Reminders Dec 2 – 9, 2016

TOMORROW Dec 2nd: SPIRIT DAY!! WEAR YOUR RED!!
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TOMORROW Dec 2nd: SENIOR CHOIR PERFORMS AT SUTTON PLACE!! FLY OVER CANADA!!
The Senior Choir is sharing their music and voices at two events on Dec. 2nd.  Their first “gig” is for The Canadian Club of Vancouver, (http://www.canadianclubvancouver.com/) an organization that celebrates Canadians and regularly brings in speakers from all different areas in business, sports, and the arts to give talks to club members.  This December their speaker is Peter Mansbridge who will be giving a talk at the Sutton Place Hotel.  The choir has been asked to entertain the guests beforehand and to sing the National Anthem.  The Choir’s second gig is for FlyOver Canada, down at Canada Place.  This is our third season singing for them.  After entertaining members of the public with music, the students are provided with a ride ticket and as a group we “fly over Canada” together.
TOMORROW Dec 2nd:  WINTER FAIR AT VAN DUSEN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS!
Are you excited to enjoy the winter wonderland at Van Dusen Gardens? Remember to get your passes online here! https://ticketstonight.ticketforce.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=25868&a=36&src=eventperformances
We still a few seats left on the buses. To reserve a return seat or $6.50 please email marina@freshstrategy.com. Last minute return bus seats leaving at 3:30 will cost $7.50 if not reserved ahead. Returning 7pm.
View the van Dusen map here.
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MONDAY Dec 5th: PRO-D-DAY NO SCHOOL
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TUESDAY Dec. 6th:  CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
9:30am and 1:15pm (tickets still available for both shows. See Hannah in the office or email hdubuc@vsb.bc.ca or 604.713.5441)
After each performance, be sure to stop outside for Refreshments and Christmas Card Market! Each item $1….proceeds to help with class field trips to Grouse Mountain!
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WEDNESDAY Dec 7th: PAC Meeting 6pm Library
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FRIDAY Dec 9th: HAWK FRIDAY!!!
Drop. Swap. Shop. Free Fly!!!! Here’s how:
1. HAWK IT OFF > Tuesday December 6th and Wednesday December 7th
Everyone please bring your no longer needed kids clothes, books and toys (that are in very good condition) and drop them into the boys change room. 8am-5pm

2. HAWK IT TOGETHER
> Thursday December 8th
Help us sort the items into sizes and ages etc and lay out on tables in the change rooms.

3. HAWK FRIDAY!!!
> Shop for free! 9am-5pm!
We are offering VIP service to priority families from 8am-9am. (Or we can shop for you!! just give us your wish lists!). Please register with Principal Cannon icannon@vsb.bc.ca or MP marina@freshstrategy.com
All items remaining will be taken to women/children shelters.
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FRIDAY Dec 9th: HUDSON SKATING PARTY AT KITS ICE RINK!
6:30pm-8pm
Join us for a fun evening at Kits Ice Rink for our inaugural Hudson Family Skate night! Friday December 9, 2016, 6:30 – 8 p.m. All ages. All welcome! Mark your calendars! They offer very inexpensive skate rentals rentals and free helmets. There is a roped off area for beginners, complete with lots of carts. And we will be skating to great music, shooting the duck, skating circles around each other, maybe a  few ‘skate offs’! Fun fun fun!!
Entry costs: lots of ways to pair up families and friends and basically have everyone skate for like $2.50 or less per person!
http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/rink-fees-and-passes.aspx. Pay when you come!
Getting there: Two blocks walk from the 99 Bus line and #2 Line at MacDonald/Broadway. Free parking, lots of bike lock spaces. DirectionsAddress: 2690 Larch St, Vancouver, BC V6K 4K9
Make a night of it! Many of us will be grabbing dinner before or after at nearby restaurants on West Broadway. Join Us!!
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SCHEDULE OF ALL TERM II ACTIVITIES WILL BE PUBLISHED FOR EVERYONE EARLY NEXT WEEK!
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December 19-23   Winter Break Sports Ball Camp 
Basketball! Soccer! Volleyball! Dodgeball! Racket Sports! Floor Hockey! Parkour Ball Tag! Gymnastics! Fun Outings!
Meet in the Henry Hudson Gym. Note we will also venture out around Kits Beach, Vanier Park, Pump Track, and the school field, depending on weather. Pack snacks, water and lunch. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for in/out.
9.00–12.00     $20.00/ 3 hours (half day)
9.00-4.30      $40.00 / 7.5 hours (full day) *may require addition fees for outings such as pool entry etc.
Mornings: variety of sport ball activities.
Afternoons: Mon+Tues: Field Trips TBD (ie: swimming, skating) Weds+Thurs: Soccer Tournament. Friday: Gymnastics
Ages 6-12
Please register providing name and age of child at info@starsoccercentre.com or marina@freshstrategy.com. Coaches Marina and Valentinos