Fundraising

Food Day is now open for Session 1!

/ Ross Road PAC

There will be 13 Food Days between October 10 and February 27, 2015.

This session includes Flying Wedge Pizza, Booster Juice Smoothies with Magic Lunch Box (MLB) Wraps, Pasta, and Mexican, Subway Sandwiches, Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt, Sushi, Magic Lunch Box homemade meals. Remember you can now choose small or large sizes for MLB meals!

You can refer to the bottom of this notice for a complete list of lunch dates for this session.

*Please make sure to read this entire notice for important information about payments and order cancellations.*

The last day to place your order and pay is 6pm, Friday, October 3.  After that all unpaid orders will be cancelled! No exceptions.

First time users:

Step 1:  Register Family Account (easy, 30 seconds)

First time users must create an account by clicking here.   Follow the steps to create your account.

Step 2:  Order Lunch!

Click Order Lunch!, select your child’s name, and press the “next” button. You will be shown the available Menu (just click “next”). Select lunch items from the menu options for the lunch day. Please remember to click “ADD” after choosing lunch items in each menu before clicking next menu or your food items will not be added to your order. At the end of ordering, you can “select another child” and repeat the steps for each of your children.

If you require assistance please contact your lunch administrator, Wendy Ross at jwrosshome@gmail.com

Step 3:  Payment

Payment can be made by cheque (made out to Ross Road PAC) or PayPal/credit card online. (For Session 3, all payments must be received either by credit card/paypal through the MunchaLunch website or by cheque made out to Ross Road PAC and inserted in the PAC drop box in the school foyer no later than Monday, March 10 or your ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED.  No late payments will be accepted.  If possible please pay at time of ordering)

Step 4:  Volunteer

If you’re interested in helping out at one or more of the lunch days click on the Volunteer tab and select the dates you’re available. The lunch administrator will get in touch with you to confirm.

Returning users:

You can login to your account at any time here www.MunchLogin.com.  Simply click Account Balance to view your child’s orders, reprint your receipt, or pay an outstanding balance.

Payment Details:

  • All payments must be received either by credit card/PayPal through the Munch a Lunch website or by cheque made out to Ross Road PAC inserted in the PAC drop box in the school foyer (no later than 3pm) by Friday, October 3 or your ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED.  No late payments will be accepted.  If possible please pay at time of ordering.
  • If you don’t receive a reminder email the day before each food day confirming your child’s lunch please contact us as your order may not have been processed.
  • Please double-check your order and review it with your child so he/she knows exactly what you’ve ordered for them each food day.  Often children come to us confused thinking they were meant to receive food, but in fact their parents just didn’t order for them.  We do not have any extra food to give out.

If your child is ill:

If your child is ill on a lunch date, you are welcome to come to their class at 12:10 and pick up their lunch but we cannot keep the food for them.   Consistent with previous years, there are NO REFUNDS as this is a PAC fundraiser.   We appreciate your support for our hot lunch program as the funds go towards new computers and general fundraising within the school.

Our thanks to the Ross Road parent community for supporting this important fundraiser and to our wonderful volunteers who help make this program a success!

Themes for Session 1 (October 10 –February 27, 2015):

October 10, Booster Juice and Wraps (MLB)

October 17, Subway

October 31, Magic Lunch Box (MLB)

November 7, Sushi

November 14, Pasta (MLB) and Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt

November 21, Subway

December 5, Magic Lunch Box (MLB)

January 9, Booster Juice and Wraps (MLB)

January 23, Sushi

January 30 Magic Lunch Box

February 6, Pizza

February 13, Subway

February 27, Mexican (MLB) and Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt

Food Day ordering for Session 3 now open! Last day to order is Monday, March 10.

/ Ross Road PAC

There will be 7 Food Days between April 4 and June 20, 2014.

This session includes Flying Wedge Pizza, Booster Juice Smoothies with Magic Lunch Box (MLB) Wraps, Subway Sandwiches, Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt, Sushi, Magic Lunch Box homemade meals. Remember you can now choose small or large sizes for MLB meals!

You can refer to the bottom of this notice for a complete list of lunch dates for this session.

