Fundraising

IT (Information Technology) Purchases: Cheque-Writing Campaign

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Dear Ross Road Parents,

On Tuesday, Feb. 7th, all children in the school brought  home a package of information and a donation request form for Information Technology (IT) purchases we wish to make this year. This program has been discussed at the last two PAC General meetings, both times with unanimous support for the idea. We hope you will take the time to review the information and support the PAC in these purchases.

The info contained in this package is also available online. Click here if you did not receive the package and would like to learn more.

Also please note: Donation cheques should be made payable to Ross Road PAC. Please drop your donation and form (click here to download a copy) in the locked PAC Drop-box in the school lobby.

Thank you for your support!

Ross Road PAC.

Christmas Craft Fair 2011 – final totals

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Click image for more details about the 2011 Fair

…we made an astonishing $8,700 at the Craft Fair!!!  We believe this is a record number and we can all be very proud of ourselves in being part of such an amazing community event. The Christmas Craft Fair is one of our major fundraisers for the Ross Road community and all proceeds will go to make the school a better place for all of our kids!  Part of the money will be spent on new computer purchases and the rest will go into our general fund.

Class reps and parents, you truly outdid yourselves with the class baskets this year.  They alone raised $4,100!  Congratulations to all the lucky raffle basket winners! Click here for the complete list of winners.

Thank you for all of you who volunteered – behind the scenes and/or at the fair – we couldn’t have done it without you!  We count ourselves as extremely lucky to be working with such a committed bunch of people.  Thanks again for contributing your amazing energy, creativity and hard work to make this such a successful Craft Fair.

And thank you to everyone who came out on December 2nd and bought raffle tickets, food, drinks and crafts, and contributed to the amazingly festive atmosphere of this year’s Christmas Craft Fair!

Have a wonderful Christmas holiday – enjoy the well deserved time off with your family and all the best for 2012.

—Bettina & Desiree
Christmas Craft Fair Committee and the PAC Executive

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

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Crafts display in the lobby

Just a few more days until the much-anticipated Christmas Craft Fair! Here’s how you can help make the event a success and lots of fun for the kids!

  1. Sign up for a shift! Check the sign-up sheets posted in the lobby or connect with your class rep to sign up for a shift. It’s fun and easy and a great way to catch up with other parents! Click here to see a list of volunteer positions.
  2. Bake Sale: Please drop off cookies or brownies or cupcakes or squares or whole loaves or cakes at the office on Friday December 2nd. 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!
  3. Mystery Bags: Bags can be dropped off at the lobby all week long.  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 and boy, girl, or either as appropriate.
  4. Beat the rush and buy your tickets in advance! Tickets are available for sale before and after school in the lobby on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Click on the following price lists for more details:
    • List of student-made Crafts to buy at the Fair
    • List of Crafts to make at the Fair
    • List of Services, Activities, Food & Drinks
    • Raffle Ticket pricelist

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

Ross Road Parent Night this Saturday – get your tickets!

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Saturday November 19th | 6:30 pm
Mosquito Creek Bar & Grill
$20 Burger & Beer

Tickets are going to be available Thursday and Friday before and after school under the covered area by the gym doors. Jen VanderMye will be there along with a few other mums so come on over and grab some tickets from her for your class or for your friends & family! If we cannot sell a minimum of 50 tickets the event will be cancelled – please buy your tickets tomorrow or Friday! This is a FUNDRAISER FOR THE SCHOOL to raise money for IT (Information Technology) purchases. Help us raise this money by purchasing a few tickets! Thank you!

Or contact any of the parents listed below to purchase tickets!

Michele Ferguson:
mtjs@telus.net | 778-389-5017
Judy Campardo:
judycampardo@shaw.ca | 604-505-4556
Melanie Bedard:
tandmbedard@shaw.ca | 604-992-0544
Luanne LeClair:
lumike@shaw.ca
Jen VanderMye:
jenandclark@shaw.ca

Click here for more info about the Parent’s Night Out and the IT purchases.

Grade 7 Quebec Exchange Fundraiser Reminder

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The following is posted on behalf of the Grade 7 Quebec Exchange Fundraising Committee. Please note that this is not a PAC fundraiser. The PAC is distributing this information as a service for the Grade 7 Quebec Exchange fundraiser.

> Company coming for the holidays?
> Need hostess gifts for Christmas parties?
> In search of a quick dinner for the kids?

We have everything you need to be prepared and make your holiday season run a little smoother! The Grade 7 Quebec Exchange Fundraiser features fantastic products at great prices:

  • Pies & cookies: Winner of the “Best Pie in America”, the 24th Avenue Pie Company offers a large variety of unbaked frozen pies and gourmet cookies.
    Click here for 24th Avenue Pie Company price list
  • Seafood: Albion Fisheries provides high-quality seafood to the finest restaurants and supermarkets across BC and Alberta.
    Click here for the Albion Fisheries pricelist
  • Chocolate: Find something for all of your chocolate-loving co-workers, friends and family from the Purdy’s Christmas Collection.
    Click here for the Purdy’s brochure

What you need to do:

  1. Review the lists of items for sale (see above).
  2. Log on to Munch a Lunch (or click on the green Munch a Lunch icon) and submit your orders by Wednesday, November 23. You can pay online with PayPal or a credit card, or write a cheque to Ross Road School QUEBEC 2010 and drop it in the PAC mailbox in the foyer.
  3. Pick up your orders between Dec. 5-13 (we will confirm exact dates)
  4. Enjoy!

Questions?
Contact Sarah Gayda (sarahgayda@shaw.ca or 604-986-1466)
or Linda DeCiantis (linda113@shaw.ca or 604-990-4132)

Thank you for your support!
–Grade 7 Quebec Exchange Fundraising Committee

Ross Road Christmas Craft Fair: Friday, December 2nd!

