Elkhorn Public SchoolADDRESS: 10 Elkhorn Dr, North York, ON

M2K 1J3PHONE NUMBER: (416) 395-9500EMAIL ADDRESS: Elkhorn@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/elkhornGRADE RANGE: JK to 5

History of ElkhornIn 1955 SheppardAvenue was a dirt roadwith just a few homes onit. Bayview Village wasnothing more than afarmer's field. As thearea began to grow theBoard of Educationplanned the building of anew school - Elkhorn.The official opening ofElkhorn took place onMay 5, 1958. In June of1985 due to decliningenrollment, Elkhorn'sdoors closed, markingthe end of 27 years ofeducation at the school.Students moved tonearby BayviewElementary and MiddleSchool. In September1996, Elkhorn proudlyreopened its doors andthe elementarypopulation continues togrow to this day.

"Things are only impossible until we decide that they're notanymore." - David Suzuki

 Elkhorn Public School is located in the Bayview Villagecommunity. We are a Kindergarten to Grade 5 school where thepartnership of home, community and school is thriving andhelping our students to flourish. The academic program isbalanced in all areas of the Ontario Curriculum. Elkhorn servicesapproximately 430 students representing almost 20 differentlanguage groups. Prevalent languages spoken by students in theschool, other than English, include Mandarin, Cantonese,Romanian, Korean and Farsi. At Elkhorn, every child isencouraged to achieve the highest standards, to growemotionally, intellectually and socially, and to become successfulwithin a global community.

CommunityWe pride ourselves in being acommunity-centred school. Thepositive, welcoming community isevident the moment you walk in theschool and see the beautiful mural that all students, parents, andstaff created. There are many opportunities for students to learnto be positive contributing members in the school community.Parents are actively involved in their children's education. Ourteachers are lifelong learners who care deeply about the students.We will continue to foster and develop strong partnerships withparents/guardians and community agencies. For our students, it isour goal to create and maintain a safe learning environment.

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Special EducationChildren have unique needs. We endeavor to meet the needs of all students through our excellent special education team. Our SpecialEducation team works closely with homeroom teachers to provideprograming that helps our students to continually improve. Math andlanguage blocks are aligned so that students are learning similarcurriculum at the same time as their peers.

English as a Second Language (ESL)We have many students who are new to Canada and are animportant part of our school community.  Our ESL teachers workwith the homeroom teachers to provide programs tosupport students in their continued learning. Our ESL programs aredetermined based on the needs of the individual students andservices are provided accordingly. 

MusicStudents from all grades participate in a well-balanced musicprogram which encourages the development of musical skills,creativity, and performance practice.  There is a yearly concert forGrades 1-5 and a mini-concert for the Kindergartens. Our studentsalso participate in events such as singing at the LegislativeAssembly of Ontario and the Toronto Blue Jays game.

Integration of TechnologyThe use of technology to accommodate the different learning stylesof our students has proven to be a valuable tool in promotingacademic achievement and successfully engaging all students.SmartBoards, Promethean Boards and iPads are some of theresources available to support teaching and learning.

Additional Features● Various Clubs● Boys' and Girls' Sports Teams● Initiatives - e.g. 9 Days of GIving● Character Assemblies

● Play Days, Fun Fair, Dance-A-Thons● Fundraisers - e.g.Terry Fox● Autism Awareness Campaign● Student Voice Action Committee

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3110&schoolId=110

Student Life - Where You Belong

Students at Elkhorn are encouraged to strive for excellence,to celebrate success, and to just enjoy being kids.  Thereare many opportunities for students to be involved inextra-curricular activities at lunch and after school.  While webelieve it is important to offer these opportunities to ourstudents, we also believe that students learn a great dealfrom play and unstructured social interaction (recess). Coupled with the excellent direct teaching of social skills inthe classrooms, our students are often complimented ontheir kindness, manners, consideration, and generalawareness of social norms when they interact both in andout of the classroom. 

What Sets Us Apart

Five aspects set us apart:  Community, Staff, SpecialEducation, Music, and Students.  Elkhorn is a positive and nurturing community where staffand parents work together to provide the best education foreach student.  Parents and community members arewelcomed for their sharing of knowledge, outstanding levelsof volunteerism, and participation throughout all aspects ofschool life. Our staff is knowledgeable, caring, and alwaysstriving to improve professionally.  They are consistentlyprovided with opportunities to enhance their teachingpractices. The special education department is second tonone, providing assistance to all students with special needsusing focused teaching and assessment methods.  Themusic education program focuses on developing choraltechniques in students, but there is also an Orff andrecorder component to music instruction.  Our students aregiven ample opportunities to demonstrate their strengths inacademic, athletic, leadership and character buildingforums.

Parent and Community Engagement

Parents are recognized as an important partnership in studentlearning. The School Advisory Council (SAC) has many active andsupportive parent members. The School Council has played a vitalrole in providing financial and personal support to advance thecause of student learning and enhance the availability of resources.Our very vibrant school council organizes various fundraisinginitiatives to enrich the lives of our students. Our students havebenefited greatly from the fundraising the Council has initiated.There is regular collaboration with community and social agencies toassist many students and families with special needs. 

Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.

Contact Information

SCHOOL NAME: Elkhorn Public SchoolADDRESS: 10 Elkhorn Dr, North York, ON

M2K 1J3TELEPHONE: (416) 395-9500EMAIL: Elkhorn@tdsb.on.ca