*Please make sure to read this entire notice for important information about payments and order cancellations.*

The last day to place your order and pay is noon, Monday, March 10. After that all unpaid orders will be cancelled! No exceptions.

First time users:

Step 1: Register Family Account (easy, 30 seconds)

First time users must create an account by clicking here. Follow the steps to create your account.

Step 2: Order Lunch!

Click Order Lunch!, select your child’s name, and press the “next” button. You will be shown the available Menu (just click “next”). Select lunch items from the menu options for the lunch day. Please remember to click “ADD” after choosing lunch items in each menu before clicking next menu or your food items will not be added to your order. At the end of ordering, you can “select another child” and repeat the steps for each of your children.

If you require assistance please contact your lunch administrator, Wendy Ross at jwrosshome@gmail.com

Step 3: Payment

Payment can be made by cheque (made out to Ross Road PAC) or PayPal/credit card online. (For Session 3, all payments must be received either by credit card/paypal through the MunchaLunch website or by cheque made out to Ross Road PAC and inserted in the PAC drop box in the school foyer no later than Monday, March 10 or your ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED. No late payments will be accepted. If possible please pay at time of ordering)

Step 4: Volunteer

If you’re interested in helping out at one or more of the lunch days click on the Volunteer tab and select the dates you’re available. The lunch administrator will get in touch with you to confirm.

Returning users:

You can login to your account at any time here www.MunchLogin.com. Simply click Account Balance to view your child’s orders, reprint your receipt, or pay an outstanding balance.

Payment Details:

  • All payments must be received either by credit card/PayPal through the Munch a Lunch website or by cheque made out to Ross Road PAC inserted in the PAC drop box in the school foyer (no later than 3pm) by Monday, March 10 or your ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED. No late payments will be accepted. If possible please pay at time of ordering.
  • If you don’t receive a reminder email the day before each food day confirming your child’s lunch please contact us as your order may not have been processed.
  • Please double-check your order and review it with your child so he/she knows exactly what you’ve ordered for them each food day. Often children come to us confused thinking they were meant to receive food, but in fact their parents just didn’t order for them. We do not have any extra food to give out.

If your child is ill:

If your child is ill on a lunch date, you are welcome to come to their class at 12:10 and pick up their lunch but we cannot keep the food for them. Consistent with previous years, there are NO REFUNDS as this is a PAC fundraiser. We appreciate your support for our hot lunch program as the funds go towards new computers and general fundraising within the school.

Our thanks to the Ross Road parent community for supporting this important fundraiser and to our wonderful volunteers who help make this program a success!

Themes for Session 3 (April 4–June 6, 2014):

APRIL
April 4 – Subway sandwiches
April 11 – Booster Juice Smoothies with Magic Lunch Box Wraps
April 25 – Magic Lunch Box

MAY
May 9 – Sushi
May 16 – Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt
May 30 – Flying Wedge Pizza

JUNE 6
June 6 – Booster Juice Smoothies with Magic Lunch Box Wraps
June 20 – Magic Lunch Box

New MunchaLunch session now open! Ordering closes December 20!

/ Ross Road PAC

Dear parents,

Food day ordering is now open for Session 2.  There will be 7 food days between January 10 and March 14 and this session includes Flying Wedge Pizza, Booster Juice Smoothies with Magic Lunch Box Wraps, Subway Sandwiches, Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt, Sushi, Magic Lunch Box homemade meals.

If you want to take a break from making lunches, you must get your orders in by noon on Friday December 20.  (the last day of school)

Click here to go to the MunchaLunch website.

