I am the current 4D teacher at Crestwood School and am excited to be a part of this community. I completed my undergrad at York University, where I studied psychology. After graduating from York University, I moved to South Korea to teach English. It was there that I developed my love of teaching and travel.
Parents’ Association News
It’s bake sale time. See you there!
Parents’ Association Halloween Bake Sale
Come by for some tasty Halloween treats and don’t forget your loonies and toonies! Brought to you by the Parents’ Association.
Senior Girls’ Basketball Team Remains Undefeated!
Basketball In their first and only home game of the season, the U14 Lady Lions finished off the regular season with a convincing 46-28 victory over HSC. The Lady Lions took a commanding lead and never looked back. With great play on both sides of the ball by all, the Lady Lions had their best
Boys Soccer Caps Crescent
The Grade 6 Soccer team travelled up the hill to play Crescent on Friday evening. The boys were once again evenly matched with their opposition, with both sides sharing possession and creating scoring opportunities. A goal apiece from Max B and Max S and an amazing save in the final seconds of the game by Patrick S, was
Senior Boys’ Volleyball Triumphs Over Albert College
Volleyball The Jr. Boys’ Volleyball team traveled to Bayview Glen Wednesday where they lost in close games 25-19, 25-22 and then ultimately ran out of energy in the third losing 25-11. The boys had great team spirit and showed improvement in positioning. With a little more practice and perseverance, coaches Wappel and Hann believe a
Parents’ Association News
We hope you’ll join us for our evening at Spacco on October 26 at 7:00 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to get to know Crestwood parents and staff in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you there!
Guidance News
University Visits: Tuesday October 24th– St. Francis Xavier University (Antiginosh, NS) Wednesday October 25th– Western University Friday October 27th– Acadia University (Wolfville, NS) Ontario Colleges Information Fair Tuesday October 24th and Wednesday October 25th
Crestwood Pumpkin Patch Coming Soon!
Lots and lots of pumpkins arriving at Crestwood School on Tuesday!!! Please help support your school by generously purchasing your Halloween pumpkins through this wonderful initiative. Detailed information to come soon.
Gr.6 Soccer Stymied by UCC
The Grade 6 soccer team opened their season with a 2 – 1 home defeat to UCC. In an evenly matched game, Crestwood was unfortunate to come away with the loss. There were many positives that we can take into our next game today at Crescent School. -K. Greenacre
CDS Scrapes by Girls Bball Team
On Thursday, October 12th, the U12 Girls Basketball team travelled to Country Day School for the 3rd game of the season. We got off to a slow start, only scoring 4 points in the first half. After picking up the intensity in the second half, we made a big comeback, almost catching up to Country
Presenting Lindsay Pembridge
My name is Lindsay Pembridge and I am one of the new grade 5 teachers here at Crestwood School this year. Since completing my Bachelor of Education, I have worked in a variety of inner-city, international and independent school settings in Korea, England, Turkey and Canada. As an educator I am driven to provide 21st
News from the Art Room
The first mandala mindfulness exhibit is up! Thank you to those who participated and shared their beautiful artwork. Please visit the art room hallway and the main building hallway to view the exhibit! Enjoy! The art committee has completed their first project of the year! The art room entrance is bright, beautiful and very creative
Gr.2 Explore Animals @ Toronto Zoo
The Grade Twos embarked on their new Science unit this month called, “Growth and Changes in Animals.” Last Tuesday, we visited the perfect place to further our studies, the Toronto Zoo. After a presentation and review on the classification of animals, we set out to explore the distinct characteristics of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish,
Gr.5’s assemble at Queen’s Park
On Tuesday, October 10, the Grade 5 students visited the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Students learned about the 3 levels of government, the different political parties in Canada, and the process of turning a bill into a law. Students especially enjoyed hearing about the different people who participate in legislative sessions, and even got to role
Senior Boys’ Volleyball Triumphs Over Albert College
Volleyball The Jr. Boys’ Volleyball team traveled to Bayview Glen Wednesday where they lost in close games 25-19, 25-22 and then ultimately ran out of energy in the third losing 25-11. The boys had great team spirit and showed improvement in positioning. With a little more practice and perseverance, coaches Wappel and Hann believe a
Crestwood Alumnus in Print
Zachary Brown (’14) recently had an article published in the annual volume of the Journal of the American Revolution, the most important contemporary resource for American Revolution studies. Zachary, who is currently finishing his Bachelor of Arts degree at Stanford University, was one of only two undergraduate students to have their work selected for inclusion in the
Crestwood X-Country
On a gorgeous fall day last Thursday, the Crestwood Cross Country team competed in races at Sunnybrook Park. First up were the Under 9 athletes. Angus zoomed into first place right behind the “bunny” that was leading the pack. Way to go Angus!! Next, the Grade 4’s laced up eagerly awaiting their run. As the
The Oral History Project
Crestwood students have been hard at work on their oral history projects, visiting Sunnybrook and Baycrest and the RCMI, and hearing some important stories from those 90-somethings from around the city. Stay tuned to see their work, which will eventually be posted on our webpage at https://crestwood.on.ca/ohp/.
