Vote for Ross Road students in a national competition!

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From time to time we publish news stories that feature Ross Road students, such as this exciting one…

Three students from Ross Road were chosen to make their Heritage Fair project into a video. They are now part of a national competition which includes 200 videos from kids across Canada. The top six kids will get to go to Ottawa to present their videos to an audience including the Governor-General. You can help them get there by voting for their videos (click the large VOTE button to the right of their video). You can vote for both of the videos. The last day to vote is August 7th, 2012. The children would be most appreciative of your support!

>> Fiona Mak and Maggie Moroz – Grade 4 | “The Magic of Maud” (Lucy Maud Montgomery)
http://www.canadashistory.ca/Kids/YoungCitizens/Profiles/2012/Maggie-M.aspx

>> Kristen Schulz – Grade 6 | “The Heritage of My Home”
http://www.canadashistory.ca/Kids/YoungCitizens/Profiles/2012/Kristen.aspx

A few more Thank You’s from the Spring Carnival Committee!

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June 1st’s very successful Spring Carnival came together with the support and hard work of so many people!

LOCAL BUSINESS DONORS
We neglected to acknowledge the following two donors in the list that was posted a few days ago:

  • The Carnival Committee would like to send out a HUGE thank you to the Rock Dogs Band for providing the musical entertainment this year. Like last year, they added great sound, rhythm and musicality to the event and had us all ROCKIN’!!! Thank you, Rock Dogs!
  • And another big Thank You to the North Shore News for running a Ross Road Spring Carnival ad, not just once but four times!

>> Click here to see the complete list of Carnival donors.

CLASS REPS
Very big Thank You’s to our dedicated Class Reps who all very capably organized, decorated and scheduled volunteers for their respective stations. Thank you also to all the parents and students who worked a shift (or two or three!) at the Carnival!

SPRING CARNIVAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
And last but not least, a big shout-out to our 2012 Committee members:
Harry Bulpit & Geoff Donahue (midway games and soccer shoot); Layne Christensen (Advertising); Lisa Birrell (graphic design, web posts & fan-outs, knitting/bracelets booth); Naomi Palm (cake walk); Heather Merry (mystery bags); Sophie McDonald (silent auction); Patricia Gocal (passports); Liz Whalley, Charito Mackay, Triona O’Hea & Linda De Ciantis (café); Michelle Ross (décor); Tammy Stothers (Escape Adventures); Tamrah Corben (retail alley); Dana Lyseng (crazy hair); Jasmine Strom (popcorn & candy floss); Val Brennan (community involvement); Sine Scott (face painting); Lynda Faivre-Duboz (tickets/knitting/bracelets booth); Sheila Swant, Madeleine Tattersall & Anita Terjesen (adminstrative tracking and accounting); Bettina Harris (ticket counting); Jane Ince (set-up); Lene Burgmann & Carolyn Sluis (PAC liaison); Jennifer VanderMye (class assignments and fan-outs); Barbara Mulleder (tickets); Johanna Mantsinen, Melanie Bedard & Sarah Dennis (prizes);  Janice Sardari (tickets); Deb Richards (band); Angie Chalmers (ponies)

Thank you again everyone! Ross Road rocks!

– Sonia Han, Spring Carnival Coordinator
rossroadcarnival@gmail.com

Fun Day, Friday June 8th: PAC Concession Stand and other details

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FUN DAY CONCESSION STAND

The PAC will have its traditional concession stand open during Fun Day!
Send a loonie or two with your child to buy cookies, chips, drinks, macrame bracelet kits.

Read on for more info from the Fun Day Committee:

Dear Parents and Ross Road Community,

Our grade seven students have been working to organize this year’s Fun Day which will be taking place on Friday, June 8th.  Fun Day is an opportunity for all students to participate in a day filled with activities, games and school spirit.

This year’s theme is Under the Sea! We are encouraging students to dress in nautical or marine costumes that are appropriate for physical activity. Please refrain from wearing masks or bringing unnecessary props.  Other activities that have been traditional of Fun Day include:

  • Station activities (students will participate in station games organized by grade 7 students.  Stamped passports will earn a frozen treat)
  • Bicycle Parade (decorate your bicycle/tricycle and join in on the opening parade)
  • Hula Hoop contest
  • Pre-School race (a running race for our youngsters)
  • Tug-of War (grade 7 students vs. teachers)

>> Click here for a detailed Fun Day schedule.

