JUST ADDED – SECOND TEDDY BEAR BREAKFAST PICNIC!! Info below
Northlea’s Social Series is back!! Check out the great line-up of events below, including some old favourites as well as some brand new additions. Get your tickets soon, as a lot of events will sell out quickly! If an event is sold out, please send a note to socialseries@northleaschool.ca to be placed on the waiting list.
As always, we wish to make these events as accessible as possible to all members of the community. If finances present a barrier to involvement, please speak with Ms. Papadopoulos or send a note to socialseries@northleaschool.ca. The discussion will be held in confidence.
For the Kids:
Floor Hockey + Pizza
Primary (Grade 1-3): April 12, 3:00 – 4:15 pm
Junior (Grade 4-6): April 19, 3:00 – 4:15 pm
Host: Ms Ossher
Grab some friends and join Ms. Ossher for a fabulous afternoon of floor hockey and pizza after school!
Location: North Gym Ticket Price: $15
Bean Bag Wrestling
April 13, 11:05 – 12:15 pm
Host: Mr. Ellis
Students will compete against each other to capture their opponents bean bag.
Location: North or South Gym TBD Ticket Price: $10
Beavertails
April 21, 3:15 pm
Hosts: Teresa Bayley
The Beavertail Truck is making a stop at Northlea! Enjoy a cinnamon sugar beavertail pastry after school. A sweet, Canadian, allergy-friendly treat you won’t want to miss!
Location: Behind the school Ticket Price: $14
Rock Climbing and Bouldering
April 25, 27, May 1, 11:05 – 12:15 pm
Host: Mr B
Learn the basics of rock climbing and Bouldering, self-climbing/rappelling over 3 sessions. We start with technique and balance in the Large Gym on the wall. Then move to climbing and rappelling in the Small Gym. Beginners welcome! Equipment provided.
Location: South Gym Ticket Price: $40
Who Wants to be a Millionaire Trivia
April 26, 3:30 – 5:00pm
Host: Mr. Shizas
Is that your final answer? Bring your phone-a-friends and join Mr. Shizas for some brain-twisting trivia and prizes! Or just come for the chips and drinks and watch the fun! (Prize value is not a million dollars.)
Location: Mr. Shizas’ Room Ticket Price: $15
Puppy Love
April 28, 11:35 – 12:15 pm
Hosts: Mme Resnick & Ms Andrew
Meet Josie, a working therapy dog and her handler Courtney for some post-lunch cuddles. Learn about what therapy dogs do and enjoy some puppy love before finishing the rest of the school day.
Location: Room 228 Ticket Price: $15
Morning Cycling in the Park
May 2 + 4, 7:15 – 8:10 am
Hosts: Mr. Ellis
Join Mr. Ellis for two refreshing morning bike rides through Sunnybrook park. What a great way to start the day! Don’t forget to bring an energizing snack and water.
Location: Meet outside the North Gym by Primary Climber Ticket Price: $10
Throwback Letter Cookies…Cards and Cocoa!
May 3, 3:30 – 4:45 pm
Hosts: Ms Cranswick, Ms Siurna, Mme MacInnis
Relive your kindergarten memories of making letter cookies! Join your favourite kindergarten teachers: Ms. Cranswick, Ms. Siurna and Mme MacInnis to master those yummy uppercase letters! While the cookies are baking, enjoy a few card games and hot chocolate with your friends. Please remember to bring a container to take home your nostalgic treats. Grades 4-8.
Location: South Gym or Room 219 Ticket Price: $15
Manis for Minis
May 9, 4:00- 4:45 pm Grade 1-3
May 9, 5:00 – 5:45 pm Grade 4-5
Hosts: Mariana Segovia and Regina Espinosa
Get ready for summer with a mini manicure party! Prepare to be polished and pampered with snacks and door prizes, too!
Location: GlamBar Salon, 1538 Bayview Avenue Ticket Price: $30
Beach Volleyball
Three separate sessions: May 10 – Primary (Grade 1-3), May 11 – Junior (Grade 4-6) and May 12 – Intermediate (Grade 7-8), 11:05 – 12:15 pm
Hosts: Suzy Papadopoulos and Monika Carey
Join Ms. Papadopolous and Ms. Carey for some bumps, sets and spikes in the North Gym at lunchtime! Pizza will be served! Perhaps Hawaiian! 😉
Location: North Gym Ticket Price: $5
Baking Brownies
May 15, 11:05 – 12:15 pm
Hosts: Mme. Hyde & Mme. Loares
Do you love brownies? Bring your lunch and come bake up a storm during lunch with Mme. Hyde and Mme. Loares. Students will each take home their own mini tray of chocolately goodness! Grades 1-8.
