École Ross Road School Parent Advisory Council, 2875 Bushnell Place, North Vancouver, BC (2024)

08/20/2024

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Just a couple of early things to help if you need it:

- Need labels for school? We have a fundraiser through Mabel's Labels.
- How about new clothing, shoes, boots, outerwear, bags? We have a Jan & Jul fundraiser coming up.

Mabel's Labels Fundraiser

Label everything! To help, we have a campaign with Mabel's Labels that returns 20% of everything you spend back to the PAC.

To take advantage, simply:

1. Go to campaigns.mabelslabels.com

2. Search for and select Ross Road Elementary (North Vancouver) from the list. There are two Ross Roads so please make sure you select the correct one.

3. Shop as normal!

This is available right now and there's also currently 15% off sitewide if you enter SCHOOL15 at checkout. Hurray as we don't know when that ends.

Jan & Jul Clothing

Get stocked up for the Fall and Winter with our Jan & Jul Fundraiser. Super cute outerwear for everyone, just in time for Back to School! Not only can you get a discount, but the PAC also receives 10% of the proceeds. Win win!

Here's how it works:

1. Place your order on janandjul.com between September 6 - 20.

2. Enter code gb2409rres at check out to get 10% off.

3. Select "Pickup at your Daycare" in the shipping tab.

4. Your order will be shipped directly to the school and distributed before the end of September (pickup details to be confirmed).

Thanks everyone for your support!

05/28/2024

Ross Road Families! Join us THIS FRIDAY May 31st, from 5-8pm for SpringFEST 2024! A very big THANK YOU to our event sponsors: Westcoast Wills & Estates, Lynn Valley Martial Arts, Jordan Hurdal of eXp Realty, Val Brennan - Realtor with Oakwyn Realty, and Cameron Manning PREC* from the Kelly Fry Team.

01/24/2024

2 questions, 1 minute, anonymous survey!

We would like to make sure you are receiving the information you want from us, in the ways best suited to you. Could you spend 1 minute filling out our survey please to give us a better idea on how you get your information?

Link here: https://forms.gle/Tu1oyxHBzQnBwYjt6

Thanks!

01/16/2024

Pro-D Day Camps available for Jan 26th!

The Pro-D day on Jan 26 is only happening for a few schools - Ross Road is one! Our friends at Lynn Valley Martial Arts and Paper Crow Creative are running day camps to help!

Lynn Valley Martial Arts: Games, crafts, outdoor play, and of course a martial arts lesson are all on the schedule. Head to https://www.lynnvalleymartialarts.ca/ to register.

Paper Crow Creative: 3 major projects and extra fun and art related games. Head to https://www.papercrowcreative.com/work-shops to register.

01/10/2024

Grade 7 Bottle Return-It-Express Account

Looking for a great place to donate your beverage containers - a Grade 7 Fundraising account has been set up and is welcoming donations.

Account: 604-971-1691

There are many local depot locations. It’s a simple system- here’s a link for FAQ: https://www.return-it.ca/express/faqs/

Thank you for supporting our grade 7s!

11/30/2023

Spirit Wear
Order today so you don't miss out

https://t-shirtdesigner.t-shirtprintingcompany.com/rossroad

11/24/2023

Ross Road Spirit Wear is back!! Choose from a shirt or some joggers, or both!! This is a fun opportunity to show your support for your school, while looking stylish and feeling cozy!

We're working with a short shopping window this time around to ensure we can get all the products to you before the Winter Break. The store closes December 1st, so don't delay!!

https://t-shirtdesigner.t-shirtprintingcompany.com/rossroad/

or find the link on our website: https://rossroadpac.ca

11/22/2023

Winter Craft Fair

Date: Thursday December 14
Time: 5-8pm
Location: School gym

Please read below to see how you can support this fantastic fundraiser.

