More Weekly Reminders…
Just a few more reminders…
Tuesday, May 12th
* Track and Field Practice (7:55 a.m.)
* Nutrition Program – 1/2 Muesli flavour Pita Break morning round, 1 boiled egg, baby carrots
* Home & School and School Council Meetings (7:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 13th
* Ryerson Open House for Grade 5 Families (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
Thursday, May 14th
* Nutrition Program – apple slices, Triscuits, cheese wiggles
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 News
Thanks to all of our helpers! The program wouldn’t happen without a great group of volunteers! Here’s next week’s menu:
Tuesday, May 12th – 1/2 Muesli flavor Pita Break morning round, 1 boiled egg, baby carrots
Thursday, May 14th – apple slices, Triscuits, cheese wiggles
Substitutions are made for allergies.
Volunteers for Next Week
If you are available on Tuesday or Thursday morning and want to prepare and pack food with us, we’d love to have your help. Just stop in and sign up in the office and make your way to the Staff Room and get ready to feed 580 kids!
Sign up here>>> https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/1863a8
Earl Kitchener School’s 100th Anniversary Is Coming Soon!!
We hope that you saved the date! Saturday, May 23rd from 11:00 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 (we have lots of yellow… we could use some more purple!!) – 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
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
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].
Skipping Club
It is hard to believe it is that time of year again but skipping club is here! Skipping club is open to all students from grades 1 through 5. The club creates a great atmosphere of community between younger and older students. Students are reminded to wear proper footwear please. Students are expected to follow our school code of conduct during skipping club each week. This year the club will take place on the following dates:
* Wednesday May 13th
* Tuesday May 19th
* Tuesday May 26th
* Tuesday June 2nd
* Tuesday June 9th
The club will run from 8:00 to 8:35 a.m. weekly on the above dates. Please review and return the permission forms to Mlle. Flemming or Mme. Bulloch if your child wants to join the club. Please check the school Twitter account for updates as the club will not run if there is inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you out there! – Mlle. Flemming & Mme. Bulloch
2nd Annual Earl Kitchener Plant Sale
CALLING ALL GARDENERS!!!! The 2nd Annual Earl Kitchener Plant Sale will be taking place on Saturday, May 23rd at the 100th Anniversary Celebration and we are looking for plant donations. We had a fantastic response from the EK community last year and are hoping to repeat this year. Now is the time to split some of those growing perennials. Have you started seeds? We are happy to find them a good home with proceeds going back into the Earl Kitchener gardens. For more information, please contact Lesley Hughes at [email protected] or 905-777-9379.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Updated on Friday, May 08, 2015.