A few more reminders about the Christmas Craft Fair then it’s time to have some fun!

/ Ross Road PAC

The much-anticipated Christmas Craft Fair takes place this Friday, November 30th, from 5:00-8:00pm! Here’s how you can help make the event a success and lots of fun for you and your kids!

TICKET PRE-SALES & PRICELISTS

Ticket pre-sales for the Fair will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week from 2:45 to 3:10 in the school lobby. Beat the crowds and get yours ahead of time!

Check out the following pricelists:

MYSTERY BAG & BAKE TABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

  1. Mystery Bags: Parents, we need your help for this ever-popular treat. Please be generous – donate a few mystery bags for the Christmas Craft Fair so that every child may have a chance to get one! Bags can be dropped off in lobby (in the plastic bin under the “Down” stairs up to and including the day of the Fair, November 30th). Bags should have an approximate value of $5 per bag, and everything in the bags should be NEW (please, NO old candy or used toys).The bags could include fun holiday- or winter-themed things such as craft kits or supplies, ornaments to colour, kids’ costume jewellery or hair bands, fun kid’s gloves, small puzzles or games, candy boxes or bags, pencils, etc. The “bag” can be anything you like… brown lunch bag, goodie bag, gift bag – with the contents a mystery! All styles are welcome and fun! Please label the bag as primary or intermediate and boy, girl, or either as appropriate.
  2. Bake Sale: Please drop off cookies or brownies or cupcakes or squares or whole loaves or cakes at the office on Friday November 30th. Where possible, please do not put nuts in your “baking”! Store bought “baking” is always welcome! We ran out of baking last year so please be generous!

CRAFTS, CRAFTS, CRAFTS!

Click on the following links to see all the crafts to buy and make at the Fair!

CHRISTMAS FAIR MAP

Plan your evening in advance – check our our handy map!

Thank you to everyone for your time, energy, baking and mystery bags! See you at the Christmas Craft Fair on Friday!

—Christmas Craft Fair Committee
rossroadcraftfair@gmail.com

Click image to view map as a larger PDF!

Beat the Crowds! Get Your Christmas Craft Fair Tickets Early!

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The Christmas Craft Fair is almost here! This Friday, November 30th is the big night!

Ticket pre-sales for the Fair will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week from 2:45 to 3:10 in the school lobby.

Plan your evening by checking out the following links:

Mme Simon’s class making Pencil Toppers. Click image to see more student crafts!

Check out the crafts display in the lobby…or click here to see more photos!

Wanted: Mystery Bags & Bake Sale Contributions for the Christmas Fair!

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MYSTERY BAGS

The Christmas Craft Fair will feature Mystery Bags again this year!

Parents, we NEED your help for this ever-popular treat. Please be generous – donate a few mystery bags for the Christmas Craft Fair so every child may have a chance to get one!

  • Preferably the bags should have a holiday or winter theme but they are certainly not limited to that.
  • The children LOVE these fun bags. Bags should have an approximate value of $5 per bag, and everything in the bags should be NEW (please, NO old candy or used toys). The bags could include fun holiday- or winter-themed things such as craft kits or supplies, ornaments to colour, kids’ costume jewellery or hair bands, fun kid’s gloves, small puzzles or games, candy boxes or bags, pencils, etc.
  •  The “bag” can be anything you like… brown lunch bag, goodie bag, gift bag – with the contents a mystery! All styles are welcome and fun!
  • Please label the bag as:
    • primary or intermediate
    • boy or girl
    • or either, as appropriate!

Mystery Bags can be dropped off anytime in the box below the PAC mailbox located in the lobby below the “down” stairs up to and including the day of the Christmas Craft Fair (Friday, November 30th)

BAKE SALE

And of course the ever-popular Bake Table will be selling goodies so we need your sweet contributions!

Please drop off cookies or brownies or cupcakes or squares or whole loaves or cakes at the office on Friday November 30th.

