MAY Calendar and More Reminders…
Please find attached a copy of the Earl Kitchener MAY calendar, along with a few odds and ends for the coming week…
Tuesday, May 5th
* Track and field practice (7:55 a.m.)
* Nutrition Program – muffins, apples slices, cheese wiggles
Wednesday, May 6th
* Middle School Transition Session for Grade 5 Parents (6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the library)
Thursday, May 7th
* Nutrition Program – cheese dip, Tostitos, snap peas, and cherry tomatoes
Friday, May 8th
* Pizza Day
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!
Nutrition Program Info for the week of May 4th
A huge thank you to all who have helped with the Nutrition Program so far. Planning, shopping, cooking, preparing, distributing food, and cleaning up the snack bins for five hundred and eighty (580) children twice a week is a huge undertaking. And, it is all done with the amazing power of volunteers! Please ask your children about the snacks they have been enjoying on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, and consider coming out to help on a Tuesday or Thursday morning from 8:50 – 10:30 a.m. The sign up list for this coming week can be found here. There is still room for someone to take over keeping the fridges in order… not a glamorous job, but a necessary one! Thanks to Jenny and Yo for tackling the four (4) fridges this week.
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What will the kids be offered this week?
Tuesday, May 5th – Muffins, apple slices, cheese wiggles
Thursday, May 7th – Cheese Dip, Tostitos, Snap Peas and Cherry Tomatoes
Appropriate substitutions will be made for allergies. Of course, this is the proposed menu…last minute changes are sometimes necessary based on food availability and budget. But, this is what we are planning to serve.
EK 100th Anniversary
Our big 100th Anniversary Celebration is coming up quickly! Please check out the attached poster for all of the details. We are looking for lots of volunteers (children and parents) to help out with the event. Click here to see all of the places we need people to help out… https://ek100.ca/volunteer-opportunities-for-the-may-23rd-event
Questions about the jobs? Feel free to email Cathy at [email protected] for more details. Check out the poster for the event that is attached. We are also looking for Individuals and Businesses to sponsor parts of the event. Details on donations can be found at www.ek100.ca.
Earl Kitchener 100th Anniversary
Absences and Extended Vacations
Just a friendly reminder to please keep us informed if your child will be absent due to an early or extended vacation, illness, an appointment, etc. Our phone lines are open 24-hours a day, and you can leave a detailed voicemail message by calling (905) 528-0223. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, especially during this busy time of year.
Piano Lessons at Earl Kitchener
It is now time to register for in-school piano lessons at Earl Kitchener for next September. Due to a Board of Education policy, lessons are on a semi-private basis, and take place once a week during school hours. Students must have a piano or full-size keyboard at home on which to practice. For more information, please contact Susan Chambers-Stothart at [email protected] or (905) 522-4303.
Have a wonderfully warm weekend!
Updated on Friday, May 01, 2015.