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Crestwood Parents, The Crestwood Parent Association will be meeting next on Tuesday Feb 7, 2017 at 9 a.m. in the school library.  All welcome!!! -CSPA

With the old building being transformed into something new and fresh, we will pay homage by creating a series of “rooms” to capture the transformation from Old to New. Each grade 5 and 6 class will create, design and build a room that together will become a labyrinth. Grade 3 and 4 classes will contribute

5B has been learning all about the human body.  This week we studied the respiratory system and learned about a very important muscle called the diaphragm.  To better understand how the diaphragm and lungs work together to help us breathe, the students made working models.  We used a plastic cup to represent the ribcage, a

The U12 Hockey and Basketball teams travelled to Montreal this past weekend to compete in the Lower Canada College Invitational Tournament. Ten basketball players along with eighteen hockey players climbed aboard our bus early Thursday morning in anticipation of meeting new friends, some healthy competition and lots of fun. The hockey started the tournament with

Please be reminded that re-enrolment forms are due tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31st. Thank you.

On Monday, the U12 girl’s volleyball team played two tough rounds of volleyball against SMLS and Montcrest.  The ladies lost a hard-fought match against SMLS, but reigned victorious in their match-up with Montcrest.  Coaches Calway and Suckstorff were especially impressed with the dedication and grit the ladies showed during their third set tiebreaker with Montcrest. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in Crestwood’s first Sock It To Me sock drive.  On Wednesday, students and teachers were invited to donate a new pair of socks, and wear their craziest socks all day long.  Not only did we have a lot of fun feet at school that day, we also collected 368 pairs of socks

This week, the Grade 5’s continued to learned about the skeletal system with a visit from Dr. Lisa, a chiropractor and a Crestwood mom!  We got down to the business of bones, learning a lot of fun facts about our skeleton.  Did you know that children have growth plates at the end of their bones,

This letter was received over the summer from the TDSB’s Student Nutrition Program. Dear Crestwood School I would like to thank you for the continued support of Kensington Community School in helping to provide much need funds for the Student Nutrition Program through the Toronto Foundation for Student Success. Last year alone, your students helped

The Grade 6 students started their unit on Electricity, and this week students learned about the scientific method and how to properly observe and record science experiments. We experimented with different materials to create static charges and observed balloons being attracted and repelled. Students really enjoyed using their own hair to “charge up” the balloons.

10. Uses more ‘we’ statements than ‘I’ statements 9. Stays after practice to give or receive extra guidance 8. Shakes the hands of the referees, as well opponents and coaches 7. Thanks his/her coaches everyday after practice 6. Actively leads within a team community service project 5. Takes self responsibility for any loss or poor performance 4. Happily sits in the less popular section during

The U12 Badminton team put in a fantastic effort yesterday against Branksome Hall. Our players were out in full force, displaying good teamwork and communication skills. There were many long rallies across the nets, and most games were fast paced and intense. An excellent effort by all. Practices continue in anticipation of our rematch with Branksome on January

My name is Sara Spigott and I teach primary music and direct both the Primary and Junior choirs at Crestwood School.  Before coming here I taught with the Peel board and in my home province of Saskatchewan.  Away from the classroom I am also a professional musician and perform with orchestras and ensembles in and

The U12 Co-ed hockey team will be back in action again Thursday vs Pickering College after collecting one win and four losses in the Boyd Caldwell Invitational Tournament last week. The team battled hard throughout the day on Friday but came up empty on the win ledger. Despite their lack of success all of the boys

The U12 girl’s volleyball team took on The York School last night in three tough rounds of volleyball.  They faced powerful overhand-serves and incredible passing from the York School, and put up a great fight.  Although Crestwood couldn’t pull out the win, the ladies have made great gains with their bumping, serving, and volleys.  Coach

Be The Change was an incredible success.  We doubled our goal, and raised over $7,000.00 to help the children of the Tuleeni Orphanage in Tanzania.  Thanks to the generosity of our Crestwood Community, we have been able to sponsor an additional child. Meet Toni! Toni is the newest addition to the Tuleeni Academy. He is

Did you know there are over 5,000 homeless people in Toronto? These people stay in homeless shelters, or sleep on the streets.  These people count on donations of food and clothes from people like you and me.  Did you know that socks are among the most needed items at homeless shelters, but are one of

Grade 6 students will be going on a two night, three day trip to Ottawa. This educational experience will give students the opportunity to visit a number of historically and/or politically significant locations throughout Canada’s capital. The group will depart on the morning of Wednesday, June 7th, and travel by coach bus to Ottawa. They

We are excited and proud to announce that our wonderful Crestwood students collected $4,187.25 (that’s a lot of change!)  in order to support two children in an orphanage in Tanzania. We are so very grateful to Melanie & Kelly Morel and their children Rylan (gr.4), Kendall & Grayson (gr.2) and Coulson (SK) who so very

On Monday, the Crestwood U12 Boys basketball team went head to head with Crescent School. From the opening tipoff, Crestwood was simply dominant on both ends of the court. The boys put on a defensive clinic holding their opposition to just 4 points in the first half and 10 points in the entire game. Offensively,

The U12 Hockey and Basketball teams traveled to Sterling Hall yesterday for a showdown with the Sharks. The hockey team fell behind early but continued to battle back eventually pulling to within one goal with 2 minutes left in a shortened third frame. With the goalie pulled for an extra attacker Crestwood were unable to

The eight brave members of Crestwood’s U12 Flag Football team hit the gridiron early Wednesday morning for their final tournament. As the team took the field in their first game they knew they had to come out strong against Bond Academy if they had any hope of claiming the ultimate victory. Playing as they trained the team played tough from the first snap dominating

CSPA MEETING – Tuesday December 6, 2016 1. Dalia’s Update Mathletics- has been launched school wide. On-line math program monitored by child’s teacher. Child can do easier work, at level or enriched. Children can compare and be motivated by seeing his/her performance relative to kids around the world. Program very motivating- kids love it. Crestwood

In light of Thursday’s (Dec.15th) unexpected snowstorm, please review the information below. If there is a heavy snowstorm overnight and it stops by approximately 5-6:00 in the morning, there should be no problem with the hill.  The city has us on their priority list and will plow the hill 2-3 times before 7:30.  We end up with the best plowed

On Monday the U12 Boys basketball team travelled to the York School to play in their first game of the season. The York School came out of the gates on fire, going up 7-0 to start the game. The Crestwood boys fought back, going a 14-4 run to jump ahead by 3 points. In the second half

Soulpepper’s beloved production of A Christmas Carol has become a Toronto tradition. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts who help him understand the importance of charity in the holiday season. With Crestwood School’s own Cody Black starring as Tiny Tim this classic is sure to be a hit.  The production runs

Be The Change has been a great success so far!  We have a total of $2, 017.00 in just five days. That’s enough to sponsor either Thomas or Gilo, but not enough to sponsor both.  We need to raise another $1,000 by Wednesday to help make Thomas’ and Gilo’s dreams of education come true.  Don’t forget to

5A and 5B had an amazing time with their Scientist in School this week. Through a series of hands-on experiments, students were able to create and experience both chemical and physical changes.  They were also able to identify a mystery substance by conducting an experiment using vinegar, iodine, and grape juice!  This was a great way for both classes

The JK and SK’s had a wonderful morning at the YPT theatre watching Seussical the Musical! It was a great show with lots of singing and dancing and colourful costumes! Horton says…People are people no matter how small. The JK and SK’s are the best of all! -Ms. Sandler and Ms. Young