IRC FUN FAIR - RAIN OR SHINE!

YAHOOOO!  FUN FAIR is this SATURDAY MAY 25 from 11-3!

This is a rain or shine event.  Right now the weather does not look promising so let’s collectively hope for sunshine.  If the rain comes, we will host a slightly-modified-but-still-SUPER-FUN event indoors!  

VOLUNTEERS

We still need volunteers to make Fun Fair possible.  Lots of them.  If you can help, please email Sarah at riemerse@gmail.com today!   

SILENT AUCTION

The Silent Auction IS LIVE!  Go to https://www.32auctions.com/IRC to view the many fantastic items that were donated!  Thank you to everyone who contributed! 

There will be a display of auction items at the Fun Fair. People will be able to bid and pay for items with cash or cheque, as always, if that is preferred.  Otherwise, all sales can be cashless through the auction website.

BAKE SALE

Your home baked or store bought goods are appreciated! A gentle reminder that all goods should be peanut and tree nut free.  Goods may be brought to the gym on the morning of Fun Fair any time after 9:00 am.  If you can bake or donate some treats, please contact Melissa at melissa.denomme@gmail.com

FUNDRAISER: STREET CHALLENGE

The Street Challenge to raise money for the Fun Fair attractions is going strong! This ensures all money raised at Fun Fair can be pure profit for Parent Council initiatives! 

Congrats on the following street efforts:

Indian Road Cres—Raised $600!

Humberside—Raised $200!

Kenneth—Has an event planned in June – email Zaineb for details jzainab@hotmail.com

Jerome- Raised $320!

Streets that raise money (with yard sales, lemonade stands, BBQs etc) can proudly post a sign by a Fun Fair attraction that reads, "This dunk tank/bouncy castle/obstacle course brought to you by the families of ___ street!" or will be recognized in future emails and on the IRC Blog.  If any other streets want to get involved please email Liann at lbobechko@gmail.com.  

See you on Saturday!

-IRC Parent Council 

80s NIGHT - SATURDAY APRIL 6th

Hi IRC Families!

We are just 1 week away from our adults only 80's Night Fundraiser! All proceeds from this event go to directly to IRC Parent Council funding initiatives like upgrading the library, Scientists in the School, upgrading gym equipment and so much MORE!

Tickets are still available for purchase for $20 until March 31st by sending an email money transfer to: ircparentcouncilassist@gmail.com. Be sure to include the names of the guests to be added to the guest list. After March 31st, tickets can be purchased for $25 at the door. (Ticket price includes 1 drink and light refreshments.)

Dressing up is not mandatory, but totally encouraged!

You won't want to miss your favorite 80's tunes brought to you by IRC parent and DJ Benjamin De Graaf akaDJelegance https://www.djelegance.ca/ Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to party!

Are you a Trivia wizard? Then you are totally going to want to bring your smartphone and test your 80's Trivia knowledge! ($5 additional fee to play). 

There are pool tables available so you can challenge a friend to a game or two!

Raffles!  Donations from local merchants include gift baskets, alcohol and restaurant gift certificates from Nodo, Kelsey's and more!

We hope to see you there!

-IRC Parent Council Fundraising Committee

ME TO WE BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER

***For helpful baking tips, ideas and suggestions click here. 

FUNDRAISING SURVEY

Hello, IRC Families! 

This year, the Fundraising Committee would like your input into how we fundraise at IRC. Please complete this brief survey by going to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S9PY7RW or by completing a hard copy of the survey (which you can download here )and returning to the Main Office, by November 23, 2016. 

THANK YOU! 

Volunteers Needed! 

Do you like to have fun while doing something great for your school community? Then the IRC Fundraising Committee is the place for you! We are looking for volunteers to help in many different capacities throughout the school year. Grab a neighbour and take on a fundraising initiative together; offer to bake for the next bake sale; help us at our next event or join the Fun Fair Committee. There are lots of ways to get involved - no contribution is too small and all efforts are appreciated! Email Amanda at amandawhite30@hotmail.com to volunteer today! 

REMINDER: HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER THIS FRIDAY!

