Thursday May 29, 2014

• The following announcement is brought to you by the Birchview Dunes Green Team:  The Green Team would like to thank you for continuing to rinse and sort your recycling before putting it into the recycling bins. Please remember that a clean bin is the best way to avoid those pesky fruit flies.

• This week’s Waste Free Wednesday trophy winners are:  In Kindergarten, earning the Earth Protector trophy…..Mrs. White’s class. In Primary, earning the Eco Kids trophy…is….a tie…between Mrs. Degagne’s class and Mrs. Hackett’s class. In Junior, earning the Eco Warrior trophy…..Mr. Sammon’s class, with Mrs. Hughe’s class not far behind. The Intermediate Eco Warrior Trophy is a tie between Mrs. Ewaskiw and Mrs Dea’s class. In the future, a tie between two classes will be settled by seeing which class brings in the most Waste Free Lunches on Friday.

• Recycling is cancelled today.

Wednesday May 21, 2014                   

• Today is Waste Free Wednesday. Green Team please go to Mr. Pinkerton’s room following announcements.

• Recycling is cancelled today.

• Congratulations to all junior and intermediate students who participated in their track and field days this week. We had great weather to be outside! It was so nice to see students showing character and demonstrating positive sportsmanship. Many staff commented on this and we’re impressed by all students who were cheering on their peers during the events. Well done Birchview!  For today’s 800m races, only the students who are interested in running this event will need to meet Mrs. Duits outside on the tarmac. Please come outside at your grade’s appropriate time ready to run. The times are as follows: grade 5 at 2pm, grade 6 at 2:15pm, and grade 4 at 2:30pm. Friday will be the junior students’ 400m races.  Keep training and see you then! 

Tuesday May 27, 2014

• Good morning Birchview, Mr. Pinkerton would like to see all the recyclers and Green Team members at his classroom this morning immediately following announcements. We will be discussing an opportunity for 5 Green Team members to join Mr. Pinkerton on an exciting field trip to the school board on June 5. Green Team and recyclers come to Mr. Pinkerton’s class following announcements. 

• Mr. Pinkerton is also looking for students in grades 4-8 who are interested in helping to create a new school garden near the front of our school. Please join our meeting following announcements today at Mr. Pinkerton’s classroom 203.

• Yesterday was our junior track and field day. Congratulations to all junior students who participated in the events. It was a great day to be outside and nice to see the students trying so hard for all their events. Many staff commented on the character and sportsmanship demonstrated while students were participating in the events and also when cheering for their peers on the sidelines. There are too many impressive results to share over the announcements. The 800m races will be on Wednesday during the last block and the 400m races on Friday. Keep practicing and come to school prepared with proper shoes for those races. Good luck to all intermediate students participating in today’s events.  At recess today, students are asked to stay off the track lines again so they stay visible for the entire day. Staff on outside duty, if you could assist in reminding students, that would be great.  Next week students will be notified if they have qualified to move on to the area meet at SCI.  Well done Blazers;)

Monday May 26, 2014

• Today is our junior track and field day. Good luck to all students participating in today’s events. At recess today, students are asked to stay off the track lines so they stay visible for the entire day. Staff on outside duty, if you could assist in reminding students, that would be great.  Tomorrow is our intermediate track and field day. Grade 7s and 8s are reminded to bring lots of water, a hat, sunscreen, running shoes and dress appropriately for your events.  Thank you and good luck Blazers!!

•  Recycling is cancelled today.

• Good morning Birchview, Mr. Pinkerton would like to see all the recyclers and Green Team members at his classroom this morning immediately following announcements. We will be discussing an opportunity for 5 Green Team members to join Mr. Pinkerton on a field trip to the school board on June 5. If you miss this meeting you can come see Mr. Pinkerton anytime today or tomorrow. Green Team and recyclers come to Mr. Pinkerton’s class following announcements for a short meeting.

Thursday May 22, 2014

• The following  announcement is brought to you by the Birchview Dunes Green Team.  This weeks Waste Free winners are showing a real commitment to reducing waste.  That’s because this weeks winners are the same as last weeks winners.  Mrs. Tiessinga’s class, Mrs. Emond’s class, Mr. Sammons class and Mr. McLean’s class (who won’t be sharing this week), will keep their trophies for another week.  Congratulations to everyone who brings containers and reduces their carbon footprint.

Wednesday May 21, 2014                 

• Today is Waste Free Wednesday. Green Team please go to Mr. Pinkerton’s room following announcements.

• Rugby players are reminded of their game at Worsley tomorrow after school.  Please arrange transportation to and from the game.  Our game will be over by 4:45 pm.

Thursday May 15, 2014

• The following announcement is brought to you by the Birchview Dunes Green Team:  Lots of Waste Free Lunches were brought by Kindergarten students this week, with Mrs. Tiessinga’s class bringing 5 Waste Free Lunches and taking home the Earth Protector Trophy. Same goes for primary this week…the winner of the primary Earth Kids trophy is…Mrs. Emond’s class with 5 Waste Free Lunches. The Junior Eco Warrior Trophy winners are…Mr. Sammons class, with 9 Waste Free Lunches. Mrs. Dea and Mr. Mclean tied at 1 Waste Free Lunch each. They will share the Intermediate Trophy this week.  Congratulations to everyone who brings reusable containers to school and reduces their waste for a cleaner future.

• There is a choir practice today at 1st break in Mr. McLean’s room.  This is a very important practice and will happen regardless of the weather.  

• Due to yesterday’s Elephants thoughts presentations, today’s and tomorrow’s high jump schedule had to be revised:  Here are today’s and tomorrow’s schedules – Today:  First Break:  All Grade 5 students that have not yet qualified only.  Second break: All grade 6 students that have not qualified only. Tomorrow (Friday) – First break: All grade 7 and 8 students that have not yet qualified only.  Second break: All grade 4 students that have not yet qualified only.  Please arrive on time with proper shoes and attire, and with your lunches. 

• Due to the forecasted thunder storms the Rugby game against Creemore after school has been cancelled.  There will be a practice at first break. Please meet Mr. Edwards and Miss Ewaskiw on the field.  If it is an indoor recess the practice will be cancelled. If you need to contact your parents about the game cancellation please let Ms. Ewaskiw and Mr. Edwards know.

Tuesday May 13, 2014

• The high jump schedule for today is as follows: First Break: Mr. Pike,  Second Break: Mrs. Napasney.  Please arrive on time with proper shoes, attire, and lunches.

• The Rugby team took to the field for their first exhibition game against their neighbours at Worsley yesterday. The team showed off their great speed and teamwork to put forth a really strong effort.  Their hardwork and dedication is paying off.  Next up is a game against Creemore here on Thursday after school. 

• Any Intermediate boys or girls wishing to play 3 pitch, please sign up with Mrs. Caissie in the library following these announcements.