Wednesday December 3, 2014

•  Today is Waste Free Wednesday. Did you remember to eliminate garbage and recycling from your lunch today? Whose class will win the trophies this week? Stay tuned tomorrow for the results. Eco Team Projects crew please come to Mr. Pinkerton’s class following announcements.

•  A reminder for Youth Club tomorrow for those that have signed up.

•  ​Coaches Czaikowski and Osborn are pleased to announce, that for the first time in Birchview Dunes history, the intermediate girls basketball team has made it to the finals! The finals are tonight at Admiral in Collingwood at 4 pm. The girls had an undefeated regular season and then won all four games yesterday at the area tournament at CCI. Winning against Byng, Connaught, St. Noel, and Nottawa in all four of their games yesterday has allowed them to continue to today’s finals where they will meet Cameron Street. These 11 girls deserve to be congratulated. Please take some time today to do that. A special thank you to an injured Tristen S. for staying with us as score keeper and photographer. Congratulations girls and all the best at tonight’s games. We will see you in the gym at last recess today for your last practice.

•  There is a drumline audition for grade 8s today at 1st break in Mr. McLean’s room.  If you are a grade 7 that signed up and missed yesterday’s audition, please come as well.

•  Friday is Western Day. Come dressed in your best western wear!

•  The spirit team will be around to classes first break next week to sell candy grams. Each candy gram is 50 cents.

Monday December 1, 2014

• This is a reminder to all grade 5 and 6 students who are interested in joining up for Science Fair.  There will be a sign up sheet just outside of Mrs. Fleming’s portable during the 1st Nutrition Break.  Please sign up during your recess.

• There will be a drum line audition for grade 7 students on Tuesday at 1st break and for grade 8s on Wednesday at first break in Mr. McLean’s room.

• Our new recyclers, starting downstairs today, will be Navaeh D, Carter V, and Olivia K.   Upstairs will be Sam H. and Mackenzie K.  Thanks again, every little thing you do for the earth means a whole lot, and a whole lot more when we do it together.

• All students who particicpated in the Santa Claus parade flash mob this past weekend please come to the gym at the bell for a very quick meeting.

•  Pita orders are due in the office tomorrow please.

Friday November 28, 2014

• Are you in grade 5 or 6? Are you interested in doing some cool science experiments? Would you like to participate in the Simcoe County Science Fair in March? If so, come to Mrs. Hughes’ portable on Friday, November 28^th, at 10:55 for a brief meeting to find out more.

• A big thanks goes out to all our recyclers from all the classrooms​ and especially to our Recycling Station volunteers. Most recently, we thank Sheldon and Jessica for helping downstairs and Emily and Madelyn for helping upstairs. Also, Devin has been a great addition to the team. Our new recyclers, starting downstairs on Monday, will be Navaeh D, Carter V, and Olivia K.   Upstairs will be Sam H. and Mackenzie K.  Thanks again, every little thing you do for the earth means a whole lot, and a whole lot more when we do it together.

•  Intermediate leadership team please meet in Mrs. Dea’s room today at first break.

•  There will be a flash mob meeting in the gym at first and second break today.  Please bring your lunch.

Thursday November 27, 2014

•  Last call for photo retake orders please.  Please send them to the office now.

• Youth Club is cancelled today for those that have signed up.

•  Yesterday’s waste free Wednesday results are in!  For the Kindergarten division, Mrs.Tiessinga’s class won with 6 litter-less lunches!  For the Primary division, Mr. Brooks’ class won with 8 litter-less lunches! For the Junior division Mr. Underhill’s class and Mr. Pinkerton’s class tied again with 10 litter-less lunches! Wow! For the Intermediate division, Ms. Ewaskiw’s class kept their streak going with 5 litter-less lunches!  Teachers, make sure that the trophies are handed on to this week’s winning classes please.  Also, don’t forget that the battery donations are still needed, so bring in those batteries!

•  Are you in grade 5 or 6? Are you interested in doing some cool science experiments? Would you like to participate in the Simcoe County Science Fair in March?  If so, come to Mrs. Hughes’ portable on Friday, November 28^th, at 10:55 for a brief meeting to find out more.

•  Grade 7s and 8s interested in auditioning for this year’s drum line can sign up today or tomorrow outside of Mr. McLean’s room.

Wednesday November 26, 2014

• Today is Waste Free Wednesday. Did you remember to eliminate garbage and recycling from your lunch today? Whose class will win the trophies this week? Stay tuned tomorrow for the results. Eco Team Projects crew please come to Mr. Pinkerton’s class following announcements.

•  Please note that Youth Club for tomorrow after school is cancelled this week.

• ​Congratulations to the intermediate girls basketball team. Last night they played Worsley and St. Mary’s at their at home mini tournament. The girls won both games continuing their undefeated winning streak so far this season. A special thank you to Tristen S. for being our score keeper for all home games and giving up her time after school to do so. We wish the girls well next Tuesday at CCI where they will finish their season at the area tournament. Good luck girls.

•  All participants in the flash mob please report to the office sick room right after this bell to receive your permission form.

• For any students who plan to ride the Birchview float in the Santa Claus parade this Saturday are asked to dress up as a community service member, for example-a doctor, a nurse, a fireman, a policeman, a teacher with their warm clothing underneath.

Tuesday November 25, 2014

• Tomorrow is Waste Free Wednesday. Earn spirit points, win a trophy for your class, and help our environment at the same time by only using reusable containers for your lunch. So, get packing Birchview. Good luck!

•  This is a reminder for all Birchview Knitting Club members that there is a meeting in the library today at 12:55pm.  Don’t forget to bring a tidy lunch that won’t leave a mess and your knitting notes folders.

•  There is a flash mob meeting at first break today in the gym.  Anyone who signed up for this fun filled event, please be sure to attend – it is imperative and bring your lunch!

•  ​The Intermediate girls basketball team plays in their final mini-tournament tonight at Birchview before heading to the area tournament at CCI next Tuesday. We wish them well. Also a big thank you to the second run bus students for lining up in the halls tonight to allow our mini tournament to begin as soon as possible.

•  Please remember that photo retake orders are due tomorrow.