Hi Everyone,
We would like to welcome everyone to attend our Friends of NMS Meeting that will be held on Thursday May 28,2009 @ 7pm. We encourage the parents of the grade 8 students to come out as we need volunteers for their children's grade 8 celebration .
Friends of NMS - AGENDA for Thursday May 28,2009 meeting.
Welcome
Approval of Minutes/ Agenda
Sports Awards Ceremony
Grade 8 Celebration
Volunteer Form
New Business
Next Meeting
Adjournment
We hope to see you all there!
Mary Leo Dick, Janice MacFarlane and Mary Rowe
Co-chairs of Friends of NMS
Friday, May 22, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Friends Update
Next meeting – May 11, 2009 7pm.
Friends Report to the PSSC - April 20, 2009
1. Teacher Appreciation Week- We had 20 volunteers who contributed to our luncheon on Feb. 10,2009. The teachers and staff were very appreciative of the vast amount of food our volunteers served up.
2. Feb 13,2009- We informed parents of the need for coaches at the school in part of an email we sent out, as per PSSC request.
3. Talent Show- Feb 19/20, 2009. Two of us helped with the final preparations for the Talent Show back stage. We spent Thursday and Friday organizing the kids, working with timing, calming pre performance jitters. It was a lot of fun.
4. Pink Shirt Day Feb 25, 2009- The office and hall were decorated by parent volunteers and kids as part of the national anti bullying campaign. All staff and hundreds of kids participated by wearing pink. It was a fun way to promote Anti bullying. The school was spot lighted on CBC, the Gleaner and Northside News.
5. Women's CIS Volleyball Trip- 3 parents supervised 46 students who went to UNB to watch the game.
6. Winter Carnival Feb 27, 2009- A group of parents served hot chocolate to children participating in outside activities on the 27th. We used the home ec room to heat up the hot chocolate. Special thanks to the cafeteria and to Janice MacFarlane for loaning the urns to do this with.
7. Knitting- A parent volunteer, Lynn Thibodeau has graciously offered to teach the kids to knit at lunch hour. It was on the announcements. Hopefully we will start this week.
8. Easter Decorating- We put up a few decorations in the office to make it more festive on March 26, 2009.
9. Easter Eggs- For Easter/PT interviews the teachers were treated to Easter eggs with chocolate and an inspirational quote.
10.Healthy Eating Initiative- Taco Soup- prepared Thursday April 16, 2009 in the evening and served
during the morning of the 17th. We had volunteers come out Thursday and then volunteers come out Friday. The volunteers really appeared to enjoy themselves and the kids had positive feedback on the soup.
11. Volunteer Week- This is national volunteer week. We had planned to have an event Thursday the 23rd over noon hour but have cancelled it. Due to conflicts for the time and many didn't feel they had done enough to warrant recognition, we have put this on hold. Many of our volunteers just want to help out .....
12. School Dance- April 29, 2009 will be the next school dance. An email was sent out today to volunteers regarding supervision of the event.
13. Grade 8 celebration- will get involved once information is sent out to the grade 8 parents.
Friends Report to the PSSC - April 20, 2009
1. Teacher Appreciation Week- We had 20 volunteers who contributed to our luncheon on Feb. 10,2009. The teachers and staff were very appreciative of the vast amount of food our volunteers served up.
2. Feb 13,2009- We informed parents of the need for coaches at the school in part of an email we sent out, as per PSSC request.
3. Talent Show- Feb 19/20, 2009. Two of us helped with the final preparations for the Talent Show back stage. We spent Thursday and Friday organizing the kids, working with timing, calming pre performance jitters. It was a lot of fun.
4. Pink Shirt Day Feb 25, 2009- The office and hall were decorated by parent volunteers and kids as part of the national anti bullying campaign. All staff and hundreds of kids participated by wearing pink. It was a fun way to promote Anti bullying. The school was spot lighted on CBC, the Gleaner and Northside News.
