From  December 1 - 15 , Fern Ave. P.S. will be collecting  non-perishable food items ,  toiletries , and  new, unwrapped toys and games . All donations will go directly to the  Parkdale Community Food Bank  and the  West End Toy Drive , helping ensure that every family in our community can enjoy a brighter holiday. Drop-off Location:  Bins in the front foyer Final Drop-off Time:   3:00 pm on Monday, December 15 West End Toy Drive Donations Please donate  new, unwrapped toys  

Many thanks to all the families who donated to the school’s fall food drive this week, and the kid helpers who helped us load up before Thanksgiving weekend. Food for thought: Nearly 25% of Toronto households report experiencing food insecurity. We dropped the Fern PS contributions off at the Parkdale Community Food Bank on Brock, which serves 13,000 people in our neighbourhood per month. To volunteer or donate directly, check out www.pcfb.ca . And if you would like to get mo

Help out our friends and neighbours this Thanksgiving season! Fern Ave. P.S. will be collecting non-perishable items for Parkdale Community Food Bank - just in time for Thanksgiving.  You can drop off the items in the bins in front of the office in the front foyer, starting Monday, October 6 until 3 pm on Thursday, October 9. Priority items include pet food, lunch bag items, toiletries, baby items, canned fruits and vegetables, baking supplies, canned or dried beans. Please