LOTS OF NEW EVENTS JUST ADDED – 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.
More events will be added as they get organized. If you would like to host and organize an event, please reach out to socialseries@northleaschool.ca.
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.
Get tickets while you can!!
For the Kids:
Crafty Creations
Wednesday, June 11, 11:05am – 12 pm
Hosts: Ms. Ivancic and Ms. Mason
Use your imagination to craft unique art pieces using a variety of materials like paper, fabric, beads, paint, etc. With no limits to creativity, you can design and create fun 3D crafts to take home and treasure!
Location: Ms. Ivancic’s Room – Library 133
Grades: 3-8
Ticket Price: $10
Board Game Fun!
Tuesday, May 6 , 11:05 – 12:15 pm
Bring your lunch and grab some friends to play some board games! Challenge your bestie to Connect 4, Sorry, Guess Who, Apples to Apples and more!
Host: Mme Choueiri
Location: Room 206
Ticket Price: $8
Grades: 2-8
Henna Art
Friday May 23 3:05 PM – 4:30 PM
Explore the beautiful traditional art of the Henna tattoo. Come and join Ms. Kafil after school and learn the art of henna or get an elegant henna tattoo!
Host: Ms. Kafil
Location: Library
Ticket Price: $ 15
Floor Hockey & Pizza
Primary (Grade 1-3): Tuesday, April 29, 3:00 – 4:00
Junior (Grade 4-6): Tuesday, May 6, 3:00-4:00
Host: Ms. Ossher
Grab some friends and join Ms. Ossher for some fabulous floor hockey and pizza after school!
Location: North Gym
Ticket Price: $15
Beavertails
Wednesday, April 23, 3:05 pm
Host: Teresa Bayley & Kyra Gurney
The Beavertail Truck is coming to 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 by the primary climber
Ticket Price: $14
Beach Volleyball
Tuesday, April 22, Grades 1-3, 11:10 – 12:15 pm
Thursday, April 24, Grades 4-8, 11:10 – 12:15 pm
Hosts: Ms. Papadopoulos and Ms. Callahan
Join Ms. Papadopolous and Ms. Callahan for some bumps, sets and spikes in the North Gym! Pizza will be served! Perhaps Hawaiian? 😉
Location: North Gym
Ticket Price: $10
Rockstar Recess
Monday, March 31, 11:05-12:15
Hosts: Mme. Resnick & Ms. Stephenson
Enjoy your lunch while listening to pop icons and making friendship bracelets.
Location: Room 202
Ticket Price: $15
Ice Cream Truck
Friday, May 16, 3:15 – 5:15 pm
Hosts: Regina Espinosa
The Ice Cream Truck is making a return trip to Northlea! You won’t want to miss it! Treat yourself to a cone (vanilla, chocolate or twist – sorry, no dip or sprinkles) or a slushie! Only 100 tickets available to reduce wait times.
Location: Behind the school by the primary climber
Ticket Price: $6
*In order to have the best experience, the date may be rescheduled if weather is unfavourable. No cash sales at the truck; tickets must be purchased online.
Bouldering
May 7 & 14 (TBC) 11:05 – 12:10 pm
Come climb and learn how to balance and climb walls and rocks in the gym at lunch.
Hosts: Mr. B and M. Ilias
Location: North Gym
Ticket Price: $25
Grades: 3-6
Gymnastics
Thursday May 1, 3:00 – 4:30 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
Grade 1-8
Morning Cycling in the Park
Thursday May 8 7:30 – 8:20 am
Host: Mr. Ellis
Join Mr. Ellis for a refreshing morning bike ride 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
Grades: 4-8
Hoops with Mr. Ellis
Tuesday, April 22 3:00 – 4:30pm
Host: Mr. Ellis
Bring your lunch and shoot some hoops with Mr. Ellis!
Location: North Gym
Ticket Price: $15
Grade: 4-6
Birdies and Buddies
Thursday May 15 11:05 -12:15pm
Test out your badminton skills against Mr. Ellis!
Host: Mr. Ellis
Location: North Gym
Ticket Price: $10
Grades: 3-8
Ultimate Frisbee
Monday April 28, 11:05 – 12:15pm
Host: Ms. Kostopoulos
Hey, awesome athletes! Are you ready to dash, dodge, and dive for victory? Join Ms. Kostopoulos for an hour of Ultimate Frisbee that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear! It’s the perfect way to spend a lunch hour with your pals.
Location: Back Field
Ticket Price: $10
Grades: 3-6
Ice Cream Sundaes
Friday, May 30, 11:05-12:10
Hosts: Mme. Wenger 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 with sprinkles, candy, and more while you hang out with your friends.
Location: 203
Grades: 1-4 Ticket Price: $12
Manis for Minis
Friday, May 16, 11:30-12:10
Hosts: Ximena Lozada, Liana Shen and Emma Gurney
Get ready for sunny days with a mini manicure! Bring your lunch and choose from lots of summer colours.
Location: Room 107
Grades: 1-3 Ticket Price: $10
Kids Night Out at Pawsitively Pets
Friday, May 2, 6:30 – 9:00pm
Host: Jennifer 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.
Cost: $30
Grades: SK – Grade 5
Location: Pawsitively Pets – 94 Laird Drive, Unit 200 – enter through the side door off Lea Avenue.
For the Parents:
Lawn Bowling
Saturday, June 7, 6:30-10:00 pm
Hosts: TBC
Dust off those bowling shoes and come out to enjoy a night of drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a 50/50 raffle at Northlea’s 8th Annual Bowling Social
Location: Leaside Bowling Club – 190 Hanna Road
Ticket Price: $90/ticket
Hatha Yoga with Anna
Monday, June 2, 7:00 – 7:45 am
Hosts: Ann De Maio
Come and enjoy a relaxing, empowering Hatha class outdoors. All levels welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, comfortable clothing and a water bottle
Location: Northlea back field
Ticket Price: $20
For the Whole Family:
Let’s go Blue Jays!!
Monday, April 14, 7pm, All Ages Welcome
Host: Michelle Wasylyshen
Grab your Jays gear and come watch our boys bring home a big win against the Atlanta Braves. Enjoy all the action from the new West Jet Flight Deck where you’ll also have access to the fun-filled Outfield District. Tickets are standing-room so you can mix & mingle with all your friends. Don’t forget your signs!
Location: Rogers Centre (Enter through Gate 15)
Ticket Price: $67
Movie Night
Wednesday, May 21, All Ages Welcome
Host: Georgie Bayley & Katherine Kalentzis
A fun film for the whole family! Watch as Woody and Buzz escape the clutches of their troublesome neighbour and reunite with their boy, Andy, in Toy Story (1). Tickets for the movie are free. Drinks and snacks will be available for sale. *This is not a drop off event, adult supervision required for viewers grade 6 and younger. Grade 7 & 8’s are welcome to come sans parents!
Location: North Gym
Ticket Price: Free admission
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!