  • Where possible, please do not put nuts in your baking!
  • Store-bought “baking” is always welcome! ;-)
  • We ran out of baking last year so please be generous!
  • If possible, we would appreciate it if you could add your name and contribution(s) to the sign-up sheets in the lobby, or by emailing rossroadcraftfair@gmail.com

Thank you for your support and generosity!
– Christmas Craft Fair Committee
rossroadcraftfair@gmail.com

Click image for more info about the 2012 Christmas Craft Fair!

WSR Grocery Orders are Due!

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Have you noticed families leaving the school with cardboard boxes on Thursdays? Those are groceries! And up to 15% of every order goes right back to our kids’ school.

It’s a fundraising initiative called Wealthy Schools Revolution (WSR) that allows you to buy some of your everyday grocery items, at a benefit to Ross Road.

Until November 21st, you can still get in on the next order: click here to link to the WSR website.

This week’s sale section features Adam’s peanut butter and Annie’s roasted seaweed snacks. Both household favorites at our house!

You can also order holiday items – I found some nice stocking stuffers in the health & beauty section and purchased my requisite scotch tape in preparation for wrapping.

Questions? Email Tovah Paglaro at tovahp@mac.com

Happy grocery shopping Ross Roaders!

—Tovah Paglaro

Pick up your iPad purchase tax receipt after school this Thursday!

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We have now received the official tax receipts from the School District for those parents who donated to the iPad purchase in the spring and indicated that they would like a tax receipt.

Come pick up your tax receipt Tuesday Nov. 13, Wednesday, Nov. 14, and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 2:45 to 3:10 pm in the lobby.

At the same time, pick up your tickets for the Starry Nights event at Park Royal on November 16 and 21! For more info, see this post. To check out the deals, click here (for example, 40% off regular price merchandise at The Gap!).

–Ross Road PAC
rossroadpac@gmail.com

Tax Receipts Are in for iPad Donations! Pick up after school this Wednesday and Thursday (and get your Starry Nights tickets at the same time!)

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We have now received the official tax receipts from the School District for those parents who donated to the iPad purchase in the spring and indicated that they would like a tax receipt.

Come pick up your tax receipt Tuesday Nov. 13, Wednesday, Nov. 14, and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 2:45 to 3:10 pm in the lobby.

At the same time, pick up your tickets for the Starry Nights event at Park Royal on November 16 and 21! For more info, see this post. To check out the deals, click here.

–Ross Road PAC
rossroadpac@gmail.com

Christmas Fair food ordering closes Wednesday, Nov. 14 – don’t miss out!

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Take a night off from cooking! Come and enjoy dinner at the Christmas Craft Fair with hot shredded roast beef on a bun served with quinoa/couscous salad and fresh vegetables. Order a cheese, pepperoni, Hawaiian or vegetarian pizza with fresh vegetables for the kids and everyone is happy.

  • Dinner is served in Frosty’s Diner between 5:30 and 7:00 PM.
  • Online ordering is open until midnight Wednesday November 14th.

How to Order:

  • Head over to www.MunchaLunch.com (or click on the bright green logo below).
  • To start ordering, please click on the yellow Fundraising Open heading and select any child to create your order. Families can place their entire order under one student’s name. The order doesn’t need to be person-specific as the orders will be picked up as a family at one location.
  • If you would rather pay by cheque you can do so by clicking on “other payment option” when you get to the Payment Option screen. Please drop off your cheque in the PAC box located under the “down” stairs in the lobby.
  • ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012. Cheque payments must be in the PAC box (under the “Down” stairs in lobby) by 3:00PM, online payments (credit card or Paypal) by 6:00PM. ANY UNPAID ACCOUNTS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED, NO EXCEPTIONS.

