Have you ordered a flower basket in support of the Grade 7 Alice Lake field trip?
Thank you for your support! We hope you will enjoy your flowers.
Mark your calendars for this year’s Spring Carnival – Friday, June 3rd!
Stay tuned for more info about this exciting annual event that takes place on the Ross Road school grounds.
Call for Carnival Volunteers!
Jane Ince is our Carnival Coordinator again this year. She has years of experience at putting together events like this but, as you all know, it takes a lot of work and willing hands to get a party like this up and running.
Join Jane for a Spring Carnival Committee planning meeting:
• Monday April 18th
• 7:00pm
• at the school
If you would like to be involved with this year’s Carnival Committee, but can’t make it to the meeting, please contact Jane at jane@jimediaconnections.com or speak to any of our PAC Executive members if you think you might be interested in helping out. It is a lot of fun and a wonderful way to meet other parents and families in the community!
Have you ordered your flower basket yet? The last day to place your order is Tuesday, April 12th. Get them while you can! We won’t be selling them on delivery day.
WHAT:
• Beautiful 10″ baskets with mixed flowers
• you can pick SUNNY or SHADE
• $25 per basket
HOW:
• Ask a Grade 7 student, or download this form
• Pre-order with a cheque payable to “Ross Road Elementary School”
(no cash please)
WHEN:
• Place your order and pay before Tuesday April 12th
• Baskets are to be picked up Thursday May 5th, end of day, in front of the school
• If you can’t pick up on May 5th, please arrange delivery with the Grade 7 student you are supporting
WHY:
Our 7th graders have just a few months left at Ross Road and are looking forward to a final trip at Alice Lake where they will bike, paddle, tent and generally have one last exciting time with each other before they go to high school next year. To help them finance this trip, we are hoping that the Ross Road families would like to purchase a lovely hanging flower basket, to be delivered just in time for Mother’s Day!
Thank you for your support!
— Ross Road Grade 7 students and their families
Ella's Gals and Pals at 2009 ChildRun
It’s been 6 years since Ella Haysom, a Grade 5 student at Ross Road, was diagnosed with leukemia, and thanks to the treatment from BC Children’s Hospital, she’s happier and healthier than ever!
Please join our ChildRun team on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at BC Children’s Hospital.
To register, go to www.childrun.com and search for team name Ross Road Elementary (Ella’s Gals & Pals). If you can’t participate, please consider making a donation to help us reach our ChildRun fundraising goal.
Early Bird pricing is available until April 15th.
Thank you for doing your part in helping to find cures for childhood cancers.
If you require more info, please contact:
Liz Whalley at lizwhalley@hotmail.com or
Angela Tancon at tancon@shaw.ca
As the third largest run in Vancouver, ChildRun inspires participants to raise funds for childhood cancer research and programs at BC Children’s Hospital. On Sunday June 5th, 2011, the 26th annual ChildRun presented by the Wilson Family will host runners and walkers on scenic 5 km and 1 km routes, followed by a carnival celebration.
Last year over 6,300 participants came out to run or walk the ChildRun, helping to raise a record-breaking $1 million. We hope that you’ll join us in the fight against childhood cancer and help BC Children’s Hospital Foundation reach this year’s goal of raising $1.2 million in support of pediatric oncology!
Join our team and help us support BC Children’s Hospital!
Not long now until Ross Road Family “Tropical” Bingo Night! This Friday evening from 5:15-8:00pm!
We are excited to welcome Ross Road Families to this fun-filled evening which was a huge hit two years ago – prizes for everyone, so get dressed up in your best TROPICAL wear (prizes for most creative costumes) and come out and meet up with your Ross Road Community! If you have not already done so we are accepting last minute sign-ups – no later than Thursday.
If you need the form, click here!
If you have any questions at all or would like to help in any way; please email Jen VanderMye at jenandclark@shaw.ca
Grade 7’s are welcome and encouraged to volunteer – please note there will be a grade 7 Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday March 2nd at RECESS in the Library for those interested.
Thank you and see you this Friday!
— The Bingo Night Committee
Click to view poster
Not long now until “Tropical” Bingo Night! March 4th is coming up, so make sure you get your order forms and cheques in to secure your family’s bingo game cards on the big night!
These forms went home on Thursday, Feb 10th and should be returned to your child’s teacher by Friday, Feb 18th. If you didn’t receive an order form, you can download it here!
If you’d like to help out, check out the Volunteer Sign-up sheets in the lobby (to the right of the office, by the back doors) or contact Jennifer VanderMye at jenandclark@shaw.ca for more info!
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.
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.
We are gearing up for another exciting Ross Road School family evening – mark your calendars for Tropical Bingo Night!
All money raised at the Bingo night will be put towards purchasing new uniforms for the Ross Road teams (cross country, track, basketball).
Date: Friday, March 4th
Time: 5-8pm
Place: Ross Road School Gym
In order to put on this fun event, we are looking for help from our very community- oriented & supportive families! Here’s how you can help:
More details to come but we appreciate any help you can offer!
If you have any suggestions or comments/ideas, send an email to:
jenandclark@shaw.ca
Thank you!
— Jennifer VanderMye and Harry Bulpit
The Tropical Bingo team/Ross Road PAC
Here is some fantastic news from the Christmas Craft Fair Committee. After all the expenses were totalled, our NET profit was $8,196.33!
In 2009 it was $6751.51. We’ve outdone ourselves! Well done Ross Road. Thanks again for all your hard work and support!
— Carolyn/Christmas Craft Fair Committee/PAC.
Ross Road PAC 