Upcoming Events

Posted January 24, 2020

February is Fabulous at Harris Mill!

There are so many fun and exciting events going on at our school over the next month!  Here’s a handy list of what’s coming up.

Mark your calendar or put this on the fridge to help you remember and stay on top of what’s happening!

Mon Jan 27 – Family Literacy Day  https://abclifeliteracy.ca/family-literacy-day/

  • Return your Family Literacy Day Bingo Challenge to the library for a chance to win a $25 Indigo gift card
  • Dress up as your favourite character

Fri Jan 31 – PD Day – no school for students

Mon Feb 3 – School Council Meeting

  • In the library, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Come find out more about what’s happening in our school!

Wed Feb 5th – Winter Walk to School Day https://www.outdoorplaycanada.ca/2020/01/07/winter-walk-day-2020/

  • Bundle up and walk to school with family or friends

Thurs Feb 6 – National Sweater Day http://www.wwf.ca/events/sweater_day/

  • Wear a warm sweater to school
  • The thermostat will be turned down two degrees to promote energy saving

Thurs Feb 6 – Thurs Feb 13 – Candy Grams on Sale Second Break

  • Brought to you by Harris Mill’s Student Spirit Squad
  • Make a $2 donation in a friend’s name by sending them a candygram
  • Money raised will go toward fundraising efforts for Australia

Fri Feb 14 – Candygrams delivered during second break

Fri Feb 14 -Red, White & Pink Day

  • Dress in white, red and pink clothes and accessories

Fri Feb 14 – Sweet Treats Bake Sale

  • Hosted by Mlle Loewen’s class to continue their fundraising for Australia
  • Sweet treats will be available for purchase during the eating portion of the breaks. Prices range from $1- $3

Mon Feb 17 – Family Day, no school

Wed Jan 19 – “I Read Canadian Day”  https://ireadcanadian.com/day/

  • Wear PJs and read some great books by Canadian authors
  • Student book swap

Fri Feb 21 – Dance-A-Thon!

  • Students will all have the opportunity to spend one block of the day dancing in the gym to the great sounds and lights provided by awesome DJ Frances Turk
  • Fabulously fun fundraiser to support our playground and technology in the school
  • Fundraising sheets due back Wed Feb 19
  • Prize donations welcome!

Wed Feb 26 – Pink Shirt Day https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/about

  • Show kindness and wear a pink shirt to show you do not tolerate bullying

Remember you can always check the school website https://www.ugdsb.ca/harrismill/ or the UGConnect app to see what’s coming up!

Mark your calendar now for these March dates: council meeting Mar 2, Family Games Night Mar 4, Live Free Mar 6, March Break Mar 16-20

 

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