Weekly Reminders…
Just a few weekly reminders…
Monday, April 18th
* French and English Scholars (3:10 – 4:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 19th
* Nutrition Program for Grades 1 – 5
* French Scholars (3:10 – 4:30 p.m.)
* Grade 5 to 6 Transition Night in the Gym (**not the library**)
Wednesday, April 20th
* English Scholars (3:10 – 4:30 p.m.)
Thursday, April 21st
* Nutrition Program for Grades 1 – 5
Friday, April 22nd
* “Bikes, Blades, and Boards” Presentation for Grade 2’s (**bring in your child’s helmet**)
Grade 5 to 6 Transition Night (Tuesday, April 19th)
Can you believe our Grade 5’s are already preparing for the next step? Well it’s true. And on Tuesday, April 19th, an information session will be held for Grade 5 students and parents in the Earl Kitchener gym (**not the library**). From 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., there will be a presentation by Steve Chapelle on social media. (This is for parents ONLY; child care is available, registration is required). From 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., there will be a question and answer period about middle school for both parents AND students. Hear from an expert on how to help your child navigate social media. Talk to teachers from Ryerson School. Listen to what current Grade 6 students have to say. Lots to learn! See you there! (Please see attached flyers for more information.) Please be aware that this information session is for Grade 5 parents and students ONLY!
Raising Awesome Kids! An Evening with Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
Join us at Ryerson Middle School on Thursday, April 21st from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as we welcome Gary Direnfeld, Social Worker, Spectator parenting columnist and media personality, who will be speaking about raising awesome kids. In addition to offering his insights and parenting tips, Gary will also take questions from the audience to address current challenges or concerns. This event will be very enlightening as he shares some of the findings from the workshop he will hold with our students in the school day when he surveys what they think their parents should know about their lives that they may not already know. Gary is frequently described as humourous, engaging, and certainly informative. This is an opportunity to hear from one of Canada’s most recognizable social workers, right here in our own back yard. For more information about Gary Direnfeld visit www.yoursocialworker.com. Please register to attend this event as seating is limited. Questions? Email [email protected]
WHAT: Raising Awesome Kids! An Evening with Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
WHEN: Thursday, April 21st from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ryerson Middle School, 222 Robinson St (beside Ryerson Recreation Centre), Hamilton
“Bikes, Blades, and Boards” Presentation for Grade 2’s
This Friday, April 22nd, there will be a “Bikes, Blades, and Boards” presentation for Grade 2’s. HBIA (Hamilton Brain Injury Association) will discuss the different parts of the brain, the functions of these parts, the importance of protecting our heads, and what can happen if we do get injured. After a short video, HBIA will then evaluate and properly fit each student’s helmet…so be sure to send in your child’s helmet on Friday!
Book Fair, and BBQ and House House
On Thursday, April 28th, we will be holding our annual BBQ and Open House, and Book Fair. Food will be offered on the back playground between 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.; classrooms will be open between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and remember to stop by the Book Fair in the gym between 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. See you all there!
Book Swap Coming This May!
The annual Book Swap is just around the corner. To help prepare, there is a blue Rubbermaid bin in the photocopy room next to the library ready to collect your book donations. Please bring in your used books suitable for children from JK to Grade 5. On the day of the Swap, children will have the opportunity to buy books for 25 cents with all proceeds going to the school library. Parents will have the opportunity to visit the Book Swap after school that day. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Thank you!
Terry Fox Walk Thank You!
We would like to express a big thank you to all staff, students, and volunteers for helping out with this year’s Terry Fox Walk. The day was a huge success, a great day! Our sincerest thanks for your participation!
June (July and August) Birthday Cupcakes
We are searching for more volunteers to help bake cupcakes for Monday, June 27th for the Birthday Cupcake Day. If you are interested, please contact Carol at [email protected].
Kirkendall Neighbourhood Food Drive
The Kirkendall Neighbourhood Food Drive is coming up on Saturday, May 7th and they are looking for our help. To support the food drive, Earl Kitchener will be holding a mini food drive within the next few weeks. As a result, a couple of Mission Services food barrels will be placed at the school where food donations can be dropped off. At the end of our mini food drive, Mission Services will come and pick up the barrels, weigh them, and let us know how many pounds of food were collected by Earl Kitchener. Your food donation would be greatly appreciated!
Have a great week!
Updated on Monday, April 18, 2016.