For the month of October the Green Team is running “Show Us Your Mug” as an initiative to help make CPC greener. The contest is open to all staff and students and the winner will receive a $25 Tim Hortens card. To be part of the contest all you need to do is: 1. Like
Category: Crestwood News
Fun Evening at the Fix Resto Bar & Patio
It was a great turnout at the Parent & Staff Social on October 3rd, 2019. It was a fun evening with staff and parents of the Crestwood community. CPC Parents’ Association Friend-Raiser a Blast ! The CPC Parents’ Association pulled out the sure-fire agenda for a great time again, last night, and came up with
Orange Shirt Day
Our Gr.3-6 assembly held on Monday was a gentle introduction to the important topics of : What is Orange Shirt Day? What are residential schools? What could your role in reconciliation be? Earlier in the day teachers handed out cardstock orange shirts. Students were instructed to cut them out and draw/write: School should feel… School
Spiritwear
Crestwood spiritwear is back. If you are interested in ordering Crestwood clothing for grub days and spirit events please visit our online store at; www.leathersport.com/stores/crestwood Password: crestwood12 See attachment for ordering information and sample products. If you have any questions please contact Lisa Newton at lisa.newton@ohp.crestwood.on.ca CRESTWOOD FALL 2019 PARENT ONLINE INSTRUCTION NEWSLETTER (1)
Edsby Notification Instructions
Terry Fox Run
Over the past 2 weeks Crestwood Preparatory College has been collecting donations for the annual Terry Fox School Run. We are very proud to announce that this year the Crestwood community raised $17,895.00. Although this is an amazing accomplishment we are still short just over $2000 of our $20,000 goal. If you haven’t had a
Parent and Staff Social
The Parent & Staff Social is this Thursday! Please register for the Parent & Staff Social as soon as possible. Last year’s event was sold out and spaces are limited. Tickets are $40 for a casual evening of food and fun. Purchase yours online at store.crestwood.on.ca or by submitting the form (found on Edsby) with your credit
Paper Written by former Student Amal Ismail-Ladak ’15
Crestwood has been informed that a history-related paper written by Amal Ismail-Ladak, who was a 2015 Crestwood Graduate Student in the Oral History Program, has been accepted for publication in a Journal of Latin American Studies. Amal is currently studying history at the University of Toronto. Her paper can be found at the following
Guidance News
Ontario Universities Fair (OUF) This Friday, September 27th, the Ontario Universities Fair (OUF) will be kicking off at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The OUF gives students an opportunity to speak with representatives from each Ontario university about programs, campus life and anything else that may help make a decision about which university to choose.
Gala Sponsors
A huge thank you to our sponsors. Those interested in sponsoring our event Please Contact cspa@ohp.crestwood.on.ca
Appreciation for Your Generosity
Crestwood Cares is very grateful to the students, parents and staff of Crestwood School for your outstanding generosity. Your enthusiastic participation in our fundraising initiatives for the Community Cares Food Bank, Pink Laces for Multiple Myeloma and the Terry Fox Run was heartwarming. Thank you for being role models as together we endeavour to
Crestwood X-Country Takes Off
On Monday the Crestwood Cross Country Team travelled to Centennial Park for their first meet of the season. Our team laced up their running shoes and gave it their all as they ran the hilly terrain of the park. All of our athletes competed with determination and great skill. Congratulations to Davis, Wesley, and
Curriculum Night Covered
Thank you to the Crestwood School Parents Association for a wonderful end of the evenings wine & cheese chat. A special thanks to the DeGasperis Family for donating the Vineland Estates Wine for both evenings and finally thank you to all of our parents who attended Curriculum Night. Your attention and participation in your
Crestwood Chess Club
On Saturday, September 14th, seven Crestwood Chess Team players participated in the season-opening Michael McArthur Memorial Chess Tournament. This huge tournament, with over 200 players, brought together a wide range of players from kindergarten students to international grandmasters to honour the memory of Michael McArthur, a well-known Toronto chess coach. Top Crestwood results included: Robert Muresan,
University Scholarships and Awards
Major University Scholarships and Awards ATTN Grade 12s! Below are the major university scholarships and awards requiring a school nomination. If you are interested in being considered, please review the attached scholarship descriptions and prepare a personal resume by the listed date. All student applications will be reviewed by the Guidance Department. National Book Award
Terry Fox School Run
The Terry Fox School Run is only a week away and Crestwood Preparatory College is approaching the finish line. Please help us reach our goal of $20,000. Donate at http://www.terryfox.ca/CrestwoodPrepCollegeToronto. We are so proud to be carrying on this incredible Canadian tradition at our school.
