November 27th, 2015

1.  The Norcard Fundraising order has been delivered.  If you are missing any items, other than those for which you received a back order notice, please call the office so that we can request those from Norcard.  We can also request replacement items for any damaged items that you may have received.

2.  Popcorn and cookie sales continue every Thursday, at second break in the front foyer.  Each bag of popcorn or individually wrapped cookie will be sold for $1 each, with proceeds going towards this year’s Grade 6 trip.

3.  Poinsettia Orders- Poinsettias will be delivered to the school on Wed. Dec. 2nd and will be ready for pick up between 3:15 and 6 pm.

4.  The latest pizza order for December 2nd- January 27th has been posted on School-Day.  Order deadline is Monday, November 30th.

5.  Picture Retake day will be on Wednesday, December 2nd.   If you would like your child to have their picture retaken, please call the office at 519-578-3890, so that we can be sure to add them to the list.

6.  Lunchboxorders.com delivers lunches to Smithson every Friday from Pita Pit, Mr. Sub and Swiss Chalet.  All orders are completed online.  Orders must be placed online by Sunday noon for the following Friday’s delivery.  If you and your child would like a change from their regular lunch routine checkout the lunch options available at lunchboxorders.com.

7.  Every year Smithson celebrates the season with a giving initiative. This year Mrs. Arnott’s Grade 2/3 and Mrs. Brisson’s Hearing Services classes are leading this project. After completing a survey of all students and staff in the school, it was decided that our initiative is “School Supplies for Refugees”.  It is expected that 1500 refugees, including many school age children, will be settling in the K-W area and students want to make children’s school starts a positive experience.  Between the dates of November 30 – December 15 we will be collecting school supplies to be put into kits for these children.  We appreciate any items that can be donated, including backpacks, lunch bags, lunch containers, markers, pencils, pens, pencil cases, geometry sets, rulers, locks for lockers, and other items that would be suitable for a great, fresh start to school. We are proud of the caring hearts of our Smithson Lions and thank everyone for supporting this student-driven initiative.