Hawthorne 2 Bilingual Alternative

Hawthorne junior classes are the proud recipients of a highly coveted 2011-2012 Band Aid musical instruments grant, through MusiCounts.
Largely due to our very clever grade-six teacher Jessica Arshinoff and an engaged Hawthorne community, our application was selected by MusiCounts Committee Board of Directors. With the grant money, Hawthorne now boasts of a full set of class instruments!

Lucky kids!

Click here to read the press release.

Barenaked Ladies frontman Ed Robertson and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield presented the first instrument to Hawthorne’s grade-six class, Principal Marc Green and grade-six teacher Jessica Arshinoff!

Looking for a friendly, unique kindergarten experience for your child in September?

Then consider Toronto’s Best-Kept Secret:

HAWTHORNE II BILINGUAL ALTERNATIVE JUNIOR SCHOOL

Hawthorne School offers a unique English/French bilingual alternative program for students from junior kindergarten to grade 6, and is the only program of its kind within the Toronto District School Board.

Arts and science enrichment, involved parent community and eco-conscious intiatives create a supportive environment for children to learn and grow.

Spots available for students entering grades 4, 5 and 6 in September 2012.

Come to our OPEN HOUSE

Evening information session:
JANUARY 31, 2012, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm, in the library, on the second floor.

Morning information sessions:
February 1 and 2, 2012, 9:00 am -11:00 am, in the primary and junior wings

NFB is offering an escape from the season’s festivities with these fun films:

The Sweater, Log Driver’s Waltz, Lights for Gita, The Cat Came Back, Cinderella Penguin, It’s Snow, Island, Blackberry Subway Jam, The Danish Poet, My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts, Noel Noel, The Legend of the Flying Canoe, Leon in Wintertime and Snow Cat.

C’est gratuit! Click here to learn more.

Free films at the NFB every day until January 8, 2012.

University associate professor is awarded the Order of Academic Palms for advancing the French language by encouraging students to tweet in French among other things.
Alternative learning tool for Hawthorne? ;-) What do you think?

Parents might be interested in the Ministry of Education’s food and beverage guidelines that will affect our school events.

Download the guide here.

Excellent review of the recent musical production of Salt Water Joys, presented by Hawthorne grade 4s under the direction of Jessica Arshinoff, on Friday, June 17.

The Enrichment Committee has prepared a short and sweet survey asking parents a few questions about Hawthorne’s enrichment program. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey (4 questions, promise). Your input is invaluable.

Thank you,
Enrichment Committee

Recommended by one of our Hawthorne teachers, La chaîne de Mme Duckworth hosts terribly funny videos in French; perfect to grab your kids’ attention.

Do you have your summer book, yet? The Toronto Public Library offers great programs over the summer for children and teens: TD Summer Reading Club. Why not sign up for the French book club instead. Here’s a list of books to get you and your family reading in French

Sign up at your local branch or online

Explore the great digital books offered in FRENCH! Click here and start reading!