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Happy Sunday! There are some changes to the activities going on at Hudson, so please take a look below.
CANCELLATIONS: Drums with Jay Deachman,(Tuesdays) Intramural Soccer (Wednesdays) & Multiball (Thursdays) have been CANCELLED for the remainder of Term 2 due to scheduling conflicts with the gym. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

• Nicola Lott is now the Activities Coordinator. For all queries or comments regarding Extra Curricular activities, including refunds for cancelled programs, please contact her at
  hudsonactivities@gmail.com
• For an updated calendar and activities schedule please visit https://hudsonpac.ca/calendar
• There are still spaces available in Bricks4Kids Lego Robotics Jr.Coding!
  “Hands-on learning with critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. The use of motorized Lego® models and software equips children to succeed in a technology-based marketplace. An action-packed class that combines real-life skills with real-kid fun!”
• There is still some space in both dance programmes, classes begin this Friday, January 27.

To enroll follow these links:
DanceXpress Junior: https://goo.gl/forms/smhMm0Heep7OV1GG2
DanceXpress Intermediate: https://goo.gl/forms/4szr2UnSR53353pR2
Monday January 23
Art: Grades K-2 12:25pm-1pm
Lego Lunch Club: Grades K-1 12:25pm-1pm
Spanish: Grades K-5 3:20pm–4:10pm
Indoor Sports: Grades 2-3 3pm-4pm
Indoor Sports: Grades 4-6 4pm-5pm
Tuesday January 24
HOT LUNCH: Chicken or Veggie Cordon Bleu with Mashed Potatoes
Youth Intropreneurs: Grades 1-3 12:25pm-1pm
Mad Science: Grades K-7 3:05pm-4:05pm
Cancelled Drums: Grades 2-3 3:15pm-4:15pm
Cancelled Drums: Grades 4-7 4:15pm-5:15pm
Wednesday January 25
Junior Choir: Grades 1-3 12:25pm-1pm
Senior Choir: Grades 4-7 3:05pm-4:05pm
Primaries Guitar: Grades 1-3 3:05pm-4:05pm
Cancelled Intramural Soccer: Grades 2-6 4pm-5:15pm
Fruit & Veg. Programme: Kiwi Fruit
Boys Basketball Game at Tennyson 3:30
PAC MEETING ALL WELCOME
6:30pm-8pm The Library
Snacks and childminding available.
Thursday, January 26
HOT LUNCH: Chicken or Tofu Chow Mien
Basketball Game: VPD vs Gr. 6/7, 12:15pm
Youth Intropreneurs: Grades 1-3 12:25pm-1pm
Intermediates Guitar: Grades 4-6 3:05pm-4:05pm
Cancelled Multiball: Grades K-1 3:10pm-4:00pm
Cancelled Multiball: Grades 2-5 4:00pm-5:00pm
Lego Robotics Jr Coding: Grades 2-5 3:15pm-4:45pm
Girls Basketball Game at Tennyson 3:30
Friday January 27
School-wide Assembly: 10am
Gung Hey Fat Choy Celebrating Chinese New Year
DanceXpress Junior: Grades K-1 12:20pm-1pm
DanceXpress Intermediate: Grades 2-5 3:10pm-4:10pm
Chess Club: Grades K-7 3:05pm-4:30pm
Young Rembrandts: Grades 1-7 3:05pm-4:05pm

The Hudson PAC Executive Committee is sorry to announce that Marina Percy is taking a leave of absence from her role as Hudson PAC Chair. Robert Ford, the previous Hudson PAC Chair, will act as Interim Chair.
Vice Chairs Nina Patel and Alan Patola Moosmann as well as co-Treasurer Dana Thordarson and Secretary Lisa Rollins are retaining their current roles.
The Next PAC Meeting will be Wednesday January 25 at 6:30 PM in the Library. All parents are invited. Babysitting, coffee and snacks will be provided.
If parents are wondering what the PAC Executive roles are and their typical responsibilities, there’s great information on this PDF here www.vsb.bc.ca/sites/default/files/DPAC/HandbookforPACS.pdf

