Teacher Appreciation Lunch - Friday, May 17th, 2013 at 11:30am

In keeping with tradition, the McMurrich School Council will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation Lunch on Friday, May 17th at 11:30am in the teacher's lounge.

This is a great opportunity to say "Thank You" and show our teachers and support staff how much we appreciate their hard work!

As always, the School Council is requesting some help from McMurrich's amazing parent community to make this lunch a great success.  Please consider a food contribution such as:

• Sandwiches
• Casseroles
• Salads
• Veggie tray
• Fruit tray
• Drinks
• Dessert

Please send an email to Colleen at warrior1166@yahoo.com to let us know what you would like to donate.  This will help us make sure all areas are covered.

All food donations should be dropped off at the school by 10:00am on Friday, May 17th.

Thank you in advance for your help and support.  Our teachers and staff always look forward to sharing this meal, so please join us if you are available.

Best regards,
McMurrich School Council

School Council Meeting - Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Please join us for our next School Council meeting on Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 from 7-8:30pm in the school library.

Free babysitting is available in room 103 (across from the main office).

This month's agenda items include:
1) Principal's update
2) Committee updates
3) Budget updates

ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.

McMurrich Parent Handbook is now online

For the second year, our school council has created a parent handbook.  The McMurrich Parent Handbook contains information such as important dates, pick up/drop off times, a list of staff and onsite daycare options.  A copy of the handbook can be accessed at the link provided below.


https://docs.google.com/file/d/0By-Yk8F1xGk2RzRxWWd3anlzMGM/edit?usp=sharing

Chess Club at McMurrich

Students in Grade 1 to 6 can now sign up to learn to play chess.  The Chess Institute of Canada will be running an after school club in the library.

Chess club will run every Wednesday from 3:15p.m. to 4:30p.m.

Spring term starts on April 3, 2013 and runs for 8-weeks (ending May 22, 2013).  Cost:$96.

Register for the spring term now at www.chessinstitute.ca

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 2, 2013.


All levels welcome - beginner to advance! Check for more information in flyers coming home soon.

School Council Meeting - Thursday, February 28, 2013

Please join us at the next School Council meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 7:00-8:30pm in the library.

Free babysitting is available in room 103 (across from the main office).

This month's agenda items will be as follows:
1. The Principal's Update
2. Committee Updates
3. School Council Objectives and Initiatives

ALL PARENTS WELCOME.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.

IT'S KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION TIME AT MCMURRICH JR PS!

To attend all Junior Kindergarten programs in September 2013, children must turn FOUR by December 31, 2013.

To attend all Senior Kindergarten programs in September 2013, children must turn FIVE by December 31, 2013.

Registration time is upon us!

Please call Danielle at 416-393-1770 to book an appointment.  

The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.  

Real Food For Real Kids - Free One Week Trial!

As you may already know, Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) provides hot, healthy, lunch service every week to children and teachers at our school. They’re offering a free one-week trial of the lunch program between Jan 28-Feb 15, for any families interested in trying out the service.

If your children are interested in participating, please call RFRK at 416-410-5437 x 122, or email them at lunchclubs@rfrk.com to register.

They’ll respond to confirm your registration and provide you with all the details you and your child will need to participate.

This promotion is only being offered for 3 weeks (Jan 28-Feb 15th, 2013) and spaces are limited, so contact them as soon as possible!

ATTENTION PARENTS:
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!

Please come to the first School Council meeting, Thursday September, 27 at 7 pm

COME OUT AND GET INVOLVEDWe’ll be going through School Council Elections and Committee Sign Up.

 

We need volunteers for the following:

 

School Council: An advisory body made up of parent and staff volunteers who work together to provide ideas and opinions to help the principal and sometimes the board to make school a better place for learning.

 

Fundraising Committee: Plan, organize and oversee as series of events and sponsorships which raise funds to support the school.

 

Enrichment Committee:Support the organization and execution of enrichment activities including school wide or class specific.

 

Outreach and Social Committee:Plan, organize and host events designed to get more members of the school community participating in the school.

When and Where?

September 27, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: McMurrich School Library
Free childcare is available in room 103.　

 

We look forward  to seeing you there!!!! 

THE FUN FAIR STILL NEEDS YOU

JUNE 14, 2012

The McMurrich Fun Fair still needs parents volunteers. We need you to run a game, help with the inflatables and bouncy castles, serve cotton candy, etc.

The Fun Fair runs from 3:30 to 8:30 with set up from 2:30-3:30 and clean up until 9:00ish. Even an hour is helpful.

　

If you can help out, please send the following information to

Lee Mendelsohn-LiVolsi

LEELML3@GMAIL.COM as soon as possible:

　

1. your name

2. email

3. phone

4. availability

5. your child/ren's class (or teacher's name)

　

Thank you for helping us make this event happen again. It is truly a community event.

　

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY EMAILED LEE OR SENT IN A VOLUNTEER FORM, THANK YOU. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESPOND AGAIN.

REMINDER:
McMURRICH 100TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
TOMORROW SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 FROM 1:00PM TO 5:00PM

PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE RICH HISTORY OF OUR SCHOOL

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR ITINERARY

McMURRICH PUBLIC SCHOOL

100 YEARS

1912-2012

JOIN US

IN CELEBRATING

McMURRICH PUBLIC SCHOOL’S

100TH ANNIVERSARY

OPEN HOUSE

S A T U R D A Y

MAY 12, 2012

416.393.1770 ext.20011 www.mcmurrich100.com

To register and for more information: www.mcmurrich100.com or 416.393.1770 ext.20011

OPEN HOUSE: 1:00 TO 5:00 PM

1:00 TO 2:30PM TOURS, HISTORY, REFRESHMENTS

2:30 TO 3:00PM WELCOME, SPEECHES; REMARKS

3:00 TO 5:00PM - OPEN HOUSE AND PLAYGROUND CELEBRATION

PRODUCTS FOR SALE:

• STUDENT-DESIGNED BUTTONS
• McMURRICH GEAR
• McMURRICH 100TH ANNIVERSARY MAGENTS, BALL CAPS, AND MUCH MORE

 

FOOD TENT (CASH ONLY):

 

SMOKED TEXAS BEEF BRISKET ON A BUN                       $5.00

1/2 LB ALL BEEF HAMBURGER                                             $4.00

GOURMET VEGGIE BURGER                                                  $4.00

JUMBO ALL BEEF HOT DOG                                                   $3.00

ROASTED CORN WITH FIXINGS                                            $3.00

ICE CREAM NOVELTIES                                                          $1.00

BOTTLED WATER                                                                     $1.00

COFFEE                                                                                        FREE

COOKIES                                                                                      FREE