If you have any questions please contact the Christmas Craft Fair Coordinators:
rossroadcraftfair@gmail.com

HOW TO REGISTER:

  • As a first time user, click the “Register Here” button (above) to be taken to MunchaLunch.com
  • Follow the easy steps to “Create my Account” and proceed to “Order lunch!”
  • Return anytime by going to: MunchLogin.com or via the bright green Munch a Lunch logo
  • Returning users click the “Login Here” button (above) and proceed to “order lunch!”

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For more details about the Christmas Craft Fair click on the following links:

Stay tuned for more updates!

Thank you,

Your Christmas Craft Fair Coordinators:
Desiree Blume and Bettina Harris
rossroadcraftfair@gmail.com

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Park Royal Starry Nights: A Fundraiser for the Ross Road PAC – Get your tickets this Thursday & Friday!

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Park Royal Starry Nights is an exclusive shopping evening for ticket holders: Each side of Park Royal will only be open to those who have bought tickets. Enjoy entertainment, food and prizes while getting holiday shopping done. Merchants offer special deals (>> click here to see them) you won’t find any other time of the year. Plus Ross Road PAC receives 100% of the proceeds from the tickets we sell!


6 GREAT REASONS TO GO TO “STARRY NIGHTS” AT PARK ROYAL!

  1. Special deals from retailers that you won’t find any other time of the year! (Including 50% of regular priced merchandise at select retailers)
  2. Exclusive access to Park Royal for the evening (only ticket holders are allowed in!)
  3. Two wine lounges, food tasting tables and live entertainment
  4. Door prizes: the grand prize is two round trip airfare tickets to anywhere in Canada on Westjet
  5. It’s a fun night out with friends while getting a start on your holiday shopping, plus…
  6. The Ross Road PAC will receive 100% of the proceeds from the tickets we sell!

DATES: Friday, November 16 – Park Royal North ONLY
OR Wednesday, November 21 – Park Royal South ONLY
TIME: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
COST: $10 per night (or enjoy both nights for $15)

Get your tickets from the PAC this Thursday and Friday in the lobby after school!

Tickets required for kids 12 years of age and older.

View the complete list of great deals here:
http://www.shopparkroyal.com/campaigns/starry-nights-0

—Ross Road PAC
rossroadpac@gmail.com

Free upcoming Emergency Preparedness workshops

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The Ross Road Emergency Preparedness Committee encourages you to attend one or both of the upcoming workshops, presented by the North Shore Emergency Management Office (NSEMO):

“Emergency Preparedness and You”
November 19th 7-9:30pm
This workshop covers how to prepare ahead, reduce fear, anxiety and loss that accompany disasters. Learn about safe food and water supplies, utilities, sanitation, out-of-area contacts, what to put in your home emergency kit, and more. Each participant receives a free gas shut off wrench!
 
“Disaster Response and You”
November 26th 7-9:00pm
This workshop covers how to respond during a disaster, what to think about if asked to evacuate, what to put in a “Grab & Go” bag, what resources are available, and more.

Both workshops take place at the NSEMO office:
2nd floor – 147 E. 14th Street,
North Vancouver, BC

For more info, visit the NSEMO website: www.nsemo.org

Twitter 101: A workshop for parents! Tuesday, Nov. 6 (it’s not too late to sign up!)

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Have you ever wondered whether Twitter could be helping you or your business?

Get the goods on what it is and what it can do for you, including: target marketing, how to grow your followers and how it can expand the reach of your message.

Michele Fogal is the founder of Word Glow Communications (www.wordglow.ca) and helps small businesses incorporate this tool into a larger Social Media Strategy. She has 2000 followers on her Twitter account @michelefogal, is a Ross Road parent and has graciously agreed to offer this workshop as a fundraiser for the PAC!

  • Tuesday, November 6
  • 7:00 – 9:30 pm
  • Ross Road School Library
  • $35 Single Session Workshop

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP! We are reopening registration for the Twitter 101 workshop! Just show up and pay at the door (cash or cheque only).

For more info, please contact Michele: mrfogal@gmail.com