Category: Lower School

On Tuesday, October 10, the Grade 5 students visited the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Students learned about the 3 levels of government, the different political parties in Canada, and the process of turning a bill into a law. Students especially enjoyed hearing about the different people who participate in legislative sessions, and even got to role

On a gorgeous fall day last Thursday, the Crestwood Cross Country team competed in races at Sunnybrook Park.  First up were the Under 9 ​athletes.  Angus zoomed into first place right behind the “bunny” that was leading the pack.  Way to go Angus!!  Next, the Grade 4’s laced up eagerly awaiting their run.  As the

On Monday, the Grade 4s headed to the Kortright Centre to learn more about habitats and communities. The students hiked through a rich variety of habitats including forests, wetlands and meadows. They explored the Centre’s natural environment and identified different producers, consumers and decomposers along the way. In the afternoon, the Grade 4s participated in

This week 3A and 3B took part in the first of an 8 week sensory yoga programme, lead by Specialist Lee Davis. Lee is an Occupational and Yoga therapist, dedicated to the benefits of learning through movement. Her interactive classes help children develop listening skills, self-esteem, social skills, and the list goes on. This week our

Daisy, the Holstein Cow, visited the Grade 3 classes today to talk about the connection between urban and rural communities.  Here are some quick “A-MOO-zing” facts that we learned: DID YOU KNOW… Most Canadian dairy farms are family owned. Dairy cows give an average of 27 litres of milk per day and they are milked twice a

Salut! My name is Aaron Kligerman, I am the French teacher for grades 4 and 5!  I am passionate about teaching, and especially about languages!  Besides French, I also speak (and teach) Spanish, and know several words and expressions in a few other languages.  I love to travel, cook, eat, play sports, and try new things! 

Mark your calendars!  The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Crestwood the week of October 30!  Book Fair is a “win-win” opportunity for the children to buy new books and for the library to raise funds that will fund incredible author visits as well as new books for the shelves.  Please check your child’s backpack for

Hi, I’m Ms. Mink! I joined this great Crestwood team in May of last year, but this year I am teaching music to JK through grade 3, as well as JK and SK French. After receiving my music education degree in the United States, I went on to teach in a one-square-mile town in Vermont

CSPA meeting Tuesday, October 10th at 9AM in the Library. All parents welcome. Ellen Schwartz from Project Giveback has kindly accepted an invitation to join us so that she can inform our parents about the work she does with our grade 4 students.  We will also be able to view a recent video that Ellen made of last year’s grade

Bonjour! I am the new Primary French Teacher this year at Crestwood. I am originally from Timmins, a small town in northern Ontario where I grew up in French Immersion education all the way to university. I am proud to be part “franco-ontarienne”, with my mother being born in Quebec. I hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s

The U12 Girl’s basketball team had their second game of the season on Tuesday versus St. Clements. We worked hard through all four quarters and managed to put some of our new plays into action! It was a close game throughout but in the end we fell short, losing 19-7. We had great baskets from

Thank you to all parents who have donated gently used uniforms so far. We still have time to collect more before the Used Uniform Sale coming up on October 17-19th. Please drop off any donations at the school this week. The donation boxes are located in the foyer by the school office, underneath the canopy drop-off area at the

Thank you for all your generous donations to the Crestwood School Thanksgiving Food Drive.  Our drive runs until Wednesday, October 4th. Non-perishable food donation bins can be found in the Atrium and Main Building lobbies.    

On Thursday afternoon, 11 Crestwood athletes tied up their running shoes and boarded a bus to Centennial Park to participate in their first meet of the season.  With butterflies in their tummies, nervous about the new terrain, all the athletes lined up ready to run their little hearts out!  First out was our group of

The Art Committee has started up and we are already working hard to decorate the Art Room entrance. A warm welcome to our all of our new members! We are very excited for the amazing projects that we will be creating throughout the year. Thank you for your initiative, dedication and hard work. -A. Romanenko

The U12 Girls basketball team walked up to TFS yesterday to play their first game of the season. While we started off slow, only scoring one basket in the first half, the second half was an explosion of energy and hard work! With baskets scored by Olivia, Ksenia, Chloe and Anny, assists by Maya, and

Hello! My name is Ms. Offman and I will be teaching grade 3 this year! I was born and raised in Toronto. I have a very big loving family, which consists of my parents, two sisters, a brother, and of course our dog Storm. My family is very important to me, and we spend a lot of

Due to his interest in, and vast knowledge of astronomy, Daniel was invited as an honorary guest to attend an Astronomy class at the University of Toronto. How exciting for you, Daniel….you must have been over the moon!