The Parent Council Spooktacular Halloween Fundraiser is this Friday, October 28th from 3:30 to 5:00 in the gym.  There will be dancing, games, treats, a photo booth and a Haunted House!  A suggested $5 donation is appreciated.  Treats and games will cost $.25, $.50 and $1.00 so please being small change!  A collection bin will be set up for the Scare Away Hunger food drive, so please consider bringing non-perishable food items.  Support our school while enjoying a family-friendly party!  We hope you will attend.

We will also be collecting for the Scare Away Hunger Food Drive.

HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER - FRIDAY OCTOBER 28th

QSP FUNDRAISER BEGINS TODAY!

Students attended a kick-off assembly for our QSP magazine fundraiser today.  

Children are taking home packages so please check backpacks for the information!  The QSP campaign runs from today until Oct.12^th, 2016.

Please visit the website at http:www.qsp.ca 

Shop online at www.qsp.ca, click “shop now” and enter the online  ID #3721206

Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!

QSP FUNDRAISER BEGINS THIS THURSDAY!

The IRC QSP Magazine Fundraiser  begins this Thursday September 29 through to Wednesday October 12. A portion of the proceeds from every subscription sale goes back to our school and helps us fund various school initiatives like technology for our classrooms and sports equipment for our gym! Don't forget subscriptions also make great gifts! Consider purchasing one for a friend or loved one for this upcoming holiday season - it's a win-win! 

Information packages will be sent out with students this week. Please place your orders online at  www.qsp.ca. Our School Online ID is 3721206.  We have set our fundraising goal this year to $10,000 and we need your help! Simply log on and select Indian Road Crescent Jr PS and search for your child's teacher's name and grade BEFORE shopping so your child gets credit for the sale. 

There are great prizes to be won, including a collectible Garfield keychain for each magazine subscription you sell!  To assist in your fundraising efforts, don't forget to send emails to friends and family, encouraging them to order a magazine subscription.  

Thank you for supporting IRC!

IRC HALLOWEEN PARTY!

Get out your costumes and get ready to party!  The IRC Parent Council Fundraising Committee is hosting a Halloween Party in the gym after school on Friday Oct 30th.  All family members are welcome.  Please note that this is an after school party, so a parent or caregiver will need to be present.  Hope to see you there!!

REMINDER: LAST WEEKEND OF THE MAGAZINE DRIVE

1 WEEK LEFT!

QSP MAGAZINE DRIVE STARTS TODAY!

Help support IRC's technology fund - click here to place your order QSP.ca

IRC MAGAZINE FUNDRAISER STARTING THIS THURSDAY!!!!

TERRY FOX NATIONAL SCHOOL RUN

TERRY FOX NATIONAL SCHOOL RUN DAY:  FRI., SEPT. 25, 2015 @ 1:15 p.m.

This year will mark the 35^th  Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run!  Last year our school raised

$ 5, 562.90!  All staff and students are encouraged to wear the colours RED and WHITE on this day.  Each month this year, we will be having a different monthly spirit day on the same day as our Character Education Assemblies (the last Friday of every month)!

This year, IRC will commemorate the 35th Anniversary in an exciting and fun way by doing the following:

1.     All students will be rewarded with a 15 min extra recess period if our school raises more than last year’s total.

2.     There will be a draw in the office for 2 Terry Fox T-shirts (1 for a primary student and 1 for a junior student).

Important: This year, all donations must be done on line.  No cash and/or cheques will be accepted at the school.  Donating on line is fast, easy and eco-friendly! On line donations will provide parents and families with the opportunity to donate whatever amount they wish for this most worthy cause.

 To donate on line:

Go to terryfox.org

Click NATIONAL SCHOOL RUN DAY

Click GIVE TO A STUDENT

Receive receipt IMMEDIATELY

Every child will walk with their individual class that day for approx. 20-30 min.  Each classroom teacher will be given a designated route around the IRC community. The time and/or distance around the route will depend on the range of ability of the students in the class.  Ms. Braz and Ms. Fenton will be taking  the junior gr. 4-6 students who are on the Cross Country Running team on a run vs. a walk for this event.  All other students will walk their classroom route with their teacher. Our event starts at 1:15 p.m.  Parent volunteers are most welcome to participate and provide extra assistance with the supervision of students while walking in the community.  If you would like to join your child in this event, please speak directly with your child’s teacher.