We still have manure available!

There are still bags of wonderful manure available! Contact the.manure.sale@gmail.com, if you or someone you know would like some.

We have promised to Ms. Baker to have it all gone from the parking lot by Tuesday:) Don't make us to move it!

Vancouver Performing Stars @ Hastings Community Centre

Hello Garibaldi Parents,

Some of your students have started attending the new musical theatre programs offered at Hastings Community Centre. I would like to pass on the information to other parents of the unique programs! Vancouver Performing Stars is a performing arts training program that offers a variety of music, theatre and movement classes for all ages. We strive to offer programs that are continually growing with our students. By learning technique and confidence through song and play, children can hone their skills as performers with a little something extra - a love for the arts. 

Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

--

Katy Schroeder

VPS | Vancouver Performing Stars

www.vanperformingstars.com

Garibaldi Manure Sale

This last Saturday was the Garibaldi Manure Sale.  A great big thank you to everyone who came out and grabbed a shovel. The weather was perfect, we had great coffee and a good time was had by all.
We sold around 450 bags of manure.

There are still a few bags of manure left which we are selling on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested please see Jana  or Joel after school or email the.manure.sale@gmail.com but hurry as they will be gone soon.

pick up soccer game with your pop-corn and hot chocolate ?

We will be selling pop corn, hot chocolate and hot apple cider this Thursday after school. Bring your twoonie!

We are also hoping to play a soccer game  of kids against parents (or whatever format will fly), so come in your runners:) and let's hope for a nice weather!

PAC Meeting This Wed at 6:30

PAC Meeting this Wednesday, March 13th, at 6:30pm in the school library.

Free childcare in the gym.
The meeting's agenda is below.
Hope to see you there! 

Cheers, Jocelyn Gallagher
PAC Co-chair

Agenda for Wednesday's PAC Meeting

Garibaldi Annex Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, March 13, 2013
School Library 6:30-8:00 pm (childcare available in the gym)

1. Round table introductions (5 min)
2. Amendments to agenda and adoption of minutes from February, 2013
3. Update from our school VP, Lorraine Baker (10 min)
4. Committees
1. Garden (5 min)
2. Fundraising (5 min)
3. Movie Night (5 min)
4. Other committee updates (10 min)
5. Financial update and budget, Angela (20 min)
6. New business (10 min)
1. Cross-border registration
2. Bike Swap
3. End of Year BBQ
7. Confirm April PAC meeting and adjournment

DPAC School Funding Petition

Please take 30 seconds to fill out the online petition below, our kids are worth it!

The DPAC Townhall Budget meeting brought out many PACs and many questions for a panel with Colin Redfern (DPAC Chair), Steve Cardwell (Superintendent), Patti Bacchus (Board Chair) and Rick Krowchuk (Secretary Treasurer).  While there were many questions, the answers still came down to the fact that our School Board is not receiving adequate funding to meet all the needs of students in the system.  The reliance on fundraising and fees has increased every year and the Provincial Government continues to set budgets that challenge reduction of support and resources in the schools.
On review of the Town Hall Meeting, our DPAC decided it was time to petition the Provincial Government to address this continuing trend and fund education properly.  The petition is on line and you can print a hard copy for signatures as well.We will also be providing a template letter for parents to complete and send to their MLA.  This is the link to the petition - http://vsbdpac.ca/petition-for-public-education-funding/.

Hastings Spring Break Camps

Attached is the Guide and registration forms for the upcoming Spring Break. We are offering two weeks worth of exciting, fun and inexpensive activities for ages 5-13. As with all our holiday programs Spring Break camp will be offered out of Hastings school and is open to students from all schools.
This year we have additional subsidy available to assist children in attending the Spring Break camp. Please pass on information to any families you know would benefit from this type of experience.
Just a reminder we do not have additional staff available to assist students with special behaviour requirements. Students recommended to the camps must be able to participate independently.
Thank you for your help getting the word out....
Let me know if you have any questions.

Jennifer Scott

Community Schools Coordinator
Templeton Community Schools Team
2625 Franklin Street, V5K 3W7
604-713-5268

Spring Break 2013 Program Guide and Registration Form