Looking forward to Back to School? Get a break from your kids AND from packing lunches!

Real Food for Real Kids is coming back in September!  New this year, the Lunch Club runs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting Tuesday, September 14, 2010 until Wednesday, June 29, 2011 (excluding school holidays).  Make sure to register before August 20, 2010 to start the Lunch Club on the first day!

Register at Real Food Real Kids - McMurrich, and follow the simple steps OR call 416-410-5437 to register over the phone.

St. Clair West Aquatics Club

Don't forget to check out what is happening at the Winona Pool over the summer!  Click here for more info.

Real Food for Real Kids - Continuing in September

After a successful pilot at McMurrich Real Food for Real Kids will be continuing to offer the lunch program starting in September.  We were complimented on being the most enthusiastic school ever to participate in their food program!

Registration starts now for September lunches - make sure you reserve your child's spot.  There are two ways to register:

Online: Visit www.rfrk.com, click “Find my School Lunch Club”, and follow the simple steps. And we’re
flexible: choose to pay monthly or in full, by credit card or cheque.
By phone: No internet, no problem. Just call us up at 416-410-5437 and a real live person will register your
kids over the phone.

For more information refer to this document.

June PE Students of the Month and the Golden Shoe Award!

Congratulations to the June PE Students of the Month:  Coen, Room 205 (Primary) and Duan, Room 309 (Junior).

Also congratulations to the final winners of the Golden Shoe for the 2009-2010 school year - Room 300 for performing an average of 718 burpees per student for a total of 21,500 burpees for the entire class!  The rest of the school performed well also with 64,930 burpees for the month of June - great work!

Look for the Golden Shoe in September coming to a classroom near you....

Maia's Open Stage FOR KIDS

One of our McMurrich Parents, Maia, is hosting an Open Stage FOR KIDS where toddlers, kids and teenagers can share their talents on their very own stage.  No purchase required!

Participation is optional and negotiable so kids can choose to just watch, fly solo, perform with family, friend or a few friends.  Parents and caregivers are very welcome to participate with their kids!  Karaoke or acapella, lullabies or rock songs, hip hop or creative movements;  everything is okay at Maia's Open Stage FOR KIDS!

There will be 3 microphones, 1 guitar, 2 ukeleles, 1 hand drum and several percussion instruments for everyone's jamming pleasure.  Kids are encouraged to bring their own instruments, lyrics, props or whatever they need.  Parents - bring your cameras and your support!

The next Open Stage FOR KIDS is on Saturday, July 3rd, 11 am - 2 pm at Dave's Gourmet Pizza, 730 St. Clair Ave W (just west of Christie).  Call 416-652-2020 for table reservations.  Maia will also be performing - a great opportunity to hear her songs, especially for those who missed her performance at McMusic.

Pizza Lunch Volunteers - June 23rd

We are holding a final pizza lunch for the school year on Wednesday, June 23rd.  We need volunteers from 11:15 - 12:15 pm!  If you can dish out pizza please contact Julia Rhodes. 

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Last Home & School Meeting this year - June 15th

Please join us for the final Home and School Association meeting on June 15th at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome and childcare will be provided as always. Please try and join us even if it is your first meeting this year. We'll reflect on the work of the committees and provide updates, receive a Principal's update on various areas, and consider any items thinking ahead to the following year.

We'll also have a few year-end treats and anyone wanting to step out afterward for a beverage is welcome. We hope to see you there!

Fun Fair Thanks!

A HUGE heartfelt thank you to Susan and her team for pulling off an amazing event last Thursday in spite of the rain. Your quick thinking, enthusiasm and action ensured that the kids still had a BLAST!

Special thank you to the parents and staff who showed up early and left late, worked the BBQs, donated time, penny raffle items, baking, money, and to everyone who managed the games, inflatables and booths.

Our gratitude to this incredible school community and the leadership of Susan for making the Fun Fair such a success.

At McMurrich we have Locks of Love

If you have a 10" ponytail and would like to join Principal Davis in donating your hair to make wigs for cancer patients, please join us after school on June 3rd at the Fun Fair, McMurrich Junior School. You too can make a difference!