School Council Newsletter Available Online - February 2014

The most recent edition of the School Council Newsletter, McMurrich Matters, is now available online (see link below).  Read about upcoming events, enrichment activities, our featured teacher profile, and much more.

Email us if you would like to contribute to our next newsletter.  We would love to hear from you.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_cT_sahyqnlSDBGZnctTlEtRUk/edit?usp=sharing

School Council Newsletter Available Online

Our first School Council newsletter is now available online and can be accessed at the link below.  Read about opportunities to volunteer and get involved, background on the Peace Garden/Outdoor Classroom, parent tips to help children succeed in school, and our featured teacher.

Email us if you would like to contribute something to our next newsletter.  We would love to hear from you!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By-Yk8F1xGk2Q1FHYlRIQjRQSUU/edit?usp=sharing

McMurrich Parent Handbook Now Online

The 2013-2014 Parent Handbook is now available online.  The handbook contains information such as key dates, pick up and drop off times, staff directory, links to onsite daycare options, and much more information.

A copy of the handbook can be accessed at the link provided below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By-Yk8F1xGk2T0Q2NU9jaC1IUkk/edit?usp=sharing

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!