Grade 7 students will also be running a food drive for the Harvest Project from June 4th-June 7th as part of their social responsibility project. Please donate non-perishable items to your child’s classroom bin.  A winning intermediate and primary class will be announced on Fun Day.

In the event of uncooperative weather, station activities will be moved inside.  The day’s schedule should see little change, however we encourage students to be dressed appropriately and to bring an umbrella as the larger group events (such as the bike parade and hula hoop contest) may still take place outdoors.

Please note that Fun Day is also a Food Day as well as early dismissal. Food will be available to students in their classrooms around 12:15. Students will be dismissed when they have finished eating.

Sincerely,
The Fun Day Committee

Pinkberry Day – last day to order is today, Wed. June 6!

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Dear Ross Road parents,

Just a reminder that Pinkberry Day ordering closes tonight (Wed. June 6) at midnight. If you are paying by cheque, it must be received via the PAC drop-box (under the “Down” stairs in the school lobby) by Thursday June 7th, or your order will be cancelled.

Click this link to place your order on the MunchALunch website:
http://www.munchalunch.com

Click here for more info about Pinkberry Day, Friday June 15th:
https://rossroadpac.ca/2012/05/16/pinkberry-day-friday-june-15th

Also, don’t forget, Friday June 8th (Fun Day) is also a Food Day – Flying Wedge Pizza! No lunch-packing, whoohoo!

Thank you,

Ross Road Food Days Team

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Click image to learn more about Pinkberry Day!

Thank you to Spring Carnival business donors!

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The Carnival Committee and the entire PAC Executive would like to extend our sincere thanks and acknowledgements to our generous business donors:

Spring Carnival 2012 – a huge success!

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The Carnival Committee would like to send out a big “Thank-You!” to all the students, parents, teachers, and staff who came out to the Spring Carnival this year!
 
It was a fun-filled night of games and events, music and treats, and smiles on the faces of children and adults alike!

With everyone’s support and generous donations from the parent and business communities, the Spring Carnival surpassed its fundraising goal of $6,000.00, and raised net proceeds of  $9,800!!!

On behalf of everyone on the Carnival Committee, and the entire PAC Executive, thank-you again for making Spring Carnival 2012 a huge success!

— Sonia Han / Spring Carnival Committee / Ross Road PAC

>> CLICK HERE to see some more photos from Ross Road Spring Carnival 2012!

We always welcome your input! If you have any comments or suggestions, or would like to be in involved with next year’s Spring Carnival, please send an email to: rossroadcarnival@gmail.com

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Click image to view larger poster


Pinkberry Day…ordering/payment deadline June 6

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Click image for more info about Pinkberry frozen yogurt

Dear Ross Road parents,

Just a reminder about the Pinkberry Day ordering deadline! Payment is due by June 6 or your order will be cancelled.

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Summer is finally on its way, so let’s celebrate! Treat your kids to a frozen yogurt treat!

On June 15th we will be having Pinkberry Day! Students will bring a lunch from home, and we will deliver a frozen yogurt treat to their classrooms.

  • Please click here to link to the Munch a Lunch site for more details and to place your order.
  • Ordering will be open from May 15- June 6, 2012. Please have all payments in by Wednesday, June 6th so we can finalize the order.
  • Payment is due by June 6 or your order will be cancelled.

Thank you,
Ross Road Food Days Team
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Click here for more info about Food Days

Carnival Today, Rain or Shine!!!

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Join us for fun games, live band, yummy food (pizza first-come, first-served), ponies, bike course, friendship bracelets, knitting (help make a giant Ross Road scarf!), crazy hair (extensions and colour), face painting, AND MORE!

  • We still need lots more mystery bags and cakes!  Drop off anytime at the office tomorrow. (Click here for more info about cake & mystery bag donations)
  • Beat the rush and buy your tickets in advance – Friday before and after school in the lobby. (Click here for price list)
  • Don’t forget cash or cheques for Silent Auction! (Click here for list of items)
  • Wear NEON!
  • Pick-up a passport next to the ticket booth and earn stamps at each station towards a prize. (Click here for list of stations)
  • Bike Riders bring your own bikes and helmets!  Escape Adventures’ bike course is back!  Waivers available online (click here) and at the course.

Spring Carnival is a major fundraiser for your PAC!  Come out, rain or shine, and SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL!!!

Thank you and see you Friday, June 1st from 5-8pm at Ross Road School!

— Ross Road PAC / Spring Carnival Committee