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Click on image to view poster

Mark your calendars! It’s the annual
ROSS ROAD CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Friday December 2, 2011 5:00 – 8:00 PM

We are so excited about this year’s rendition of the Ross Road Christmas Fair! Imagine an evening with your family, strolling through the school, listening to live Christmas music, sipping on hot chocolate or hot spiced apple cider, visiting with Santa, getting some Christmas shopping done and taking time to create a Christmas craft together. And to top the evening off, you have a chance to win one of the remarkable Christmas Raffle Baskets!

Here are a few more highlights:

  • Check your coats in the coat room and start the evening with a delicious dinner of hot shredded roast beef on a bun, and pizza for the kids in Frosty’s Diner.
    > For online pre-ordering, click here. Online ordering is available from November 15th-23rd.
  • The gym will be turned into a festive hall with none other than Santa on the stage!
    > For a map of the Craft Fair to help you plan your evening, click here.
  • For the first time, we will have crafts hand made by our students in their classrooms for sale. You can get an early start on your Christmas shopping with such items as cards, wine charms and jewellery, just to mention a few.
    > For a complete list of items, click here.
  • As always, we will have the raffle of our popular and amazing Class Baskets, delicious Christmas baking and live Christmas music.
    > For a compete list of Class Baskets, click here.
  • For those wishing to make their own memories, there will be craft activities for preschoolers to adults, face painting, storytelling and a Christmas mystery bag game.
  • See old friends or meet new ones over a cup of hot apple cider or coffee and enjoy a crêpe with chocolate sauce.
    > For a complete list of activities, food offerings and prices, click here.

This is one of our major events of the year, giving the opportunity to raise much needed funds as well as build our community and strengthen the bonds between our families and school. All proceeds will go to make the school a better place for all of our kids.

We really hope to see all of you there!
Any questions, please contact:
• Bettina Harris at robandbettina@shaw.ca or
• Desiree Blume at desireeblume@gmail.com

We would like to take the opportunity to thank Carolyn Sluis, our PAC co-chair since 2009, for very capably coordinating the Christmas Craft Fair for the past few years. Thank you, Carolyn, for all the energy and effort you and your team put into creating such memorable, festive evenings for students and parents!

Last day contribute to the Food Bank is Tuesday, November 15th

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Please bring in your canned good, cereals, peanut butter etc. by Tuesday, November 15th. This the last day to contribute to the Food Bank initiative.

PLEASE DROP OFF ALL FOOD DONATIONS IN THE BOXES IN THE SCHOOL LOBBY (the boxes have been removed from the classrooms)

Click here to see a list of suggested items to bring.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this food drive successful. I know many families will appreciate the donations this holiday season.

–Susan Chalmers

Ross Road Parents’ Night Out – tickets on sale now!

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Parents, are you ready for a night of FUN? Book your babysitter and come with your dancing shoes! When is this unforgettable night, you ask?
Here are the details:

  • What: Ross Parents’ Night Out! Enjoy a Burger & Beverage for only $20! There will be lots of dancing, fun games and silent auction.
  • When:  Saturday, November 19th, 6:30 PM
  • Where:  Mosquito Creek Bar & Grill (at Westview Plaza)
  • Why:  To raise money for Ross Road to purchase computers, iPad2’s, Smart Boards and laptops (*see below for more info)

Mark your calendars and get your tickets…now on sale!
Tickets are $20 per person (includes burger & beverage)
To purchase tickets, please contact:
• Judy Campardo at judycampardo@shaw.ca or call 604-505-4556
• Michele Ferguson at mtjs@telus.net or call 778-389-5017

To let you know what kind of night you will have, read about what some Ross Road parents have to say…

We always make sure to book a babysitter early – this is a great parent gathering that is not to be missed!  Great music for dancing later too!
—Jen VanderMye

I love walking into a pub and knowing everyone there! It is fun to see parents (without kids) out having a good time… no soccer balls, no hockey rinks, not a back pack in sight! Just adult beverages and burgers… who knew these people could be this fun when their kids aren’t around!!
—Jane Ince

I never knew what a Toonie Toss was!  But the men sure do get competitive!  Given the prize… What a night!
—Judy C.

Thanks so much for helping us support our kids!
See you on November 19th!
—Judy and Michele

*Information Technology (IT) Committee
The PAC has made the decision to purchase suitable computers and other technological devices for our classrooms. This is a large project that is directed by an Information Technology (IT) Committee. All stakeholders (teachers, administrators, School Board representatives and parents) are represented on the Committee. More information about IT purchases will be coming home to families soon. To assist in the purchases planned for this school year, funds raised at the Parents’ Night Out will go towards computers, iPad2’s, Smart Boards and laptops.

For more information about the IT Committee and the planned purchases, please contact Jane Ince or Carolann Fraenkel:
Jane Ince:  jane@jimediaconnections.com
Carolann Fraenkel: CFraenkel@nvsd44.bc.ca

Food Day orders – new deadline: Friday, November 4th

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Dear Ross Road Parents:

MunchALunch is open for Food Day ordering until Friday, November 4th at midnight.  This will allow you to order for November, January and February. For those parents who missed the initial ordering deadline or would like to add to an existing order, you are welcome to go to MunchALunch to do so until this new deadline.

Click here, or on the MunchALunch logo at the top right of this website, to go to the Food Days page where you will find the MunchALunch buttons to either log in or to register your children.

If you want to view what you have already ordered for your child, look under the menu options for My Account and then View My Order.

Any questions, please contact me at liv2play@telus.net.

Tammy Stothers
604 986 9575