Morning Announcements – last day ’til 2012!

Happy Holidays Cambridge!

Enjoy your last day of school in 2011!

Did you know that you can say “Happy Holidays” in 18 different languages?

If anyone can name at least 3 ways of saying any holiday greeting, drop off your answers at the office (with your name and division on the paper) in the present box.  The winners names will be drawn after lunch and then you can pick up your prize.

To all Cambridge students – we wish to thank you for all of your lost and found donations to the clothing drive.  We collected 4 recycling bags full of your clothes to give to people in our city in need.

Parents – here’s what else you’ll want to know -

Huge thanks to Mr. Stemler’s Grade 7 class and our Jr. Achievement leader, Shannon, for their hard work at the Santa store yesterday.  The students loved the experience.  And huge thanks to the Vancouver Sun who generously donated the 40th Anniversary Canucks books to the sale so profits would go directly to our Grade 7′s!  Outstanding!   There’s still a few books available for purchase at the office for $10.

Huge thanks to all our parents out there who help make our school a fantastic place for our students and our staff!   Thanks for encouraging your kids to get involved.  Thanks for driving on field trips.  Thanks for helping in the classroom.  Thanks for volunteering your time (or funds when time isn’t an option).  Thanks for supporting everything our students take on and all the projects the PAC takes on as well.  Thanks for sharing your feedback and your concerns.  Thanks for bragging about how great our school is when someone talks about all those portables.

And if you’re reading this email as a subscriber, give yourself a huge pat on the back!   You take time out of your day to read what’s happening at school.  I’m sure you’ve memorized who the lunch monitors are on any given day and you probably smile when the students have added a “quote of the day” – just adds that little bit of magic to know that they’re taking the time to inspire eachother.

The students are more connected because we are more connected.

Thanks for listening.  See you next year!

Morning Announcements – Christmas Spirit indeed!

Good morning Cambridge!

Please stand for O Canada.

Here’s our morning announcements -

Everyone please check the lost and found that has been neatly folded in the primary hallway.  Items not picked up will be donated to charity next week.

Mrs. Tinant and Ms. Gehrhardt are away today with no replacements.

Attention all students in Grade 6!  Come to the music room at lunch for some Christmas carolling if you have the Christmas spirit!

And here’s a special announcement from Division 1:

Attention Kindergarten to Grade 5 – Santa’s bringing Comet to Cambridge in 3 days!  Visit Santa and his garage sale.  Wait for more on Tuesday.

Hey Cambridge!  It’s the last week of school until Christmas break!

Library monitors for today are Emma and Jessica at 9:05, Maddie and Nadya at 9:50, Cassidy at 11:20 and Brianna at 1:55.

Parents – here’s what else you’ll want to know -

WOW – the donations we received from families for our Cambridge Cares Christmas Campaign was AMAZING!!!  Huge thanks to everyone who donated something to our campaign.

Not only were we able to create 4 incredibly generous hampers for our sponsor families, we’ll be donating about 15 boxes of food to the Surrey Food Bank, 5 boxes of new toys to the Christmas Bureau, and loads and loads of used clothes to the Clothing on Wheels program!

Huge thanks to super volunteers Sergio, Rita and Gunter for helping the Grade 6′s on Friday as they sorted the donations, packaged everything and helped wrap gifts!

Huge thanks to super volunteers Cheryl and Jermaine for their help shopping for new winter coats, boots and runner to complete the wish lists for all the sponsor families.  They picked up grocery store gift cards that the families will use for their perishable dinner items as well!

Huge thanks to local dentist, Dr. San Bhatha, for his generous donation of $250 towards our campaign!  (huge thanks to Danielle and Jeff for taking the Cambridge Cares flyer with them to the dentist that day!!!)

Another huge thanks to super volunteers Sergio & Rita for their help with the deliveries to KB Woodward Elementary this morning.  And huge thanks to Ken, for jumping in to help us load the vehicles.

SANTA BRINGS COMET TO CAMBRIDGE -

Here’s a bit more info on the Gr. 7 sale this Thursday.

The store is open to kids in K – Grade 5 from 10-2 pm on Dec. 15th.  Your child’s class may tour the store, guided by special Grade 7 student hosts.   Parents can visit the store from 10-2 pm as well.  Kids should bring a twoonie or two.  All proceeds are going back to the school to support fieldtrips, etc.

Special product for purchase by parents – book titled A THRILLING RIDE – The Vancouver Canucks 40th anniversary edition.  Buy a copy at the Comet’s store for $10 (retails for $20).

Here’s a copy of the event poster:

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Huge thanks to super volunteer Shannon for her involvement with this great Junior Achievement program!

Thanks for listening and have a great day!