Craft Vendors
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We are looking for student and adult vendors to rent tables & sell crafts at the Fair.
Must apply by December 7th
Spots are $5 for students | $25 for adults.
Fee allows for a maximum of 2 vendors per space
All vendor sale proceeds go directly to vendors!
To book a table or for any questions, please contact Megan: [email protected]

Bake Sale
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Calling on all things delicious!!
Items will be donated from the baker, proceeds from the bake sale will go to the PAC.
Contact Andrea Wnuk [email protected]

Silent Auction Items
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Showcase your business, donate a fabulous prize or experience and support a great cause!
Contact [email protected]

Pre-loved Winter Gear and Wrapping Paper Donations
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Clear out your closet and size up into some fresh style!
We will be accepting donations of both ADULT and CHILD clean jackets, snow pants, boots, hats, mitts, and scarves.
We will also be taking rolls of wrapping paper (old or new).
All proceeds support the PAC and any unsold goods will be donated to a local charity. Win-Win!
You can start bringing in your donations now! Look for the large wrapped box in the reception area before and after school.

11/03/2023

Priority orders are due Sunday, November 5

The children made amazing art for this exciting fundraiser. Look out for a special greeting card coming home! It was made with your child’s art!

To order, go online to
https://www.TheCardProject.ca
Our school access code is: RR97

The deadline for Priority Orders is this Sunday, November 5
These orders will be delivered November 20-24.

The final order deadline is November 19 for delivery December 4-8.

You can order your child’s art on greeting cards, mugs, canvas tote bags, tea towels,
mousepads, notebooks, sketchbooks, year planners, digital art prints and canvasses.

This is a wonderful fundraising opportunity for our school.
Remember, these beautiful and useful products make meaningful gifts!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Marcelle at [email protected]

10/27/2023

A reminder that in support of our Ross Road Green Initiative, starting in November we will not be providing cutlery for hot lunches. Please bring your own reusable cutlery.

(Don't worry if you forget, we will have some spare but a hot lunch monitor will need to come and grab them for you).

10/27/2023

Online orders open this Friday, October 27. You’ll be able to see your child’s art and order greeting cards, notebooks, sketchbooks, mugs, tote bags, tea towels and other products online.

Our students have completed their masterpieces for The Card Project! Every child (who has completed the online consent form) will receive a free greeting card that showcases their art with their name and grade printed on the back. The free cards arrive on November 13. But you don’t have to wait till then to order!

If you would like to receive your order by the end of November, please place your order now!

1. Go to www.TheCardProject.ca
2. Click on; TO ORDER
3. Click on; USE MY SCHOOL ACCESS CODE, and enter our School Access Code: RR97.
4. Find your child's class (use the dropdown menu to find the division and teacher) and then enter your child's first name.
5. You can personalize your products (if you wish) and then order the cards and products you like.

If you have any questions or need assistance with orders, please contact: Marcelle at The Card Project: [email protected]; or
Michele, PAC Coordinator for The Card Project: [email protected]

Priority order deadline is Sunday, November 5 for delivery the week of November 20 to 24 - in good time for the Christmas mail! Final order deadline is Sunday, November 19 for delivery the week of December 4 to 8.

The PAC thanks you for your participation in this great fundraiser!

10/26/2023

Dates: November 8, 9, 10, 14
Times: 8:10-8:40am, 12:15-12:45pm, 3:00-3:40pm
Location: School Library

Come to our book fair! Book fairs provide a convenient point of purchase for holiday gifts that promote literacy with a focus on diversity and inclusion. They benefit the school library with a percentage of proceeds being returned in free books (on a sliding scale of 15-60%). Our 2022 fair benefited our school library with $5000 of free books for all students.

Let's raise readers!

Seeking parent volunteers for each shift

November 7: 4+ volunteers for set up
November 8: 4+ shopping assistant/cashier volunteers for each of the 3 shifts
November 9: 4+ shopping assistant/cashier volunteers for each of the 3 shifts
November 10: 4+ shopping assistant/cashier volunteers for each of the 3 shifts
November 14: 4+ shopping assistant/cashier volunteers for each of the 3 shifts
November 14: 4+ volunteers for pack up

Please email our librarian Ms. Maria McAllister at [email protected] to sign up. Be sure to complete the Volunteer Application form available at the office.

