Monthly Archives: February 2013
Bus Cancellations – Wednesday, Feb. 27
**Wednesday February 27, 2013**
All school buses and vans in Simcoe County have been cancelled due to current poor road conditions and the forecasted continued significant snowfall.
Schools remain open for student learning.
Pink Day – Wednesday and Tropical Day – Friday
This Week @ Birchview
Monday
- Grade 6s Cross Country Skiing – Mr. Osborn and Mr. Burke in am / Mrs. Wojick & Mrs. Fleming in pm
Tuesday
- DARE Grad – 9am
- Grade 4s Cross Country Skiing in am
- Grade 5s Cross Country Skiing in pm
Wednesday
- Pizza Day
- Pink Day to support anti-bullying
Thursday
- Pizza – Kindergarten B Day
- Snowmania lunch reward from Harvey’s for Mr. Pike and Mr. Pinkerton’s classes
- National Rare Disease Day http://www.rarediseaseday.org/
Friday
- Pita Day
- Cross Country Skiing – 7s in am / 8s in pm
- Spirit Day – Tropical Day
- Assembly – starting at 1:45
Birchview Boost
Primary Students Dance it Up!!
The primary students ended their dance instruction with a performance on Friday afternoon. The students and staff would like to thank all the parents who attended.
Cross Country Skiing
It was another great week of cross country skiing. Here are some photos from Blueberry Trails. Click to enlarge photos.
Snowmania
Congratulations to Mr. Pike and Mr. Pinkerton’s class for having the most students participate at the evenings prior to the Snowmania weekend. They will receive a free Harvey’s lunch this coming Thursday (Feb. 28th). A notice will be sent home this week. The pizza lunches were won by classes at Worsley. Mr. Floyd will be wearing something special on Thursday.
Reminder: DARE Grad is Tuesday, February 26 at 9:00am
This Week @ Birchview Dunes
Wednesday
- Pizza Day
- CCI visits grade 8s
- Cross Country Skiing – Mr. Osborn and Mr. Burke in am / Mrs. Wojick & Mrs. Fleming in pm
- Primary Dance Instruction
Thursday
- Pizza – Kindergarten B Day
- Primary Dance Instruction
Friday
- Pita Day
- Cross Country Skiing – 7s in am / 8s in pm
- Primary Dance – Parents/Guardians are invited to join us for a performance at 1:45 in the gym (please sign in at the office)
NOTE: DARE grad has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 26th
Cancelled – Cross country skiing for Gr. 4 & 5s
DARE Grad cancelled – Due to bus cancellations
DARE Grad Cancelled due to Bus Cancellations.
***** Rescheduled Date – Tuesday, Feb. 26th ******
Bus Cancellation Update – Feb. 19
**Tuesday February 19, 2013**
All school buses and vans in Simcoe County have been cancelled due to current icy road conditions and the forecasted continued freezing rain.
Schools remain open for student learning.
The Birchview Boost
We will attempt to post at the end of each week the exciting events and student accomplishments at Birchview Dunes. The draft title is The Birchview Boost. Do you have another idea for this blog title? You can share your blog title ideas by replying in the comment section at the end of this post.
100 Day Celebration
Many of our primary students celebrated 100 days this past Tuesday. The students enjoyed a number of 100 day activities organized by their teachers.
Winter Water Safety
Recently the YMCA and the Fire department visited our school to teach our students about winter water safety. We would like to thank both the individuals from the YMCA and the Fire Dept for coming to speak to our students.
Cross Country Skiing
The grade 4 – 8 students enjoyed skiing this week.
Primary Dance
The grade 1-3 students have really enjoyed their time with the dance instructor.
Custodial Week
Thanks for wearing Grey/Navy colours on Wednesday. It was great to see the custodial office door filled with so many cards from students. we have a great custodial team at Birchview Dunes.
Speech Competition
Lexie N. from Mr. Pike’s class and Natasha R. from Mr. Carson’s class competed in the Stayner Royal Canadian Legion Public speaking contest, well with Natahsha placing third overall.
Valentine’s Dance
Students enjoyed a dance on Thursday. Thanks to all who donated a perishable food item.
ENJOY FAMILY DAY ON MONDAY