Spring Carnival

SpringFEST 2019 – Tonight

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Our fund raising event is tonight from 5-8pm at the school. We look forward to seeing you all. We have some fabulous games for all to enjoy plus a DJ, pizza, raffle baskets, Kid’s camps silent auction and much much more.

What you need to know:

Pre-purchase activity tickets

Purchase activity tickets (or collect the ones you pre-ordered through munchalunch) after school today.

Cake walk donations

Please bring any last minute cakes, cupcakes and other baked goods to the school office today. Do remember everything should be nut-free.

Pre-ordered pizza

Pick-up between 5-6pm to make sure it’s still hot.

…and finally

  • Get into the spirit of SpringFEST and wear your rainbow colours
  • Ride your bike to SpringFEST as we end the ‘Bike to School’ week
  • Bring your water bottles, lawn chairs and blankets
  • Pick up your Ross Road Spiritwear

It should be a great event – have fun in the sun.

With thanks,

SpringFEST committee

SpringFEST 2019 – Tomorrow

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Our fabulous family fun event is tomorrow evening (Friday May 31). We look forward to seeing you as we enjoy many of the old favourites like the dunk tank and mini donuts plus fun new games including the chance to wipe out on the “Big Baller”! In addition we have a DJ, community games, raffle baskets for children and adults and there will be a fantastic “Kid’s camps” silent auction including Ocean Ambassadors, Bricks4Kidz and Capilano Continuing Education.

What you need to know:

Pre-purchase activity tickets

Purchase activity tickets (or collect the ones you pre-ordered through munchalunch) before and after school today and Friday.

Cake walk donations

Please bring in cakes, cupcakes and other baked goods to the school office on Friday morning. Do remember everything should be nut-free.

Volunteering to help run the activities
We have a few last spots to fill – secure your volunteer time slot through SignUpGenius – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e45a5aa22abf94-volunteer

On the night

  • Get into the spirit of SpringFEST and wear your rainbow colours
  • Ride your bike to SpringFEST as we end the ‘Bike to School’ week
  • Bring your water bottles, lawn chairs and blankets
  • Pick up your Ross Road Spiritwear

With thanks,

SpringFEST committee

SpringFEST 2019 – two weeks away

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There are many ways that we need your support to make this year’s SpringFEST fundraising event a great success.

Mystery Bag Prize Wheel

Look out for your children bringing home paper bags to fill and return to be part of the Mystery Bag Prize Wheel. Click for full intructions . We ask for filled bags to be returned by May 24.

Pizza at SpringFEST – order through Munch-a-Lunch

Want to feed the family at SpringFEST? We’ve teamed up with Fresh Slice to provide fresh pizza – order by the slice or a whole pizza. Order before May 28 through munchalunch.com under the “Fundraising Open” tab. Pre-ordering ensures you get the pizzas you want (pick-up between 5-6pm) and receive better value than buying on the evening. Please place your orders under one child’s name if possible.

Pre-purchase SpringFEST activity tickets

Avoid the lines and pre-purchase the event’s activity tickets through munchalunch.com. All activities, food and drink are paid for by tickets on the evening. Purchase 20 tickets at a time and pick up before or after school on May 30/31.

Cake walk donations

Get your bake on – please bring in cakes, cupcakes and other baked goods to the school on the morning of May 31. Do remember everything should be nut-free.

Volunteering
Thanks for all of those that have volunteered so far to help run the activities. See more details from your class rep and secure your volunteer time slot through SignUpGenius.

With thanks,

SpringFEST committee

PAC NEWSLETTER – JUNE 7, 2017

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Spring Carnival is coming! Friday, June 9th, 5pm – 8pm

This year’s theme is 🐥YELLOW and GREEN 🐸, so wear an outfit that screams lemon and lime.

Rain or shine, we will have a good time!

Please ensure you’ve signed up for a volunteer shift. With more than 30 activities planned, we need everyone’s help to make it happen. http://signup.com/go/ossoLBt

Get your tickets, $1 each, before the rush!

  • Presales in the school lobby on Friday, 8:30-9 am and 2:45 – 3:15 pm
  • There will be two tables selling tickets at the Carnival as well
  • See price list below for info on how many tickets are required for food/activities

Sweet treats needed for Cake Walk. Homemade or store bought, all desserts are welcome. Drop off at the office on the day of the Carnival, or bring them to the Cake Walk game after 5.

Please lend us pop-up tents and coolers.
Email Betty Tang at betty.tang@vch.ca to coordinate.

Donate a bottle for wine for the raffle basket. Drop off at the office anytime before Carnival.

