The week ahead: Nov. 19-23

• Early dismissal Tuesday, Nov. 20 @ 2:40 pm
• Vans run as normal (leaving @ 5 pm)
• Animal Shower (Auction Item)  Wednesday, Nov. 22
• Bring a stuffed animal or two (be willing to say goodbye to one of them if they are chosen)
• Musical Audition Gr. 7&8 slot Thursday, Nov. 29 @ 3:50 pm
• If an Altona student, you will be brought home after the audtion
• My Room Poem by MCI Gr. 7&8 will be featured on Tim Sights - CFAM radio Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 28 & 29 @ 8:15 am
• Christmas Banquet is Tuesday, Dec. 11: 5:30-11 pm
• Dress code: semi formal
• Dinner
• Talent Show
• Dance/Movie
• All are invited to any or all of the above
• Optional to attend

Read Read Read

Here is a helpful link for picking a good book.

http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/

1. Type in the name of an author or book you really love
2. Sort through the recommendations to find you like.
3. Enjoy reading a book picked with your taste in mind.

Here is the link to the South Central Reginal Library where you can search and reserve books.

http://www.scrlibrary.mb.ca/

Happy Reading

The week a head:

• Picture Retakes are Wednesday, Nov. 14 (must be in uniform)
• $1 Out of Uniform Day - must pay in order to be out of uniform (Fundraiser for Commpassion Child)
• Fall Social is Wednesday, Nov. 14 @ 5:30 pm
• includes supper, games, skating, and a movie
• Vans will leave at 8:30 pm
• Musical Auditions are on now, so sign-up
• Deadline for Mattea's Recycled Shoebox items is tomorrow, Thursday Nov. 15.
• Thursday Nov 15 & Tuesday Nov 20 Period 4 will be collasped meaning classes end @ 2:30 pm
• Vans run as normal (5 pm)

This weeks info:

• Early dismissal Friday @ 2:30 pm
• Musical auditions are on now.  Feel free to sign up!
• Remember to bring items for Mattea's Recycled Shoebox
• Day of Goodies is tomorrow for those volunteering their goodies
• Our Auction total is a whopping $478!  Way to go guys.
• NO NUMBERACY HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!
• Reading Response due Monday, Nov. 12
• Under Taliban Rule - Choice Writing Piece 1st Draft due Tuesday, Nov. 13

Soup & Pie Reminder

Just a reminder that tomorrow is Soup & Pie as well as our Fall Concert. 

• Studnets must bring their Choir Clothes to school tomorrow
• Supper is provided at 5 pm in the cafeteria
• Students must be in the classroom by 6 pm to get ready for rehearsal and the performance
• After the concert you are free to go home and enjoy your weekend :)

Operation Christmas Child Auction

1.       Day out of uniform – Mrs. FW

2.       Recycled Christmas Shoe Box delivered by Santa (Elisabeth)

3.       First in the lunch line for 1 week – Mrs. FW

4.       Kitchen duty for a week (Gina (X2), Kaija (X2),  Abby C, Abby D, Maddie, Elisabeth, Mrs. FW, Alisha)

5.       Vacuuming a mod – Preston, Abby D

6.       Day of Goodies (goodies on the hour, every hour)  - Abby C & Elisabeth

7.       Professional Tuck-in (complete with story time,  blanket tuck, and lullaby) – Abby C & Kaija

8.       Wash staffroom dishes for a week – Abby D, Kaija,  Gina, & Bobby

9.       Professional Locker Organizer  - Abby C, Kaija

10.   Group hug & autographed class picture – Mrs. FW

11.   Photo shoot (1-6 people) – Maddie & Gina

12.   Personalized Tie-Dyed T-Shirt – Gina & Maddie

13.   Belonging Box – full of warm fuzzies – Maddie & Elisabeth

14.   Stuffed Animal Shower – All Girls

 

Opening Bid $1

Announcement – Maddie, Elisabeth, & Gina

Terms:

-          No IOU’s - $ Needs to be in within 24 hours or it goes to the next highest bidder

-          Cash only unless you’re a staff

-          Talk to your point person to arrange for your prize

-          Keep in mind that we’re in Grade 7&8 – we’re awesome but not professional…yet.

Dr. Dreadful

Today, Dr. Dreadful (aka. Will) dazzled us with experiments and served us a delightful platter of Zombie Brains, Belly Juice, and Zombie Puke.  Thanks Dr. D!