10/19/2023

Nellie's - New fundraiser!

Have you heard? Nellie’s carries planet friendly, non-toxic, and effective cleaning products for your whole home and they want to help us reach our fundraising goals! Use our fundraiser link to order and 20% of every sale will go back towards our school! We know you will love these products! Our fundraiser is running all year long so you can keep restocking!

https://nelliesfundraising.ca/?sca_ref=4494929.sbDvSKJDhy

10/13/2023

Lynn Valley Martial Arts is pleased to offer our Pro-D Day Camp, Friday, October 20th from 9am to 3pm. Our day will be packed with games, crafts, a visit to the library, outdoor play at the park and, OF COURSE, a martial arts lesson. Ages 5 to 12 (K to gr. 7). Cost for the day is $85 (LVMA members $70).

Register here:
https://lynnvalleymartialarts.sites.zenplanner.com/sign-up-now.cfm

10/13/2023

Halloween Dance

Date: Friday October 27, 2023
Time: 5.30-8.00pm
Location: School Gym

The Halloween Dance is coming and it's time to work on your costumes and your little monster moves! By popular demand we have increased the capacity this year to 400 tickets and will be starting earlier at 5:30pm. We want to give as many students as possible the chance to attend, so while families are very welcome to join in the fun, not all parents are required to come as long as every student has a designated adult supervisor. The event is FREE with snacks and drinks provided as well as an opportunity for every child to get a print-out of their photos with friends and family at our Magik Mirror photo booth! Costumes are fun but optional and should follow the same school costume guidelines. Tickets are available now on MunchaLunch, and we expect them to sell out fast! Children will need to be able to identify at check-in who their adult supervisor is. See you there!

https://munchalunch.com/schools/RossRoad/

10/12/2023

Looking for help on the upcoming Pro D Day? Our friends at Paper Crow Creative are running an Arts & Crafts Camp at the school!

Here's the info:

This Pro D day will be full of Fall and Halloween Fun! We will have 3 major projects, an outdoor adventure project and some extra fun and games!

9AM to 3PM - $120 (sibling 15% discount available).

Please pack a lunch and 2 nut free snacks.

Extend to 4PM - additional $15 (this hour is self directed, we will have activity pages please bring an extra snack and a book or something fun to play).

Register here: https://www.papercrowcreative.com/work-shops

10/02/2023

Join Fresh Air Learning's After School Adventures at Ross Road!

Fridays from 2:50-4:30 pm, October 6th to December 1st

Join us for play and learning time after school! We see children as
competent, capable people who are able to inspire their own learning and
share with others. On Fridays, we’ll enjoy nature stories, hands-on
nature activities, and free play in the forest and field around Ross
Road.

Register here:
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/fresh-air-learning/shop/activities/4590130

09/30/2023

Last chance to register for Zen Maker Labs After School!

https://zenmakerlab.com/rossroad

Grades 2-3

Oct 4 – Nov 1 – Junior Coding & Robotics: Indigenous Stories

This program explores authentic First People’s stories through the eyes of our every-endearing Dash robots. As always, we’ll learn block programming and our super-fun robots will teach us sequencing, loops, conditionals, events, functions and more. At the end of the program, kids will be comfortable creating computer programs and using robots to complete physical challenges.

Nov 8 – Dec 6 – Journey to Moon & Build a Rover

Hang on tight while we explore rockets, landers, orbiting space stations, habitats, astronauts, planetary rovers, and future missions to Mars. Come prepared each day to put on your Aerospace Engineering hat and create your own Moon Mission with hands-on Maker Lab projects. Take on the challenge of building your own Moon Rover, tailored to exactly your mission goals. The Moon is out there waiting – let’s go!