Or click here to find out more about the program. (including the link to register if you’re a new user)

Friday Newsletter: Christmas Craft Fair | SnowPass | Young Actor’s Project | Valet Volunteers

/ Ross Road PAC

Dear parents,

  • Christmas Craft Fair:   This year’s Fair is shaping up to be awesome, but organizers still need your help.  Please don’t forget to volunteer your time, as well as making contributions to the class raffle baskets, bake sale, Holiday Show and Wrap Market, and mystery bags.  It may sound like a lot, but the results are worth it.  It’s a wonderful community-building event and a great fundraiser that directly benefits all our kids.  Click here to find out more, and contact the coordinators at rossroadcraftfair@gmail.com, to find out how you can help.
  • SnowPass:  Did you know that if you have a child in Grades 3 or 4, you can buy a pass for $29.95 that lets your child ski or ride three times at participating resorts all over Canada.  Click here for more details.
  • Young Actors Workshop:   Have your kids been talking to you about drama activities, masks and improv lately? If so, this is thanks to the fantastic work that Mike, Jody and Robert from the Young Actors’ Project (YAP) have done with all divisions.  At the AGM in May, the PAC voted to bring the YAP to Ross Road and the program went extremely well, with students  learning hands-on about drama, masks, focus and the power of body language. A big thank you to the instructors from YAP and to the Ross Road teachers who welcomed them into their classrooms!  Click here to find out more about YAP.
  • Valet:   A volunteer is still needed for Thursdays and new volunteers are needed for next year.  If you benefit from this service, perhaps you might consider giving up 25 minutes once a week for one month to help out.  Please contact Nancy Barton at nancybinbc@hotmail.com.

Have a great weekend,

Your PAC executive

Friday Newsletter: Environment Club | Card Project | Christmas Market | Safeteen

/ Ross Road PAC

Dear parents,

  • Environment Club:  Have you seen the incredible mural on the west-facing wall near the edible garden?  With thanks to talented artist and Ross Road parent, Shula Klinger, this Environment Club initiative was paid for by proceeds from a TD Friends of the Environment grant.   Click here for more information about the Environment Club and keep your eye out for more amazing projects happening at the school.
  • Card Project:  Have you ordered yours yet?  You must order by midnight Friday to guarantee delivery in the first week of December.  (cards ordered after this time will be delivered on December 16)  Click here for more details.
  • Christmas Market:  The Market will be held on Friday, December 6 from 5pm to 8pm, and here are some important things to note;
  1. If you want to order dinner, you must do so via the MunchaLunch website by 5pm on Monday, November 18.
  2. The organizers are  in desperate need of men’s ties and glass baby food jars.  If you have any, please leave them under the ‘down’ stairs by the PAC box in the lobby.
  3. As per the notices from the class reps, the Market also needs your time!  Please consider volunteering 45 mins on the evening to help make the event a success.  See the sign-up sheets on your classroom doors or get in touch with your class rep to find out how you can help.
  4. If you have any ‘treasures’ that you can donate to the “Holiday Shop and Wrap Market” please drop them in the box under the “down” stairs in the lobby (not in the AV room as previously mentioned.) These are new items such as that gift you bought for someone and then forgot you had it, or the picture frame you loved and bought, but never found the right wall to hang it on.  There is no need to buy anything, it’s just a chance for you to pass on treasures that you have never had the chance to use.
  • 9781896095998_p0_v1_s260x420Safeteen:  This week, the Safe Teen experts came to Ross Road to hold 3-hour workshops with all the grade 6 and 7 students. The Safe Teen program introduced the students to bullying and harassment prevention strategies and non-violent conflict resolution in a powerful and engaging, gender-separate workshop format.  Many thanks to Family Services of the North Shore, who generously funded the student workshops!  Also many thanks to those parents who came out for the very exciting parent night on Tuesday!  For those of you who are interested in continuing the conversation with their 6th or 7th graders or who want to learn more, Anita Roberts has published a book about the Safe Teen philosophy (available at the Lynn Valley library).

Have a great weekend!

