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The Arts at Wilshire!

Wilshire ES is thrilled to have Playocity and Raising Artists April 17 – 20. Our Kindergarten to Gr. 4/5 students will be learning about the value and fun of dance while our Gr. 5/6 to Gr. 7/8 students will be working with professional artists to explore their creativity. Please check your email and School Cash Online for more information as there is a fee. The work and learning from these sessions will be highlighted at a family evening of celebration, Spring Spectacular: Arts Night on Thursday, April 27th. More information to come!

School Council Meeting

Our Wilshire School Council will be meeting virtually this Tuesday, April 18th from 7:00 – 8:00pm to work through some planning for the end of year celebration for our Wilshire Community. All parents and guardians are welcome to join us! Please find the meeting link below.

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Meeting ID: 285 890 334 547
Passcode: GbFAmB

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Summer Institute

Looking for summer learning and fun activities for students entering Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8? Summer Institute offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum.  The program runs for five weeks during July and August. It is offered at 10 school sites around York Region. For more information on dates, programs and locations, please visit the Summer Institute webpage on www.yrdsb.ca. Registration opens March 29, 2023 at 4:00pm.  Families can register online.

Hot Lunches

  • Gino’s Pizza is on TUESDAYs. Orders can be made and paid through www.healthyhunger.ca by Thursday at midnight for the following week.
  • Subway sandwiches are on WEDNESDAYs. Orders can be made and paid through http://www.healthyhunger.ca by Friday at midnight for the following week.
  • Kids Kitchen will provide hot lunches to our students on FRIDAYs.  Place your orders at www.kidskitchen.ca. Orders can be placed online until 10:00am the previous day! 

On The Horizon

  • Monday, April 17 – Scientists in the School for Kindergarten
  • Monday, April 17 – 20 – Playocity Dance Program for Kindergarten to Gr. 4/5
  • Monday, April 17 – 18 – Raising Artists Visual Arts Program for Gr. 5/6 to Gr. 7/8
  • Tuesday, April 18 – School Council Meeting
  • Friday, April 21 – Eid-ul-Fitr, Ridvan
  • Saturday, April 22 – Earth Day
  • Thursday, April 27 – Wilshire Spring Spectacular (Art Night!)