Fundraising

Spring Carnival 2012 – a huge success!

/ Ross Road PAC

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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Ross Road Spring Carnival 2012…the countdown is on!

/ Ross Road PAC

Spring Carnival is almost here… Friday, June 1st, from 5-8pm.  Everyone is welcome!

PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE:

  • Bring cash for mid-way games, activities, food & Retail Alley.
  • Cheques are accepted for Silent Auction items.
  • All games, activities, and food will be purchased with tickets ($1 each).  Attractions and food 1-5 tickets each.
  • Tickets will be pre-sold on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week, before and after school, and will also be sold during the carnival.
  • Pick-up a passport next to the ticket booth and earn stamps at each station towards a prize.
  • New this year: Ponies!  Come by for a ride and don’t forget your cameras!
  • Bike Riders bring your own bikes and helmets!  Escape Adventures’ bike course is back!  Waivers will be available on site.
  • This year’s theme is Neon Colours so wear your brightest colours!
  • Pizza will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the café.

As usual, we ask that you drop off your Mystery Bags and Cakes for the Cake Walk at the office anytime on June 1st, and don’t forget to sign up for a shift at your class’ carnival station!

>> Click here for a list of stations & activities by class, and more info about Mystery Bags & Cake Walk contributions.

Looking forward to a successful Carnival 2012!!!

– Sonia Han, Carnival Coordinator
rossroadcarnival@gmail.com

Pinkberry Day – Friday, June 15th

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Click image for more info about Pinkberry frozen yogurt

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.  Yummy Yummy!

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

Ross Road Spring Carnival 2012

/ Ross Road PAC

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Mark your calendars for this year’s Spring Carnival – Friday, June 1st, from 5:00-8:00pm!

Please join us for:  Games for kids of all ages  •  Pony Rides  •  Bouncy Castle •  Crafts  •  Bicycle Courses  •  Cake Walk  •  Mystery Bags  •  Crazy Hair  •  Live Band  •  Café (drinks, pizza, snacks)   •  Carnival treats (popcorn, cotton candy, smoothies)  • Silent Auction (items from 4Cats, Maplewood Farms, Pedalheads, inbloomkids & more!)

Our goal is to raise $6000.00 for the PAC and WE NEED YOUR HELP! 

Here’s how:

  • Sign up for a shift at your class station:  Check the sign-up sheets on your child(ren)’s classroom door or connect with your class rep to sign up for a half-hour shift.  It’s fun and easy and a great way to catch up with other parents! Click here for a list of stations & activities by class.
  • Cake Walk:  Please drop off a cake, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, or squares at the office anytime on Friday, June 1st. We will be awarding these treats at the VERY POPULAR cake walk.  Please, “nut free” if possible! Store-bought “baking” always welcome!
  • Mystery Bags:  The kids LOVE these and we are dependent on parent-donated mystery bags to make this very popular station a success. Please donate a couple of bags (or more!) so that every child who wants one has a chance to buy one.  Bags should have an approx. value of $5, contain only NEW items, and be labeled intermediate/primary and boy/girl, as appropriate – items not visible, it’s a mystery!  Suggestions include:  $5 gift cards (booster juice, DQ, pizza, Starbucks etc), candy, cool school supplies, hair accessories, funky pens, craft supplies, travel games, sunglasses, fun jewelry.  Bags can also be dropped off at the office anytime on Friday, June 1st.

Our carnival is entirely supported by volunteer help and donations, so please be generous with your time, your baking, and your mystery bags!

Thanks, in advance, for your participation, & hope to see you there!

– Sonia Han / Carnival Committee
rossroadcarnival@gmail.com

>> Click here to view photos from last year’s Spring Carnival!

Food Days ordering deadline this Saturday at midnight!

/ Ross Road PAC

Hello Ross Road Families,

Just a reminder that Session 2 Food Day ordering closes Saturday March 31st at midnight. If you haven’t had a chance to order, please do so by clicking on the following link:

https://rossroadpac.ca/fundraising/food-days

Orders need to be made by the deadline. Cheques can be dropped off after the deadline or payment can be made by credit card on MunchALunch.

Any questions, please contact Tammy Stothers:
Email: liv2play@telus.net or
Tel: (604) 986-9575

SESSION 2 FOOD DAYS SCHEDULE:

  • April 13 – Flying Wedge Pizza
  • April 27th – Subway
  • May 11th – Verdiccchio Pasta
  • May 25th – Booster Juice Wraps
  • June 8 – Flying Wedge Pizza

Yoga Fundraiser classes start this Wednesday! It’s not too late to sign up!

/ Ross Road PAC

Stretch our PAC Budget with the Ross Road Parents Yoga Fundraiser!

Justine Simmons, Ross Road parent and yoga teacher, is offering a session of 5 yoga classes this spring as a PAC fundraiser! The money raised will go into the general PAC funds. Many thanks to Justine for volunteering her services once again this year!