Your PAC Executive

Friday Newsletter: Card Project | Christmas Market | Valet | Library Update

/ Ross Road PAC

Dear parents,

  • Card Project:  Last year, we raised over $1000 from the Card Project!  This year, the sample cards will be sent out on NOVEMBER 8, and ordering will be open for 1 week only from NOVEMBER 8 to NOVEMBER 15.  A standard gift box costs $20 and contains 12 cards and envelopes, and the PAC receives $5 from each order.  Information about ordering will be included with the sample card.  For more information, and to see samples from last year, please click here.
  • Ross Road Christmas Market:  The Christmas Market coordinators are doing an amazing job putting together this very special event.  As well as all your old favourites, this year the team has also put together a Holiday Shop and Wrap Room, a Silent Auction, an Outdoor Cafe and free cookie decorating. For more information, including links to order dinner on the night, please click here.
  • Valet:  The program desperately needs an adult volunteer on Thursday mornings in November. We have one parent on duty and with the rainy weather starting there will be more people driving to school, which means  more traffic in the drop off zone.  If you are available to help on Thursday mornings from 8:25 to 8:45 please contact Nancy Barton at nancybinbc@hotmail.com.
  • Library update:  Did you know you can ‘adopt a shelf’ at the school library?  Or that there’s a student-generated list of recommended books by grade level on the bulletin board?  Or that money YOU raised through fundraising has purchased over 250 new books for the library and helped to provide the library with a digital projector and laptop.  Teacher librarian Mme. McAllister has put together a newsletter highlighting all the wonderful things that are happening at the Ross Road library.  Click here for more.

Finally, if you know of a parent that isn’t getting these emails, but would like to, please tell them that subscribing is as easy as going to the PAC website, and entering their email address on the right hand side.

Enjoy your weekend,

Your PAC

Friday newsletter: No Christmas event at Ross Road?

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Dear parents,

Ross Road families have enjoyed a Christmas event at the school for many years now.  It serves as both a great social/community evening and an important fundraiser for the kids.

But this year, there’s a chance it won’t happen.  The coordinators for the past two years have moved onto other roles within the PAC, and they need to hand over the reins to someone new.

Will you help?

The event could be anything you want it to be.  It could be a Craft Fair like last year….or it could be a sing-a-long with a concession stand full of Christmas treats…..or it could be something else entirely.  Our school needs someone to step up and help out.

The past organizers are happy to help you get started, and you’ll also have help from the class reps.  Maybe it’s something you could do with a few friends to make it easier and more fun.

If you’re interested in finding out more, or if you have any suggestions, please get in touch with the PAC chair, Sarah Dennis: denniss@sutton.com

Thanks

 

 

Family photos. Spots filling fast!

/ Ross Road PAC

Have you booked your family photo time yet?  For $20, you get a family photo and ALL the proceeds go to your PAC.

There are only 25 or so timeslots left….and once they’re gone, that’s it!

Here what’s you need to know.

 

This year, you will sign up online via the MjM website at the following links:

and then have the option of paying either by cash/cheque (on days listed below or in drop box under stairs in lobby).

There will be a table set up for information and payment options outside the front lobby doors on the following days, or until all spots are filled

  • Wednesday Sept 18th from 8:30-9am and 2:30-3:00pm

Please make cheques payable to Ross Road PAC.

You can also pay through the Munch a Lunch website.

First time users:

First time users must create an account by clicking here.   Follow the steps to create your account.  Once you’ve done that, look for the Fundraising tab at the top and follow the directions.

Returning users:

You can login to your account at any time here www.MunchLogin.com.  Once you’ve done that, look for the Fundraising tab at the top and follow the directions.  You can also  click Account Balance to view your child’s orders, reprint your receipt, or pay an outstanding balance.

For more info, please contact Caroline Leonard: cbodie@shaw.ca

Thank you!

 

 

Food days! Munchalunch ordering NOW OPEN.

/ Ross Road PAC

There will be 6 Food Days between October 4 and November 22.  We’re excited to be adding Magic Lunch Box on one of these days (which includes a variety of homemade items such as soup, salads, quesadillas, pastas and more as well as in-house baked treats) to our menu.

Otherwise this session includes Flying Wedge Pizza, Booster Juice Smoothies and Wraps, Subway Sandwiches, Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt, and of course the ever popular Sushi!

Please make sure to read this entire notice for important information about payments and order cancellations.

The last day to place your order and pay is Wednesday, September 25th

First time users:

Step 1:  Register Family Account (easy, 30 seconds)

First time users must create an account by clicking here.   Follow the steps to create your account.

Step 2:  Order Lunch!

Click Order Lunch!, select your child’s name, and press the “next” button. You will be shown the available Menu (just click “next”). Select lunch items from the menu options for the lunch day. Please remember to click “ADD” after choosing lunch items in each menu before clicking next menu or your food items will not be added to your order. At the end of ordering, you can “select another child” and repeat the steps for each of your children.

