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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Sushi Day today

Hi everyone,
I would have to say that being on the Hot lunch committee has been a very rewarding experience so far this year.  When we scheduled a sushi day, I'd have to admit that I was unsure of how well it would be received by the students.  My reservations were quickly set aside as I tallied the numbers of kids that were signing up for this lunch day.  With 41 orders and very little time to get the orders in, I would say that this was quite a showing.

Today's lunch was a lot of fun, and I left with a smile on my face.  I think I'll have to bring my camera next time to make record of how much the kids enjoyed themselves.

Some of today's highlights would have to be Kirin who I am pretty sure must have a hollow leg.  He kept begging for more and anything that I set before him was gobbled up in no time flat.  At one point I had to 'test his leg' to see if it was getting full! LOL.

Jordan, who I understand is a pro when it comes to sushi and prefers the nigiri style, very quietly came to me and told me that she didn't like the seaweed.  So we explored whether there was another type that she would prefer from the few pieces that we had in excess, with no luck.  Then a second time she came to me and asked if she could just pull the fish part out and eat that.

The Division 1 boys, and in particular Justin were quite funny today.  They all decided that Pickled ginger was an integral part of today's meal.  Egging each other on to eat more and more.  Justin was my only taker on the wasabi, and when he saw the 1/2 teaspoon that I brought to his plate told me that it wasn't enough, so I filled the spoon and set it at his plate.  It was a few minutes after as I did another round of the lunch room that all the boys were giggling and he had tears running down his cheeks.... no he didn't eat the whole spoonful, the little that he did have though was a little too much I think!

So... We've still got some time to go before Pizza day in May.  If you haven't gotten your children's forms in yet, please do.  We are hoping to be ahead of the game from here on in.

Also, I had a note from one of the parents about there not being a veg option for the Burger day.  If your child is Vegetarian, please just note it on the form and we will ensure there is a garden burger available for them.

See you at the next Popcorn day... May 10th

Until Then
Sherri
Hot Lunch Committee

Friday, April 13, 2012

Neighbourhood Small Grants - Deadline Extension


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Breaking news from the Hastings North Community Partners Group - Additional funds have become available for our Community Small Grants Project.  Will will now extend our deadline for additional applications to  April 30th, 2012 at 4:00pm.  All new applications need to be dropped off at Hastings Community Centre no later than April 30th, 2012 at 4:00pm.

Click here to request a grant application, or download an application from our website at www.hastingsnorth.org.  Please ensure that your grant application is completed by two individuals who live within the physical boundaries as listed on the front page of the application.  Projects must also take place within these physical boundaries to be considered.

Thank you to those who have already submitted a Community Small Grant application.  This extension does not effect your current application.  All applicants will be notified no later than May 9th of their application status.  Please note that not all applicants will receive a grant.

With thanks,
The Hastings North Community Partners Group


Click for : Small Grants Application 

Neighbourhood Small Grants
Do you live within the Cedar Cottage, Frog Hollow or Kiwassa Neighbourhood House areas?  Do you have great ideas to improve your neighbourhood or bring people together, but need a little support to help make them happen? Then you might want apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant!
Neighbourhood Small Grants are funded by the Vancouver Foundation.  The grants allow groups of two or more neighbours to apply for $50 - $500 to work together on small projects that benefit their neighbourhoods socially, physically, culturally or environmentally.  All kinds of projects can receive funding.  For example, you could paint a mural, plant a neighbourhood garden, teach a cooking or art class, put up a community bulletin board, celebrate a cultural holiday, host a music recital, hold a dialogue or talking circle, share a craft or skill, or have a block party.
Deadline for submissions is April 30th, 2012.
For further information and project guidelines, please see the attached poster and brochure.  
To apply, complete the attached Application Form and drop it off at your local Neighbourhood House. 
For questions, please contact nsg.east@gmail.com. For more information or to download the Application Form in Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog or Chinese, you can visit: www.cedarcottage.org, http://www.kiwassa.ca/?p=1798 or www.froghollow.bc.ca

Kung Fu Panda 2 in the Library!!!!!!