This past week our Grade 5 scientists investigated to see whether their cornstarch/water mixture acted like a solid or a liquid? Based on our understanding of the characteristics of matter the answer may surprise you. Here’s what you need: Cornstarch Pitcher of Water Aluminum pie pans Measuring cups Mixing spoon Newspaper for covering tables Food

It is always important for us to focus on learning the importance of giving back and helping others whether it is through acts of thoughtfulness, charitable giving, personal sacrifice or a combination of endeavours that help make our world a better place! This year we are starting our community service off with a strong September,

Due to the congestion in the parking lot before and after school, please be reminded that parents may not park in teachers’ parking spots in order to drop off or pick up their children. The safety of your children is of paramount importance! Thanking you in advance for your  co-operation. -Dalia Eisen

Toonie Tuesday is on Tuesday, October 22nd. Please be reminded that students are required to contribute a toonie in order to wear casual clothes (non-uniform) on these special days. Homeroom teachers will collect the toonies and all monies will be used to fund our “Crestwood Cares” community service initiatives. Thank you for your continued support. -Crestwood

Thank you for your help with the welcome back barbecue. It was a great success. It is a long list and we are sure to be missing some people but special thanks to Ashley Downie, Chris Alphonse, Tess, Patti Hektor, Mr. Cooper and the House Heads, Julie Dergal, Connie Franklin, Monique St. Onge, Dovrat Puterman, Teresa DeGasperis, Jennifer

I joined the Crestwood community last spring and I am currently teaching 3B. I seek to foster curiosity, discovery, and confidence by utilizing teaching strategies that are participatory, engaging, and fun. ​I graduated from the Master of Teaching Program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education with a major research paper on Inclusive Education Strategies.

Dear Crestwood, Thank you so much for the generous donation to our student nutrition programs.  It is so wonderful to know that students are helping out which has a remarkable impact on the lives of many vulnerable children across the city.  Please convey my gratitude to your students for their good will and generosity.  The

CSPA Meeting Minutes   Sept 12, 2017 CSPA Executive Team…President – Melanie Morel…Co-Vice President – Pam Sulpizi Co-Vice President – Renita Greener..Treasure – Maryann Francis.. Secretary – Linda Fata-Glover   Opening A big welcome and thank you from Melanie Morel. Introductions of the CSPA team made. CSPA focus is to enhance our students learning environment through

Current Title: Grade 5B homeroom teacher Academic Background: BA (hons) Psychology, Ryerson ’12; MA Child Study and Education, University of Toronto ’14, RECE, OCT, BCBA Biography: After graduating, in addition to completing Special Education Additional Qualifications, I pursued a post-graduate program in Applied Behavioural Analysis, working towards certification as a Board Certified Behavioural Analyst (BCBA). This involved 3

Dear Ms. Hektor and the Students of Crestwood School Thank you very much for your kind donation to the Syrian Refugee’s here in Guelph.  Through the funds raised by your “Skip It” initiative, you are helping us be able to assist new families to Canada, settle into a safe and stable life in our community.

1. Thank you to all the Crestwood parents who attended our first CSPA meeting on Tuesday. It was a terrific turnout and we are excited to work with all of you this year! We deeply appreciate your support and time. Looking forward to a fantastic year!! 2. We see everyone at our Welcome Back Barbecue on

Dear Crestwood Parents, The CSPA is looking for “gently used” uniform clothing donations for the sale coming up October 17-19th. If you have anything to donate that is in good condition (no holes or stains etc..), please drop the items off in one of the donation bins. The bins are located in the foyer area by