Tuesday October 10th – University of Guelph Wednesday October 11th – PSAT Exam 8am -12 noon. Only those grade 11 students who have registered to take the test through the guidance department will be doing so. Friday October 13th Lakehead University The deadline to register for Advanced Placement is Friday October 13th.
Uniform Switch
On Monday, October 16 we will be making the switch to the full school uniform. The uniform will consist of: White Dress Shirt Tie Blazer, School Cardigan, School Sweater or Grad sweater Pants or Skirt Black shoes At no time are sweatpants to be worn under the skirts or are sweatshirts to be worn in the school.
Kenyan Boys Choir Performance
On Tuesday, Crestwood was treated to a return performance by the Kenyan Boys Choir. The choir, made up of young men from high schools and universities across Kenya, provided an opportunity for members to develop their vocal skills as well as share their culture around the world. We heard African-American spirituals, contemporary popular music, and
Mindful Movement
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
Got Milk?
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
About Aaron Kligerman
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!
Book Fair Fun Coming Soon!
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
CPC Cross Country Races the Trails
Cross Country The Varsity Cross Country team had a great day Wednesday in Durham Forest racing the trails. Congratulations to all our members who ran: Kyra Grossman, Samara Black, Jennifer Wang, Tommy Zheng, William Dennison, Jimmy Liu and Yale Zhang. Special mention to Kyra who placed 6th in her midget girls division and to Jennifer Wang who
Meeting Ms. Mink
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
Parents’ Association News
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
Getting to know Selena Coupland
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
St. Clements Clips Crestwood in Hoops Action
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
The Terry Fox Run
Over the past 2 weeks Crestwood Students have been collecting donations for the Terry Fox Foundation, and today we saw the culmination of everyone’s fundraising efforts. Today was an extremely successful day for all Crestwood students participating in the Terry Fox National School Run Day. Following an assembly in the gym all CPC students went out to watch a cross country
Guidance News
University Visits @ CPC this week: Monday October 2nd -Nipissing University Tuesday October 3rd– University of Windsor Wednesday October 4th– University of Guelph-Humber The deadline to register for Advanced Placement is Friday October 13th. Students who are interested in registering must submit the AP contract and payment by this date. The guidance department would like to thank
Used Uniform Sale
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
Donations Welcome
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.
Crestwood Conquers Cross Country
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
CPC at WE Day
Crestwood Preparatory College was represented by 30 students who are inspired to celebrate the change-makers around the world at WE Day Toronto 2017. WE Day brings world-renowned speakers and A-list performers together with tens of thousands of young people to celebrate their contributions and kick-start another year of inspiration. This year’s speakers and performers include
Parent’s Association News
Our PA Store Needs Volunteers Mane Essentials, the school store run by the Parents’ Association, is short-staffed. We are actively looking for volunteers to help run the store after school. Shifts are from 3:10 to 3:40 . It’s a great way to meet students and it’s more fun than sitting in the parking lot. If you’d
Lady Lions Sweep Trinity College
Basketball Wednesday night the U14 Lady Lions were victorious in their season opener against Bayview Glen School. The Lady Lions started off slow, going down 12-6 by the end of the first quarter but with strong defense and explosive play by Saleah Joseph, they were able to tie it up by half, 18-18. At the
Art Committee Commences
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
Girls Basketball Topped by TFS
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
Getting to know Hailey Offman
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
Daniel Markusson…Gr.5 Student…Future Astronomer!
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!
Oobleck Matters in Gr.5
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
Crestwood Cares’ Triple Threat!
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,
Spirit Point
What better way to start off the school then by going to camp? That’s exactly what Crestwood’s Grade 7 students got to do. Lead by the fearless Mr. Wan and Ms. Belanger, the students spent 3 days and 2 nights at Spirit Point located in the beautiful northern setting of Nipissing, Ontario. For some of
Sports Practice Schedules
The fall sports practice schedules can be found on the school website. Please click here to bring you to the sports calendar page.
Guidance News
Air Cadets will be holding an open house at George S Henry Academy at 200 Graydon Hall Drive Thursday, September 28th and again Thursday, October 5th at 7:00 pm. Air Cadets is an after-school youth organization that focuses on flying, leadership, physical fitness and fun. Other Air Cadet activities include: Rock Climbing, Winter and Summer
Parking Lot Protocol
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
