Hello Savory families!
We’re rolling into the final stretch of December, and there’s lots of cozy, joyful fun happening around our school. Here’s what’s coming up!
Final Flourish Family Food Markets
We have two markets this month, as always please bring your own bags:
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Friday, December 12
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Thursday, December 18
Special Note:
Tomorrow’s market features a wide selection of bath and hygiene products, generously provided by our amazing staff member Nancy Paton in partnership with Soap for Hope. Thank you, Nancy!
Tomorrow’s market features a wide selection of bath and hygiene products, generously provided by our amazing staff member Nancy Paton in partnership with Soap for Hope. Thank you, Nancy!
Flourish is hosting 2 family markets over the winter break. Monday Dec 29th at EMCS in Sooke and Tuesday December 30th at Spencer Middle school: Flourish Winter Break Market
6 Days of Winter – Spirit Week!
Each day has a fun theme and an optional donation item to support our community via the Goldstream Food Bank.
Friday, December 12 – Glow Up!
Wear your sparkliest outfits or festive red and green!
Donation: Dried goods (pasta, rice, lentils)
Donation: Dried goods (pasta, rice, lentils)
Monday, December 15 – Christmas Around the World
Join us as we explore holiday traditions from different cultures.
Donation: Warm socks or gloves
Donation: Warm socks or gloves
Tuesday, December 16 – Hanukkah!
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us.
Donation: Toothpaste
Donation: Toothpaste
Wednesday, December 17 – Ugly Sweater Day
Pull out your best “beautifully ugly” holiday sweater or extra-festive gear.
Donation: Canned goods
Donation: Canned goods
Thursday, December 18 – PJ Day!
Comfy, cozy, and ready to learn!
Donation: Hot or cold cereal
Donation: Hot or cold cereal
Friday, December 19 – Last Day of School!
Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions.
Family Food MarketFlourish is excited to be hosting two free food markets for families this winter break. Flourish will be at EMCS on Monday DECEMBER 29, and Spencer Middle School on Tuesday DECEMBER 30th. This will be open to all, no questions asked, and usually there is quite an abundance of food in the warehouse in the week after the holidays so we are hoping to have lots of great stuff!
The Scholastic Book Fair starts today in the Library! Shop afterschool 2:38-4:00 on Tues, Wed, and Thurs
PAC News:
Hot Lunch/Snack days:
Next snack day is Kernels popcorn on Oct 16, with orders due Oct 9. Order at savory.hotlunches.net
Fundraising:
Winter Hilltop Greenhouses: now available to order on the hot lunch website. Ordering closes November 4 and plants will be delivered to the school December 11. savory.hotlunches.net
Dieleman Fundraiser: Packages went home in backpacks last week with details on how to order. Shop online until Nov 18 at www.shopdfscanada.com using organization ID 7440.
Purdy’s Chocolate:
Customer ID 12894. Last day to order is Nov 30. Delivery will be before winter break.
Halloween Events:
Mr. Vargas with the help of the PAC will be hosting The Haunted Gym October 27 & 28 from 5:30-7:30pm as a fundraiser for the grade 5 classes. If you are a parent of a grade 5 student please consider volunteering for this event. This event is open to the community so please feel free to invite friends and family.
The PAC will be hosting a Halloween Dance October 29th 5:30-7:30 for Savory families. Please note that there will be no staff supervision and parents/guardians will be required to attend with their students. There will be a Halloween movie playing in the library, a quiet colouring space in the hall, a concession, and a DJ dance party in the gym. Pizza and tickets can be preordered on the hot lunch site. savory.hotlunches.net We will need some volunteers so please look for a signup coming soon.