Congratulations to our Grade 6 CoEd Volleyball team as Conference Finalists!
Congratulations to our Grade 5 CoEd Volleyball team as Conference Champions and City Finalists!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Congratulations to our Volleyball Teams!
Congratulations to our Grade 6 CoEd Volleyball team as Conference Finalists!
Congratulations to our Grade 5 CoEd Volleyball team as Conference Champions and City Finalists!
QSP Magazine Renewal Reminder
A quick reminder to save your magazine subscriptions(new and renewals) until next Fall when we begin our Magazine Fundraising Campaign again!
If you can't wait until our campaign begins this fall, you can order any time of the year at www.qsp.ca - our school will still benefit from your purchase.
If you can't wait until our campaign begins this fall, you can order any time of the year at www.qsp.ca - our school will still benefit from your purchase.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
McMusic - A Night of Music in Support of McMurrich School - May 26th
Click on the graphic above for a larger view. Please visit our McMusic website to purchase online tickets for admission ($25), meals ($6) and drinks ($5). Note that this event licensed - admission is for those 19 and older. Sale of the tickets is reserved for McMurrich staff/parents until Thursday, April 29th when they will become available to the public. (Six ticket maximum per person please). If tickets remain, they will also be sold at the Spring Concert on May 12th. Be prepared for a fun evening celebration for all!
Dress Out Loud Day - May 7th
May is Deaf/Hard of Hearing Month! Our students can recognize this by participating in the May 7th "Dress Out Loud" Day fundraiser - kids are encouraged to dress as outrageously as they'd like with a recommended donation of $2. For signing up, our school gets a resource kit filled with teaching aids, games and tips to help educate students, teachers and families about hearing impairment.
Community Swim at Winona Pool
The St.Clair Aquatics Club is hosting a Community Swim on Monday, May 3rd from 7 - 8:30 pm. Cost for members is $2 and non-members $4. Link here for more information.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Updates from Home & School Meeting
Last night at the Home & School meeting we had discussions with Judy Whitfield and her colleagues regarding International Languages. A letter will be issued shortly to all parents regarding IL.
Items also discussed include:
Items also discussed include:
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing program will be moving into McMurrich September 2010. Exciting upgrades/repairs to some classrooms are already underway!
- The Kinder Open House is scheduled for May 6th.
- The Spring Concert has been rescheduled to May 12th.
- Everyone is encouraged to complete the very short TDSB Parent Survey.
- The Adult Fundraiser, McMusic, is scheduled for May 26th. Details to be sent to all parents soon!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Volunteers for the Pizza Lunch
We need some volunteers to help with the pizza lunch on Friday April 16. If you are interested, please contact Julia Rhodes.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Next Home & School Meeting
The Home and School Meeting for next week has been changed to Thursday April 15th at 7:00pm.
The reason for the switch is to accommodate Judy Whitfield, who will be joining us to discuss our options in relation to the International Languages program at McMurrich.
The agenda will be as follows:
1. International Languages Discussion
2. Brief Review of Minutes and Follow-Up on Previous Actions
3. Principal's Update
4. Upcoming Events - Spring Concert, McMurrich Fund Raising Concert, Ache Brazil, etc.
5. Committee Updates
As usual, child care will be provided. For your reference, here are the minutes from March's meeting. See you on April 15th!
The reason for the switch is to accommodate Judy Whitfield, who will be joining us to discuss our options in relation to the International Languages program at McMurrich.
The agenda will be as follows:
1. International Languages Discussion
2. Brief Review of Minutes and Follow-Up on Previous Actions
3. Principal's Update
4. Upcoming Events - Spring Concert, McMurrich Fund Raising Concert, Ache Brazil, etc.
5. Committee Updates
As usual, child care will be provided. For your reference, here are the minutes from March's meeting. See you on April 15th!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
McMusic - A Night of Music in Support of McMurrich School
Save the evening of May 26, 2010 for the upcoming event McMusic - A Night of Music in Support of McMurrich School. This exciting event will be a social evening and fundraiser for the parents and staff of McMurrich!
More news to come!!!
More news to come!!!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
After School Yoga Program
The after school yoga program that was run in the fall will be returning, with the same instructor, for a spring session. Please see the attached form if your child is interested and the key details are also pasted below.
Program Details :
• This is a continuation of the program piloted in the fall based on expressed interest and response from students and families. It will be Tuesdays after school and must have 12 participants to proceed. Based on interest, we may add a second class on Wednesday or Thursday – this will be confirmed by the week of April 13th.
• The program will run immediately after school in the Kindergarten Room 102. Your child must be picked up by 4:50pm outside Room 102.
• The program will run for 8 weeks beginning April 20th until June 8th. The cost is $30.
Please complete the form attached and return it by Friday April 9th . Leave the form, along with payment, in the purple folder marked “YOGA” in the Home and School Association mailbox in the office. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THE FORM VIA YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER. Please make cheques payable to the McMurrich Home and School Association. You will be contacted to confirm your child’s space in the class the week of April 13th. If you have any questions, please email Michelle Brownrigg at dubproject@sympatico.ca or call the number on the form. You can also email this form directly if you prefer, leaving payment in the office.
Program Details :
• This is a continuation of the program piloted in the fall based on expressed interest and response from students and families. It will be Tuesdays after school and must have 12 participants to proceed. Based on interest, we may add a second class on Wednesday or Thursday – this will be confirmed by the week of April 13th.
• The program will run immediately after school in the Kindergarten Room 102. Your child must be picked up by 4:50pm outside Room 102.
• The program will run for 8 weeks beginning April 20th until June 8th. The cost is $30.
Please complete the form attached and return it by Friday April 9th . Leave the form, along with payment, in the purple folder marked “YOGA” in the Home and School Association mailbox in the office. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THE FORM VIA YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER. Please make cheques payable to the McMurrich Home and School Association. You will be contacted to confirm your child’s space in the class the week of April 13th. If you have any questions, please email Michelle Brownrigg at dubproject@sympatico.ca or call the number on the form. You can also email this form directly if you prefer, leaving payment in the office.
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