Note "The Zone" will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 15th 

Tuesday Dec. 20th & Thursday, Dec. 22nd

& will reopen on Tuesday Jan. 10th 2017

EFPS is looking for old frames for donation. 

We will be reusing them in the school. It doesn't matter the size, color, shape. 

Box will be in the foyer to drop them off labelled "Frames" 

Scholastic Book Fair in the Library!!

Tuesday, November 22 through Friday, November 25, 2016.

 

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!  What better way to promote reading to our students than by supporting this important literary event.

 

We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books.  Your support of this vital literary event is a key part of helping us obtain new books and resources for our library and classrooms.

 

The library will become the Scholastic Book Fair from Tuesday, November 22 through to noon on Friday.  Class visits and recess times have been scheduled for students.  Parents can also visit the book fair in the mornings during school hours or after school until 3 p.m.  Furthermore, the Book Fair will be open during Parent-Teacher interviews on the Thursday from 2:45 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and then from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

 

You’ll find hundreds of quality books at our Book Fair with a wide assortment for all reading levels.  Visit the Scholastic Book Fairs website at www.scholastic.ca/bookfairs to get more detailed information about these books.  You can also watch book trailers and author videos with your child on the BookTube page.

 

Recently, a Book Fair flyer was sent home that provides a preview of only a FEW of the many books available to purchase at our Fair.  The flyer also contains a special Family Event Draw ballot that parents can deposit during our Family Event.  You could win $50 in books – $25 for your family PLUS $25 for your child’s classroom!

 

Don’t forget to mark the Book Fair dates on your calendar!  We look forward to seeing you during our Scholastic Book Fair and thank you, in advance, for supporting this great literary event.  Thank you for believing in books and the impact of reading on your child’s future.

 

Sincerely,

 

Ms Cook

Teacher-Librarian

Book Fair Book Fair It's Great,

Book Fair Book Fair Can't Wait!!

Nov. 22nd to the 25th

is EFPS's Book Fair

Just a reminded that the EFPS School council is on
Wednesday Nov 9th and it starts at 6 pm in the library

EFPS Pizza Lunch Nov 9th

don't forget to get your order placed

Kiss 'n Ride/Parking Lot - safety update

  

Upcoming Pizza Days ​​  Oct. 26th, Nov. 9th, Nov. 23rd, Dec. 7th, and Dec. 21st  ​

Parking Safety

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 Parking Safety 

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EFPS School Council will take place tonight 

Oct. 5th and will start at 6pm.

We will be meeting in the School Library

You Could Win  A iTunes Gift Card  We are always interested in gathering input from our community around how we can best provide you with resources and information. If you have a moment we ask that you complete a 1 minute survey that will help us tailor our parent workshops and conversation cafes to best meet your needs. Click Here

A great start to our year! 
Student reflection from our assembly. 

School Kiss & Ride Policy Here at Ellen Fairclough, we strive for eco-friendly actions.  We hope that all of our students who can safely walk/ride a bike to school try and do so.  For Parents who choose to drive their children we have the following in place to ensure the safest and smoothest Drop-Off Process Staff will be on duty to facilitate a smooth Kiss ‘n’ Ride drop-off loop The Kiss ‘n’ Ride is accessed using the southern most driveway entrance of the parking lot, and is a one way loop Parents should follow the route and not drop off children until they are between the two pylons, where staff are located Once children are dropped off, Parents should exit the parking lot through the northern most driveway entrance Please DO NOT park at any point in the Kiss ‘n’ Ride Loop At the end of the day, parents are asked to meet students outside at a pre- determined meeting spot.

Parents of EFPS 

Please Note that important Medical Forms will be coming home with your child. 

Please return as soon as possible 

and thank you in advance.

Welcome Back Letter from EFPS Principal Mr. Chin

A heartfelt goodbye from Mr. Hamid....

Dear Fairclough Families,

                  It is with a bitter sweet heart that I write to inform you that as of September 2016, I will no longer be the Proud Principal of this incredible place Ellen Fairclough Public School. I have accepted a secondment with the Ministry of Education as a Student Achievement Officer scheduled to begin on September 6^th, 2016. While I am looking forward to the new challenge that this opportunity will bring I will miss tremendously the students, staff and community of the place I have called home for the last three years, Ellen Fairclough! My time here has been a highlight of my career, filled with valuable learning and the building of many wonderful relationships with many community members. The staff at Ellen Fairclough is among the best in York Region, and the students are unrivaled in their kindness and thirst for knowledge. This is no doubt a result of the work that you as parents are doing to raise such fine young members of our society. I want to take this time to thank each and every one of you for helping to make me feel comfortable in this learning environment and more importantly for trusting us in the education of your children. The new Principal of Ellen Fairclough will be Mr. Kurt Chin who is currently at Markham Gateway P.S/Boxwood P.S. Mr. Chin brings with him many years of experience and knowledge that will no doubt continue the great learning that has been happening here. I wish you all good fortune and that your dreams and hopes for yourself and your children are realized.

Thank you again,

Mr. Mohamed Hamid

Principal, Ellen Fairclough P.S.

 Ellen Fairclough PS: Fun Fair Thank you

 

 

Our Staff and Parent Council wanted to extend a big thank you to all families for coming out last night to our Fun Fair!  We were blessed with beautiful weather and as such had an amazing evening filled with many wonderful smiles and enjoyment. Thank you to all of the volunteers that supported this event. It could not have happened without you!!!!!!

 

 

We welcome and feedback and suggestions as to how to grow our fun fair to make it even bigger next year. Once again all of the money that was raised will go directly towards supporting our students in their classroooms.

 

 

Again, thank you for supporting our children and Ellen Fairclough PS.

 

Mohamed Hamid M.Ed

Principal

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 

We hope that you have marked your calendars as we are very excited for this year's Fun Fair at Ellen Fairclough Public School that will be held on Thursday, June 2nd from 5:30-8:00pm.   We know that you and your family will enjoy the exciting games, raffles prizes and great food.  

 

We strongly encourage you and your families to purchase your Fun Fair tickets beforehand to avoid line ups and missing out on the fun.  Tickets are being sold for $1.00 and wristbands for $12.00 (includes unlimited access to all games and bouncy castle).  

This year M&M Food Market will be providing us with a delicious barbeque menu.  In order for us to accommodate you and your family, we  ask that you please pre-order your food selection by visiting   https://yrdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

 

Options include:  

Hamburger, Hot Dog or Veggie Burger  $ 3.99/each

Combos can also be purchased for $6.20 which include either a hamburger, hot dog, or veggie burger with a bag of chips and a drink.

 

We have many great raffle prizes that can be won this year.   Raffle Tickets are being sold after school in the front foyer,  you may also purchase tickets on the day of the Fun Fair.  Come see the items on display!  Tickets are being sold for $2.00 each or $5.00 for 3 tickets.  Prizes include a family pass for skyzone, a family games night basket, a movie night basket, a sports basket, a foot locker gift card Markham Bowling along with many more great items.  You do not need to be present to win, so please make sure you buy your tickets!

Thank you

Asian South Asian Day

 Where: Ellen Fairclough P.S.

When: Thursday, May 12th, 2016

8:10 am -12:00 pm

You are invited to come to Ellen Fairclough’s Asian and South Asian Day!

You can join your child to celebrate and participate in the following activities:

• Asian and South Asian Dance
• South Asian Art Activities 
• Drumming
• Yoga