home room teachers no later than Wednesday, September 3rd. Click here for grade 7 Spirit Point information and forms Click here for grade 9 Spirit Point information and forms

On Tuesday, September 2nd, the Crestwood faculty welcomes both students and parents to Opening Registration Day. Orientation will begin at 9:30a.m for grades 9-12 and 11:00a.m for grades 7&8. Bring your appetite and join us for our welcome back BBQ.  No need to wear your uniforms. Save them for the first day of school on

A reminder that students who will be attending summer school in July or August are required to complete a “Night/Summer School Request Form” prior to beginning summer school. This will help Guidance track outside credits throughout the summer, and will ensure final marks are included in students’ transcripts.

 Grade 8 Graduation – Wednesday June 18th at 5:00 pm On Wednesday June 18th, 2014 our Grade 8 Graduation will be held in the gymnasium starting at 5:00 pm.  Gym doors will open at 4:30 and seating is on a first come basis. The ceremony will last until approximately 6:00 pm and will be followed

The Alpha Textbook Buyback opportunity will work as follows: Alpha Textbooks staff will take in the books and credit your account accordingly When you order your new or used books over the summer the credit will be applied to your order. For Grade 12 students and students not returning, Alpha Textbooks will mail you a

The Parent Book Exchange provides an opportunity for parents to come in to sell their books to other parents or to purchase books from other parents. The prices are to be negotiated between the individuals involved. This will take place in the cafeteria. You may also place your order for School Bundles at this time. 

During this morning students can visit their teacher and see how they did on the final examination.  Students will be able to review the exam with the teacher and ask for any clarification. Final Grades will not be available at this point. Final grades as well as the exam grade will appear on the Final

Did you really think  that the last Crestword was already published? In case you did, we have a super special end of year edition for you.  In this edition you can read about our successful Crestwood Olympics event as well as the musings of grade 12s on their future after Crestwood.  Enjoy!

Exams begin on Friday, May 30th and run until Tuesday, June 10th. All students have received their personalized examination timetable.  However, all examination dates can be found here. Please remember that exams begin sitting 15 minutes before they begin.  Morning exams begin at 9:00 am and afternoon exams begin at 1:00 pm. All classroom locations for individual