Get Ready for a New School Year
All the information your family needs to be prepared for the first week of school.
Back to School
We can't wait to welcome the boys back on campus!
Upcoming Dates
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Don't Miss The CPA Message!
You'll find an important message from the Crescent Parent Association at the bottom of this e-newsletter.
Things To Get Ready Before School Starts
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Prepare Your Son's School Clothes
Please read the School Uniform section below for details about the uniform dress code and how to order items from Coyote’s Den, Crescent’s campus store.
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Purchase Supplies
Students should purchase supplies in advance of the first day of school. Please see the information below about textbooks and school supplies. -
Order Textbooks
Students in Grades 7 through 12 must purchase their textbooks and bring them to school for the first day of classes. Please see the information below about textbooks and school supplies. -
Submit Your Son’s Medical Form
Please watch for your son’s medical form, which will be sent to parents prior to the first day of school. Once received, please submit this form as soon as possible. School forms can be accessed from the yellow form notification banner that appears when you log into the Green Room. -
Submit Your Son’s Athletics Tryout Forms
Watch for an email during the week of August 26 from Mr. Fraser Bertram, Director of Athletics, regarding athletics tryouts which begin the week of September 2.
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Update Your Contact Information
Please check the Green Room to make sure your contact information is complete and accurate. Parents must sign into the Green Room separately to update their individual contact information.Parent email addresses are shared with your son’s grade to facilitate grade-wide communication. If you do not want your email address available for this purpose, please refer to the Change Your Privacy Settings instructions, below.Here are some Green Room resources you may find useful:- Having trouble logging into the Green Room? Follow these Green Room login instructions.
First Week of School Schedules
Please read carefully! Schedules vary by grade.
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Lower School
Tuesday, Sept. 3:Grade 3 Student Orientation, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.- Students will gather in the Manor Courtyard at 8 a.m.; parents are welcome to escort them.
- Students should come to school wearing their Number One Dress (ties will be provided at school).
- Lunch will be provided.
No classes for students in Grades 4, 5 & 6Wednesday, Sept. 4:First day of classes for all Lower School students, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.- All students should come to school wearing their Number One Dress.
Arrival Time and Procedure:- All Lower School students should arrive on campus at 8 a.m. (please do not arrive earlier). Parents are welcome to escort them to the Courtyard.
- Class lists will be posted on the Kitchen Sink resource tile in the Green Room at midday for parents to see their son’s Home Form.
Dismissal Time and Procedure:- Lower School students will be outside for pick up at 2 p.m. on the first day of classes.
Thursday, Sept. 5:Regular class schedule begins, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.Friday, Sept. 6:Tryouts begin for Grades 4–6 soccer and cross-country, Grades 5–6 volleyball- See the Athletics resource tile and watch for an email from the Athletics department during the week of August 26
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Middle School
Tuesday, Sept. 3:Student Orientation ONLY for Grade 7 & 8 students who are NEW to Crescent and their Buddies, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.- Students should be in Number Two Dress; lunch will not be served
Wednesday, Sept. 4:First day of classes for all Middle School students, 8:00 a.m.–3:10 p.m.- All students should come to school wearing their Number One Dress.
Thursday, Sept. 5:Tryouts begin for Grades 7 & 8 soccer, volleyball and cross-country- See the Athletics resource tile and watch for an email from the Athletics department the week of August 28
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Upper School
Tuesday, Sept. 3:Grade 9 Student Orientation @ 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.- Students should come to school wearing their Warm Weather Dress.
- Lunch will be served.
No classes for students in Grades 10–12Wednesday, Sept. 4:First day of classes for all Upper School students; Modified Day 0 Schedule, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.- All students should come to school wearing their Number One Dress.
Thursday, Sept. 5:Tryouts begin for Junior (Grades 9 & 10) and Senior (Grades 11 & 12) soccer, cross-country, and volleyball.- See the Athletics resource tile and watch for an email from the Athletics department during the week of August 26
Parking Lot Rules
We all have the same goal: to SAFELY drop off and pick up our boys at school.
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Drop-Off and Pick-Up Instructions
We anticipate that the campus construction will add congestion to our parking lot and may impact drop-off and pick-up routines. Further details will be shared with our community in advance of the first day of school.
School Uniform
Students are expected to come to school dressed in uniform and to be neat and clean at all times. Uniform requirements are detailed below.
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What To Wear
Number One Dress:This is the formal uniform to be worn for assemblies and at official school functions, e.g. special programs, guest speakers, Remembrance Day, Winter Celebration, Closing Ceremonies, and other designated occasions.
For the 2024-2025 school year, assemblies for all school divisions will be held on Thursdays.- Number One Dress features the Crescent green blazer (blue blazer for grads), white Oxford dress shirt, School tie, grey flannel dress pants, dress socks (any colour), black leather belt and all-black polishable dress shoes. (Lower School students may wear black Blundstones.)
Number Two Dress:Number Two dress is a less formal option, which doesn't require the School blazer.- Number Two Dress features the green ¼ zip, white Oxford dress shirt with tie, (Lower School students may wear their white long-sleeved polo shirt), grey flannel dress pants, dress socks (any colour), black leather belt and all-black polishable dress shoes. (Lower School students may wear black Blundstones.)
Number Two Warm Weather Dress:During warmer months (Labour Day until November Fall Break; after March Break through June), students have the option of wearing lighter clothing options.- Number Two Warm Weather Dress gives students the option of wearing Crescent polo golf shirts or white Oxford dress shirts (tie optional) and lighter-weight grey chino pants with a black leather belt, dress socks (any colour) and all-black polishable dress shoes. (Lower School students may wear black Blundstones.)
Athletic Uniform:- Clothing for phys-ed class and athletic teams must be purchased through the Den.
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Back-to-School Shopping at Coyote's Den
You'll find the Coyote's Den in its new location on the second floor of the garage, on the northeast end of the campus.
Due to the limited size of Coyote’s Den, we strongly encourage you to shop online. The Den online store opens on Monday, August 19. Visit coyotesden.crescentschool.org.Online orders will be filled beginning Tuesday, August 20. You will receive an email when your order has been filled along with times to collect your orders.The Coyote’s Den campus store will be open for back-to-school shopping on the following days:Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22
9–11:30 a.m
Monday, August 26 through Thursday, August 29
9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, September 3
9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3 p.m.The Coyote’s Den accepts debit, Visa and MasterCard. Purchases billed to a student’s billing account are not permitted for back-to-school sales. -
Exchanges and Returns
We will allow returns and exchanges only for new, unworn clothing with the tags intact.For more information, please visit the Coyote's Den resource tile in the Green Room.
Green Room Essentials: Crescent's Intranet for Parents
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How To Log In
To access the Green Room, go to crescentschool.myschoolapp.com.Each parent has a Green Room account. Parents should always use their own account and not their son’s account.
Each login account must have a unique email address, meaning two parents cannot use the same email address for different accounts. One parent cannot change settings or contact information for the second parent, which is why it is important that each parent uses their own account.To log in, parents must use the email address on file with the school. Email is the only accepted login credential. Usernames are not accepted.Please follow these Green Room login instructions. If you have trouble logging in, please contact info@crescentschool.org.New students will receive their Crescent email and Green Room access when school starts. -
Calendar
When logged into the Green Room, click the Calendar tab to see the parent calendar. You can customize this using the options under the “My View” heading.Calendar Tips:- Add a live feed from the Green Room to a Google Calendar on a desktop or laptop computer: watch the video
- Add a live calendar feed from the Green Room to your Apple mobile, IOS device: watch the video
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School Events and News
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School Forms
If your son has any outstanding forms, these will appear in the yellow form notification bar at the top of the screen. The yellow bar remains until you submit the form or the form expires. Whenever you receive an email from Crescent School requesting you to submit a form, you can access the form by clicking on this yellow notification bar.
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Resources Tab
Click the Resources tab for information about different programs and activities. The resource tiles are ordered alphabetically. Scroll down to find the topic you are looking for and then click the tile for more details.
Student Health & Well-Being
Health services are provided in our Wellness Centre, which is staffed full-time by our school nurses. Our nurses provide primary care to students who become ill or injured at school and work with our teachers to ensure that boys coping with chronic illness and injury are appropriately accommodated.
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Medical Forms
To ensure that we are able to provide the best care for your son, it is essential that we have up-to-date information about his medical history and your consent allowing the school to provide first aid if required. Please promptly submit your son’s medical form once received. -
Boys with Prevalent Medical Conditions
In accordance with the Ontario Education Act, Policy Memorandum 161, all students with a prevalent medical condition (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and/or at risk of anaphylaxis) are required to have a Plan of Care form on file at the beginning of each school year. The form outlines condition triggers and management steps and authorizes Crescent School to share this information with the student’s teachers, coaches, trip leaders and school nurses.
If you indicate one of these conditions on your son’s medical form, you will be assigned a Plan of Care form early in the school year.Crescent’s Prevalent Medical Conditions policy can be found in the Wellness Centre post under the Resources tab of the Green Room. -
Keep Your Son’s Immunization Record Up-To-Date
Parents are responsible for ensuring their children’s immunization records are complete and current. Students with out-of-date or incomplete immunization records are at risk of school suspension until records or a valid exemption form are provided. You can verify and update your son’s immunization records on Toronto Public Health’s immunization tracking website.Crescent School hosts immunization clinics conducted by Toronto Public Health for Grade 7 students to receive these vaccines:- Meningococcal vaccine (prevents meningitis)
- Human Papillomavirus vaccine (prevents cancers)
- Hepatitis B vaccine (prevents liver disease and cancer)
Parents will be advised when these clinics are being held and parental consent is required.Click here to learn more about TPH's School Immunization Program & Catch-up Clinics.
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No Nuts. No Peanuts
Crescent School is an allergen-aware and nut-safe environment. This means there will be no foods or snacks served by the school that are known to contain peanuts, peanut by-products, nuts or traces of nuts. Parents must also be allergen-aware and nut-safe, and not knowingly bring allergens or traces of allergens into the school from home.
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Concussion Care
Crescent School has an agreement with Holland Bloorview Concussion Centre, a full-service concussion clinic. Concussion education and care are provided for all Crescent School boys by Holland Bloorview Concussion Centre.
It is important to immediately notify the Crescent Wellness Centre when any student suffers a concussion. The Wellness Centre will provide the family with a concussion package that will include a referral form for the Holland Bloorview Concussion Centre to be completed by the family doctor. The Holland Bloorview Concussion Centre will manage, in collaboration with our school nurses, the ”return to learn” and “return to physical activity” plans for boys in recovery.
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Crescent Student Services
Visit the Crescent Student Services resource post in the Green Room to learn how we support boys’ physical and emotional well-being to help them reach their full potential.
Get to Know SAGE
SAGE is Crescent’s dining services partner. During campus construction, a temporary dining hall has been erected in the CCL Cafe area where our daily hot lunch program continues throughout the construction period.
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Daily Lunch
A hot and healthful lunch is included in tuition for all boys at Crescent School, and all students are expected to partake in this service.The daily lunch menu is published each day and can be accessed from the What’s For Lunch resource tile in the Green Room or from SAGE’s Crescent Community web portal.
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Touch of SAGE App
Parents and students can also check the lunch menu, rate meal items and manage their allergens using the Touch of SAGE app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Use the postal code M2L 1A2 (with space) in the location field to search for Crescent School.
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Managing Food Allergies
SAGE follows a comprehensive allergen management program that covers everything from purchasing and deliveries to food preparation and service to ensure community members with food allergies feel safe and included.The daily menu can be filtered for 12 priority allergens (wheat, gluten, eggs, fish, milk, sesame, soy, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, mustard, and sulphites) and two eating patterns (vegetarian and vegan) using the filter function on the daily menu and on the Touch of SAGE app
Please send an email to sage@crescentschool.org if you have questions relating to your son's special dietary needs for religious, health or lifestyle reasons. The team at SAGE will be happy to give you a tour of the kitchen, show you ingredients, and discuss any concerns about their food allergy protocols. -
Spotlight on Nutrition
The SAGE Spotlight Program provides education and guidance on building nutritionally balanced plates based on personal and dietary preferences.Each menu item is assigned a green Spotlight based on its nutrient density. The darker the green, the more nutrient-dense the food. Find the Spotlights on menus online and in the dining hall, as well as in the Touch of SAGE app.This video describes the SAGE Spotlight Program.
More Helpful Information
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Cellphone and Other Personal Electronic Devices Policy
Effective September, we are extending the policy which already applies to our Lower and Middle School students to the Upper School. Upper School students who opt to bring personal electronic devices to school will be required to keep them locked away in their lockers during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to smartphones and data-enabled smartwatches. Please read Deputy Headmaster Nick Kovacs’ June 10 message for more information about this policy. The policy can be found in the Family Handbook. -
Computing Devices
Lower School:
Students in Grades 3–6 are issued Chromebooks for use at school. We recommend that families provide reliable access to a computer at home for the boys in case they need it.
Middle & Upper Schools:Students in Grades 7–12 are required to bring their own computing devices to class. Students may use the device of their choice—Mac, PC, laptop, or tablet—for taking notes, working on projects with classmates, completing assignments and doing homework. Any device with wireless capacity will work on Crescent’s system. We recommend a minimum of 8 GB of RAM and at least a 256 GB hard drive.All students must comply with Crescent’s Acceptable Computer Use contract, which can be found in the Family Handbook. -
CoyoteCare for Lower School Students
Crescent School is pleased to offer before- and after-school supervision to our Lower School families who require childcare outside of regular school hours. Click here for full details. -
Divisional Timetables
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Library Services
Crescent students must have a Toronto Public Library (TPL) card. Boys 13 years and older can get online access to excellent digital content to support their academics in all subject areas. This link provides all the details you need to acquire a library card. If a student lives outside of Toronto, we can provide you with confirmation of school attendance on school letterhead which will allow a student access to the TPL. Please email library@crescentschool.org if you need such a letter. -
Lockers
Students in Grades 4–12 are assigned lockers (Grade 3 students use cubbies in their classroom). Lower School students do not use locks on their lockers.
