Garibaldi Annex Home Learners Program

Did you know that most years have 12 full moons? A calendar month is actually longer that a lunar month, so every two or three years there is an extra full moon. This extra full moon is called a blue moon. Different definitions and cultures place the extra moon at different times of the year.
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The following information has been provided by DJ.  Anyone interested in joining in is more than welcome.  Contact information below.
Carolling 2009
Friday, December 11th  6:00p.m.
George Pearson Hospital
700 W. 57th
Go to the big parking lot, through the west door, meet inside th the long hallway. Starting on Ward #5 (go there if you are late) [...]

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Newsletter #4 December 2

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Circus Arts:
I have certified circus arts performer(s) and instructor(s) who will run a program for the home learners in the gym at Garibaldi on Tuesday afternoons from 12:45 to 2:30.  (We would also still have Centres and library time and math games in the afternoon).
Depending on the number of students interested, we would have either [...]

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As many of you know,  I am a big fan of Maurice Sendak.  In addition to his books, he is the genius behind the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker, which my daughter and I have now seen 19 times!  I came across this article about Maurice Sendak that is well worth the [...]

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Following the success of our Remebrance Day performance, we have been asked to sing at the ANAVets on Sunday, December 20th, 2009, at 3:00p.m.
To this end, Ms. Uzelac (K/1) and I are starting Choir on Thursday, November 26th and we will hold a 1/2 hour choir session every Tuesday and Thursday morning through December 17th.   Students [...]

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Amazing Arctic Animals Consent

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Tennis BC has changed their schedule due to illness.  They will now be at the school Nov. 26th,  December 3rd,  December 8 and 10th.
Our field trip to the Maritime Museum for Amazing Arctic Animals is next week; Thursday November 26th from 12:00 – 2:45.  If you are able to provide carpooling, please let me know [...]

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PAC Meeting November 24

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Starting Thursday, November 19th, Home Learners will be making felted mittens for the homeless during knitting time.
Donations of used 100% woolen products (sweaters, scarves, etc.) will be greatly appreciated for this project.  If you don’t have any around the house, they can be purchased at thrift shops (I will be sleuthing these out at the Sally [...]

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Tennis BC is coming in for four sessions, Nov. 17, 19, 24 and 26th.  Home Learners are booked from 10:30 – 11:15 those days.  The program will take place in the gym.
The Amazing Arctic Animals! field trip will be on November 26th at the Maritime Museum at Vanier Park.  Field trip forms are on the [...]

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If you would like to order Scholastic so that it comes in prior to the holidays, please see the current November catalogues on the Parents Table and/or below.  Feel free to order via email.  Orders due November 23rd.
Holiday Gift Books
Elf November
Elf December
See:  November SeeSaw               
SeeSaw December
Lucky November
Lucky December
Arrow November

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Were the words expressed by 80+ year-old Veteran Roy, who came to thank the children after their presentation.  Last night, Maddy, Hazel, Sophia, Keanna and Margot went to the ANAVets Unit #26, on Fraser Street to present for Unit members and guests.  It is a big unit and there were was a big crowd there!
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From Tuesday, November 10th to Tuesday, December 15th, we will be offering two optional activities in the afternoon:
From 1:30 to 2:00 Shannon will be taking interested students to the school library for Storytime and book exchange.  All the children have their own library cards and may take out books of their choice.
From 2:00 to 2:30 [...]

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Mary-Ann (one of the parents) has arranged a field trip for Pioneer Holiday Traditions at Delta Museum on Wednesday November 18 at 1pm. Here is a description of the program:
 
Where did Christmas traditions come from? Children will explore the Museum galleries bedecked with seasonal trimmings, learn the origins of Christmas traditions and create old fashioned hand-crafted [...]

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Our school engineer, Mr. Scott, is a member of the ANAVets.  His club is on South Fraser.  As a special event for the members of his club, men and women who are veterans, and for our students, he has invited me to bring interested students to attend  the club on Friday, November 6th at 6:00 p.m.  [...]

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Garibaldi PAC is holding a Silent Auction/Kids Movie Night on November 10th:  SilentAuction

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the PAC is hosting a hot lunch on Thursday, October 29th. 
Hot Lunch Order Form:  Please print and bring in for your order, or pick up a form from the Parents’ table.

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Individual photo re-takes are being held on Monday, October 26th at 9:00a.m. in the Gym.  If you would like your photo re-taken, please bring your original package back to give to the photographer.
Photo orders are now over-due.  If you still have an order you would like to bring in, please bring it by Tuesday, Oct. [...]

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For those interested in participating the in once-a-month Science World Home Learners’ Program, I have set up a system to pay them directly for your participation.
The program runs the last Thursday of every month at 3:00 p.m.  The next session is Thursday, October 29th.
Participants need to register in advance as space is limited.  Simply register [...]

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