Good morning, Buchanan Families, 

This is principal Jeff with your week ahead communication for Nov 13-17, 2023. Within this communication you will find: 

·       Gratitude  

·       School Fall Break 

·       Buchanan T shirt for sale 

·       School Council News 

·       Community News 

·       Weekly Calendar Items 

Gratitude 

·       Thank you to our grade 5 & 6 teachers, Ms. Gilbert & Ms. Bunch along with our parent volunteers and all the staff at the Camp Chief Hector for a wonderful week of learning at outdoor school! 

·       Thank you to our grade 1 & 2 students for hosting the Remembrance Day Assembly. 

Fall Break:  

·       Students will have a fall break from November 10 – 14. Classes will resume on Wednesday November 15.  

School T Shirt/Hoodie for sale: 

·       T shirt youth size: M, L:  $13 each 

·       T shirt adult size: M, L:  $13 each 

·       Hoodie adult size: S, M, L: $30 each 

·       Buchanan School is offering all students and families the opportunity to purchase Buchanan Bear Wear, T-Shirts or Hoodies. The prices are listed above. A clothing order will be submitted at the end of November. Which means that it will arrive at the school in the middle of December before we head out on Winter Break.  Please call the office to place your order with Ms.Hoang.  Payment for the order can be made through my CBE power school account or in person at school. The item will be in the shopping cart; please select to add the item if you would like to purchase or call the office; Ms. Hoang will add it to the account for you.

School Council / Parent Society 

·       Next School Council Meeting 

o   Scheduled for Monday Nov. 20, 2023, at 12:00noon. All those who are interested are invited to attend. The virtual meeting can be accessed via zoom by clicking the link below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86983364873?pwd=bDlZSnEyOURtSnZaWi80TFpyd1E3QT09 

·       Next Fun Lunch: Thursday Nov 23 - McDonalds 

o   Orders are due by noon on Saturday Nov 18 via www.healthyhunger.ca . If you have question or need help with your account, please contact healthy hunger directly at 1-800-818-6260 or email them at support@healthyhunger.com 

·       Volunteering at Buchanan?  

o   In order to volunteer at Buchanan School, you need to have an updated police information clearance. The school council is willing to cover the cost of this service if you volunteer at the school. The Police clearance Record is valid for up to 5 years, if you already have one on file and valid, you do not need to reapply, please contact the office to clarify and for more information. Please see the attached link for form: Annual-Volunteer-Registration-Form  

Community News 

Weekly Calendar Items 

Thanks, 

Jeff