Location: Staff Room Ticket Price: $12
Gymnastics
May 16, 3:15 – 5:00 pm
Host: Mr. Ellis
Bounce, balance and tumble with your friends at this after-school favourite with Mr. Ellis!
Location: North or South Gym TBD Ticket Price: $10
Royal Tea Party
May 18, 11:05 – 12:15 pm
Hosts: Suzy Papadopoulos and Monika Carey
You are cordially invited to high tea at Northlea Castle. If desired, wear your most royal attire and enjoy mini sandwiches and biscuits. This noble gala includes games and merrymaking as well as a spot of tea! Grades 1-2.
Location: Room 219 Ticket Price: $5
PJs & Pancakes
May 19, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Hosts: Mrs. Poulimenakos, Mrs Azy , and Mr. C
Come make pancakes with the ISP class in your pajamas and enjoy a pancake breakfast together
Location: Room 207 Ticket Price: $10
Kids Night Out at Pawsitively Pets
Friday, May 26, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Hosts: Jen Ego
Parents! Take a night off and let your kids have all the fun at Pawsitively Pets. They will enjoy a pizza dinner along with an evening of hands-on animal interactions, crafts, exploring animals, science and nature. (SK – Grade 5)
Location: Pawsitively Pets, 94 Laird Drive, Unit 200 – enter through the side door off Lea Avenue Ticket Price: $30
Ice Cream Social
May 29, 11:40 – 12:10 pm
Hosts: Ms. Andrew and Ms. Gatt
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come enjoy an ice cream sundae bar during the second half of lunch on a warm May day! Top your sundae in sprinkles, syrup, and more while you hang out with friends.
Location: Room 101 Ticket Price: $15
Teddy Bear Breakfast Picnic
June 8, 7:45 – 8:15 am SOLD OUT
NEW DATE ADDED: June 9, 7:45-8:15am
Hosts: Ms. Tanenbaum and Ms. Rad
Bring your Teddy Bears for breakfast in the front yard with Ms. Tanenbaum and Ms. Rad. We will enjoy breakfast, some stories, music and bubbles before school starts. Grades JK+SK.
Location: Kindergarten Yard Ticket Price: $10
Hoops with Mr. Ellis
May 31, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Host: Mr. Ellis
Bring your lunch and shoot some hoops with Mr. Ellis!
Location: North or South Gym TBD Ticket Price: $10
Cupcake Decorating
May 24, 3:15 – 4:30 pm
Hosts: Gina Fortsas
Do you have a sweet tooth? Join us for cupcake decorating and take home 4 of your very own creations!
Location: Staff Room Ticket Price: $15
For the Grown-ups:
Mix n’ Mingle
Thursday, April 27, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Host: Jen Ego & Jeff Maysuik at Grilltime
Tempt your tastebuds with a mouth-watering menu from the grill masters at Grill Time. Bring your own wine or beer and enjoy an evening out.
Here’s a sneak peek of the menu!
Mushroom Tart with herbed goat cheese
Mini Beef Wellington with horseradish crema
Mac and Cheese Fritter with tomato chutney
Marinated and grilled shrimp
Chicken Quesadillas with lime zested sour cream
Cheeseburger Slider
Steak and Grilled Vegetable
Location: Grilltime, 62 Laird Dr. Ticket Price: $80
Sip n’ Shop – Styling for your Shape
May 17, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Hosts: Alison Dixon
A Social Series Favourite! What could be better? An evening of personal styling with girlfriends where you learn about your body shape, discover your most flattering cuts, enjoy some snacks and drinks and shop the smithery collection live.
Location: 644 Broadway Avenue Ticket Price: $40
Hatha Yoga with Anna
May 24, 7:00 – 7:45 am
Hosts: Anna De Maio Come and enjoy a relaxing, empowering Hatha class outdoors on our school field at Northlea. All levels welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat, comfortable clothing and a water bottle. (Rain date scheduled for May 25). Location: Northlea Field Ticket Price: $25
For the Whole Family:
Take me out to the Ball Game
Tuesday, June 6, 7:00 pm
Hosts: Teresa Bayley
Grab your Jays gear and come watch our boys bring home a big win against the Houston Astros. Enjoy all the action from the new West Jet Flight Deck where you’ll also have access to the brand new Outfield District and a great view of the Bullpen. Don’t forget your signs!
Location: Rogers Centre Ticket Price: $52
Special Thanks
We would like to thank all our hosts for their hospitality and countless hours of planning. We have such a great collection of events this year and we’re so happy to see so many new families joining in on this Northlea tradition.
The teachers of Northlea have been so generous with their time. We really appreciate their dedication.
An extra special thank you to everyone who attends the events and supports our wonderful school. What a great excuse to go out, meet new people, have a blast and raise some funds for Northlea. It’s for the kids!