Crescent School Welcomes You

This online resource provides the information your family needs to prepare for Crescent School this September.

Welcome New Families

Dear Crescent Family,

I am delighted that you have chosen Crescent School for your son’s education.

Your son is joining a Crescent brotherhood that will have an enduring and positive influence on his life. He will gain relevant and future-ready knowledge essential for an unknown and constantly evolving future. We prioritize character development in all our curricular and co-curricular programs because we know how desperately the world needs good men. 

The development of Men of Character from Boys of Promise happens best when fostered by a supportive relationship between school and family. Our partnership is key to your son’s success and we aim to make Crescent a rewarding experience for your entire family. 

Let me assure you that everyone here — faculty and staff, students, families and alumni — will do everything possible to make you and your son feel at home in the Crescent community.

A family’s nervous excitement is understandable when starting a new school. Many of your immediate questions should be answered below. My colleagues and I are always happy to discuss any additional questions you may have.

We can’t wait to welcome your son to Crescent School.

 
Sincerely,
Michael Fellin P’24
Headmaster

Important Fall Dates

Tuesday, September 2: Orientation for Grade 3–8 students who are NEW to Crescent and ALL students in Grade 9

Wednesday, September 3: First Day of Classes (All Students)

Friday, October 10 through Monday, October 13: Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 7 through Monday, November 10: Fall Mid-Term Break

Friday, December 19 through Friday, January 2: Winter Holidays
Click here for a full list of 2025–2026 Statutory and School Holidays

Note: Dates are subject to change.


 

Essential Contact Information

School Reception:
(416) 449-2556

Enrolment Team:
enrol@crescentschool.org
(416) 449-2556 ext. 292
 
Coyote’s Den (school store):
Crescent Wellness Centre:
nurse@crescentschool.org
(416) 449-2556 ext. 252
Don't miss an important message from the Crescent Parent Association (CPA) at the bottom of this webpage.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS

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  • PARENT ASSEMBLY, MAY 14

    On Wednesday, May 14 at 7 p.m., Headmaster Michael Fellin will unveil Breakthrough 2030, Crescent School’s strategic priorities for 2025–2030. This five-year roadmap will outline our plans to double down on aspects that the school deems exceptional, fine-tune areas that can be improved, and think boldly about the opportunities that best position us for the uncertainties of tomorrow. The event will be sponsored by SAGE Dining, Crescent’s food services partner. Watch for an event invitation coming soon.

  • FAMILY BBQ FOR BOYS NEW TO CRESCENT, MAY 27

    Save the date for a Family BBQ to welcome all our new boys and their families to Crescent School. The BBQ takes place from 4:30–6 p.m. Watch for your invitation in the coming weeks.

GET READY FOR SEPTEMBER

There are some things you can start doing right away to get ready for the new school year.

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  • VISIT THE GREEN ROOM

    The Green Room is Crescent’s intranet site for parents, students and faculty. It is your family’s source for all matters relating to Crescent. Here you will find school news, information resources, the school calendar and the faculty directory. Once school begins, this is where you will access your son’s course list, class schedule, assignments and more. Permission form notifications are accessed through the Green Room, as are your son’s report cards.

    You already accessed the Green Room during the enrolment process. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the information in the Resources tab or the featured content in the News tab. Please use the same email address and password that you used previously.

    Parents may log into the Green Room using this URL: crescentschool.myschoolapp.com

    You will need to be logged in to the Green Room to access many links contained on this webpage. If you have forgotten your password, click on “Forgot login or First time logging in?”

    Note: New students will receive their Green Room login username and password when school starts.


  • CONFIRM YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

    While you’re in the Green Room, please take a moment to check your contact information and privacy settings. Please note that each parent must sign into the Green Room separately to update their own contact information. Please ensure that all contact information details are entered.

  • ENSURE YOUR SON'S IMMUNIZATION STATUS IS UP TO DATE

    Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires parents of children attending elementary and secondary school to provide their local health unit with proof of their child’s immunization against the following designated diseases: measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, meningococcal, whooping cough (pertussis), and chickenpox (only applies to kids born on or after 2010). 