Tuesday April 24 @ 6pm

$3 includes a treat and juice 
- extra treats and popcorn $1

Kung Fu Panda 2 in the Library

New DPAC newsletter

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Hot Lunch - RE Gluten Free Kids

Hi All,
Just another note with regard to the Hot lunch flyer that came out today.  We will ensure that there will ALWAYS be a gluten free option.  I don't think that is clear with regard to the Pizza day in May.  Can those parents of Gluten free and Dairy free kids wishing to order pizza please email me for further details at sherriv@mac.com.

Thanks again
Sherri
Hot Lunch Committee

Hot Lunch Days

Hi Everyone,
Thanks to everyone for turning out to the Popcorn & cocoa day yesterday.  It was a huge success, and we even had to make extra popcorn because there was such a great interest.  Our newly purchased pots supplied by the PAC were wonderful to have, and ensured that our cocoa didn't taste like 'coffee' as some of our students noted last month.

Below is the flyer for the remaining Hot lunch days to come.  You can place your child's orders for all 3 remaining  hot lunch days together which should make it easier to ensure that they are not left out.

This Thursday coming is Sushi day.  We will be ordering the sushi, and therefore we will need all orders placed in advance to ensure that we can have the order filled.  Please ensure that your orders are in by the end of day Tuesday.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

POPCORN DAY TOMORROW!

Sorry for getting this info out so late!


FINAL CAFE ETICO FUNDRAISER - ORDERS DUE BY APRIL 30th


FINAL ORDER FOR THE YEAR!

Hello all,


Coffee (and tea) is a great way to get going in the morning and it tastes even better when you are doing good by drinking it.

Our Cafe etico fundraiser not only provides you with an opportunity to raise money for Garibaldi Annex, but does so in a responsible way with 100% of the profits going to support human rights in Latin America.

Below you will find an order form for etico products.

FOR ALL ORDERS: Please fill out your order and hand it in with a cheque (payable to Garibaldi Annex) or cash to the drop box located in the front office by April 30th. You will be notified by e-mail when your order is available for pick up at the school.

Also below find a copy of the price list which provide details of the dollar amount the school raises with the purchase of each bag.


Thanks in advance for supporting Garibaldi!



(pick-up will be in May 2012 at Garibaldi)

Popcorn and Cocoa - Thursday April 12th after school

Garibaldi Hot Lunch Committee will be serving hot cocoa and popcorn after school tomorrow so bring your loonies and toonies.  










Popcorn and Cocoa is $1 each


Tuesday, April 10, 2012

PAC Meeting Agenda - Tuesday April 10th


Tuesday, April 10, 2012
School Library 6:30-8:00pm (free child care available in the gym)

1.        Round Table Introductions ~5min
2.       Amendments and adoption of minutes (Feb 14) ~5min
3.       Financial update (AMW)~5min
4.       VP update (CF) ~15min
5.       Teacher wish list requests~5 min (LM, NU)
6.       How to Blog (KM)~10 min
7.       Regular Business ~10min

  • Hot lunch (SV)
  • Movie Night – (HM)
  • Garden committee – garden furniture info (SL)
  • Fundraising – coffee sales (AWM)
  • Next PAC meeting – May 8, 2012, 6:30-8:00pm (free child care provided.)
  • Nomination consideration for 2012-13 school year ~5 min

8.       Other business ~10min
9.       Adjournment

Hope to see you there!

Jen

Monday, April 9, 2012

Seed and plant exchange!

Come by our garden at 2603 Adanac on Saturday, April 14th between 10am and 1pm and meet your neighbours. We are holding a neighbourhood seed and plant exchange, so bring by any extra seeds you won't use this year and get some other exciting ones.
Do you have perennials that need subdividing? Bring your extras and trade for some other plants.

Children are welcome and there is a trampoline in the front yard to be used by all:)

Hope to see you,

Jana