Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Welcome Back!!

It seems that the time keeps going faster and faster. It is already October and there is finally a new post on the website!

Parent Council had their first meeting September 21, 2015 @ 7:00pm. The meeting was well attended and it was great to see so many new faces.

Here are a few important dates from the meeting:

  • October 5th - Picture Day - This one has already passed! 
  • October 6th - First Fruit for a Friend Collection Day 
  • October 8th - Greeting Card Fundraiser Forms Sent Home 
  • October 13th - Thanksgiving Holiday 
  • October 14th - Fruit for a Friend Day changes as it is after a long weekend 
  • October 15th - Annual Clothing and Book Exchange for Brander Garden Families. 
  • October 15th - Card Fundraiser Forms Due Back to the School 
  • October 17th - Final Run Club meet of the Fall Season 
  • October 20, 21st - Book Fair 
  • October 23rd - SUTP orders due
  • October 26th - Tentative Date for next Parent Council Meeting  
  • October 27th - Photo Re-takes 


Current Fundraising Initiatives:

  • SUTP Coupon Books - Please return your forms to the school asap! 
  • Greeting Card Fundraiser - Your child's art on a blank greeting card - check with your child's teacher if you would like to preview the artwork.
  • Boston Pizza - Send your itemized original receipts in your child's agenda from Boston Pizza - this couldn't be easier!  Receipts of friends/team parties are also acceptable.

Clothing and Book Exchange:

This highly anticipated event is on October 15th.  Please drop off your gently used items on the morning of October 15th.  The items available for browsing starting at 11:00am.  The exchange ends at 5:00pm and the remaining items will be donated to appropriate charitable organizations in Edmonton.  This 'Free Cycle' event is open to Brander Gardens Families only.