Puss in Boots tomorrow – tickets available!

Cambridge goes to the movies tomorrow morning!

Monday, Nov. 14th at the Clova Cinema on 176th Street.

Doors open at 10 am.  Movie starts at 10:30 am.

Thanks to everyone who has already bought tickets.  We’ll see you at the theatre.

Wish you had tickets?

It’s not too late!   Just drop us an email to reserve your tickets, then pay with cash at the door when you arrive at the theatre.  cambridgepacyac@shaw.ca

We’ll send you a reply email to confirm.

See you at the movies!

Shout out to Sports City Butcher

Did you know that owners Vern & Margaret, our neighbourhood butchers, support our school by donating 10% of the sales from purchases made by the family and friends of Cambridge Elementary?

OUTSTANDING!

Check out their website – you’ll find a link on our parents website.

Sign up for their email newsletter through their website so you’ll always know what’s on special.

Be sure to visit Vern & Margaret at Sports City Butcher!  Tell them you’re a Cambridge parent and thank them for their support!

Ever wonder what the PAC does with the money received from fundraising?  Come to the next Parent’s Meeting on Monday, Nov. 21st  and help vote on where and how money gets spent.

 

Morning Announcements – Girls’ Soccer, Congrats Runners, and Twoonie Time

Here’s what was heard at school this morning:

All Grade 6 and 7 girls who are interested in playing soccer are to meet Mr. Lee in portable #7 today during recess.

Reminder that tomorrow is picture day so look your best!  Bring your photo form to the photographer tomorrow.

Congratulations to all the Cross Country students who ran yesterday.  You all did an awesome job.  Remember – practice for Cross Country is on the grass field during D.P.A.

And a tidbit from yesterday afternoon:

We will be collecting “Twoonies for Terry” beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21st.  The last day to bring money will be Wednesday, Sept. 28th

Morning Announcements – Run Terry Run…and the Gr 3-7′s too!

I know it’s Saturday!  This is a belated update so you can take action for Monday!!!

Here’s a peek at what was featured during Friday’s morning announcements (and a bit more info you’ll need too):

*  The Canadian Annual Terry Fox Run  is being held in Cloverdale on Sunday, Sept. 18th!  For more info, visit their website www.terryfox.org .   Our school will be holding our own Terry Fox run on Friday, Sept. 23rd.  We’ll need parent volunteers.  Keep watching the Help Wanted page for more info

*  Cross Country Races start next week!   Students in Gr 3-7 that want to participate were asked to meet at lunch on Friday, Sept. 15th.  They were sent home with an info sheet, a permission slip and a volunteer driver form.   In case your child(ren) missed it, you’ll find more info and a scanned copy of each of the forms posted on the Try-Outs and Teams page.

*  Photo Day is Thursday, Sept. 22nd!   Students received photo day flyers on Friday.  You simply select your pose set, choose your background colour and have your child bring the form to photo day.  Photo proofs and an order form will follow in a few weeks.  Send only the form with your child on the 22nd!

*  Planners went home on Friday!   Each student received a planner, a snap-in ruler and a payment envelope.  Please add $5 to the envelope and return the envelope in the planner pocket to be collected at school.  Thanks!

*  First Turn-In Day for Entertainment Books and Payments is Monday, Sept. 19th.  Sold the book – bring your turn-in envelope with payment and you’ll receive your prize.  Sold more than 1 book – bring your turn in slip with payment for all books and we’ll give you the extra books you need and your prize(s).  Don’t want the book – return it to us and we’ll cross you off the list.  Still need a book – pick one up on Monday or drop an email to cambridgepacyac@shaw.ca  with your child’s name and grade and we’ll send one home in their backpack.   There will be a second Turn-In Day on Sept. 27th.

*   Did we get the gaming grant this year?  Is the 3rd piece of playground equipment still on the wish list?  Is there girls’ soccer?  Can the Apple Store provide technology training?  Is the ”Digital Beverage Cooler” raffle only a rumour or could I win the ability to keep beverages at a perfect -3 degrees?   Want answers to these questions and have a few of your own that you’d like to add to the open forum?  You’ll want to be at the meeting Monday night – details on the Parents Meetings page!

*  Keep checking the website since some pages are updated regularly…Upcoming Events, Help Wanted, Fundraising, Teams & Try Outs, Business Network, etc.

We made the kids proud!

Huge THANKS to everyone who joined us for the first big party of the year!  It’s safe to say the Family Meet & Greet BBQ was a huge success!  

We were prepared for 480 “combos” and honestly expected to sell about half that given the weather and short notice.  We SOLD OUT by 7:15 pm!   OUTSTANDING! 