Make this a BBQ dinner. Serving: Hotdogs, Burgers, Veggie burgers, Water, Juice

50/50 draw … bring cash for a chance to win half the money!

Raffle Baskets. There are six kid-friendly baskets and a few for grown ups too.

  • Just like last year, kids get 1 popsicle stick for every station they do.
  • Once they get 3 popsicle sticks, they can trade them in for 1 raffle ticket at the raffle basket table.
  • You can also buy raffle tickets for $3 ea, from the Ticket table
  • Make sure you fill in your name and phone number before dropping the raffle ticket into the basket. Keep one half for yourself!
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Screenagers Growing up in the Digital Age 

  • Please click on the link below to tell us how many people to expect, we need to know by June 9th – FRIDAY– https://impactflow.com/event/3114/checkout/tickets we will then be able to determine if we are going to do the showing in the gym or library
  • The showing will take place on June 12th at 7pm
  • This event is open to friends and family, there is no charge to the movie for the Ross Road community however we will be asking for a donation from friends and other LV schools communities that wish to attend.  SPREAD THE WORD
  • All students in grade 6 and 7 will be watching this film on Tuesday June 13th

Volunteer Appreciation Night

  • All parents who have volunteered an hour or more this year are invited
  • There will be music, food and door prizes. BYOB
  • Saturday June 17th, 7pm
  • The address 1930 Cedar Village Crescent
  • RSVP to the PAC email to help Plan ordering by JUNE 15th

We will see you on Friday at 5pm.

Ross Road PAC

 Contact us at rossroadpac@gmail.com 

Website – rossroadpac.ca

Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/ecolerossroadschoolPAC/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/rossroadpac (@rossroadpac)

PAC NEWSLETTER – MAY 26, 2017

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It has been a busy two weeks with a long weekend in between. I hope everyone enjoyed the sun this past long weekend. It also looks like the sun has decided to stay which makes everyone happy.

A few things to mention in this newsletter;

Ross Road Bike To School Week 2017 is next week, May 29th through June 2nd.  Please prep your bikes and plan your routes to school!  Active transportation is encouraged throughout the week so if biking is not an option for you consider walking to school with your kids, skateboarding, scooting, or even driving part way and biking or walking the rest. For more information on what events will be taking place at the school please click here.

The PAC Annual General Meeting is next Wednesday, May 31st, in the school library at 7.00pm. The last RRPAC GM Feb 2017 are posted on the PAC website, click here to review and approve at the AGM. We have also posted on the website the Ross Road 2017 wish list that we will be looking to approve at the AGM. The agenda and upcoming budget will be posted as soon as possible. As always childcare will be available if required. Please email the PAC if it is needed.

The Spring Carnival – June 9th – We’ve chosen a theme and it’s YELLOW and GREEN at the Spring Carnival! Let your spring colours shine by dressing up in LEMON or LIME on June 9th.

Thanks again for your cash donations. We are now looking for a few items that won’t affect your pocketbook. If you have a pop-up tent, a cooler or a full propane tank you can lend us on the day of the Carnival, please contact Betty at betty.tang@vch.ca or 778-668-8447.  Also, if you are interested in sponsoring an activity, or running a special table, please send Susan a note at skneale17@gmail.com. Your support is appreciated!

Screenagers – The Ross Road PAC is pleased to invite you to a special screening of Screenagers – Growing up in the Digital Age on Monday June 12th at 7 PM in the library or gym (depending on how many people will attend). All students in grade 6 and 7 will be watching this film on Tuesday June 13th.

There is no charge to attend the movie but please RSVP – https://impactflow.com/event/3114/checkout/tickets by Friday June 9th so that we know how many people to expect and whether to set up in the library or the gym. More information can be found on Screenagers here.

New Ross Road Class

As many of you may have heard, Ross Road will be getting an additional class/division in September as a result of a Supreme Court of Canada ruling around class size and composition, http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bctf-wins-supreme-court-battle-over-class-size-and-composition-1.3845620,  While many parents are excited about the decision, there are concerns regarding how this will impact our school. The North Van School District has already had a site visit and are leaning towards creating classroom space by re-purposing a portion of our library, i.e. 80 sq metres out of 236 sq metres. No final decisions have been made, however we know Ross Road is not alone in this – several other elementary schools are experiencing similar effects.

What can we do, you ask? Here are a few suggestions. Our AGM next week will include this on agenda.