Hike to Kortright
On Monday, the Grade 4s headed to the Kortright Centre to learn more about habitats and communities. The students hiked through a rich variety of habitats including forests, wetlands and meadows. They explored the Centre’s natural environment and identified different producers, consumers and decomposers along the way. In the afternoon, the Grade 4s participated in
Parents’ Association News
PA Meeting and Coffee Please join us for our first PA meeting of the school year on Thursday, October 12 at 8:45 in the boardroom. Coffee will be available at 8:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome!
Guidance News
Tuesday October 10th – University of Guelph Wednesday October 11th – PSAT Exam 8am -12 noon. Only those grade 11 students who have registered to take the test through the guidance department will be doing so. Friday October 13th Lakehead University The deadline to register for Advanced Placement is Friday October 13th.
Uniform Switch
On Monday, October 16 we will be making the switch to the full school uniform. The uniform will consist of: White Dress Shirt Tie Blazer, School Cardigan, School Sweater or Grad sweater Pants or Skirt Black shoes At no time are sweatpants to be worn under the skirts or are sweatshirts to be worn in the school.
Kenyan Boys Choir Performance
On Tuesday, Crestwood was treated to a return performance by the Kenyan Boys Choir. The choir, made up of young men from high schools and universities across Kenya, provided an opportunity for members to develop their vocal skills as well as share their culture around the world. We heard African-American spirituals, contemporary popular music, and
Mindful Movement
This week 3A and 3B took part in the first of an 8 week sensory yoga programme, lead by Specialist Lee Davis. Lee is an Occupational and Yoga therapist, dedicated to the benefits of learning through movement. Her interactive classes help children develop listening skills, self-esteem, social skills, and the list goes on. This week our
Got Milk?
Daisy, the Holstein Cow, visited the Grade 3 classes today to talk about the connection between urban and rural communities. Here are some quick “A-MOO-zing” facts that we learned: DID YOU KNOW… Most Canadian dairy farms are family owned. Dairy cows give an average of 27 litres of milk per day and they are milked twice a
About Aaron Kligerman
Salut! My name is Aaron Kligerman, I am the French teacher for grades 4 and 5! I am passionate about teaching, and especially about languages! Besides French, I also speak (and teach) Spanish, and know several words and expressions in a few other languages. I love to travel, cook, eat, play sports, and try new things!
Book Fair Fun Coming Soon!
Mark your calendars! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Crestwood the week of October 30! Book Fair is a “win-win” opportunity for the children to buy new books and for the library to raise funds that will fund incredible author visits as well as new books for the shelves. Please check your child’s backpack for
CPC Cross Country Races the Trails
Cross Country The Varsity Cross Country team had a great day Wednesday in Durham Forest racing the trails. Congratulations to all our members who ran: Kyra Grossman, Samara Black, Jennifer Wang, Tommy Zheng, William Dennison, Jimmy Liu and Yale Zhang. Special mention to Kyra who placed 6th in her midget girls division and to Jennifer Wang who
Meeting Ms. Mink
Hi, I’m Ms. Mink! I joined this great Crestwood team in May of last year, but this year I am teaching music to JK through grade 3, as well as JK and SK French. After receiving my music education degree in the United States, I went on to teach in a one-square-mile town in Vermont
