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Holiday Jar Bazaar

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jarsThe Lynn Fripps PAC is holding a Holiday Jar Bazaar for the students on Tuesday, December 16th! This is a fun event for students to both create and shop for a little something thoughtful that comes in a jar!

The one Primary class (K- Gr 2)  & one  Intermediate class (Gr 3-5) that brings in the most jars by Friday, Dec 12th will receive Milk & Cookies for their entire class AND be the 1st two classes inside the Holiday Jar Bazaar to shop for a jar!!

So… how does a Holiday Jar Bazaar work?

Each family is encouraged to bring in one decorated jar containing a new item(s). But feel free to bring more (Milk & Cookies is a great incentive)! On December 16th,  each class will take turns entering into the Holiday Jar Bazaar to look around, and every child may purchase one decorated jar of their choice (Prices range from $1-$5). When every class has come through, students interested in another jar may return to buy what is left!

This has been an incredibly successful and enjoyable event at Lynn Fripps in the past. If you’re looking for ideas of how to create a great jar… read on!

Making & Preparing Jars for the Holiday Jar Bazaar:

All items must be new.  We CANNOT accept any used items, open candy or homemade food in jars.
All jars must be clean (please wash off pasta sauce, jam, pickles, Cheez Whiz, etc!). Any jars that appear dirty and/or items appear to be used, will be returned to student(s).
All labels & adhesive must be removed from the outside of the jars.
All candies and chocolate must remain individually wrapped.
Cookie mixes can only be store-bought and not homemade.
Any packaged food items must be completely NUT FREE!
Try to keep original packaging/labels on items.
Get creative with decorating, as long as we can see what’s inside!
Visit the front hall display to see the jars that have come in!

Ideas & Inspiration for the whole family!

❅    Teas, Coffees, Hot Chocolate
❅    Christmas Ornaments
❅    Bath Items
❅    Golf Balls & Tees
❅    Candles
❅    Puzzles
❅    Games
❅    Gift Cards
❅    Dry layered cookie mix
❅    Kids toys
❅    Pet Toys & Treats
❅    Hand Puppets
❅    Mitts/Gloves/Scarves
❅    Flower Seeds
❅    Socks
❅    Hair Accessories
❅    Hot Wheels
❅    Aftershave / Perfume
❅    Hand & Body Lotions
❅    Jewellery
❅    Lip Gloss
❅    Wrapped Candies or Chocolates
❅    Nail Polish/Pedicure Sets
❅    Ties
❅    Marbles
❅    Small Stuffed Animals
❅    Lego
❅    Key Chains

The PAC is requesting each family to prepare and donate at least one jar per child. Jars can be sent to school with your child any day beginning December 4th through December 12th. We can’t wait to see what you create!

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Purdy’s Orders

Written by lynnfripps

Order holiday chocolates and your child could win a fabulous family movie package!

This holiday season  Lynn Fripps Elementary School will be fundraising with Purdy’s Chocolates. This program gives 25% of the profit back to the school! It is an easy way to complete your Christmas shopping and it’s a great hostess gift for parties!

25% profit for our school!

Online ordering is our preferred method, as it eliminates the chance of having children misplace orders in their backpack, or coming in late. It also ensures something isn’t accidentally missed during the entering process by our volunteers.

Online ordering instructions:

1. Go to www.purdysgpp.com

2. Click “Register” to register your account.

3. In the field labeled “Additional info” please enter child’s name & teacher in box. Otherwise the order will not be counted towards the prize. No exceptions.

4. Our “Customer Number”: 25951

5. Order must be paid at time of order for your order to be processed.

Our account Coordinator is Crystal McCamley – [email protected]

Important Dates:
• Order Deadline is November 28th
• Pick up orders on December 10th at the school

The student with the highest order totals will win a family night out package!

Family night out package includes admission for 2 adults and 2 kids to a Cineplex theater

and a White Spot gift card for dinner.

Fundraisers, PAC News

Halloween Helpers

Written by lynnfripps

We are so excited about this year’s spook-tacular family Halloween Dance on October 28th! We are looking for some brave volunteers to make this event a super scary success.

If you have a spare 45 minutes to help out, we need extra hands to help with the concession, cash and pizza pick ups.

You can find our volunteer sign up HERE!

