Weekly Reminders…
Just a few weekly reminders this week…
Wednesday, April 29th
* Ukulele lessons at 3:15 p.m. (for those who are registered)
Thursday, April 30th
* BBQ and Open House (5:00 – 7:30 p.m.)
* Nutrition Program – cooked rhubarb, low fat yogurt, and granola parfait
* Ukulele lessons at 3:15 p.m. (for those who are registered)
BBQ and Open House This Tomorrow!
We are happy to have the Greenville Optimist Club serving food at the upcoming Open House tomorrow, Thursday, April 30th. Please note that they are CASH ONLY! Prices are as follows:
Burger (Veggie burgers available on request at the event) – $5
Hot Dog – $4
Fries – $3
Drinks – $1
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Food on the back playground
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Rooms open
2:30 – 7:30 p.m. Book Fair in the gym
Book Fair on Thursday As Well!
Please join us this Thursday, April 30th from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the gym for our Annual Book Fair. Debit and credit card options are available for easy payment, so feel free to stop by and pick up a few books of your choice! For an added reading bonus, buy two (2) French books and get another book free! Stock up now for spring and summer reading!
Track and Field Club Practice
Just a reminder to parents and students that the Track and Field Club practice continues on Tuesday, May 5th and Tuesday, May 12th at 7:55 a.m. THEN the next two weeks are Wednesday, May 20th and Wednesday, May 27th (the time remains the same). With the nicer weather arriving, please ensure your child brings and wears appropriate footwear for Phys-Ed class. Proper athletic / running shoes are necessary for your child to participate safely and actively. (If it is raining, please check Twitter (ek_hwdsb) and / or the website.)
Information Session for Grade 5 Parents About Transitioning to Middle School (Wednesday, May 6th)
Parents of Grade 5 students please come to our Middle School Transition Session at Earl Kitchener School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the library. There will be a guest speaker (Steve Chapelle) addressing social media issues from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for parents only (child care available). Ryerson staff will then be available from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for any questions you may have about middle school. See you there!
Grade 5’s: Mark Your Calendar
The Ryerson Open House is on Wednesday, May 13th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Classrooms will be open from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. giving everyone an opportunity to see where your child will spend a great part of his / her. Music night is on the same night at Ryerson from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. This will include performances from three (3) bands and small student ensembles. We look forward to seeing the Grade 5’s (and parents) there!
Concussion Forms
Due to new policy with regard to concussions, paperwork is now necessary to complete at school and return to the parent. As a result, if you received this yellow / orange form (“Tool To Identify a Suspected Concussion”), it is imperative to fill it out and RETURN it back to the school as soon as possible. There are a number of forms outstanding, and we would greatly appreciate your assistance in returning them at your earliest convenience.
Earl Kitchener School’s 100th Anniversary Is Coming Soon!!
We hope that you saved the date! Saturday, May 23rd from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. we will be holding a celebration for staff, students, and parents, present and past, to take a walk through the last 100 years at Earl Kitchener. We are looking for Volunteers to help with the event. Have a look at the links below and pick a way to support the staff and 100th Anniversary! There are some spots for you to work with your kids…so please have a look!
We are also looking for financial support to make the celebration and all of the projects planned possible. Please check out information on how to donate as an individual or as a business on www.ek100.ca. Pictures of the donor rewards sheets are included here as well.
** We are looking for donated decorations (purple and yellow, please!!) – streamers, balloons, plastic disposale table cloths, etc, can be dropped off just inside the Staff Room.
BAKING and Helping with Cupcake Delivery on May 22nd
I would like to bake two (2) dozen vanilla cupcakes for the In-School Event on Friday, May 22nd – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/7f3972
I would like to bake two (2) dozen chocolate cupcakes for the In-School Event on Friday, May 22nd – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/d3c95f
I’m available to hand out Cupcakes to classes on Friday, May 22nd from 8:50 – 11:00 a.m. – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/7c5773
*We’ve already got someone baking special cupcakes for children with allergies!
Set up of Event on Friday, May 22nd (after school and evening)
I’m available to come and help set up a Decade Room or any other area that needs to be set up – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/0231ef
Decade Room helpers during event on Saturday, May 23rd between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
I’m available to take a one-hour shift during the event to monitor and maintain a Decade Room (please pick one of the times below):
11am – noon – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/a602f7
Noon – 1pm – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/f4002c
1pm – 2pm – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/3e0324
Handing out cake in library for a one-hour shift
MY CHILD and I are available to hand out cake for a one hour shift – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/c50756
Running the Name Tag Tables at the Event on Saturday, May 23rd
MY CHILD AND I are available to do a one hour shift at one of the name tag tables during the event – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/9dff0d
Greeting people at the door at the event on Saturday, May 23rd
MY CHILD AND I are available to do a one hour shift at one of the doors during the event – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/283a41
Clean Up Crew – clean up after event on Saturday, May 23rd (after 2:00 p.m.)
I’m available to help clean up after the event – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/1429f3
Got a laminator at home? We need some signs made!
I’m available to make some 8.5 x 11 signs and laminate them in the weeks leading up to the celebration. – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/88f245
Parking Lot Attendants on Saturday, May 23rd
I’m available to help run the parking lot to make sure there are spaces available for visiting dignitaries and those with disabilities – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/af1b44
Food Truck Organizer on Saturday, May 23rd
I’m available to be a contact person and be present while the trucks are setting up – don’t worry… they’re already booked!! – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/a8bc65
What can you expect on Saturday, May 23rd?
The Premiere of the Documentary Movie about Earl Kitchener School… starring YOUR KIDS!!
Decade Rooms containing pictures and memorabilia from the 100 year history of the school!
AND… a live music show from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (outside, weather permitting) featuring many of the Artists from the “OK EK, We’re 100!” CD project… and Special Friends of EK, Turkey Rhubarb will perform for the kids! Watch for more details coming soon about the live show!
Food trucks, cake, art auction, and lots more!!!
Mark your Calendar now!
The event can’t happen without you…please check out all of the opportunities to volunteer…and PLEASE get involved!
The Earl Kitchener 100th Anniversary Committee
For All You Artistic Parents
Calling all artistic parents. We are looking for your help with the upcoming Art Auction for the May 23rd 100th Celebration. If you are interested in helping out, please contact [email protected].
Enjoy the sunshine!
Updated on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.