Phew! We did it!! We successful got through Term I of the 2016/17 Year, with literally, lots of Flying Colours! Let’s all give our kids and ourselves a big hand! The entire Hudson Hawk school community can leave at the ned this week and enjoy a great holiday break knowing we really soared together this term! Kudos to all!!
A  few quick reminders for this week:
HAWK FRIDAY CONTINUES! DROP, SWAP AND SHOP FOR FREE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY!
There are still many great kids books, toys, games and clothes in the boys change room for families in want or need of items this holiday season! Please feel free to swap or shop for free! Please try to keep things neatly arranged. Just take what you need. Parents feel free to continue to drop items until Weds afternoon, and continue to shop or swap items until Thursday afternoon. After that, all items left on Friday morning will be taken to Elizabeth Fry Society and family shelters.  The idea is that parents to drop, swap, shop for their families. Kids may go into the change room only if they are with an adult overseeing them. If you are uncomfortable with drop swap or shopping for free, please make a donation to Hudson PAC Sponsorships, that will be earmarked for priority families towards subsidies and sponsorships such as field trips, after school programs, and Hot Lunch.
HOT LUNCHES
Hot Lunches this week are on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for all who ordered. You can still order for Thursday (until Midnight tonight) and for Friday (until Midnight tomorrow night).
ACTIVITIES
All lunchtime and after school activities have now completed for this term. We are close to finalizing the schedule for next term. All activities are returning in some shape or form. Most on the days and times. We are also adding a few new activities. I will include dates, times and intructor contacts for registration for all activities by Friday. Note for Term II parents will register directly with instructors, and will follow the instructors payment arrangements.
LOST AND FOUND
Please make sure to go through the Lost and Founds (Foyer, Gym, Basement, and Drawer in Office) by end of week. Any items left by end of day Friday will be taken to various shelters and support organizations for families in need.
CLASSROOM CLEAR OUT
Please remember to bring home all your child’s extra cubby items that are just ‘hanging around’. And anything the teacher asks you to bring from his/her desk as well.
EXTENDED HOLIDAYS/ABSENTEEISM
Note that if you are extending your holidays past just a few days when school re-opens January 3rd, the school policy to inform the office so they know that your child is still enrolled at Hudson but is just on extended holidays. Due to our lengthy waitlist to get in, it is incumbent for parents to make sure any lengthy absenteeism is communicated to the Office to ensure that it is not mistaken for a family leaving the school and potentially losing their spot.
CLASS PARTIES
Many classes have end of Term parties in their classes. Check with your teacher about your child’s class plans.
WINTER BREAK > SCHOOL CLOSED FOR INSTRUCTION
Dec. 17th-Jan. 2nd

Wednesday 3:30-5pm
Indoor Soccer Tournament with students from Tennyson School. 3:30pm-5pm in the Gym. Students Grade 2 and up welcome.  $5 per student at the door.
Thursday 12pm-1pm
Volleyball Team Wrap Up Party in the Gym. (Team Members and Coaches only).
Friday 9:15am
Principal Cannon’s School Wide Assembly: Looking Back at Term 1, Happy Holidays and Looking Ahead…  (all welcome)

Friday 3pm
Teachers hand out Report Cards to students (and into backpacks!). If your student is not going to in attendance on Friday please make arrangements with the Office or Teacher to pick up Report Cards.
Friday 6:30-8pm
Hudson School Skating Party at Kits Rink!! All welcome!! Join us! Great way to kick off the the holiday season! See you there!
Winter Break Sport Ball Camp
Monday – Friday Dec 19th-23rd. 9-12 $20 or 9-4:30 $40
marina@freshstrategy.com or info@starsoccercentre.com for more information.

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