Weekly Reminders…
Just a few weekly reminders…
Wednesday, May 13th (tonight)
* Ryerson Open House for Grade 5 Families
Thursday, May 14th
* Nutrition Program – apple slices, Triscuits, cheese wiggles
Monday, May 18th
* Victoria Day (**no school**)
TONIGHT Grade 5’s: Come On Out
The Ryerson Open House is tonight 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!
Yoga
Yoga is a great way to relax, strengthen muscles, break a sweat, and have fun! Students are exploring a variety of beginner poses, breathing exercises, body awareness, relaxation techniques, and positive thinking. Yoga takes place every Day 4 during the first half of 1st Nutrition Break for Grade 2 and Grade 3 students. Typically we have Yoga in the gym but with the nicer weather, we can begin to have Yoga outdoors! Students are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel, running shoes or bare feet, and comfortable clothing. If your child has not attended, but is interested, they are more than welcome to join us! They will receive a permission form to be signed and returned at our next yoga meeting. Yoga will occur on these upcoming dates:
Day 4: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 (Cancelled due to “Run 4 Change”)
Day 4: Thursday, May 21, 2015
Day 4: Thursday, May 28, 2015
Day 4: Thursday, June 4, 2015
Day 4: Friday, June 12, 2015
Day 4: Friday, June 19, 2015
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:
* 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
Nutrition Program Information
Here is the menu for the week of May 18th. Substitutions are made for allergies. Please note that there may need to be slight changes due to availability and budget.
Tuesday, May 19th – orange slices, whole wheat muffins, small carton of milk
Thursday, May 21st – whole wheat pasta salad (cooked pasta with Italian dressing), cheese and chopped vegetables
Volunteer To Help Out
If you are free on a Tuesday or Thursday morning between drop off and about 10:30 a.m. and want to see how the whole program works, sign up to volunteer! Thanks to all of the folks who have been helping out so far. It has been amazing to see how many people are getting involved in planning, shopping, preparing, and cleaning up. We have created a fantastic food delivery machine!
https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/bc4e06
Earl Kitchener School’s 100th Anniversary Is Coming Soon!!
***NEW!***
What the heck is a Wishima Tree? Click here and find out what it has to do with the 100th Anniversary!! >> https://ek100.ca/the-wishima-tree-project/
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 please!!) – streamers, balloons, plastic disposable 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 chocolate cupcakes for the In-School Event on Friday, May 22nd – https://ekhomeandschool.bringit.bz/public/d3c95f
*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
www.ek100.ca
[email protected]
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.
Afghan Assistance
If you can knit and would like to contribute to a good cause, please be sure to check out the information in the attachment. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Have a wonderful week!
Updated on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.