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November 4 – November 8, 2024


Happy Diwali – to all our families celebrating this holiday.


It was great fun to see all the creative pumpkins and costumes this week – Thanks to those who participated!

Pumpkin Carving Contest Winners:

Scariest:

Aurelia

Ms. Ethier

One Eye Joe

Cutest:

Maeve

Mr. Jamieson

Preppy Pumpkin

Most Creative:

Vincent

Ms. Davey

Death Star

Funniest:

Boone

Mr. Rosewarn

Mike Wazowski

Thanks for all the support at the book fair. Congratulations to the draw winner Mira Gong!


Monday November 4

  • Grades 1 to 3 and Morning Kindergarten are participating in a dance residency with Three Left Feet

Tuesday November 5

  • Grades 1 to 3 and Morning Kindergarten are participating in a dance residency with Three Left Feet
  • Fun Lunch

Wednesday November 6

  • Grades 1 to 3 and Morning Kindergarten are participating in a dance residency with Three Left Feet

Thursday November 7

  • Grades 1 to 3 and Morning Kindergarten are participating in a dance residency with Three Left Feet

Friday November 8

  • No School – Fall Break

Upcoming Dates

  • November Veterans’ Food Drive
  • November 18 - 21 Three Left Feet residency (Afternoon K and Grades 4,5, &6)
  • November 8 – 13 Fall Break (No School)
  • November 14 – December 18 Travelling Art Exhibit
  • November 19 Fun Lunch
  • November 19 6:45 School Council Meeting Grade 1 Presenting
  • November 29 Professional Development Day

 

Veteran’s Food Drive

Dear Families,

 In the spirit of November, we invite you to participate in our Veterans Food Drive to support the Veterans Association Food Bank. This meaningful initiative will run from November 4th to November 22nd, providing us with an opportunity to give back to those who have bravely served our country.

 

How You Can Help:

We encourage families to contribute by donating any of the following non-perishable items:

 Needed Items:

- Baking Supplies: Brown sugar, yeast, flour, baking soda, baking powder

- Canned Goods: Meat, tuna, chili, stew, canned fruit, mushrooms, evaporated milk, pickles, condiments

- Pantry Essentials: Gravy packets, granola bars, juice boxes, cereal, coffee pods, vegetable oil, crackers/cookies, rice, pancake mix, pudding cups, salad dressing, mac and cheese, spices

- Ensure

- Grocery Store Gift Cards

- Gas Station Gift Cards

- Kitchen Items: Paper towels, garbage bags, zip lock bags, tinfoil, plastic wrap, disinfectant wipes

 

Collection Process:

We have placed six collection boxes in the launch pad for donations.

Thank you for your generosity and support of our veteran community!

 

School Council News

Hug and Go Volunteers Needed - Volunteer shifts can be as little as 20 minutes a week! Contact Miguel at drbshugandgo@gmail.com with any questions or to volunteer. 

 

Upcoming Fun Lunch (November 5, Edo Japan, open for orders until midnight on October 31).

 

Jacket Racket - coat drive donation window from Oct 29 – Nov 21 at 3:00 pm.

 

DRBS Direct Cheque Drive (open till 30th Nov 2024)

 

School Council Meeting - The next DRBS School Council and Development Association Meeting will be held on Tuesday November 19 from 6:45 - 8:15 pm in the Launch Pad.