Reminder: School concert is at Winston Churchill CI

We hope to see you at the school concert on Thursday evening (Feb 27).

Start time: 7:00 pm
Location: Winston Churchill CI - 2239 Lawrence Ave East (Lawrence & Kennedy)
Participants: all students grade 1-8. Kindergarten families are welcome to attend too.

What's with the big fence?

If you've been to the front of the school recently, you'll know that a large part of the playground to the west of the school is fenced off. This is in anticipation of the construction of our new kindergarten wing, which is needed to accommodate all-day kindergarten next year.

Construction has been delayed due to the deep frost, which makes it difficult to dig, but will most likely begin in March. The completion date is end of August.

Students and parents wishing to access the schoolyard from the front of the school need to walk all the way around the west side of the playground. Pedestrian signage is coming soon.

A message from the School Council chair

From School Council chair Irit Hartman:

Dear Clairlea Families....

Just a few reminders with the upcoming concert next week on Feb 27th being held at Winston Churchill C.I. (2239 Lawrence Ave East) - School Council will be raffling off baskets and we need your help to fill them.  Please bring an item that corresponds to your child's class theme or bring in $5.00 instead and we will purchase the item on your behalf.  The baskets will be raffled off at the concert and the deadline for basket donations are this Friday Feb 21st.

Classroom Basket themes are as follows:

Grade 1 - Boys Basket

Grade 2 - Girls Basket

Grade 3 - Toy Basket

Grade 4 - Reading Basket

Grade 5 - Art 'n Crafts Basket

Grade 6 - Sports Basket

Grade 7 - Maple Leafs Basket

Grade 8 - Movie Night Basket

The minutes from the January meeting are ready for your review and the agenda for our meeting tonight is as follows:

FEBRUARY AGENDA:

6:45 – 7:00pm - Selling 50/50 tickets to be drawn at the end of the meeting (purchase is optional)

7:00 – 7:10pm - Introduction and voting in the past minutes (Irit)

7:10 – 7:30pm - Administration Report (Mr. McGilvray and Ms. Harroun)

7:30 – 7: 40pm – Teacher’s Report (Clairlea Teaching Staff Member)

7:40 – 7:45pm - Treasurer’s Report (Tina)

7:45 – 7:55pm - Fundraising Report (Irit)

7:55 – 8:25pm - Open Discussion (All)

8:25 – 8:30pm - 50/50 draw and wrap up (Irit)

Funfair is coming this spring, are you able to help, volunteer, donate or contribute ideas - please email us at clairleacouncil@gmail.com.

QSP MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS - This  campaign is still active and will be open all school year long!  You may simply place your order anytime online at www.qsp.ca using our school code which is 9581.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND….

Many Clairlea students and staff have allergies and some are life threatening.   As a community, we must work together to provide a safe environment for all. We ask you to ensure that no peanut or other nut products enter our building. Seafood & shellfish also pose a threat to some of our students.

Please take the time to read the list of ingredients carefully on all products. Here are some examples of foods that contain these potentially life threatening items:

Nutella - contains Hazelnuts

Seaweed Snacks – contains fish sauce, salmon or other fish products

Peanut Butter Granola Bars – contains peanuts

Tuna or Sushi – fish products

Pesto sauce – can contain pine nuts and anchovy paste

HOW TO REACH US…

If you know someone that would like to be added to the distribution list please send a request to clairleacouncil@gmail.com.  We would like to hear your feedback and suggestions.  Do you have any feedback about the Halloween Howl, Norcard or any fundraiser and how we can make it better for next year or what you liked about it this year?  Are you able to volunteer for the Fun Fair or do you have a donation we can use?  If you are not able to come to the next meeting and want to contribute ideas please email them to us or drop a note in the council box in the office and we can bring them forward to the meeting.   

You can contact us via email at clairleacouncil@gmail.com, on the blog at http://clairleacouncil.blogspot.com, or have a look at our bulletin board outside the office for the latest news.

Best Regards,

Irit

Clairlea School Council

clairleacouncil@gmail.com

Pizza orders due Feb 21

Pizza lunch is on Wednesday February 26!

Orders are due Feb 21.

Thank you!

School newsletter

The school's January newsletter is out.

School celebration February 27 (7:00pm at Winston Churchill CI)

From our friends over at the Clairlea Public School blog --

Friends of Edge Park meets Feb 17 (2-4pm)

The community group Friends of Edge Park, started by former Clairlea parent Laura Higgins, is holding a community event on Family Day, Monday February 17 from 2-4pm, just behind Clairlea. In return for a cup of hot chocolate, you are invited to contribute your ideas for how Edge Park could be improved.

Updated: See flyer for details

School Council meets Wednesday February 19

The Clairlea School Council meets next Wednesday, February 19, at 7:00pm in the staff room.

All are welcome - voting members, non-members, community and staff. Childcare is provided in the gym.

The agenda and draft minutes from last month will be posted when they are available.

Feb 13 is Winter Activity Day

February 13 is Winter Activity Day. Students in grades 4-8 have the choice of going skating or skiing. 

Students in grades 1-3 will participate in a winter-themed carnival at the school, with songs, dances, food and celebrations from Quebec. Each class will host an activity – either indoor or outdoor depending on weather.

No P.A. Day next week

Please note that there is no P.A. Day next week. There was an error in the school's printed calendar, but February 14 is a regular school day.

Feb 5 is Winter Walk to School Day

Wednesday February 5 is Winter Walk to School Day, organized by the organization Active and Safe Routes to School. 

Enjoy!