Monday, December 3, 2018

Monday, December 3

Joy Pod
One World Drumming:
Our drumming residency started today and the sounds of drums have filled the hallways. Our students will be learning songs to share with you on the morning of December 14th in a similar fashion to our performances from Sound Kreations. The schedule with specific times is being confirmed with our instructor today and will be available tomorrow.  Our next lesson will be on Wednesday, December 5th.  

Physical Education:
In Phys Ed, we continue to practice our basketball skills.  We have been focusing on dribbling, stopping and staying in control of our basketball.  

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Reminder: Fun Snack Tomorrow

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Spreading Joy beyond Eric Harvie School:  We will continue to collect items until Thursday, December 6th
We are collecting the following items for, The Mustard Seed:  
·      Nail clippers                             Travel-size shampoo          Travel-size conditioner             Travel-size lotion
·      Disposable razors                    Transit tickets                      Deodorant                                Men’s and Women’s briefs (NEW)
·      Toothbrushes                           Q-tips                                  Travel-size body wash             Travel-size shaving gel
·      Towels                                      Socks                                  Earplugs                                  Lip balm
·      Combs and brushes                 Travel-size tissue                Blankets/sleeping bags

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Classroom Scholastic Book Orders

Tamarack & Aspen Book Orders are due Wednesday, December 5th.  
Chickadee & Elbow Book Orders are due Thursday, December 6th. 

Let your child's teacher know if any of the items you have ordered are gifts and you don't want them sent home with your child.  We can hold items in the office for you to pick up.  

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School Scholastic Book Fair 
Students will have opportunities to preview books during school time on December 4th. If parents wish to send funds with children to purchase books themselves, they may on December 5th and 6th. Parents are invited, as well, to come to the school during school hours to purchase books – just please sign in at the office first  The book fair will be open to parents and students after school from 3:05 - 3:30 pm for purchasing books as well.

Scholastic books and gadgets make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. Also, teacher classroom Wish Lists for favorite books will be posted. Parents are able to purchase books as gifts for teachers for their classroom libraries - they make great teacher Christmas gifts! 

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Eric Harvie families, if you are interested in helping…
We are calling on your kindness and generosity to help support a family in need at Christmas.  We are supporting 7 families from Colonel Fred J. Scott School. Each pod has been assigned a family/families to support this season. A sign up genius has been set up with the family needs and wishes. Please go to the following site to make your contribution(s):

Please remember that our families would love to not have to worry about the purchase of food items and more than one gift card to their chosen grocery store would be welcomed!
Please wrap and label all gifts/donations with who it is for.
Wrapped contributions will be due on or before:  
Thursday, December 13, 2018
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, all staff at Eric Harvie School would like to thank families in advance for their thoughts and contributions! Thank you for making a family’s Christmas a little brighter!!

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Upcoming Events:


December 3-14: One Word Drumming Residency
December 4: Fun Snack
December 4-6: Book Fair
December 5: Tamarack & Aspen Book orders due
December 6: Polar Express
December 7: Professional Development Day (No Classes)
December 7: Chickadee & Elbow Scholastic Book Orders due to Miss Chang
December 14: One World Drumming Performance

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