February 14th – Don’t forget to dress for Pink and Red Day!

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Just a reminder that February 14th is Pink and Red Day at Ross Road!

From the February School Newsletter:
“Students are asked to come to school wearing pink or red to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Ross Road on Monday February 14th. Valentine’s Day is a perfect time for us to reflect upon the importance of friendship and caring for one another. The theme of our assembly that morning will be ‘Caring’. The Ross Road Peace Guerillas and Environmental Club will be giving presentations about the work they are doing to promote caring in our world. Mme Aiello and M Prentice’s classes will present a Valentine Song.”

Next CPF North Van meeting – Wednesday, Feb. 16th

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“Grade 7 to 8 transition in French Immersion – Staying in French” Info Night
Student, teacher, and parent panel to discuss factors affecting the choice to stay in French Immersion for the long term. Click here to view poster.

This meeting was originally planned for February 2nd, but had to be changed due to a scheduling conflict at Handsworth. Here is the updated information:
• Wednesday, February 16, 2011
• 7:00pm
• Handsworth Secondary

2011 CPF FILM FESTIVAL
On Wednesday, February 9th, French Immersion students from Grades 3-7 will be travelling by bus to the Empire Esplanade Theatres to see one of two French films. If you have not sent in your child’s permission form and $11.50, please send it in as soon as possible! Merci!
Click here to read summaries of the films. (Grade 3 students will be viewing “Noemie, le secret”; Grades 4-7 will be viewing “Le journal d’Aurélie Laflamme”)

Updated school calendar

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Please note that the Calendar page has been updated with a few new entries:

• February 14th: Wear Pink and Red Day/School Assembly (“Caring” theme)
• March 31st: Staff Appreciation Luncheon (details to follow)
• March 31st: First class in Yoga Fundraiser series
• April 12: Classroom and Panorama photos
• May 24: Handsworth Track Qualifications
• May 26: Volunteer Tea (12:00pm – 1:30pm)

Spring sports registration on the North Shore

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From time to time we post community information that might be useful to Ross Road parents and students. Right now, local sports leagues are gearing up for their 2011 Spring seasons. Here are a few of them. For some sports, registration is officially closed, but there might be spaces available for late registration, so check them out!

• Lynn Valley Little League:
http://www.eteamz.com/lvll/

• North Shore Minor Lacrosse:
http://www.northshoreminorlacrosse.com/

• West Vancouver Field Hockey Club:
http://www.wvfhc.com/

• North Shore Girls Fastpitch:
http://nsfastpitch.ca/

Yoga Fundraiser – here are the dates!

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Dates have been set for the yoga fundraiser that was announced at the January 26th PAC meeting, and in the January PAC newsletter.

Here are the details:

• Thursday evenings
• March 31 – May 5th, 2011
• 7-8 pm
• Ross Road School library
• $60 for 6 classes; ALL proceeds will go towards purchasing mats for All-Day Kindergartners in 2010-2011

Contact Justine Simmons at j_simmons@telus.net to register.

For more info, check out the the January PAC newsletter which is currently being distributed by class reps. It is also available here, along with past issues.

Downward Dog, anyone? Yoga Fundraiser Announcement!

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Parents, give yourself a boost of energy and try evening yoga classes at Ross Road! Certified instructor (and Ross Road Mom) Justine Simmons will offer a 6-week session of classes starting in the spring. These will be held in the library once/week from 7-8pm. Dates TBA.

The class will be “Flow Yoga” which is a series of yoga poses comfortably linked one after the other. Each class will also include a core strengthening component. All levels are welcome; beginner included. A base level of fitness is required. If you’re unsure, speak to Justine. Cost is $60 for 6 classes.

ALL PROCEEDS go to the school! The funds raised will go towards buying yoga mats for the 2011-12 All-Day Kindergartners next school year for quiet time.

Dates and times to follow.
Contact Justine at j_simmons@telus.net for more info.

North Shore News article: All-Day Kindergarten

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We recently posted an update about the status of All-Day Kindergarten at Ross Road School. Check out this North Shore News article about All-Day Kindergarten on the North Shore. Ross Road School is mentioned in the second paragraph!

http://www.nsnews.com/Counting+heads+Kindergarten/4159591/story.html

This article will appear in the printed issue of the North Shore News that will be distributed on Wednesday, January 26th.

OTHER NEWS:

  • PAC General Meeting: Wednesday, January 26th. Click here for more info.
  • CPF News: CPF/NV’s Quebec Trip Contest – deadline extended to February 28, 2011! Click here for more info.
  • The January PAC newsletter will be distributed this week!
  • Check out Capilano University’s Spring Break Camps! Click here for more info.

Next PAC General Meeting/“Artists for Kids” presentation – Wed. January 26th, 7:00pm

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Join us for our first PAC General Meeting of 2011!
In addition to our regular Agenda items, we are pleased to announce that we will also have a speaker at the meeting!

Jean Mills of Artists For Kids will be speaking at the PAC meeting to introduce the Artists For Kids programs and talk about the new facilities going up at the old Lonsdale school site. The Artists for Kids Trust is a partnership between Canadian artists and the North Vancouver School District. Its mission, through the sale of original prints created by its artist patrons, is to build an art education legacy for the children of BC. Artists For Kids provides a variety of art enrichment program opportunities for thousands of students of all ages each year.

Date: Wednesday, January 26th
Time: 7:00pm (please arrive a few minutes early – our speaker will be starting her presentation right at 7:00pm)
Location: School library
AGENDA:

  1. Artists for Kids presentation (7:00-7:30pm)
  2. Approval of Minutes.
  3. Business Arising from the Minutes.
  4. Principal’s Report.
  5. Treasurer’s Report.
  6. New Business:
    • Bingo Night update
    • SPC (School Planning Council) – update on elections/participation
    • Spring Carnival update
    • Ross Road PAC constitution review
    • Yoga Fundraiser announcement

Hope to see you there!

Food Day – Friday, January 21

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Tomorrow (Friday, January 21st) is a Food Day! Pizza is on the menu!

And don’t forget to send in your order form for the next four Food Days, noting the following corrections:

Food Day dates:
• Friday, February 18, 2011 (Subway)
• Friday, April 15, 2011 (Flying Wedge Pizza)
• Friday, May 13th, 2011 (Subway)
• Friday, June 10th, 2011 – to correspond with Fun Day
(Flying Wedge Pizza)

Price Corrections for the Friday May 13th Food Day:
• The Subway Cheddar Sandwich should be $4.00
• The Subway Roast beef Sandwich should be $4.50

IMPORTANT – Food Days order form corrections

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Please read this important notice from our Food Day coordinator:

Hello Ross Road Families,
The Food Days order form went home with your child on Friday, January 14th. Unfortunately, I have made a number of errors in the form.  My apologies!!!

The following are the dates for the next four Food Days:
• Friday, February 18, 2011 (Subway)
• Friday, April 15, 2011 (Flying Wedge Pizza)
• Friday, May 13th, 2011 (Subway)
• Friday, June 10th, 2011 – to correspond with Fun Day
(Flying Wedge Pizza)

Price Corrections for the Friday May 13th Food Day:
• The Subway Cheddar Sandwich should be $4.00
• The Subway Roast beef Sandwich should be $4.50

Thank you for your understanding.
— Tammy Stothers
Liv2play@telus.net