PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Dear Families,
There will be lots of scrolling in today’s blog post. Take a look at all the beautiful Raffle Baskets and the intriguing themes. So much to buy! And all for a good cause. Thank you to all the classes, parents and organizers for their delicious effort and dedication to our school community.
As I sit here late in the day thinking of each of your families, joys, troubles, and challenges, I’m warmed by the opportunities that exist for each of us every day at Maple Grove. I think back on what’s been another fascinating week at Maple Grove. With the Christmas Holidays just around the corner- I’m all too aware that these times can be emotionally charged and challenging for many individuals and families. So, I’d like to offer some friendly advice from someone who’s been around the block a few times:
Be calm; listen to
others; acknowledge what others say; thank them for their input; speak your truth with compassion and understanding. Remember: Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.
So, my wish for you is that you find peace in your heart, so that you can relax and enjoy being- just being. And so, may the joys and delights of this holiday season shine upon you and your family.
Peace Always,
Principal Evans
Winter Concert Reminder
I have been asked to remind parents that it would be very much appreciated if you would stay for the concert in its entirety. Last year, I too, saw parents leaving after their child performed. All the children and staff put a great deal of time, energy and effort into the presentation and it would be lovely if you could share in the experience with us. Thank you for your time and support. There are three viewings this year:
Wednesday at 1:00 pm = Whole school viewing as we perform in front of one another
Thursday at 1:15 pm = Afternoon matinee
Thursday at 6:30pm = Evening concert
Students need to arrive in their classrooms on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
Your tickets that you have ordered will be sent home on Monday.
(Extra tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the office)
Students need to arrive in their classrooms on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Hampers
What a wonderful response from everyone! Staff, students, parents and community members. Watch for thank yous and final summary in next week’s blog.
Munchalunch
To the parents and students who participated in PAC Subway Day today – today’s Subway lunch order was incorrect. As a result, several students did not receive their ordered sandwich. We apologize for this error! To ensure no students went without a lunch, those students without a sandwich received fresh, hot pizza instead. Deepest apologies and thank you for your understanding and continued support!
Sincerely – PAC Food Days Team
SPECIAL EDITION – CHRISTMAS RAFFLE BASKETS SHOWCASE!!!!
Hello everyone! PAC hopes that the holiday season has been warm and wonderful so far!
You and your Class Parents have once again done an amazing job putting together some great raffle baskets! They are all on display in the library so please go and have a look!
Please have a look through the following catalogue to pick your winner! Check back, there may be even more!
HOW TO BUY TICKETS!
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Tickets will be for sale AFTER SCHOOL next Monday and Tuesday in the undercover area. CASH ONLY!
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Click the link, print the form and drop off form and CASH in a well marked, sealed envelope by MONDAY, DEC 18TH 3PM into the PAC mailbox in the office.
- Tickets will be available to purchase at both winter concerts.
All winners will be announced at our 7pm Winter concert.
Tickets:
1 for $3
3 for $5
7 for $10
15 for $20
BASKET #1 – TREAT YOURSELF
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
BASKET #2 – Artist’s Delight
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
BASKET #3 – Laura Secord Creations
CONTENTS AS PICTURED : DELICIOUS!
BASKET #4 – Leggo of my LEGO!!!!
CONTENTS AS PICTURED – FUN!!!
BASKET #5 – West Coast Gourmet
CONTENTS:
BASKET #6 – Movie Night At Home
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
BASKET #7 – Yummy Treats!
CONTENTS AS PICTURED – Yummy!
BASKET #8 – Lucky Money Tree
CONTENTS INCLUDE: $140 of lucky money and gold coins
BASKET #9 – Daddy Loves Socks!
CONTENTS PICTURED – COZY!
BASKET #11 – Mario Madness!!!
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
BASKET #12 – Pokemon!
CONTENTS:
- Pokemon Mega Construx set
- Pokemon book
- Pokemon puzzle
- LOTS AND LOTS OF POKEMON CARD
BASKET # 13 – Tech & Treats!
CONTENTS AS PICTURED – AWESOME!
BASKET #14 – Wellness and Photography
CONTENTS:
BASKET #15 – Holiday Cheer!
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Murchies basket of Holiday cheer
A 40 tea bag tin of Christmas Blend Tea: rich black teas blended with the essence of oranges, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla.
A 340g bag of Christmas Blend Filter Grind Coffee: a family favourite for generations – perfect for holiday mornings.
A Christmas Cake: our unique Christmas Cake, filled with festive fruit, almonds, lemon peel and orange is generously laced with brandy and milk chocolate. Topped with our own marzipan, decorated to perfection and packaged in a festive tin.
A 10 piece package of Shortbread: rich, buttery and light, made from scratch in Murchie’s kitchen.
A 500g tin of Hot Chocolate
A 4oz package of Chocolate Covered Ginger: a Murchie’s holiday tradition – Fijian ginger covered in dark chocolate.
A 6oz package of our irresistible Decadent Pecans: an amazing treat, only available during the holidays.
A 3oz package of our Mulling Spice Blend: all the flavours of the holidays in a wonderfully aromatic blend of spices.
A package of festive decorative napkins
A Murchie’s coffee scoop
BASKET #16 – Rainy Day In
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
BASKET #17 – Basket O’ Beanie Boo’s
CONTENTS INCLUDE :
20 of the cutest Beanie Boo’s known to mankind
BASKET #18 – Movie Night!
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
4 Adult Cineplex Movie Passes includes Admission + Regular Soft Drink + Regular Popcorn
4 Child Cineplex Movie Passes includes Admission + Mini Combo (drink, popcorn, treat)
$110.00 worth of passes
44 packets of microwave popcorn
18 full size candy bars
1 grey faux fur throw blankets
1 box of crispy biscuit roll cookies
50 packets of Carnation hot chocolate mix
2 extra large bags of Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop popcorn
Santa Belly Basket
BASKET #19 – Toy Box!
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Project MC2 Crayon Make Up science kit
Gel a Peel glow in the cark accessories kit
Ever After High Dexter charming doll
Ever After High Goldie Lockes Doll
Simon Swipe Electronic Game
Rubik’s speed cube
Nano Blocks – Motorcycle
Lol Surprise x2
Num Noms x2
Retail Value: $227
BASKET #20 – Indulgence!
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
BASKET #21 – Joke’s On You!
CONTENTS PICTURED!
BASKET #22 – Noel Nebulizer
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Saje AromaOm Nebulizer
Nordic Mug with Infuser and lid
BASKET #23 – FAMILY GAMES NIGHT!
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Minions Trouble
Kings of Tokyo
Blokus
Disney 1000 piece puzzle
Coloretto
Rat-a-tat Cat
Go Nuts
Hot Chocolate
Popcorn (three types!)
Card holder
Phase 10
December 21 – Winter Concert – Matinee (1:15 pm) and Evening (6:30) performances – your tickets will be sent home on Monday.
December 22 – Last day of classes before winter break
January 8 – First day back to school
Maple Grove Elementary School 
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