Business Day 2011 - April 28th

Great ready for Business Day - coming to McMurrich on Thursday, April 28th from 9:00 - 4:00 pm.  Classes will be invited to Business Day throughout the school day but parents are welcome throughout the day!  All funds raised will go to supporting the Free the Children, Alternative Income Program.  

There are eight companies this year participating in Business Day (made up of our Grades 5 and 6 classes).  Prices will range from $1 - $10.  Here is what they are offering:

Rowdy Cookies 'n Cream will be offering yummy student made ice cream sandwiches for only $5.  Pre-order yours by Tuesday, April 26th.  Click here for order form!

Capture This - Come take a unique and crazy picture with a variety of effects and backgrounds alone or with friends.  Decorate a frame to make your picture a lasting memory.

X-Treme Sport Challenge - Come celebrate McMurrich's upcoming centennial year by purchasing a McM Football while completing a football challenge.  Purchase your ball on Business Day.

Cup-a-lishious Cupcakes invites you to enjoy a delicious and mouth watering original cupcake recipe.  Enjoy a vanilla or chocolate cupcake with your choice of toppings.  Pre-order yours before Business Day.  Click here for order form!

 

Triple Legged Hoops will be providing an oppotunutiy for students to test out their basketball skills while tied by their leg to another partner.  Great prizes for top scores.  Only $2.

ATW Newscast - Feel what it's like to broadcast real issues, using green screen technology.  A DVD of all newscast for only $5.  Great prizes for the best newscast performance.

Soapy Comix believes in and promotes a clean and healthy environment.  Be a super hero in their graphic narrative and receive one homemade bar of soap created by the students for only $3.

Reduce, Reuse, Re-Awesomize will be providing students with new creations from bags to halter tops made from unwanted t-shirts.  Prices range from $1 - $5.

Mabel's Labels Fundraiser

Just In Time For Summer Camp!

As a way to target the problem of lost belongings, McMurrich Home and School Association is fundraising with Mabel's Labels, a company with all types of labels that are colourful, indestructible, easy-to-use and fun!

Mabel's sticky labels and clothing labels, which are dishwasher, microwave and laundry safe, are not only practical, but also designed to be very special to each child. The labels are customized with a child’s name, favourite mix of colours and an icon (animal, symbol, etc.). They also have expanded their product line to include personalized stationery products, ID wristbands and household labels.

Visit www.mcmurrichjr.mabel.ca to place your order while helping our school raise funds!

You'll be amazed at what you can Label!

McMurrich Garden Project

A proposal for a Peace Garden began many years ago as a memorial for students' loved ones that had passed on.  The project was picked up by Tabatha who worked hard to get a professional garden design completed by Gillian at Alter Eden and to get the plans to the TDSB for approval and review.

After a lot of hard work (over 18 months) the McMurrich Garden plans have been approved by the school board!  Our Principal and Tabatha met with contractors last week.  From our fundraising efforts, we now have enough money to install the stone stairs of the garden design (leading from the loading dock) which will be started and completed before the end of the school year.  The next phase of the Garden Project will involve writing grant proposals and fundraising to fund the next phase of the project, estimated at $13,000, which will involve the installation of the stone circle outdoor classroom.  An opportunity to purchase a commemorative stone in the garden design to remember special people or events will first be introduced at our Silent Auction coming soon!

Below is a picture of our garden plans!  When the garden is complete it will be used for teaching purposes as an outdoor classroom, allow research on native plants, children's garden, and a butterfly walkway that will demonstrate  life cycles.  We look forward to showcasing our garden during our school's 100th year anniversary.  

QSP Magazine Renewals and Subscriptions!

Our QSP Magazine drive is one of our best fundraisers.  This school year we have already raised $5500 for our school - thank you!  

We can continue fundraising through magazine subscriptions throughout the year.  Remember 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.  Our school number is 9188.  Thanks for your participation!

Sports Teams - Photos and Win!

Check our our McMurrich Sports page for photos and notes of the success of our Volleyball teams! 

Jump Rope for Heart - Wednesday, May 25th

Our Jump Rope for Heart Event will be Wednesday, May 25th.  Mr. Perretta is looking for parent volunteers during the day to help run the event.  If you are interested, please give your name and contact information to Mr. Perretta or leave a note for him in the office.

Track and Field Practices

Please make sure to check the McMurrich Sports calendar for the Track and Field Practice dates and times!  Our Track and Field Meet is scheduled for May 19th - good luck athletes!

McMurrich FunFair - SAVE THE DATE - June 2, 2011

It's official...the McMurrich Fun Fair will be held on June 2nd from 4 - 8 pm.  There will be food, inflatables, games and activities, prizes and a few super surprises!  This annual event is one you don't want to miss!!

Call out for volunteers!  Many hands make light work and the more there are of us the better!  Join in the fun and get involved in our incredible McMurrich Community!  If you can help in any way (on the day or before), please contact the Fun Fair committee!

McMurrich Silent Auction!!!

Great ready for our annual Silent Auction coming up in the next month!  Details - location, date and items to bid on will come in the next few weeks.  To whet your appetite for silent bidding we will share with you one of our fabulous donations for the silent auction:

Tennis Lessons at Lytton Park

Not only have the tennis lessons been donated but the folks at Lytton Park have kindly volunteered to run a tennis activity at our annual Fun Fair (only the most exciting McMurrich Event all year!!!).  Lytton Park also runs a Drama Camp on Saturdays if you are interested.  Check out info on the Drama Camp here (registration is on now).

Get yourself prepared - we will soon be entering two of the busiest social months for McMurrich including the Silent Auction and the ever-anticipated Fun Fair!!!  Stay tuned....

REMINDER - Next Home & School Meeting Apr 13th

The next Home & School meeting is TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 13th in the Staff Lounge starting at 7:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome and as always there will be free child care in Rm 103.  Please join us!