Fundraisers, Volunteering

Nominate a PAC Parent

Written by lynnfripps

Our first meeting of the year is just around the corner! Are you interested in joining the PAC, or know someone who would be perfect? We encourage any parent who wants to help Lynn Fripps Elementary be the best school it can be by joining the Parent Advisory Council. Nominations for the following open positions shall be submitted at the PAC General Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23 7:00pm. Available positions are:

The Vice President

  • Shall assume the responsibilities of the president in the president’s absence or upon request
  • Shall assist the president in the performance of his or her duties
  • Shall accept extra duties as required
  • May be a signing officer

The DPAC/PAC Representative

  • Shall act as a liaison between the PAC and the Langley DPAC
  • Shall attend all meetings of the Langley DPAC and represent, speak and vote on behalf of the PAC
  • Shall maintain current registration of the PAC
  • Shall report regularly to the membership and executive on all matters in relation to the DPAC (at general meetings)
  • Shall seek and give input regarding district (DPAC) and provincial (BCCPAC) issues to the DPAC on behalf of the PAC
  • Shall receive, circulate and post DPAC newsletters, brochures and announcements
  • Shall keep the DPAC handbook up to date

The School Planning Council Representative x 2 positions

The School Planning Council is a school committee, which is an external committee with respect to the PAC. The School Planning Council consists of the principal, a teacher elected by the teachers and 3 parents

  • Shall represent the PAC at regular SPC meetings and extraordinary meetings required of the SPC and provide input regarding the following: the allocation of the staff and resources in the school
  • Matters contained in the Board’s accountability contract relating to the school
  • Educational services and educational programs in the school
  • The development of a school plan for the school in respect of improving student achievements
  • Matters assigned to the SPC
  • Shall represent, speak and vote on behalf of the PAC at SPC meetings
  • Shall request and take direction from the membership and executive

Members At Large x 2 positions

  • Shall serve in a capacity to be determined by the PAC at the time of election and at other times as the PAC requires
  • Shall be strong advocates for meaningful parent involvement in the school and school planning
  • Shall attend general and executive meetings as directed by the membership or executive

Print or email your nomination using this form: PAC Nomination form – October Election. Thank you!

 

PAC News, Volunteering

Back to School Monday!

Written by lynnfripps

thumnailLFPWe are so pleased to be officially starting our new school year this Monday, September 22nd!

Returning students will meet at their previous year’s classroom at 8:35am and will be dismissed to the courtyard at 12pm. There is no need to bring school supplies until class placements are finalized. Tuesday-Thursday will be full days, starting in the courtyard, but parents are invited to attend a 2pm assembly before dismissal at 2:35pm.

Please contact the school if your child will not be in attendance. Read the official school update here!

 

 

PAC News

Hot Lunch Program Dates 2014

Written by lynnfripps

Looking to start planning your school year now? We’ve got this year’s dates for our Hot Lunch program! Sign up for your Muncha-Lunch account when school starts and order online. Click here to register.

Oct. 10th – Montanas

Oct. 31st – Booster Juice

Nov. 28th – Subway

Dec. 19th – Ming & Sing

Hot Lunch

Let’s Raise Some Dough!

Written by lynnfripps

breadThe COBS Dough Raiser Program

For every purchase you make at COB’s Breads in Walnut Grove (20330 88th Ave), they will kindly donate 5% of the sale to our school. Just think how much tastier all their delicious scones, cinnamon buns, and fresh baked bread will be when you know you’re supporting your child’s school. Just be sure to tell them you’re from Lynn Fripps Elementary and we’ll see the dough roll in!

Fundraisers, PAC News

Win a FREE Hot Lunch!

Written by lynnfripps

Who doesn’t love free stuff?

hotlunchthumbJust enter your email in our newsletter sign up form and you’re automatically qualified for a draw for one FREE hot lunch, courtesy of our new online Munch-a-Lunch program. Delicious! (Deadline is October 31st.)

Our online newsletter helps save paper and keeps you informed. Be sure to check the options for Volunteering and Event Reminders if you’re interested!

Fundraisers, PAC News

A Bright Year Ahead

Written by lynnfripps

lfpbacktoschool2As a show of support for our wonderful teachers, here’s a glimpse of our token of gratitude… landing in every teacher’s mailbox for the first day of school!

Here’s to all the highlights of a bright school year!

PAC News

Classroom Enrichment Drive

Written by lynnfripps

Help us Achieve our Goal of $2000!

 

fundingthumbAbout the Classroom Enrichment Drive:
We are hopeful that our 2014 school year is just around the corner and would love to kick off the year with this important event. Last year, thanks to your generosity, the PAC was able to provide teachers with additional tools to enhance the educational experience for our children. The Classroom Enrichment Drive is one of the largest fundraisers for the PAC each year. 100% of the funds are provided to teachers to enhance the classroom and school environment!

 

Your 2013 dollars at work:

$1,800 for Grade 2 Classroom Readers

$2,000 for Classroom materials (divided equally by class)

$3,000 for field trip supplements (divided equally by class)

This year, we hope to continue the Lynn Fripps tradition of generosity and support. Your donation of $25 per child (maximum of $50 per family) will help us achieve our goals this school year. Please help us reach our goal of raising $2,000 through the Classroom Enrichment Drive! To make a donation, please look for the newsletter form that will arrive in print and via email when school is in session.

Fundraisers