Grades 4-7

Oct 4 – Nov 1 – 3D Design & 3D Printing: Create a Chess set & Learn to play

Chess is one of the most popular pastimes across the entire world, with as many people regularly playing chess as using Facebook. Known for its focus on strategy, planning and critical thinking, some of history’s greatest minds have also been some of its best chess players. In this program, students will learn 3D design & fabrication techniques to create their own chess pieces, then learn the basics of chess as they embark on their journey towards grandmaster.

Nov 8 – Dec 6 – Electronics: Build a decorative holiday LED Project

Join our exciting and illuminating class for budding young inventors! In this hands-on workshop designed for students ages 9-10, we will unlock the magic of the holiday season by teaching them how to build and create their very own LED holiday project. Our students will learn the fundamentals of circuitry as they bring their imaginative designs to life. With the guidance of experienced instructors, your child will gain valuable STEM skills, ignite their creativity, and experience the joy of showcasing their custom-made LED creations during the holiday season.

09/29/2023

The school will be honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Orange Shirt Day, on Friday, October 29th through different in class and school-wide activities. Children are invited to wear their orange shirt on that day.

09/26/2023

EARLY DISMISSAL!
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Wednesday September 27th at 1.50pm

09/21/2023

Our after-school programs still have a few spots left

Mondays - Lights Up Musical Theatre - FULL
Tuesdays - Paper Crow Creative - amazing arts and crafts
Wednesdays - Zen Maker Labs - STEAM projects galore
Fridays - Fresh Air Learning - outdoor play and learning

All the details on our website: https://rossroadpac.ca/after-school-programs/

09/20/2023

We are still looking for a few volunteers. Are you able to help?

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Class Rep Volunteers
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We are looking for some class rep volunteers:

E01 Menina Colangelo & Vicki Babich
E02 Devan Coward
F05 Calie Lovegrove
F08 Susanne Simon & Angela Tancon

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Grade 7 Parent Volunteers
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Grade 7 parents! Do you have great fundraising ideas? Thoughts on fun events for our grade 7s? Please join us and let’s get going!

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Ross Cross Volunteers
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The Ross Cross service runs from 8:00 am to 8:45 am, Monday to Friday in order to help relieve the congestion in the drop-off zone during the morning rush and to ensure the roads in front of the school are safe for pedestrians and drivers.

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MunchaLunch ordering is open!
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You can register and order here: https://munchalunch.com/schools/RossRoad

Important dates:
- Ordering is open now!
- The deadline for the first day of MunchaLunch is Friday September 22 at 9pm.
- The first day of lunch is Friday September 29.
- The last day to order for Term 1 hot lunch will be October 10.

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The Card Project is underway!
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If you would like your child to participate in The Card Project this year, you must complete the online consent form. Please go to www.thecardproject.ca to sign up. The deadline to complete the consent form is Sunday, Oct 1.

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Kindergarten Coffee
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If your children are starting Kindergarten, please come join us for coffee from 8.30-9.00am. Don't forget bring your own mug.

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Adding your child's class in FreshSchools
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Now that everyone's class has been assigned, it's really important to add your child's class in FreshSchools. Here's how you can do it: https://rossroadpac.ca/freshschools/.

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After School Programs
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Registration is open! Full details can be found on our website: https://rossroadpac.ca/after-school-programs/

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Parent Social - SOLD OUT!
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We're so excited for this and looking forward to seeing everyone there! If you have tickets and aren't able to come any more, or would like to come but didn't get chance to get a ticket, please let us know.

09/15/2023

The staff at Ross Road are please to invite all students and their families to the Pancake Breakfast on Friday, September 15th, starting at 8:00am. Please bring your own plate, utensils, and mug. We welcome any cash donations you may wish to make. We hope you can join us for this fun community event!

09/14/2023

Our most popular fundraiser is back! For those not in the know, if you would like to save yourself from making lunch(es) once a week, you can order a range of food to be delivered to school, and distributed by the PAC.