5. Women's CIS Volleyball Trip- 3 parents supervised 46 students who went to UNB to watch the game.
6. Winter Carnival Feb 27, 2009- A group of parents served hot chocolate to children participating in outside activities on the 27th. We used the home ec room to heat up the hot chocolate. Special thanks to the cafeteria and to Janice MacFarlane for loaning the urns to do this with.
7. Knitting- A parent volunteer, Lynn Thibodeau has graciously offered to teach the kids to knit at lunch hour. It was on the announcements. Hopefully we will start this week.
8. Easter Decorating- We put up a few decorations in the office to make it more festive on March 26, 2009.
9. Easter Eggs- For Easter/PT interviews the teachers were treated to Easter eggs with chocolate and an inspirational quote.
10.Healthy Eating Initiative- Taco Soup- prepared Thursday April 16, 2009 in the evening and served
during the morning of the 17th. We had volunteers come out Thursday and then volunteers come out Friday. The volunteers really appeared to enjoy themselves and the kids had positive feedback on the soup.
11. Volunteer Week- This is national volunteer week. We had planned to have an event Thursday the 23rd over noon hour but have cancelled it. Due to conflicts for the time and many didn't feel they had done enough to warrant recognition, we have put this on hold. Many of our volunteers just want to help out .....
12. School Dance- April 29, 2009 will be the next school dance. An email was sent out today to volunteers regarding supervision of the event.
13. Grade 8 celebration- will get involved once information is sent out to the grade 8 parents.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Friends Update
New Co-Chair
The Friends of NMS welcome Janice MacFarlane as the new CoChair for our parent volunteer group. Janice brings with her many years of experience and loads of positive energy. Janice has been a very active volunteer member in our school this year and we are very pleased that she has agreed to take up the challenge of a leadership role. Janice fills the Chair recently vacated by Vicky Patterson. As one of the founding members of 'Friends', Vicky has worked hard to promote and advance the many projects and initiatives of the group. We are very grateful for Vicky's efforts and wish her all the best.
Janice MacFarlane 474-1132 Mary Leo Dick dickrogr@nbnet.nb.ca Mary Rowe m.rowe1@rogers.com
Thank You
Healthy Eating
We would like to thank all the parents who dedicated their time and culinary skills on April 16th & 17th. The Friends of NMS volunteers prepared and served delicious Taco Soup to the students and staff as a Healthy Eating Initiative. The kids loved it and many offered positive feedback. (See recipe below.) We had lots of fun and a great turnout!
MEXICAN SOUP
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup celery
1 can corn niblets
1 28 ox chopped tomatoes
1 can kidney beans
1 pkg chili macaroni hamburger helper
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
8 cups water
Saute meat, onion, celery and peppers until brown, then drain and rinse. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer until warm. Add pepper to taste. Serve with a few nacho chips crumpled on top. Makes a fairly large pot of soup. Enjoy.
Winter Carnival
Thank you to the group of parents who served hot chocolate to the children participationg in outside activities on Feb.27th. Special thanks to the cafeteria and Janice for loaning the urns to enable us to serve nearly 800.
Women's CIS Volleyball
Thank you to the 3 parents who helped with supervision when 46 NMS students went to watch a CIS volleyball match.
Pink Shirt Day
The office and hall were decorated by parent volunteers and kids as part of the national antibullying campaign. All staff and many of our NMS students showed their support by wearing pink. It was a fun and visual way to promote Anti Bullying. The school received coverage in the Gleaner, Northside News and was spotlighted on CBC. Thank you to all the parents who came out to plaster the walls with Pink!
Talent Show
We were fortunate to be able to help with final preparations for the Talent Show back stage on Feb 19/20th. The days were spent organizing the kids, working with timing, and calming preperformance jitters. Fun was had by all.