  • Five classes after Spring Break, March 28th – April 25th.
  • Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm-8:30pm.
  • In the Ross Road Music Room

All levels welcome. The class is aimed at adults, but mature kids who can last the hour are absolutely welcome to come with an adult.

The style is “flow yoga” which is a choreographed sequence of dynamic exercises that increase flexibility and strength but keep you moving. Bring your own mat and blanket!

How do I sign up???
Pick up a registration form in the folder by the office, fill it out, attach your cheque for $50 (made out to Ross Road PAC) and drop it off in the locked PAC drop-box under the “down” stairs in the lobby.

Questions???
Email Justine at: j_simmons@telus.net

Click here to read about 2011’s first Yoga Fundraiser: a fantastic feel-good success!

Session 2 Food Day ordering deadline extended until March 31st!

/ Ross Road PAC

Hello Ross Road Families,

Good News!!!  The Session 2 Food Day ordering has been extended until March 31st at midnight.  If you haven’t had a chance to order, please do so by clicking on the following link:

https://rossroadpac.ca/fundraising/food-days

Orders need to be made by the deadline. Cheques can be dropped off after the deadline or payment can be made by credit card on MunchALunch.

Any questions, please contact Tammy Stothers:
Email: liv2play@telus.net or
Tel: (604) 986-9575

SESSION 2 FOOD DAYS SCHEDULE:

  • April 13 – Flying Wedge Pizza
  • April 27th – Subway
  • May 11th – Verdiccchio Pasta
  • May 25th – Booster Juice Wraps
  • June 8 – Flying Wedge Pizza

IT Cheque-Writing Campaign Update

/ Ross Road PAC

Well done, Ross Road! We raised $10,580 in our recent IT Cheque-Writing campaign!

Thank you very much to everyone who participated for your generous contributions! Large or small – we appreciate every single donation made!
 
The IT Committee has consulted with the teachers, the administrators and the PAC Executive Committee and has decided to purchase 20 iPad2s with the funds raised. The total cost of this purchase (including storage, power bars, charging hubs and Apple Care) is $12,700. The additional $2,120 needed will come from the funds raised at the Parent Night in November 2011 (ear-marked for the IT purchase). The teachers are keen to start using the iPads and are looking forward to putting them into the hands of Ross Road students right after Spring Break!

Why did we choose to buy iPads and not laptops? First of all, we didn’t raise enough money to purchase the 10 laptops. Secondly, the iPads will give us more ‘bang for our buck’ — more equipment will be put in the hands of the students with practically the same functionality as the laptops. The ipad2’s give us the added benefits of a camera. They are also less expensive and easier to maintain. Thirdly, the teachers have expresses a real interest in exploring the educational applications available to iPad users.

Forgot to donate? No problem! The iPad2s are sold to the school district in 10-packs, so when prices start going down on the iPad2s after the introduction of the iPad3’s, we hope to purchase another 10-pack for the 2012/13 school year. We will accept contributions on a continual basis and the money donated will be ear-marked towards future IT purchases only. Click here to download a donation form.

Once again, thank you very much for your participation in this campaign!

— Ross Road PAC

Click here for more information about the IT Cheque-Writing Campaign

Ross Road Parents Yoga Fundraiser – March 28 to April 25th

/ Ross Road PAC

Stretch our PAC Budget with the Ross Road Parents Yoga Fundraiser!

Justine Simmons, Ross Road parent and yoga teacher, is offering a session of 5 yoga classes this spring as a PAC fundraiser! The money raised will go into the general PAC funds. Many thanks to Justine for volunteering her services once again this year!

  • Five classes after Spring Break, March 28th – April 25th.
  • Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm-8:30pm.
  • In the Ross Road Music Room

All levels welcome. The class is aimed at adults, but mature kids who can last the hour are absolutely welcome to come with an adult.

The style is “flow yoga” which is a choreographed sequence of dynamic exercises that increase flexibility and strength but keep you moving. Bring your own mat and blanket!

How do I sign up???
Pick up a registration form in the folder by the office, fill it out, attach your cheque for $50 (made out to Ross Road PAC) and drop it off in the locked PAC drop-box under the “down” stairs in the lobby.

Questions???
Email Justine at: j_simmons@telus.net

Click here to read about 2011’s first Yoga Fundraiser: a fantastic feel-good success!

Donations for the IT Cheque Writing campaign will be accepted until Wednesday, February 22nd.

/ Ross Road PAC

Hello parents,  first of all a BIG thank you very much to those of you who have already participated — so far we have raised $7265.

The deadline has been extended: Donations for the IT Cheque Writing campaign will be accepted until Wednesday, February 22nd.

Cheques should be made to Ross Road School PAC and can be dropped in the locked PAC drop-box in the lobby of the school.

Again, thank you for your support!
—The Ross Road PAC and the IT Committee

For more information about the IT Cheque Writing Campaign, or to download a donation form, click on this link:
https://rossroadpac.wordpress.com/fundraising/it-purchases