  1. Sign petition – http://www.thepetitionsi­­­­­­­te.com/304/212/385/protect-ross-road-elementary-library-and-other-critical-learning-spaces/
  2. Write a independent letter (template below)

Send to:

Letter template

  • Identify concern – that schools are having to sacrifice important spaces (like libraries and music rooms) to accommodate additional classrooms as a result of the supreme court decision on classroom size and composition.
  • Describe impact – repurposed library space, no community space, maximized building capacity, etc
  • Reference Supreme Court ruling and confirm community support for the ruling
  • Argue need for proper implementation of court ruling, including the need for funding infrastructure
  • Offer solution – district to fund additional portable for Ross Road

Have a great week.

Ross Road PAC

 Contact us at rossroadpac@gmail.com 

Website – rossroadpac.ca

Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/ecolerossroadschoolPAC/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/rossroadpac (@rossroadpac)

Successful Spring Carnival + Kidsworld Fundraiser

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Have you heard the news?

The Spring Carnival raised $7550 a few weeks ago!

Thank you to Carnival organizer Susan Kneale, our sponsors, volunteers and donations…we couldn’t have done it without you!

If you have any feedback, please email Tamrah Corben at corbenst@telus.net.

Kidsworld Membership Fundraiser

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Our final fundraiser for the year is buying a Kidsworld membership.

  • Kidsworld provides a calendar of events for families to enjoy fun, athletic, and educational experiences all summer, and now all year as well!
  • A membership is for kids aged 4-13, along with one accompanying adult, to enjoy countless events and activities in Greater Vancouver – with no additional cost – plus bonus discounts!
  • Kidsworld Summer membership & Kidsworld 44 membership are each $50, or you can experience events all summer and all year for $95!
  • This unbeatable value for all you get!
  • Check out the calendar of summer events here.

Kidsworld is also a fundraiser for your school! Just enter your school code when signing up to have $5 donated to your school.  Your code is:  KIDS ROSS ROAD 2016

www.kidsworldprogram.com

Spring Carnival is this Friday, June 10th, 5-8 pm!

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This year’s theme is Superheroes!

Come dressed up, but please leave masks and weapons at home.

Rain or shine, we will have a good time!

Please drop off pop-up tents to help with setup.
Email Susan Neale at skneale17@gmail.com to coordinate.

Get your tickets, $1 each, before the rush!

  • Presales in the school lobby on Friday 8:15-9 am and again at 2:45-3:15 pm.
  • There will be two tables selling tickets at the Carnival also.
  • See price list below for info on how many tickets are required for food/activities

50/50 tickets will be sold for $2 each.
Bring cash for a chance to win half the money!

Make this a BBQ dinner. All food is donated by SaveOn Foods, so this is a great way for Ross Road to make money. Serving: Hotdogs, Burgers, Veggie burgers, Coleslaw, Water, Juice

We need many, many more $5 Gift Cards for our Mystery Gift Card station.

  • Suggestions: Starbucks, Delaney’s, Tim Hortons, iTunes, Michaels, Claire’s, Walmart, Winners, Best Buy
  • Please drop off in the PAC mailbox in the lobby or bring on the day of.
  • Only two times to line up for Mystery Gift Cards: 5:30-6 pm and 6:30-7 pm.

Cakes needed for Cake Walk! Homemade or store bought – cakes, brownies, cupcakes etc.  Please no nuts and if the cake may contain nuts please indicate that it does. Parents can drop the cakes/sweets off on the day of and leave them in the staff room or bring them to the Cake Walk game at the start of the carnival.

Raffle Baskets. There are nine $25 baskets.

  • Just like last year, kids get 1 popsicle stick for every station they do.
  • Once they get 3 popsicle sticks, they can trade them in for 1 raffle ticket at the ticket booth.
  • Make sure you fill in your name and phone number before dropping the raffle ticket for a basket.

Volunteers, please sign up for a 30 minute shift at your class booth.
Contact your class rep to sign up.

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Countdown to the Spring Carnival!

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Ross Road News Extraordinaire
Volume No. 2, Issue No. 4

Today’s Top Story: Hippie Days Are Here Again.

groovy_pinJust one sleep until Friday, June 12, 2015, so rest up for our Spring Carnival be-in! Get funky and wear something fun, colourful and fashion backward. The theme as you all know is 60s retro so let’s have some fun with it!

Dunk Tank. Not only will we have some Grade 7s stepping up for this nervy challenge, we will have Ross Road teachers, M. Ponton and Mr Choi, and supervision aide Ms. P. on the platform. Come on kids—wind up and watch them swim!

