Thanks to BHES Community

This year Ms. Sluser's Grade 6 class with our grade 3s planned and organized a bake sale for 4 days last week.   $5209.50 was raised! This means that Connie's chemo is now fully funded.  When the Director of the New Day Foster Home heard the total, all she could say was "WOW, WOW, WOW!" On behalf of 6C, the Grade 3s and the New Day Foster Home, thank you for all the contributions, both monetarily and with baked goods.  Connie now has a fighting chance.

BHES PanAm Torch Bearer

Congratulations to one of our BHES Grade 8 students!  Megan Kesner has been selected as a PanAm Torch Bearer in Richmond Hill (torch bearer # 77).  Megan will be carrying the torch on Wednesday, June 24^th around 5:34pm starting at 160 Avenue Road, Richmond Hill (near the Richvale Community Centre) for 200 m.  It will likely be the slowest 200m that Megan will ever run!  This is such an exciting opportunity for her.  It would great if some of our BHES families could be there to cheer her on. 

This week at Bayview Hill May 19 - May 22

This is a busy week at Bayview Hill... a few reminders...

1. Scholastic Book Fair - All proceeds will support the purchase of library books for the library
The fair will be open late on Thursday evening.

2.  Bake Sale - Available to students at all recesses.  All proceeds to support chemotherapy treatment for "Connie" in the New Day Foster home in China.

3. Track and Field for all grade 4 to 6 students on Wednesday.

4. Special Needs Track and Field on Wednesday.

4. Arts Night Thursday May 21: Two shows 6:30pm (for parents of participating Gr 1-3 students) and 7:00pm (for parents of participating Gr 4 - 8 students).  Due to limited seating in our gym, please only attend one show and please arrive on time.   Arts Night includes performances from our Guitar Club, Orff Club, Choirs, Band, Dance Club and Drama/Dance Groups as well as a visual arts display of Grade 7 & 8 student work on the walls of the first floor.  This will be our first experience with both  new audio and new lighting systems (thanks to School Council fundraising!).

Thank You to all of our Volunteers!

On Wednesday after school, we recognized over 100 volunteers who support our school in a variety of capacities.  Some of our volunteers read with children, some attend field trips, some are in an advisory role on school council, some organize pizza lunch once a week, some support teachers in classrooms or assist  in the library and others maintain our milk program as well as other countless ways that haven't been mentioned.   Parent volunteers are our partners in education.  Without all of our volunteer's support, we would not be able to do what we do.  Every volunteer received a personalized card and were asked to choose a book that would be placed in our library in their honour with a name plate inserted in the book.  All in attendance enjoyed some treats while mingling with other volunteers and staff members.  

Thank you BHES families!

Today, the bag2school organization picked up all of the bags of used clothing and other items.  BHES collected 1,960 kg of items!  We received $392.00  for our donation.  Funds will be put towards our Grade 8 graduation costs.  Thank you for your support of this win-win activity.

Student Council 

Reminder: Parenting Seminar May 14

Used Clothing Drive --- Last day Friday May 8

The student council would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our bag2school clothing fundraiser. This is a reminder that Friday morning is the last opportunity to drop off the bags.   Drop off has been extended to 6 pm on Thursday evening for your convenience. 

We will gladly accept:

-used clothing

-shoes (tied together)

-stuffed toys

-linens

-drapes

Thanks again for your support, 

Student Council

Author Visit

On Tuesday, May 5th, the students in Grade 5 and 6 were entertained by Robert Paul Weston, author of the Silver Birch nominated book The Creature Department.  He talked to them about his inspiration for the book, and about the special effects that brought one of his characters to life. The students asked many thoughtful questions and were engaged throughout the presentation. It was a fun and interactive experience for all.

The students at Bayview Hill have very much enjoyed participating in the Forest of Reading and we look forward to the announcement of the winners on May 15, 2015.

Lost and Found

Parents/Guardians,
Our lost and found bins have been emptied.  All items have been placed in the primary hallway of the school.  Students will be encouraged at school, through announcements, to check for any lost items.  Please support us at home, by reminding your children to check for items that may belong to them.  Items will be available until Thursday after school.  After this time, all items will be donated.
Thanks so much!

Student Council Used Clothing Drive

Used Clothing fundraising Drive

 

Bayview Hill Student Council will be collecting used clothing, shoes (tied together), hats, scarves, purses, bags, and linens, in order to raise money for the Grade 8 Graduation. 

A blue bag along with a letter will go home with your child today.

DROP OFF DATES AND TIMES

Mon. May 4 – Wed, May 6 @ 8:30 – 9:05am or 3:30-4:00pm

Thurs. May 7 @ 8:30 – 9:05am or 3:30-6:00pm

Fri. May 8 @ 8:30 – 9:05am

Thanks for your participation,

                   BHES Student Council