Thanks again,
Mary Leo, Janice and Mary
The Friends of NMS welcome Janice MacFarlane as the new CoChair for our parent volunteer group. Janice brings with her many years of experience and loads of positive energy. Janice has been a very active volunteer member in our school this year and we are very pleased that she has agreed to take up the challenge of a leadership role. Janice fills the Chair recently vacated by Vicky Patterson. As one of the founding members of 'Friends', Vicky has worked hard to promote and advance the many projects and initiatives of the group. We are very grateful for Vicky's efforts and wish her all the best.
Janice MacFarlane 474-1132 Mary Leo Dick dickrogr@nbnet.nb.ca Mary Rowe m.rowe1@rogers.com
Thank You
Healthy Eating
We would like to thank all the parents who dedicated their time and culinary skills on April 16th & 17th. The Friends of NMS volunteers prepared and served delicious Taco Soup to the students and staff as a Healthy Eating Initiative. The kids loved it and many offered positive feedback. (See recipe below.) We had lots of fun and a great turnout!
MEXICAN SOUP
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup celery
1 can corn niblets
1 28 ox chopped tomatoes
1 can kidney beans
1 pkg chili macaroni hamburger helper
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
8 cups water
Saute meat, onion, celery and peppers until brown, then drain and rinse. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer until warm. Add pepper to taste. Serve with a few nacho chips crumpled on top. Makes a fairly large pot of soup. Enjoy.
Winter Carnival
Thank you to the group of parents who served hot chocolate to the children participationg in outside activities on Feb.27th. Special thanks to the cafeteria and Janice for loaning the urns to enable us to serve nearly 800.
Women's CIS Volleyball
Thank you to the 3 parents who helped with supervision when 46 NMS students went to watch a CIS volleyball match.
Pink Shirt Day
The office and hall were decorated by parent volunteers and kids as part of the national antibullying campaign. All staff and many of our NMS students showed their support by wearing pink. It was a fun and visual way to promote Anti Bullying. The school received coverage in the Gleaner, Northside News and was spotlighted on CBC. Thank you to all the parents who came out to plaster the walls with Pink!
Talent Show
We were fortunate to be able to help with final preparations for the Talent Show back stage on Feb 19/20th. The days were spent organizing the kids, working with timing, and calming preperformance jitters. Fun was had by all.
Thanks again,
Mary Leo, Janice and Mary
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Volunteer Appreciation Day Changed
We would like to inform everyone that the Volunteer Appreciation Event scheduled for Thursday April 23, 2009 from 11:30-1pm has unfortunately been cancelled as our respondants indicated too many scheduling conflicts.
It is due to the wonderful participation of parents like you that our NMS students and staff have a fun and positive environment in which to grow. Although many of you felt you hadn't done much to warrant an invitation, we want you to know that you did. Every contribution, whether it was donation of a baked good, contribution of time or word of encouragement, was valuable and very much appreciated by our NMS community.
We apologize for any inconvenience and would like to again thank all of you for your contributions in making NMS a better school.
It is due to the wonderful participation of parents like you that our NMS students and staff have a fun and positive environment in which to grow. Although many of you felt you hadn't done much to warrant an invitation, we want you to know that you did. Every contribution, whether it was donation of a baked good, contribution of time or word of encouragement, was valuable and very much appreciated by our NMS community.
We apologize for any inconvenience and would like to again thank all of you for your contributions in making NMS a better school.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Healthy Eating
Hi Everyone,
We were hoping to do a healthy eating initiative next week (Friday April 17,2009). Kim has a great recipe for taco soup and we will need volunteers who can come in Thursday night ( ~7pm) to help make the soup. We will also need volunteers who are available on Friday to come serve the soup. If you are available for either time, or both, we would love to hear from you.
You can contact any of the Friend's co chairs: dickrogr@nbnet.nb.ca, vicky.patterson@rbc.com, m.rowe1@rogers.com
Thank you in advance!
We were hoping to do a healthy eating initiative next week (Friday April 17,2009). