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2024 Merry Market Student Vendors
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Bayview Glen encourages students to embrace entrepreneurial ventures to cultivate the confidence and creativity needed to think boldly and innovate. Recently at our Merry Market, students from all divisions showcased their own businesses, gaining essential business skills through hands-on experience. This entrepreneurial mindset reflects the dynamic and forward-thinking spirit of Bayview Glen, empowering students to shape their own futures while contributing meaningfully to their communities. Read about two of our Prep School students who participated as vendors at the Merry Market!
Bead It Together – Julia, Grade 6 Student
Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m in Grade 6. When I was six years old, I started making bracelets to raise money for SickKids Hospital. Over the last two years, I’ve expanded to creating bracelets, rings, and necklaces, raising $11,000 in total. All proceeds have been donated to support individuals and communities in need, including:
- Purchasing a mattress for a mother with palliative lung cancer, giving her a more comfortable place to rest.
- Contributing to a school breakfast program, ensuring children start their day with a nutritious meal.
- Supporting the Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Peer Support Program, empowering individuals with spinal cord injuries.
- Assisting a young woman undergoing a second brain tumor surgery, offering hope during a difficult time.
- Helping cover medication costs for a child with a neurological condition, easing the financial burden on their family.
The proceeds from this year’s Merry Market have been donated to Penny’s Promise Fund to help fund research into treatments for SEPN-1, a rare congenital form of spinal muscular dystrophy. Please visit pennyspromise.ca to learn more.
I am thankful for your support as it has contributed to improving many lives which means the world to me.
Your Happy Slimes – Leyli, Grade 6 Student
Hi, I’m Leyli!
I’m the creator of Your Happy Slimes, and I started this business because I’ve loved slime for as long as I can remember. I think slime is so satisfying to play with, and it’s definitely my favorite fidget toy. I’ve even studied slime for a while, so I know a lot about it!
I really wanted to come up with my own slimes to customize them and share them with others. I came up with the idea to sell my slimes at the Merry Market. It took a lot of hard work to make all the slime, but it was worth it because everything went really well.
I ended up selling all my slimes at the Merry Market, a big thanks to everyone who supported me and I think we are lucky to have the Merry Market its a lot of fun for everyone.
I am donating a portion of the sales to support the future Bahá’í Temple for Canada, a space dedicated to worship and unity for people of all backgrounds and faiths.
Parent Book Club with Dr. Andrew Howlett, and Parent Association Speaker Series with Dr. Stella Dentakos
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Thank you to all the parents who joined us in person or online on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 for the first Parent Book Club and PA Speaker Series of this 2024-2025 school year. Your engagement and enthusiasm made the events truly special.
Special thanks to Dr. Andrew Howlett for co-facilitating the Parent Book Club discussions with Antoinette Morgan, Director of Student Wellbeing, and thank you to Dr. Stella Dentakos for the expert insights on a variety of parenting topics.
Please stay tuned for more details in the new year for the next Parent Book Club and PA Speaker Series events, scheduled for Thursday, January 30, 2025 and Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Parent Association Merry Market 2024
Alumni, BVG News, Events, Home page, Lower School, Parent Association, Prep School, Preschool, Upper SchoolWhat a wonderful way to kick-off the holidays with our Parent Association Merry Market on Thursday, November 21, 2024!
We cheered, we shopped, we had the best time! The holiday magic was definitely in the air with a wonderful selection of vendors, delicious baked treats and hot chocolate, pictures with Santa and crafts and the amazing class baskets auction. It was all smiles and joy for our annual tradition at Bayview Glen!
To all the event participants of our Merry Market, a heartfelt thank you for being part of our special day. Thank you to our Merry Market vendors, Bayview Glen student entrepreneurs, Parent Association team, parents and students volunteers, Bayview Glen staff and the Chartwells team for all your support! We could not have done it without you!
If you missed the event or are interested in buying more from the vendors, please check out the list of vendors on the PA Events webpage.
Wishing you and your family a safe and wonderful holiday season!
We look forward to seeing everyone again at the Parent Book Club and PA Speaker Series on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Please register online if you are planning to attend.
Join Us for Bayview Glen Parent Book Club and Parent Association Speaker Series – Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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Our behalf of Bayview Glen and the Parent Association, we warmly invite you to an inspiring evening of learning and community at our upcoming Parent Book Club and Parent Association Speaker Series on Tuesday, November 26. This evening will offer a valuable opportunity for parents to connect and engage in meaningful conversations on parenting strategies for all ages and stages.
Parent Book Club – Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gabor Maté and Gordon Neufeld
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Location: Learning Commons, Bayview Glen Moatfield Campus
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Dr. Andrew Howlett, Psychiatrist and Bayview Glen Parent, and Antoinette Morgan, Director of Student Wellbeing
Parent Association Speaker Series
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Location: J.T.M. Guest Theatre, Bayview Glen Moatfield Campus
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Stella Dentakos, Clinical and Health Psychologist
Dr. Andrew Howlett will assist in facilitating our Book Club discussion and Dr. Stella Dentakos will speak to us and answer questions on a variety of topics related to child and youth mental health, including stress, anxiety, coping and adjustment, parenting, and general child and adolescent development. Learn more about Dr. Howlett and Dr. Dentakos here.
Please register online for one or both events.
Join Us for Parent Association Merry Market 2024
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Parent Association Merry Market 2024
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: J.T.M. Guest Theatre, Bayview Glen Moatfield Campus
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Bayview Glen Parent Association is very pleased to invite you to our annual Merry Market!
Come and join us in celebrating the holiday season with a great shopping selection featuring local vendors and Bayview Glen community members, as well as our talented student entrepreneurs.
Don’t forget to bid on our famous class basket auction, filled with thoughtfully curated items from our families.
There will be lots of fun for everyone with music, crafts, hot chocolate station, and our yummy bake sale (cash preferred).
We are bringing magic back again this year with the opportunity to take free photos with Santa, available from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please register online (click here) if you and your family are planning on attending.
The PA Shop will be open during this event.
All members of the Bayview Glen community are invited.
For more information on the PA Merry Market vendors, please check out the list available on the PA Events webpage. Be sure to bring some cash, as some vendors may not accept credit or debit card payments.
We are looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a success. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the online signup form (click here), or contact pavolunteer@bayviewglen.ca for any questions.
Please follow us on school social media and the Bayview Glen website at bayviewglen.ca/pa-events, where all our PA events are listed.
We look forward to seeing you and your family there!
If you have any questions, please contact the PA Merry Market Co-ordinators at merrymarket@bayviewglen.ca.
Parent Association Halloween Fun 2024
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Thank you to the many members of the Bayview Glen community for joining our annual Parent Association Halloween festivities on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The Prep School Gymnasium and J.T.M. Guest Theatre were full of wonderful families dressed in their favourite Halloween costumes, enjoying trick or treating, the dance party, yummy treats at the BeaverTails food truck, and lots of fun at the various games, craft stations, face painting, and the highly appreciated bouncy castles. It was great seeing you all joining in the celebration!
A big thank you to all of student and parent volunteers, as well as the Bayview Glen staff for their support on this exciting day! The PA team is always looking for volunteers to help at our Parent Association events. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the online signup form or contact pavolunteer@bavyiewglen.ca for any questions.
Please follow us on school social media and the PA Events webpage to stay updated on all our PA events. We look forward to seeing everyone again at the upcoming Parent Association Merry Market 2024 on Thursday, November 21.
Join Us for Parent Association Halloween Event 2024
BVG News, Events, Home page, Lower School, Parent Association, Prep School, Preschool, Upper SchoolOnly a few days to go…
Bayview Glen Parent Association Halloween Event
Sunday, October 27, 2024
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Prep School Gymnasium
Bayview Glen Moatfield Campus
Admission cost is $5 per child. Although walk-ins are welcome and we will accept payment (cash or credit) at the door, to help us plan and purchase supplies, we strongly encourage all families to pre-register online (click here) by October 25 – don’t delay!
Let’s get ready for a wicked good time with more fun and bigger thrills than ever before!
Calling all the Bayview Glen community for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration!
Join us on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Prep School Gymnasium at the Bayview Glen Moatfield Campus for our Parent Association Halloween Event.
Get dressed in your Halloween costume, bring a treat bag, and come trick or treating with your family!
With new activities and more thrills, there will be fun times for everyone, including inflatables, dance party, games, treats, and more.
Sweets and savoury food options will be available for purchase (cash or credit), with the famous BeaverTails Food Truck again at the event.
All members of the Bayview Glen community are welcome to attend.
We look forward to celebrating together.
Calling for Parent Volunteers
We are looking for parent volunteers to help make our upcoming Parent Association events a success. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the online signup form (click here), or contact pavolunteer@bayviewglen.ca for any questions. Your continued support and participation are greatly appreciated.
Please follow us on school social media and the Bayview Glen website at bayviewglen.ca/pa-events, where all our PA events are listed.
If you have any questions, please contact the PA Co-Social Directors at pasocial@bayviewglen.ca.
Parent Association Morning Coffee Social 2024
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our second Parent Association Morning Coffee Social on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Your participation made it a wonderful opportunity to connect and strengthen our school community.
Please follow us on school social media and the PA Events webpage to stay updated on all our PA events. We look forward to seeing everyone again at future PA events.
Parent Association Evening Parent Social 2024
BVG News, Events, Home page, Lower School, Parent Association, Prep School, Preschool, Upper SchoolThank you to all the parents who joined us for our first Parent Association Evening Parent Social on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, despite the rainy weather. It was a full-house success, and we were delighted to see such an amazing turnout. We hope you enjoyed connecting with fellow parents, and we sincerely appreciate your continued support of the school community.
Please follow us on school social media and the PA Events webpage to stay updated on all our PA events. We look forward to seeing everyone again at future PA events.
Join Us for Parent Association Welcome and Kick-off Breakfast September 10, 2024
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Parent Association Welcome and Kick-off Breakfast
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Daunt Dining Hall, Bayview Glen Moatfield Campus (85 Moatfield Drive, Toronto)
RSVP online: bayviewglen.ca/pa-events
The Parent Association (PA) wishes you and your family a happy and successful year at Bayview Glen.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the events hosted by the Parent Association, starting with the Annual Parent Association Welcome and Kick-off Breakfast.
Agenda for this event will include:
– Welcome
– Heads of School Introduction and Updates
– PA Executives and Directors Introduction
– Nominations 2025-2026
– Upcoming PA Events
Please register online if you are interested in attending.
If you have any questions, please contact papresident@bayviewglen.ca.
We look forward to seeing you at the event.