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Principal’s Message
School Initiative
Upcoming Events
PAC News
Important Dates
RBC Sports Day Flyer
Fun Photos
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Inside this issue:
November 6, 2015
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Falling leaves and the smell of wood smoke, fall is here in
Wildwood! We had a busy October and I want to thank everyone
who stepped up to help us bring some amazing opportunities to our
students. The Farm to School Salmon BBQ was outstanding, and the
freshest yet! Thank you to Gail Blaney, Amanda Zaikow and their
dynamic team of parents for catching and preparing the salmon fresh
that morning, as well as all those who prepped, served and cleaned
up after the delicious meal. The Halloween Carnival was another
success! Thank you to all who volunteered their time to run a game,
BBQ or serve the throngs of people that came out for an evening of
fun. Rhonda Gendron, April Dimond and Max Paquette...this year
was epic with the Halloween Carnival, Magical Forest and Haunted
House, thank you so much! Check the newsletter, the website or
download the YAPP APP to keep up to date on all the fun opportuni-
ties to help out at our active school.
Mrs. J. Marshman, Principal
6388 Sutherland Avenue
Powell River, BC V8A 4W4
604-483-3191
Dates to Remember
Nov 11 Remembrance Day
Nov 13 Drumming Workshops
Nov 20 RBC Sports Day
Nov 25 Photo Retakes 9 a.m.
Nov 27 Twins Day!
Nov 30 Aqua Bus Arrives
Dec 3 PAC Meeting 6 pm
Colder Weather = Warmer Clothes
Most days we will try to get the children outside for
some fresh air and exercise –almost never missing recess—so it is
very important that they are dressed for the weather. As the
weather gets worse, please remember to dress your kids appropri-
ately and remind them to wear proper outerwear and footwear for
the winter weather. Boots and rain jackets should be worn on a
rainy day, and insulated jackets, toques and mitts on cold days.
PHOTO RETAKE DAY
Lifetouch will be here for retakes on November 25th at 9 a.m. If
your child missed out on having his/her photo taken at the earlier session or
would like their photo retaken, this is a great opportunity to capture their
2015-2016 school year individual photo.
SCHOOL INITIATIVE
Reduce or eliminate the use of plastic bottles/drink boxes at school!
To ensure success of our school initiative, we will send home any disposable plastic containers and juice boxes brought by students.
We thank you for your support in advance!
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We’ve got a
YAPP for that! SD47 is introducing a new way to communi-cate directly with Par-
ents and Students via their Smartphones. By downloading the Yapp App and adding your Child's school you can receive instant updates about upcoming events at your child's school, as well as find quick links to important documents, and links to resources for students and parents. For information on downloading the Yapp app, please visit our website (www.sd47.bc.ca/schools/jt and click the “Instructions for Installing YAPP” under the “Publications” tab.
Friday November 13
Doors Open 6 pm
Show Starts 6:30pm
JT Gym
Admission by donation
Popcorn, snacks and drinks on sale at
the concession.
Come out for some family fun (students
must be accompanied an adult).
Bring your blankets and wear your PJ’s.
Rated G
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PAC NEWS
Crunch&Sip®
After our first (pumpkin) soup lunch completed (special thanks to Maxime and his class!), we are looking forward
to potato-leek soup in two weeks time, as well as continuing this tradition on a bi-weekly basis. With this Farm-to
-School healthy eating initiative, we would also like to introduce Crunch&Sip®. Crunch&Sip®:
a set break for your child to eat fruit or salad vegetables and drink water in the classroom.
this gives kids a chance to refuel (kind of like putting gas in a car).
Why Crunch&Sip®?
The benefits of the ‘Crunch:
Increases fruit and vegetable consumption, and prevents students from going hungry during long lesson times.
Helps students to develop the habit of eating fresh fruit and vegetables every day, which
helps children's growth and development, and protects them against disease later in life.
Encourages students to try different types of fruit and vegetables that they may not usually eat.
Parents receive consistent nutritional messages about fruit, vegetables and water .
Why Crunch&Sip®?
The benefits of the ’Sip’:
Children often don't drink enough water, and can forget to unless reminded; Crunch&Sip® encourages
children to drink water throughout the day.
Headaches and irritability often result from not drinking sufficient water, which decreases children’s ability to
concentrate in class.
Crunch&Sip® is an Action Schools BC idea, originally initiated in Western Australia where more than 1/3 of
WA schools participate. For more information, visit http://www.crunchandsip.com.au
Rx Wellness Community Sports Day - Rec Complex and ‘around town’ - FREE!
Sunday, November 15 - 10am to 4pm)
Skating with the Kings!, Soccer with Villa, Yoga, Gymnastics, Hip Hop, Nutrition, Biking, Intergenerational
Hike, Cardio Kickboxing, Boxing and more. The event is a collaboration of community partners in an active
'exercise-centric’ setting including a shared visioning meeting, "Destination Wellness" to increase physical litera-
cy in our schools and community.
James Thomson Jinga Kids Sports Day - MARK YOUR CALENDARS - November 20
This day is about kids AND PARENTS! The idea is for all ages and all abilities to come and participate and move
our bodies together. Soccer, Hip Hop, Nutrition, Zumba brought RIGHT to your kids’ school. Come PLAY with
us during this annual James Thomson fun day. Wear your sports jersey. Want to volunteer? Email kerrilcarl-
Rx Wellness JumpStart Day (Friday, November 20 - 3pm to 5pm, James Thomson Elementary) -
PLAN TO STAY AFTER SCHOOL WITH YOUR KIDS!
The fun includes a bouncy castle, climbing wall, kids/parents vs. teachers/physicians/coaches soccer match, ball
hockey, and the bike library.
Grocery Cards coming soon! Buy groceries and make money for your child’s benefit. We need new blenders (so that we can make more
smoothies for your kids).
Here’s how it works:
- Buy a $10, $25, $50 and $100 grocery card for Savon (from the school office)
- Use your gift card to buy groceries at Savon.
- 6% of the total value of your gift card will go toward school fundraising.
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Remembrance Day Assembly
November 10 at 11 am
Vancouver Aquarium Aqua Bus
arrives at James Thomson
November 30, 2015
Special Notes!
Where’s Waldo? JT Staff keep the kids guessing...which one is the real Waldo?
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HALOWEEN CARNIVAL &
SALMON BBQ PHOTOS