Parents’ Association News
Spaces are booking up fast for the Parent & Staff Social! Reserve your spots early for the Parent & Staff Social on October 3. It’s a casual, fun evening and a great chance to get to know the staff and parents of the Crestwood community. Hope to see you there. Pizza Lunches will be starting
WE Day at Scotiabank
On Thursday, September 19th, 10 Crestwood staff and students participated in WE Day at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. This annual celebration of participation in WE programs always brings together an amazing collection of speakers and musicians to inspire over 30 000 students and educators from all over southern Ontario. At the WE Day Event,
Congrats to Aaliyah!
It’s official!!! Crestwood’s Aaliyah Edwards (’20) has been selected to represent Canada on our Senior Women’s National Basketball team. An amazing accomplishment that has been met by very few high school athletes in Canadian history. Aaliyah is on her way to Puerto Rico for qualifiers. We will be cheering Aaliyah on from home and wishing
Welcome Back BBQ Big Success
A huge thank you to the Crestwood community for attending this event. It was the busiest Welcome back BBQ ever! The ‘Crestwood Cares’ donations for the food bank were tremendous as were our community donations to the Multiple Myeloma Shoelace initiative. We could not have done this without the many parent volunteers as well
Crestwood Cares
With one more week to go for the Crestwood Cares Autumn Food Drive, I am extremely proud of the generosity shown by our community. When I spoke to the Community Share Food Bank two weeks ago in preparation for our drive, I was told that their shelves were practically empty. The thought of children in
New Date for Parent & Staff Social: October 3rd
Please note the date for the Social has changed to Thursday, October 3. The date listed on the school calendar is incorrect. Looking forward to a great night. Hope to see you there! Used Uniform Sale The back-to-school Used Uniform Sale was a great success! Thank you for all of your support. Funds raised by the Parents’
Crestwood Cafe Menu: Week 1
Come join us for lunch to enjoy a delicious menu cooked up by CPC’s lovely cafeteria staff!
Planned Absences using Edsby
Not only does Edsby allow parents to keep track of their child’s homework, assignments, tests, team games and practices, it is also a convenient location for Planned Absences. Please let us know if your child will be absent using this Planned Absence in Edsby. If you have any questions regarding Edsby, please contact Matthew David
Head Coach of Brigham Young University and Eight Other Universities visit CPC
Ro Russell introduced Mark Pope, Head Basketball Coach of Brigham Young University to Vince Pagano on Thursday afternoon of this week. Mr. Pope paid homage to the legendary Russell and his undeniable roll in the growth of Canadian basketball in the last ten years. Mr. Pope is just one of several top-flite American and Canadian university coaches
Fall Athletic Tryouts
Athletic tryouts have now wrapped up for the fall season and teams are ready to begin training for upcoming games. Within the next 2 to 3 days you son/daughter will have an Edsby group for their team. All games and practices will be posted on the calendar in Edsby. You can also find game sports
Sign Up Now for Pizza Lunches!
Pizza Lunches will be starting soon! Sign up ONLINE now at store.crestwood.on.ca. The total cost is $65.00 for all 7 lunches. Each lunch includes 3 slices of cheese pizza from Pizza Pizza, one bag of chips and a drink. The first pizza lunch is Friday, October 18 and there is one every month, as listed on the school calendar. Please register online
CPC Instagram
Stay updated with the lates school events! Follow us on our instagram account @crestwoodpreparatory.
Crestwood Cafe Menu: Week 3
Come join us for lunch to enjoy a delicious menu cooked up by CPC’s lovely cafeteria staff!
Post-Secondary Presentations at Crestwood:
Representatives from post-secondary institutions will visit Crestwood throughout the fall to give presentations about their schools. These visits are an incredible opportunity for students to learn more about what each school offers. Although not mandatory, it is very important for grade 11 and 12s to attend these sessions and ask questions. Please see below for