    Please report all of your child's previous immunizations to Toronto Public Health through ICON (Immunization Connect Ontario), a secure online system for submitting student immunization information to Toronto Public Health. Students who do not have up-to-date mandatory vaccinations risk school suspension imposed by Toronto Public Health.

  • PURCHASE YOUR SON'S UNIFORM

    All of your son’s uniform needs can be met at Coyote’s Den, Crescent’s on-campus store. Private fitting appointments are available now through June 6. To ensure that your son has all of his uniform items for the fall, all fittings/purchases must be completed by June 6. 

    Please see the “Coyote’s Den” section below for uniform requirements and purchase information.

  • REGISTER NOW FOR BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE FOR LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS

    CoyoteCare provides supervision for Lower School families needing childcare beyond regular school hours. Held in the Margaret Donnelly Lower School library and led by a qualified instructor, the program includes snacks, homework time, well-being activities, and outdoor play when possible.

    The program runs Monday through Friday from 3:00–6:00 p.m., and on Late Start Wednesdays from 7:30–8:55 a.m. Regular morning duty on all other days begins at 7:30 a.m. and CoyoteCare is not offered.

    Crescent has a pre-paid subscription pricing for CoyoteCare of $3,300/year (approximately $400/month) covering daily after-school care, Late Start mornings, and early dismissal days such as for parent-teacher interviews. The expense qualifies for the federal Child Care Tax Credit. Families requiring after-hours supervision three or more times per week will see significant savings compared to the drop-in pricing option.

    To take advantage of next year’s pre-paid subscription covering the full year of CoyoteCare supervision, interested families must complete this registration form and make a non-refundable $1,000 deposit per child by April 22. The balance of the fee ($2,300/child) will be billed to the Student Billing Account in September.

    If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Patricia Alviano (palviano@crescentschool.org) or Mr. Ian Fisher (ifisher@crescentschool.org)

  • SUMMER COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 9

    All secondary school students in Ontario must complete 40 hours of community service to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The Crescent School Diploma requires Grade 9 students to earn all 40 community service hours in their Grade 9 year. Students can begin earning community service hours as soon as they graduate from Grade 8.

    Crescent uses the x2VOL program to help students track their community service hours. New students will be trained on this program during their orientation on September 2. It is important that students keep a record of the community service hours earned over the summer and the contact information from their community service supervisor who will need to verify their hours once they have been signed up on the platform.

COYOTE'S DEN

Coyote’s Den is Crescent’s one-stop shop on campus. It carries all Crescent uniform items, sports equipment, school supplies, spirit wear and other Crescent-branded items. 

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  • UNIFORM FITTINGS

    To ensure that your son has all the required uniform items for his first day of school we offer private fitting appointments. The appointments are available from April 14 to June 6. All fittings/purchases must be completed by June 6.

    Please click here to book an appointment.

  • PAYMENT, RETURNS, AND EXCHANGES

    Payments can be made by VISA, MasterCard and debit. Purchases under $100 can also be charged to a Student Billing Account beginning in September 2025.  

    If your son grows over the summer, unworn and still-tagged merchandise can be exchanged or returned at the Coyote’s Den from August 25 to September 23.

  • UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

    Students are expected to come to school dressed in uniform. The school has different uniform requirements:

    Click here to download the Crescent School Uniform Flyer.
    Click here to download a uniform shopping list.

    Number One Dress 
    • This is the formal uniform to be worn at assemblies (every Thursday) and at all official school functions, e.g. special programs, guest speakers, Remembrance Day, Winter Celebration, Closing Ceremonies, and other designated occasions. 
    • Number One Dress features the Crescent blazer, grey flannel pants, white Oxford dress shirt, House tie or another official School tie, dress socks (any style or colour), black leather belt, and black leather, polishable shoes.
    • New boys receive their House tie on the first day of school.
    Number Two Dress
    • Number Two Dress is less formal and does not require a blazer. The uniform items vary slightly between school divisions.
    Warm Weather Dress
    • During warmer months, students have the option of wearing Crescent-branded polo golf shirts and lighter-weight pants.
    • The start and end of warm weather dress is designated by the Head of School.
    Athletic Uniform
    • Clothing for gym and athletic teams must be purchased through the Den.

  • ONLINE STORE

    The Coyote’s Den online store can be accessed here.
     
    For your convenience, you can purchase the Crescent uniform online as well. The uniform sizing chart can assist you with your purchases.
     
    When you create an online account with the Coyote’s Den online store, please include your email address. Alerts and notifications about your order are sent by email only.  Please add your son’s name and grade in the shipping field.
     
    When your order is ready, you will receive an email asking you to book a curbside pick-up appointment. 
     
    The Coyote’s Den does not offer shipping.
     
    Online orders for September 2025 must be placed by Friday, June 6.

PERSONAL COMPUTING DEVICES

Make sure your son has the right technology to set him up for success.

All Crescent Students should be familiar with and must comply with the School’s policies relating to Cell Phones & Other Personal Electronic Devices, as well as our Laptop Use and Acceptable Computer Use policies.

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  • LOWER SCHOOL

    Lower School students (Grades 3–6) are issued Chromebooks for use at school. Personal computing devices from home are not required in this division.

  • MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL

    Students in Grades 7 to 12 are required to bring their own computing devices to class. Students may use the device of their choice—Mac, PC, netbook, 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 do recommend a minimum of 8 GB of RAM and at least a 256 GB hard drive.

    Students must bring their devices to school every day throughout the school year.

TEXTBOOKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, MUSIC INSTRUMENTS, AND OTHER

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  • LOWER SCHOOL

    Textbooks and Supplies
    Notebooks, classroom resources, and an agenda will be provided by the school in September and charged to the Student Billing Account.

    A list of school supplies will be issued to parents this summer. These items will need to be purchased in advance of the first day of school.

  • MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Textbooks and Supplies
    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. A list of additional supplies will be issued to parents this summer. These items will need to be purchased in advance of the first day of school. 

    Middle School students must supply their own textbooks. A list of textbooks will be provided this summer. These can be purchased online through The Batner Bookstore or from other sources if you wish.

    Musical Instruments
    All Middle School students take Instrumental Music as part of the curriculum. Prior to September, the Middle School music teacher will contact you to inquire about your son’s instrumental music experience and rental requirements. If a student does not own the instrument, he may rent the instrument through Crescent School. 

    The music program at Crescent centres on brass, woodwind and percussion instruments.


  • UPPER SCHOOL

    Textbooks
    You will receive information by email in late spring about the textbooks your son needs for each of his courses. You can buy textbooks online through The Batner Bookstore or from other sources if you wish.

    Musical Instruments
    Students enrolled in instrumental music classes must supply their own instruments. If a student does not own the instrument, he may rent the instrument through Crescent School. More information about instrument rentals will be announced prior to September.

CRESCENT SUMMER PROGRAMS

Crescent doesn’t slow down when the school year ends—our campus bustles with activity all year long. See if one of these programs is right for your family.

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  • CRESCENT CAMPS

    Crescent Camps are open to boys and girls ages 4–13. We offer engaging programs that reflect Crescent School’s excellence in technology, business, athletics, leadership and the arts. 

    Crescent Camps provide a way for new students to become familiar with the school. Many of the programs are led by Crescent faculty and are attended by other Crescent students. Students enrolled in the on-campus programs can experience the school in a fun and relaxed setting to ease first-day-of-school jitters.

    Click here to learn more about Crescent Camps.

  • SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR GRADES 9–12

    Crescent’s Summer Academic Program reflects our high academic standards and engaging content delivered by outstanding teachers. We offer a range of courses in Grades 9–12. The program takes place on-campus from June 30 through July 25, 2025, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Crescent’s summer program is co-ed and open to students from all independent or public schools. 

    Click here to learn more about Summer Academics at Crescent School.

  • SUCCESSFUL START PROGRAMS: AUGUST 18–22

    For boys entering Grades 3 through 9, we offer an optional one-week, half-day summer program designed to consolidate math and literacy skills and help students transition smoothly into the new school year. Taught by Crescent teachers, it’s a great way for boys new to Crescent to make friends and familiarize themselves with the campus while preparing for our advanced curriculum.

    Click here to learn more about our Successful Start program and to register.

THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN SEPTEMBER

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  • HOUSE SYSTEM AND HOUSE TIES

    Every Crescent student is a member of one of six Houses: Cartier, Hudson, Wolfe, Mackenzie, Massey and Simcoe. Your son will be assigned to his House and receive his House tie on the first day of school. 

