Hi Everyone, 

I am hoping you will consider this benefit for Hastings Elementary when planning your social events for December. 

This live performance of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale will happen on Wednesday December 18th and Thursday December 19th at historic St. David's church at 2475 Franklin Street. We have attended each year for the last 3 years and it is a fantastic event.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children.

It is a great way to get into the spirit and support Hastings. 

Please let me know if you would like tickets for either night. 

Thanks so much in advance!

Hello Garibaldi friends and neighbourhood supporters,

THANK YOU so much for your support of our bake sale today!! By my quick and rough count I think we made around $380to send to UNICEF for typhoon relief! Which will be matched by the federal government so will mean our kids raised close to $800 in the end.  AMAZING for a small but dedicated community.  Small school, big heart really is the best motto for our little school!

Whether you baked, walked by and bought stuff, sent money with your kids, or just expressed support, thank you so much.  I think our kids get so much from knowing they have the power to help others!  

Lisa

Lord Nelson Silent Auction & Winter Social

Wednesday is Family Movie & Pizza Night

This Wednesday, November 20 is Family Movie and Pizza Night in the Garibaldi Gym. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

This month's movie is Monsters University.

Sunday Skate at Britannia

Welcome from the Outdoors Committee,

This is defiantly skating weather so our first event will be skating at the Britannia Ice Rink this Sunday, November 24 at 1:45 pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend however this event and all future Outdoors Committee events will be family events with parents responsible for their children's safety and well-being at all times.

Public Skate
Sun, 1:45pm–3:15pm Sep 14, 2013–Dec 21, 2013 Britannia Ice Rink 1661 Napier Street	Skating $5.65 adults $4.00 youths $4.00 seniors $2.80 children $2.80 skate rental LAC
Open skate for all ages

Skate rentals are $2.80 and hockey helmets are available but there are a limited number of smaller sizes so if you have your own helmets I suggest you bring them.

So pull those skates out of storage and wipe the dust off and we will see you at the rink!

Britainnia rink contact and location

Parking is available in the lot off of Venables. The rink is directly east of the parking lot and the rink entrance is on the south side of the building. If you have not been to Britainnia there are multiple buildings without signs so I suggest you look at the map before you go.

Web

http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/britannia-ice-rink-contact-and-location.aspx

Phone 

604-718-5800

Renfrew Creek Historic Walk this Sunday

This historic River Walk along Renfrew Creek will take place on Sunday and it is being organized by Sherry Breshears (a Dr. A.R. Lord mom) and Linda Young (the kindergarten teacher at Dr. A.R. Lord).   It runs from Charles and Kaslo to New Brighton- right through the sanctuary and Hastings Park.  A plan is in the works to start restoring the creek in New Brighton Park.  An environmental  restoration biologist, Sarah, who is working on the project and historian Bruce MacDonald will be with us.  Bruce has done some amazing research on historic streams and he has written a book, Vancouver- A Visual History.  There will be hot chocolate and treats at the park. Everyone is welcome!

Note: Bruce Mac Donald is my(Joel's) uncle. He helped out at the Manure Sale last spring.

November PAC Meeting Agenda

November PAC Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, November 11, 2013

School Library 3:15-4:45 pm (free child care available in the gym)

1. Welcome Members; Joel Ronne, PAC Co-Chair (5 min)
2. Agenda Additions/ Adapt Oct 2013 Minutes (5 min)
3. Update from our school VP; Lorraine Baker (10 min)
4. Committee Update; Julie Beer (10 min)
1. Movie Night
2. Garden
3. Fundraising
4. Other
5. New Business / Ideas for PAC activities; (20 min)
6. Financial Update and Budget; Caroline La Pointe (5 min)
1. Budget priorities (15 min)
2. Spending requests / Budget Approval (5 min);
7. Next PAC meeting (Dec 11th); When is the most convenient time? (10 min)
8. Adjournment at 4:45 pm

Please note the time change to 3:15pm !

Sat Nov 16 free family games workshop via VanCity NSG

Mama Says: Put A Hat On!
website: www.putahaton.com
putahaton@gmail.com / 604-616-1173

Interested in learning French?

Interested in learning French?

An information session is being held for parents to learn about all French language program options in the VSB (Core French, Early and Late French Immersion, and Intensive French) as well as the Registration process:

When?             Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 7:00 pm

Where?             Tupper Secondary School (419 E. 24^th Ave), Auditorium

Richard Zerbe

Principal, Ecole Laura Secord Elementary School

2500 Lakewood Dr.

Vancouver, BC   V5N 4V1

Tel:  604-713-4996

Fax:  604-713-4998

Time Change for next PAC Meeting 3:15PM Nov 12

An early reminder that the next PAC meeting will be on Wednesday November 12th at 3:15-4:45PM in the school library. Childcare will be provided.
The agenda will be posted later in the week with this year's budget being the focus.
As always if you have topics you would like discussed during the meeting you can email them to garibaldiannexpac@gmail.com and they will added to the agenda.
See you there.
Joel