Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence

We all know how lucky we are to have our children at McMurrich.  We have amazingly dedicated teachers and wonderful and hard working administrators at the school.  We are sure that you have taken the time to personally appreciate your child's teacher but now you also have the opportunity to "officially" appreciate someone at the school who you feel is very special.

You have the opportunity to nominate a teacher, or administrator of the school through the Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence.

There are six different categories, recognizing a range of people and skills.

• Teacher of the Year
• New Teacher of the Year
• Excellent Support Staff
• Excellence in Leadership
• Team of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement

Please visit ontario.ca/teachingawards to learn more.  The deadline is January 31, 2011.  Thank you for taking the time to say THANK YOU, in a very official way, to the teachers and administrators of McMurrich!

Home & School Meeting - Dec 15th Minutes

The last Home & School meeting involved a great brainstorming session with the Fun Fair Committee.  Please click here to see the minutes of this meeting. 

Please join us for the next meeting on Tuesday, January 25th starting at 7:00 pm in the Staff Lounge.  As always, free child care will be held in the Kinder room (103).

Next Home & School Meeting Jan 25th - Agenda

Just a reminder that our next Home & School meeting is next Tuesday, January 25th.  All parents and staff are welcome and as always we will have free child care in the Kindergarten room 103.  The meeting starts at 7:00 pm and will be held in the Staff Lounge on the second floor.  Below is our agenda for the evening:

• Welcome and Introductions
• Guest speaker, Christ Broadbent, Manager of Occupational Health & Safety
• Chris will speak with us about TDSB Emergency First Aid Protocols
• Principal Mary Anne Davis' Report
• Chair's Report
• Protocols for booking space in the gym for special events
• Invitation to School Council Appreciation & Information evening
• People for Education Survey
• Wychwood Barns School Social
• 100 Year Anniversary Planning
• Other Business

If you would like to add any items to the agenda please let us know at the Home & School Chairs Email or at the beginning of the meeting.  We look forward to seeing you!

Intermural Ring Hockey Schedule (Grades 5/6)

Please check the Sports calender for the schedule for Intermural Ring Hockey for Grades 5 and 6.  The games run from January 19th until February 10th and are held at lunch in the gym.  Parent spectators are welcome - join us in the gym at 11:30 am!

Swimming Classes for Grades 2-6 Reminder

Don't forget swimming classes are continuing at the Winona School pool.   Make sure you bring your swimsuit, towel and plastic bag to your swimming classes.  Below is a summary of the swimming classes coming up:

Room 212:  Jan 3, 12, 27, Feb 1, 10

Rooms 203 & 201:  Dec 15, Jan 12, 17, 27, Feb 10

Room 308:  Feb 15, 28, Mar 21, 24, Apr 4

Room 301:  Feb 28, Mar 3, 21, Apr 4, 7

Room 300:  Apr 18, 21, May 4, 18, Jun 3

Room 202: Apr 18, May 4, 9, 18, Jun 17

Rooms 209 & 210 (Grade 2s only):  May 25, Jun 3, 8, 17, 22

December Golden Shoe Award and PE Students of the Month

Congratulations to the new owners of the Primary and Junior Golden Shoe Awards!  The school completed a fantastic 76,452 burpees with the most burpees per student going to:

Primary - Rm 212 (Ms. Higgins)

Junior - Rm 202 (Ms. Lee)

The challenge for January is Side Squats!

Congratulations to the December PE Students of the month!  

Primary - Jordan (Rm 210)

Junior - Abigail (Rm 308)

Home & School Meeting TONIGHT December 15th at 7 pm

Our Home & School meeting is TONIGHT, Wednesday, December 15th at 7 pm in the Staff Lounge.  Everyone is welcome and there will be free childcare in Room 103.  The Agenda is noted below:

1.  Welcome and Introductions
2. Principal Mary Anne Davis’ report 
• Indoor recess options (movies and other)
3. Budget Committee Report – Susan
4. CILC – Jamie Ker
5. Other business

If you would like to add any other items to the agenda please let us know by email (mcmurrichschool@gmail.com) or at the beginning of the meeting.

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Winter Concert - December 14th - CHANGE OF START TIME

Just a reminder that the Winter Concert is on Tuesday, December 14th but the start time has changed to 7:00 pm.  For those parents who are coming for the first time, be forewarned that this is a VERY POPULAR EVENT.  You may want to plan to arrive early (30-45 min early) to ensure you get a good seat.  Very often we have standing room only!

The program details will be send home shortly so you can confirm if your children are performing.

Home & School Nov 23rd Meeting Minutes

The last Home and School meeting had lots of discussions around the budget. Please click here to see the minutes of this meeting.

The next meeting is Wednesday, December 15th starting at 7:00 pm in the Staff Lounge. Everyone is welcome and as always, free child care will be held in the Kinder room.

Gift Card Fundraiser - DEADLINE Dec 8th at 9 am

Before we leave on Winter Break, we have one last fundraiser that many of you will be interested in.  We are working with a company called FundScrip that will allow you to purchase gift cards for a number of stores (including Loblaws, Sobey's, Metro, Gap, HMV, etc) and a portion of the gift card value will go back to McMurrich.  These gift cards are sold at gift card value to you!  Check here for more information and details.

We will be placing a bulk order December 8th and cards will be distributed the following week in time for gift-giving season!  If it is successful we can continue to order online throughout the rest of the school year.  If you have any questions please contact Tabatha.  This information will also be sent home with your kids.

Happy Shopping!