    We try to assign boys to the same House as their other family members who currently attend, or previously attended, Crescent.

  • TEAMS & CLUBS

    Crescent has a robust selection of co-curricular activities to satisfy a wide variety of interests. Our Character-in-Action programs provide our students with authentic opportunities to develop character outside of the classroom. We have signature programs in athletics, arts, business, outreach and robotics, plus many more. You can learn more about Crescent's Character-in-Action Programs on our website. 

    Most teams and clubs will post sign-up information in September. Fall athletic tryouts generally take place during the first week of school. Please refer to this webpage to see which athletic teams and intramurals are offered during each term.

  • LOCKERS

    Each student in Grades 4 to 12 is assigned a locker. His lock must be purchased in the Coyote’s Den. Locks purchased outside the school are not permitted. Grade 3 students have cubbies in their home form.

  • MENTOR PROGRAM

    In Lower and Middle Schools, the Form Teachers serve as the boys’ Mentors. In Upper School, each student is assigned a faculty member as their Mentor, and the student retains the same Mentor for all his Upper School years.

    Middle and Upper School students meet regularly in Mentor Groups to discuss school events and commemorations, world issues and a myriad of other topics. Your son’s Mentor will be your family’s primary contact with Crescent School.

LUNCH PROGRAM

Lunch is provided for all Crescent students and is part of tuition. Each day, there is a selection of hot entrees with sides and vegetables, soup, salad and sandwich bars, dessert and fresh fruit. All meals and snacks provided by Crescent are peanut- and nut-free. Crescent food services are provided by SAGE Dining.

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  • DAILY LUNCH MENU

    The daily lunch menu can be accessed from the SAGE website and from the What’s For Lunch resource tile in the Green Room. The menu is also available on 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). This video provides instructions on how to use the Touch of SAGE app.

  • MANAGING 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) to assist people with dietary restrictions.

    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. Please be sure to include information about your son’s food allergies or special dietary needs on his medical form which will be sent to you this summer.
DON'T MISS THE MESSAGE BELOW FROM THE CPA
 

 



A Warm Welcome from the Crescent Parent Association

 

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Welcome to Crescent School!

On behalf of the Crescent Parent Association (CPA), we are delighted to welcome you to Crescent School. The CPA is a parent volunteer organization dedicated to bringing families together within our vibrant community. Our mission is to work in partnership with the School, coordinating many activities throughout the year to build Crescent’s unique sense of community. We achieve this through social, fundraising and outreach initiatives.

One of the best ways to meet other families and get to know your son’s new school is by volunteering for the CPA in whatever capacity you are able; there are many opportunities to be involved. Visit the CPA Resource tile in the Green Room and click on the “Volunteer Signup” link to learn more. 

The CPA is here to assist you in whatever way we can. We look forward to meeting you.
 
Mia Singer P’25, ’29
CPA President 2024/2025
   Rachel MacMillan P’24, ’25, ’28
Incoming CPA President 2025/2026
 

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  • MEET YOUR NEW FAMILY AMBASSADOR

    When joining a new school, parents and students often have many questions. We have linked you to a New Family Ambassador to help facilitate your transition to Crescent this September. This individual is a current Crescent parent who is knowledgeable about the school and has a child in your son’s school division. Your New Family Ambassadors will be able to answer almost any question that you have. Please expect to hear from one of our parent volunteers in the coming days if you have not heard from them already.

  • GET INVOLVED

    All parents of Crescent School are members of the CPA and new participants are warmly welcomed. There are many ways to get involved and a range of time commitments. Volunteering is a great way for new parents to get to know other families. 

    If you are interested in learning more, please check the CPA resource post in the Green Room or email incoming CPA President Rachel MacMillan at bostonrach@rogers.com.

  • GARAGE SALE, MAY 31

    The Garage Sale is an annual Crescent Parent Association initiative staffed by more than 200 volunteers and attended by more than 1,000 bargain hunters from across the GTA. On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the Field House will be transformed into a well-organized flea market open to the public. If you are interested in getting involved by volunteering or donating to the Garage Sale, watch for more information coming at the end of April.
 



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