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Musical Instruments
Students in Grades 7–12 who are taking instrumental music courses may rent their instruments from Crescent School. Forms for instrument rentals were sent to all parents in June.If you have questions relating to instrument rentals, please contact Mr. Vince Volpe at vvolpe@crescentschool.org in the Middle School or Mr. Harry Timmermans at htimmermans@crescentschool.org in the Upper School. -
Reporting Absences
If your son is going to miss school, you must report his absence in advance to the Attendance Office by email or phone. When reporting absences, please state the student’s name, grade, and the date(s)/time(s) he will be missing school. Crescent staff will follow up on any unexplained absences not reported by phone message or email.
Please use the appropriate email address for your son’s school and copy his Home Form teacher or Mentor:- Lower School: lsattendance@crescentschool.org
- Middle School: msattendance@crescentschool.org
- Upper School: usattendance@crescentschool.org
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Textbooks & School Supplies
Lower School:Notebooks, classroom resources, and an agenda will be provided by the school and charged to the Student Billing Account.Below are the supplies for each grade that parents will need to purchase and send with the student on the first day of school.Middle School:All Middle School students will need to supply their own textbooks. These can be purchased online through The Batner Bookstore or from other sources if you wish.- Read this letter from The Batner Bookstore with information about purchasing books for the next school year.
Middle School students will receive a portfolio/computer bag, a lock, duotang folders and standard supplies for each class. These items and a student agenda will be charged to their Student Billing Account. Students entering Crescent in Grade 8 will receive a calculator and pencil case. Families will need to purchase the remaining supplies before the beginning of the school year.- Click here for a complete school supplies list.
Upper School:Click here to view the 2024/2025 textbook list for Upper School students. Students must provide their own textbooks which can be purchased through The Batner Bookstore or from other sources if you wish.- Read this letter from The Batner Bookstore with information about purchasing books for the next school year.
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Weekly What’s Up Email
Weekly What’s Up—our electronic newsletter—is published on the last day of the school week. It focuses on upcoming events and essential information you need for the weeks ahead.WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO READ THIS MESSAGE EACH AND EVERY WEEK SO THAT YOU WILL HAVE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SCHOOL INFORMATION.
A Warm Welcome from the Crescent Parent Association
We hope you had a wonderful summer with your families. The Crescent Parent Association (CPA) is looking forward to another exciting year celebrating all things Crescent and working alongside our incredible community, in partnership with both the school and our boys.
As you know, construction is underway and part of the planning for the upcoming academic year has been to work around the changing landscape of the school. We feel very good about the year ahead, with plans to maintain a strong series of CPA events that will continue to achieve our fundraising goals and carry through our community-building initiatives.
We look forward to connecting with you at many of our events, which range from grade-based social gatherings to school-wide activities. The CPA relies on you, our parent volunteers, to keep our community strong. We encourage you to attend or volunteer at these events in any capacity you are able. CPA events serve to fundraise, give back to local charities, and build our school community. It is multi-pronged, and very rewarding in every aspect.
Following tradition, the first CPA event will be Coffee in the Courtyard on the first Friday of the school year. It is a great kick-off to the school year and will take place on Friday, September 6 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., rain or shine. Due to construction, this year's event will take place in the Formal Garden, located behind the Manor House. The location has shifted, but the coffee is still the same! Please come and meet new friends or reconnect with those you haven’t seen all summer.
Please reach out with any questions. I look forward to meeting you all as the school year gets underway!
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News from the CPA
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Coffee in the Courtyard: Friday, Sept. 6, 2024
Parents are invited to join us in the Formal Garden, located behind the Manor House, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones as we kick off another school year.
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How Do I Get Involved?
Part of being a part of the Crescent community is learning about all of our initiatives and finding out what works for you. There are plenty of opportunities to help throughout the year, whether you are able to be on campus or not. We have a full calendar of events that cover an expanse of different tasks and activities. To see what’s available, click on the red “Volunteer Signup” button found in the CPA resource tile in the Green Room. The CPA deeply appreciates all of our parent volunteers!
