the Turtle Protectors are holding a fabulous event this Saturday, April 25, from 2-4 pm

Help us turn cans and cardboard into candle holders and cactuses! And have fun doing it... We're getting decor ready for Spring Fling and could use a few extra hands. April 29, 6-9 pm at Fern (room 105). Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zo0y9tbFaDbFVOI7QXas41rfwKWaZVCikYatmSNzxZY/edit?usp=sharing

Dispatches from our Ward 7 Rep, Storm Crow.

1 Week Left to Sign Up to Speak at TDSB SEAC “Listening to Parents’ Voice” Meeting https://www.aodaalliance.org/whats-new/1-week-left-to-sign-up-to-speak-at-tdsb-special-education-advisory-committees-april-13-2026-listening-to-parents-voice-meeting/ TDSB in the news... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-district-school-board-teaching-positions-cuts-9.7155310 https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2026/04/08/parents-upset-with-lack-of-transparency-over-tdsb-teacher-cuts

SAVE THE DATE: Our next meeting is happening April 21 at 6:30 pm IRL! We'll chat with the school admin about recent changes to the staffing process, end of year events & more. Childcare and pizza provided. If you'll attend and need child minding, please RSVP to fernaveschoolcouncil@gmail.com Stay tuned for agenda and more details!

The Dance-a-Thon donations have been tallied, and this year our students raised over $18,000! Amazing! Congratulations to our Pizza Party Winners: Mme Miya, Ms Sikora & Mme Centeno's classes. A huge thank you to everyone who donated and volunteered to make this year's Dance-A-Thon such a success!

The Dance-A-Thon was a blast! Thanks to DJ Mike & our MCs for keeping the kids dancing all day, and all of our amazing volunteers. Most of all, thank you to the dancers for bringing their best moves and top energy!!!! We will announce the winners of the Pizza Challenge & how much we raised shortly after March Break.

If you’ve ever wanted to hot-glue a bandana to something and call it western chic, this is your moment. We need help with DECORATIONS for this year's Spring Fling . Please email fernaveschoolcouncil@gmail.com if you can jump in! We are also looking for sponsors for any part of the event and silent auction items. More volunteer opportunities, tickets sales and silent auction info coming shortly after March Break.

Saddle up, parents. The annual Spring Fling is back on May 8 at 7 pm . And this year we’re going full rodeo hoedown! Think country music, boot-stomping, line dancing fun...maybe even a mechanical bull!? It’s the perfect chance to kick up your heels, meet fellow parents, and support our school. To pull off a night worthy of the Wild West, we need a few extra hands. We’re especially (desperately) looking for VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH DECORATING . Please reach out to fernaveschoo

Ramadan & Spring Food Drive at Fern Avenue P.S. – Wednesday, March 4 to Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Join us in welcoming the Spring season and supporting those observing Ramadan by donating to our community food drive. Fern Ave. P.S. will be collecting non-perishable items for the Parkdale Community Food Bank starting Wednesday, March 4 until Wednesday, March 11. You can drop off the items in bins in the front foyer until 3 pm on Wednesday, March 11. Priority items spe

Webinar 1—March 5: Conversations about balanced device use Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being, a free, four-part  webinar  series created with parents/caregivers, for parents/caregivers Parents and caregivers across Ontario shared their top mental health and substance use health questions - and we listened. Each session will dive into important mental health and substance use health topics identified by families in Ontario - guided by subject matter experts who offer practica

Last week, Fern marked Black History Month with a full day of learning, reflection, and community connection — from student assemblies during the school day to our evening Fern Family Dinner . Throughout the day, students across all grades engaged with spoken word artist https://www.dwaynemorgan.ca/ through three age-specific assemblies designed to spark curiosity, participation, and critical thinking. JK–Grade 3 students took part in an interactive “Guess Who?” activity t

Our annual kid rave is happening on March 11th - every student JK-6 will dance for a period throughout the day, and as always, the 3 classes that raise the most funds win the very coveted pizza party! The Dance-a-Thon is one of our biggest fundraising events, and this year we're setting a goal of $15,000 . This will help kickstart an upcoming Library revitalization project, and allow council to continue our support of all sorts of school enrichment initiatives across all

LISTENING TO PARENTS' VOICE MEETING Monday April 13, 2026 TDSB SEAC Wants to Hear from you! Please plan to comment on 2 key questions: 1) What barriers have you and your child encountered in school, if any? 2) What recommendations do you have to remove and prevent these barriers, and to enhance the experiences at school for students with disabilities/special education needs? Go here to find out more and what is needed to delegate. Parent voices matter!

Hey Fern Community! Check out this awesome new resource that helps families discover trusted camps, sports, and kids’ programs, all in one place. Even better, it's created by a resident Fern PS parent! Designed to simplify planning and highlight what’s happening close to home, it’s a growing local platform built for busy families and the providers who serve them. The goal is simple: help Roncesvalles families browse, compare, and plan with confidence while supporting the am

If you’re in the school for parent-teacher interviews over the next few days, please check for your kids’ items. After the long weekend, we will be doing another clear-out and donation of winter gear to newly arrived immigrant families, through Romero House. Thank you!

Happy Lunar New Year, Fern Families! February 17 — Welcome to the Year of the Horse Lunar New Year is a celebration of fresh starts, family, and joy. It is celebrated across many cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese (Tết), Korean (Seollal), and other East and Southeast Asian communities around the world. Each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals — and the year you were born tells you which animal you are! Find Your Animal Rat – Curious & Clever 1960, 1972, 1984

The Dance A Thon is BACK! On March 11th , our JK-6 students will hit the dance floor & help raise money to support Fern. As always, the top 3 classes that raise the most funds will win the COVETED pizza party challenge. Parent/student volunteer opportunities can be found here ! Please jump in and help out. More info coming soon about fundraising!

UPDATED FEBRUARY 12: Our Fern Family Dinner celebrating Black History Month is almost sold out! If you’ve been meaning to grab tickets, now’s the time. We’re thrilled by the response and can’t wait to gather together at our local, Fern-parent-owned restaurant Barque Smokehouse for an evening of food, conversation, and community. FERN PARENT COUNCIL EQUITY COMMITTEE PRESENTS: Fern Family Dinner Thursday, February 19 Doors open at 5:30pm | Program begins at 6:00pm The evening