Community games. Sack races, three-legged races and the all-time favourite —T U G  O F  W A R. There will be a play-by-play announcer for each event to capture the drama and enliven the fun. No tickets are needed to play, this is a free event for everyone to join in.

Music Entertainment.  We couldn’t have Hippie Days without some groovy sounds filtering through the air. This year we will have a rock band and bagpipe musicians as our musical guests for the Spring Carnival.

Inside Scoop

Here’s more on what you need to know to get the most out of our carnival.

  • MYSTERY BAGS: The popular mystery bags will be offered in two openings at 5:30 and then again at 6:30. So if you miss the first time slot come by later. We do need more Mystery Bags to ensure every child gets one. Please drop off your creations at the lobby in the marked box by 5 pm Friday.
  • PONY RIDES: You’ve rode a bike and run around on the playground, now’s your chance to saddle up! This year we will have three ponies for this popular event.
  • TICKETS: Tickets are only $1 each and will be available for purchase the day of the Spring Carnival. See the attached list for a breakdown of the tickets you will need.
  • COOK SHACK: Come hungry for some tasty food at the Cook Shack: burgers, frankfurters, snow cones, slushies and an assortment of cold non-alcoholic drinks. No cash is needed, just use the same tickets as at the booths.
  • RAFFLE BASKETS: You can either buy a ticket to enter to win or use the popsicle sticks you earn at every booth to try to win one of our fabulous prizes. Three popsicle sticks will entitle you to one raffle ticket.  Some are for kids and others for adults. We have Lego sets, PS4 games, fabulous hair care products and LOTS of adult grape juice! See below for more info about popiscle sticks!

Help Wanted Ads

  • More volunteers are needed for the class booths. Please contact your class representative to sign up and help make our carnival a success.
  • Baked Goods for Cake Walk: The Cake Walk is always one of the most popular booths. On the day of the event, please drop off home-baked goods as well as store-bought items by 5pm at the school.
  • Mystery Bags: We do need more Mystery Bags to ensure every child gets one. Please drop off your creations at the lobby in the marked box by 5 pm Friday.
  • Cook Shack Hands. Skills required – grill ready and steady. We need two volunteers from 3-5pm, two from 5-6:30pm, two from 6:30-8pm and two from 8-10pm. Please contact Tamrah to sign up.

Please contact the Spring Carnival Coordinator, Tamrah Corben at corbenst@telus.net to volunteer, donate and for any questions.

Here’s what you need to know about Popsicle Sticks!

The following booths will give a coloured popsicle stick to every participant who tries the activity (whether you win or lose). Please let your children know that once they have three coloured popsicle sticks, they can go to the Raffle Basket table and redeem their popsicle sticks for 1 ticket to enter a Raffle Basket draw.

  • Baseball Toss
  • Kiddie Hi Striker
  • March of Penguins
  • Bean Bag Toss
  • Soccer Shoot Out
  • Racing Ponies
  • Ring Toss
  • Kick and Score
  • Bouncy Castle
  • Face Painting
  • Crazy Hair
  • Pony Rides
  • Cake Walk
  • RCMP Activity
  • Dunk Tank
  • Cinimazoo/Urban Safari (Mme Marafon’s class) from 6-7:30pm

The following booths will NOT give out popsicle sticks:

  • Book Sale
  • Popcorn
  • Cotton Candy
  • Mystery Bags
  • Community Events

Thanks for participating!

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Volunteers desperately needed for Spring Carnival booths – please sign up for a shift!

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Dear parents,

The Spring Carnival is 48 hours away…if you’ve been to one of these Ross Road events, you know they’re heaps of fun.  The kids love them, they’re great for our community and a ton of money is raised for the PAC (check out more pics from the last Spring Carnival here!).

BUT, the thing is, we’re still looking for volunteers.  We need more parents to step up and volunteer to do a shift for their class booth.  There are a number of classes where no-one is covering a shift, which means those booths may need to be cut short.  It’s only 30 minutes, so if you haven’t volunteered yet, please get in touch with your class rep directly.

If you can give more time, the Cook Shack is also in need of more volunteers…The Lions have given us the equipment and Save on Foods have given us the food…now we just need more hands on deck! Specifically, we need 2 from 3-5 pm, 2 from 5-6:30pm, 2 from 6:30-8pm and 2 from 8-10pm.  Please contact Tamrah at corbenst@telus.net to volunteer here.

So, in summary….we need YOUR help to make the Carnival a success and have FUN..the PAC relies on these events to do cool things for our kids and school. .

If you haven’t stepped up yet, please, please (pretty please!) do so.

Thanks, Ross Road PAC

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