We’ll be donating $130 to the Terry Fox Run through the sale of DQ ice cream sandwiches!   Thanks to everyone who enjoyed one of the half melted treats!   Remember to use those DQ coupons!!! 

Thank you to everyone who added a little something to the Cambridge Donation jar – last I looked there was quite a bit in the jar!  Much appreciated!

The Year End Slide Show DVD’s are compliments of the PAC (translated: FREE).  Be sure to pick up a copy for your family at upcoming events. 

The Face Painting tent was wildly popular!   Huge thanks to Tammy, Chantale and Shayle for their artistic contribution!  The kids LOVED it…as did several of the face painted parents!!!

We had a huge posse of volunteers that kept everything running smooth!  Huge thanks out to these parents who asked if they could help (they were the one’s sporting the very official name tags last night): Chantale, Shayle, Kristen, Janice, Wendy, Anna, Sophie, Beverley, Leah, Jodie, Lisa, Sandra, Murray, Neelam, and Brad!  And a huge thanks to the behind the scenes parents that helped set up and take down and jumped in when needed:  Lori, Kelly, Tara, Sue, Scott and Debbie.  And a huge thanks to everyone else that jumped in!   And a pat on the back for ourselves (your Exec) Lynda, Tammy, Maria and Heidi  too.  We are absolutely LOVING our role as your Exec this year!  You’re all making it so fun and rewarding!

PARENTS, WE MADE THE KIDS PROUD!

“That was a blast!  When’s the next event???” you ask???

THIS MONDAY NIGHT – 7 pm at the school!   BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!   Ok…that takes our “cool factor” down a few notches so we’ll leave it as….see you Monday night!

Weather won’t dampen spirits!

Happy Family BBQ Day Everyone!

Yes, the Family BBQ & Family Meet & Greet is on tonight regardless of the weather!   

6-8 pm on the basketball court & in the gym

Here’s a few reminders:

*  bring a lawnchair and/or blanket so you’ll have some place to sit

*  bring CASH – you can buy tickets for dinner combos for $5 each, DQ ice cream sandwiches for $2, and pop, water and chips will be available for purchase as well.  

*  DQ Fundraiser for Terry Fox!   Thanks to Gary Gill, our local DQ Franchisee for helping us with the $2 Ice Cream Sandwiches you’ll enjoy tonight!  $1 from each sandwich sold will go towards the school’s  Terry Fox Run fundaising efforts.

*  DVD’s from the year end assembly will be available by donation.  One per family please.  Thanks again to parent, Janice Smith, for putting the amazing slide show together last year!

*  Teachers have been invited to attend as “family“.  Should they choose to join us, please treat them as such (keep the teacher/classroom questions to yourself)

*  Entertainment Books will be on site!  Please swing by to pick up the info pack for your family if you have not already done so.    NOTE:  Please keep your “turn-in envelopes” at home until an official “turn-in day”.  Our volunteers will not be ready or equipped to accept your payment envelopes.  Besides, your child would miss out on their prize pick up and the envelope may get lost which would mean you’ll be charged for the book.  We definitely want to avoid that! 

*  Set-up crew – meet us at 4:30 on the basketball court

*  Volunteers – we’ll see you at 5:30 – you’ve got the email with further details

*  Take down crew – that’s almost everyone!!  If you’re still at the school at 8, why not help take down some tables and bring stuff inside!

Thanks again for all your excitement and help!   Should be a fantastic night and a great way to show our Cambridge Spirit!

But I don’t want an Entertainment Book!!!

Thanks to everyone who popped by the coffee table this morning and let us send you away with an Entertainment Book Info Pack!!   We were met with a bit of resistance which usually means you need more info!  We’ve updated the Fundraising page on our blog to include answers to some popular questions and to give you more details on the who, what and why of this important fundraiser!    Be sure to check it out!

Special thanks goes out to Jennifer, our Super Volunteer, who arrived early and stayed late this morning to help distribute the packs!  

Miss out?  It’s not too late!  Info packs will be available at the BBQ on Sept 15th too!

Hot coffee and hot deals!

The Parents Coffee Table returns before school this Monday morning, Sept. 12th!  You’ll find us on the basketball court in front of the grass field!  Be sure to join us for a Tim Horton’s coffee and to get the latest info!

And every great coffee table needs a great coffee table book to inspire conversation and alleviate boredom!   We’ve got you covered!   

Entertainment Books have arrived and will debut on the coffee table this Monday!

Every family is asked to pick up their Entertainment Book Info Pack!  

If you won’t be at school in the morning, please ask your child to swing by the coffee table to pick up the pack for your family!   

If your children arrive via a daycare or preschool – ask them to pick up the info pack on your behalf!

See you on Monday morning!