If you require assistance please contact your lunch administrator, Wendy Ross at jwrosshome@gmail.com

Step 3:  Payment

Payment can be made by cheque (made out to Ross Road PAC) or PayPal/credit card online. (For Session 2, all payments must be received either by credit card/paypal through the MunchaLunch website or by cheque made out to Ross Road PAC and inserted in the PAC drop box in the school foyer no later than Wednesday, March 13 or your ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED.  No late payments will be accepted.  If possible please pay at time of ordering)

Step 4:  Volunteer

If you’re interested in helping out at one or more of the lunch days click on the Volunteer tab and select the dates you’re available. The lunch administrator will get in touch with you to confirm.

Returning users:

You can login to your account at any time here www.MunchLogin.com.  Simply click Account Balance to view your child’s orders, reprint your receipt, or pay an outstanding balance.

Payment Details:

  • All payments must be received either by credit card/PayPal through the Munch a Lunch website(no later than 10pm) or by cheque made out to Ross Road PAC inserted in the PAC drop box in the school foyer (no later than 3pm) by Wednesday, September 25 or your ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED.  No late payments will be accepted.  If possible please pay at time of ordering.
  • If you don’t receive a reminder email the day before each food day confirming your child’s lunch please contact us as your order may not have been processed.
  • Please double-check your order and review it with your child so he/she knows exactly what you’ve ordered for them each food day.  Often children come to us confused thinking they were meant to receive food, but in fact their parents just didn’t order for them.  We do not have any extra food to give out.

If your child is ill:

If your child is ill on a lunch date, you are welcome to come to their class at 12:10 and pick up their lunch but we cannot keep the food for them.   Consistent with previous years, there are NO REFUNDS as this is a PAC fundraiser.   We appreciate your support for our hot lunch program as the funds go towards new computers and general fundraising within the school.

Our thanks to the Ross Road parent community for supporting this important fundraiser and to our wonderful volunteers who help make this program a success!

Themes for Session 1 (October 4 to November 22):

October 4 – Flying Wedge Pizza

October 11 – Booster Juice smoothies and wraps

October 18 – Subway sandwiches

November 1 – pinkberry frozen yogurt

November 8 – Sushi

November 22 – Magic Lunch Box

It’s family photo time! And all proceeds go to the PAC!

/ Ross Road PAC

MjM Studios Inc. will be bringing their studio to our school on:

Sunday September 22nd from 9am-5pm


and

Monday September 23rd from 5pm-9pm

As a fundraiser for our school, MjM will be setting up their portable studio in our gym to provide you with the opportunity to have a family portrait taken with the convenience of an excellent location and comfortable surroundings.

100% of the sitting fee goes directly to our school!

  • For just $20.00, your family will receive one 10 minute sitting and an 8 x 10 portrait from the proof of your choice. One sitting per family.
  • Each family will have the opportunity to have several different photographs taken. MjM Studios will then send you the proofs from all the poses taken and you can choose your free 8 x 10 after viewing with the option to order more.

SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT INFO

This year, you will sign up online via the MjM website at the following links:

and then have the option of paying either by cash/cheque (on days listed below or in drop box under stairs in lobby).

There will be a table set up for information and payment options outside the front lobby doors on the following days, or until all spots are filled:

  • Thursday Sept 12th and Friday Sept 13th from 8:30-9am and 2:30-3:00pm
  • Wednesday Sept 18th from 8:30-9am and 2:30-3:00pm

Please make cheques payable to Ross Road PAC.

You can also pay through the Munch a Lunch website.

First time users:

First time users must create an account by clicking here.   Follow the steps to create your account.  Once you’ve done that, look for the Fundraising tab at the top and follow the directions.

Returning users:

You can login to your account at any time here www.MunchLogin.com.  Once you’ve done that, look for the Fundraising tab at the top and follow the directions.  You can also  click Account Balance to view your child’s orders, reprint your receipt, or pay an outstanding balance.

For more info, please contact Caroline Leonard: cbodie@shaw.ca

Thank you!