 PCS Friday Facts
October 21, 2011
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Greetings!
This year, for a change, Christmas activities will look different at PCS. We will be entering a float in the Ajax Parade (the evening of November 12, 2011) and Whitby Parade (date to be confirmed). Our theme is "Little Drummer Boy" and it will display not only the nativity scene but also our senior drumline corps. What an excellent way to promote Christmas and the school. We will be looking for assistance in building the float as well as "walkers" who can give out items to the crowds. On Friday, December 23, 2011 we will have a Christmas breakfast time for parents. Special activities will permeate the day for the students. Baking, craft making, games and class activities will highlight the holiday season. There will be an assembly from 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. that will raise the roof in song and celebration. Look for a more detailed agenda in the Friday Facts in December.Parents are welcome for breakfast, assembly and if you want to help in the Christmas celebration stations. Yours in His Service,
P.D. Ogborne, Ed.D.
Pickering Christian School
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Past Articles
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Upcoming Date
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Oct. 21 - Pizza Day
Oct. 24 - 28 - R.A.C.E. Week
Oct. 25 - 28 - Scholastic Book Fair
Oct. 26- Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day - 9:00 a.m.
Oct. 28 - Hot Dog Day
Oct. 31 - Photo Day
Nov. 11 - P.D. Day
Click here for more dates
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 Skiing At Lakeridge Ski Resort
It is that time of year again to sign up for skiing with PCS! We will once again be returning to Lakeridge Ski Resort for Friday nights starting January 20, 27, February 3, 10 and 11 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The forms can be picked up at the office. Please read them carefully and submit them to the office before Thursday, November 10, 2011. Former PCS students are more than welcome to join us! All students from JK to Grade 12 pay the student rate. If you have any questions, please contact Laurelee Stocks at stocks_laurelee@durham.edu.on.ca
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 Picture Day
Life Touch will be coming to the school on Monday, October 31, 2011, to take the school photos. Please note that students need to come dressed in full uniform that day - which includes black bottoms (pants, skirt or skort) and white oxford/tapered dress shirt. If your child is away that day, there will be a retake date set for later. Please send in the forms from Life Touch for choice of background for the portraits.
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Parent Seminars
At Durham Christian School
Durham Christian High School in Bowmanville is offering 2 seminars that cover topics that many parents are experiencing. These seminars are open to anyone. Information is below.
Mother-Daughter Night
Speaker: Sheila Wray Gregoire,
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 7-9 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person
Come hear Sheila speak with her daughters about how moms and daughters can survive the teenage years together with respect and laughter! A fun and informative night with your daughters you will not want to miss!
Social Media Forum
Speaker: Karl Nielsen,
Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 7-9 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person
Come hear Karl speak on the following topics ... What is social media? What should parents/teens be aware before using social media? How can social media be a good thing? How can it be a bad thing? What example as parents are you showing to your teens with your use of social media? Importance of understanding your teens involvement in social media circles. Guidelines for families to draw boundaries for social media involvement.
Please register for these events with Linda Wielinga at development@dchs.com or call the DCH at (905)623-5940 to reserve your seat.
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November Pizza Day
On the November's food order form in the pizza section the box for ice cream sandwiches was inadvertently left off. If your child would like to order an ice cream sandwich for pizza day, please send in the $.50 in an envelope with your child's name on it by Wednesday, October 27, 2011.
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Walkathon
Money
If you have not sent in your walkathon money please send it in by Monday, October 24, 2011.
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Cross Country
Last Wednesday, our cross country team competed in the ACSI Cross Country Meet at Simeon Park in Gormley. Even the threat of rain and cold weather could not keep our team down! The results will be posted once they are in. A very special thank you to all the parents who came and cheered on the runners.
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Outdoor Recess
Now that colder weather has arrived, this is a reminder of our school policy on going out for recess."Unless the illness is related to exposure to the outside air (i.e. severe asthma), it is school policy that all students will be asked to go outdoors for recess and lunch" (page 20 in Parent/Student Handbook).We do not have enough supervision to keep students in their class over recess/lunch.
"It is the school's position that if your child is sick enough to be kept indoors, that usually means they should be kept at home." Page 20 in the Parent/Student Handbook.
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Grandparent's Day
Just a reminder that students are to come dressed in full uniform that day which includes black bottoms (pants, skirt or skort) and white oxford/tapered dress shirt.
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