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.

Monday November 24, 2014

• Last call for unwanted cell phones. Bring them to Mr. PInkerton in portable 698 today or early tomorrow and get your spirit points. Keep bringing in those batteries. Let’s keep these toxic items out of our natural ecosystems.

• Any students in grades 4-8 who are interested in earning spirit points by helping out at the recycling depots should come to Mr. Pinkerton’s portable following announcements today to sign up.

• There will be an Eco Team Executive meeting on Thursday, Day 4, first break in the library.

• The class pictures that were handed out to teachers last week are due today.  If you have not send your class picture to the office please do so now.

• The classroom baskets for Ladies Night Out will be collected tomorrow, please be sure to have them ready tomorrow morning.

• There will be a flash mob meeting at first break in the gym today and tomorrow.  Please be prepared to attend both meetings.

Friday November 21, 2014

• ​The intermediate girls basketball team played in their second mini tournament of the season last night at Connaught. The girls played two games, and did a great job of passing, shooting, defending and rebounding! In their first game against Mountain View the girls did a great job adjusting to new positions, as we had some last minute changes to our line ups. In their second and very close game against Connaught, the girls did an amazing job of working together to pull out a win with a 4 point spread!!  Thank you to Mr. Osborn for arranging rides and making sure everyone got home safely.  The girls next game is in a mini tournament here at Birchview, next Tuesday after school.

Thursday November 20, 2014

• A reminder to those students who have signed up for youth club to meet in the gym after school today.

•  Tomorrow is the last day to recycle an old cell phone, bluetooth device or pager. Leave the batteries inside the camera and put it in the blue box near the office. Tell Mr. Pinkerton in order to claim you spirit points, 1 point for each phone.

•  Mr. Pinkerton is looking for more recyclers to work at the depots at 1:35. Shifts are available for December, through until June. Our recycler’s and custodian’s hard work and respect for the earth deserves a giant THANK YOU from everyone in the school. Be sure to thank them when you have a chance. Come to Mr. Pinkerton’s portable 698 anytime to sign up.   Any EcoTeam members who would like to shut down computers at the end of the day, every day, please come see Mr. Pinkerton, anytime.  Teachers, please make sure your devices are turned off when not in use. Thanks.

•  ​The Intermediate girls basketball team played in their first basketball tournament Tuesday night here at our school. The girls played well in their two games against Worsley. As a team, the girls worked hard on offense to score baskets through lay-ups, shots and off of rebounds. A big thank you goes out to Mr. Carson who refereed both of the games! Congratulations girls on a successful start to your season. The girls will compete at Connaught tonight in their second mini tournament of the year. Good luck girls!