You can register and order here: https://munchalunch.com/schools/RossRoad

Ordering will open on Sept 11, 2023 and the first term lunch will start on Friday Sept 29, 2023 and run until Jan 19, 2024. The ordering deadline for Term 1 hot lunch will be Oct 10, 2023.

New this year! To support Ross Road Green Initiative we strongly encourage students to bring their own reusable utensils on hot lunch day to help reduce our waste. Beginning Nov 1 disposable utensils will not be included in the lunch bin. If a student forgets to bring their own, a lunch monitor will need to come to the lunch table to ask for one.

If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer to help distribute, please take a look at the MunchaLunch FAQs on the website: https://rossroadpac.ca/munchalunch-faqs/

09/13/2023

Week 2 and it's a busy update. Here's a quick summary of "all the things". Head to the website for all the details.

- MunchaLunch ordering is open
- The Card Project is underway
- Personalized labels with Oliver's Labels
- Class Rep volunteers needed
- Grade 7 parent volunteers needed
- Ross Cross volunteers needed
- Adding your child's class in FreshSchools
- After-School Program registration is open
- St. John's Ambulance Babysitting Basics Course has been scheduled
- PAC Meeting is Wednesday Sept 13 at 7pm

09/07/2023

Help Needed!

Ross Road Parent Advisory Council (PAC) events, initiatives and programs all require volunteers in order to run smoothly, and there are many ways to get involved in the school by volunteering your time.

Please visit https://rossroadpac.ca/volunteer/ for more information about how might be able to help with crossing guard duties, being a class rep, or other coordinator roles.

09/06/2023

After School registration is open!

Full details can be found on our website: https://rossroadpac.ca/after-school-programs/

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Registration links
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Lights Up Musical Theatre: https://lightsuptheatre.ca/afterschools/ross-road/

Paper Crow Creative: https://www.papercrowcreative.com/after-school-program

Zen Maker Labs: https://zenmakerlab.com/rossroad

Fresh Air Learning: https://www.freshairlearning.org/after-school-programs

Lights Up Musical Theatre Schools
Zen Maker Lab
Fresh Air Learning

09/05/2023

Welcome Back Coffee
Tue Sept 5 - 8.30-9.00am

Please bring your own mug

Members of the PAC will be available if you have any questions.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

09/02/2023

New bell times for 2023-2024!

First bell is 8:41am
Second bell is 8:46am

3 extra minutes in bed! Yay!

09/01/2023

Email from the school:

Here is an outline of the first week. Please note that Kindergarten students will follow the gradual entry schedule sent home over the summer. Please contact the office if you have any questions.
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Tuesday, September 5

· Grade 1-7 students attend from 8:46 - 10:46am (welcome bell rings at 8:41am)
· Students should report to their 2022-2023 classroom meeting outside spot
· New students go to the library
· Students will have a recess break. Please send your child dressed for the weather with a snack and water bottle
· Students will be dismissed at 10:46am from last year’s classroom
· New students will be dismissed from the main entrance to parent/guardian

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Wednesday, September 6

· Grade 1-7 students attend for the full day 8:46-2:50pm (welcome bell rings at 8:41am).
· Students return to the classroom they were in on Tuesday, September 5
· Send a snack, water bottle, lunch, and school supplies
· School supplies purchased via the school will be distributed directly to students
· New students should go to the outside meeting spot for the classroom they were taken to yesterday and join the same class
· Kindergarten students follow the gradual entry schedule
· We anticipate students in grade 1-7 moving to new classes today or tomorrow
· Please arrange a meeting spot to pick your child up from at the end of the day

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Thursday, September 7 & Friday, September 8

· Grade 1-7 students attend from 8:46 – 2:50pm (welcome bell rings at 8:41am)
· Students will need their school supplies, snack and a lunch for these days
· Please arrange a meeting spot outside to pick up your child from at the end of the day