MS Read-a-thon Totals

After what started as a trickle, turned out to be a resounding success. This year's MS Read-a-thon raised $600 more than last year, thanks to 15 more participants. The total after last Thursday is $2,152.25 collected by 50 students. Remember, any other money collected needs to be brought in right away.

The results are not final until the MS Society collects and counts the money, but the top 3 classes are:

In third place, Mrs. Martin's 8-2 class with an average of $15.56 per student. 8-2 should be proud that they had the most participants in the entire school, as well as the most minutes read, led by Raycine's school leading 1440 minutes. How's that Twilight series going, Raycine?

In second place, Mr. Sowden's 7-2 class with a $16.00 average. Mr. Sowden's class had the second highest fundraiser, Kaitlyn. Great job, Kaitlyn and classmates.

In first place, coming out of nowhere, with a $16.75 average, thanks to Hannah's school best total of $233.00, is Mr. Hickey's 8-1 class.

A decision will be made soon about rescheduling the dance or rewarding participants in some other way. Once the MS Society has confirmed the totals and sent out individual prizes, a date for the pizza party will be made.

A huge thanks to all the teachers and students who have contributed their time and effort for a cause that is very personal for several staff members. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You have all made a difference in the lives of people affected by Multiple Sclerosis. You should be proud of a job well done!

Report Card Day!!!

MS Update 3

First, the bad news. Unfortunately, due to the limited number of participants, the MS Dance is cancelled for tomorrow. It just did not seem reasonable to hold a dance for the 25 students that brought in money. Even if a significant number of students returned their envelopes tomorrow, it still wouldn't warrant a school wide dance.

MS envelopes and money should still come in tomorrow and will still be collected. Each student received an envelope and should return it, whether they got sponsors or not.

Now, for the good news. Students who raised over $20 will still be rewarded and are still eligible for the pizza party and individual prizes. We briefly discussed possible rewards at the staff meeting last night, and what we have in mind as an alternative award is actually much better than a dance, if you ask me. Thanks to everyone who participated. It’s too bad we did not have a greater participation rate. Hopefully a whole bunch of envelopes come in tomorrow!!!

The current standings after today remains unchanged from yesterday, but it was neck and neck and neck, all day with every new envelope resulting in a lead change. The top 3 classes jockeying for position are:

3. Mrs. Martin's Class
2. Mr. Sowden's Class
1. Mrs. Sloan's Class

There is a slim margin of an 18 cent average separating first and second. All three classes have about 5 students who have brought their envelopes in. Great work 7-1, 7-2, and 8-2!!

MS Update 2

After Day 2 of envelope collection, the school total is now $454.75 raised by 15 students. Due to the underwhelming participation rate, the MS Dance may have to be cancelled. Students who raised over $20, DON'T WORRY, you will still be rewarded in the future if the dance is cancelled.

Mrs. Sloan's class remains in first place, Mr. Sowden's class has taken over second place, and Mrs. Martin's class, with a third of the total participants, has moved into third place. Money MUST be brought in today or tomorrow morning. A decision on the dance will be made by the end of today, based on the envelopes collected.

MS Update

After today, a total of 10 students have raised just under $350.00, which is an average of about $35/student.
The class with the highest average is Mrs. Sloan's class (on account of ONE student with the highest total in the school so far).
Second place currently belongs to Mrs. Montour's class, with third place being Mr. Sowden's class.
The class with the most participants so far is Mrs. Martin's class.
Keep it up, JC Hill! You're off to a good start.
Last year's total was $1, 564.75. We can beat that. Let's go!!!

Events This Week

A reminder to everyone, the MS Read-a-thon reading period has now ended. You need to be collecting the money from your sponsors and returning it to the school this week. You can bring it any day up until Thursday. Any student who has raised $20 or more will be allowed to go to a celebration dance on Thursday afternoon (more details to come about the dance).

If, for some reason, you haven't collected all your money by Thursday, you MUST STILL BRING the MONEY IN. However, you will not be able to go to the dance, regardless of how much money you have been sponsored, unless you bring the money before the 20th, which is Thursday.

As of Friday the 14th, 5 students had returned their envelopes, 750 minutes of reading were logged, and $218.00 has been raised. That's an average of 150 minutes read and $43.60 raised per student. Excellent start, JC Hill!! At that rate, less than 100 students have to bring in the same average for Mr. Restoule General to dye his hair platinum blonde!

Another reminder, there is a Home & School meeting this Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm. This is the last meeting before the Toy Bingo on November 29th, so it is important that parents are involved and attend. Thanks to those who have already returned their volunteer forms in advance of this meeting, which greatly helps with planning.

A Story Before Time

For more info about the play we are seeing tomorrow, click here.

Thurs., Nov. 13/08

HOMEWORK SUPPORT AVAILABLE TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 6-8:45 PM

Mathwork- subtracting fractions p. 146- #1-5
Word Study- Unit 1 words
Remembrance Day writing- due Friday, Nov. 14/08

Reading Oral read from The Giver
In class continuing readings about Peace

Trip tomorrow for those attending "A Story Before Time"

MS reading stops tomorrow- Remember $20 was a goal for each student.

See you in the morning.
Mrs. L. Martin

WE REMEMBER!

Grand River Post Secondary Information Day

SUPER FUN HALLOWEEN DANCE!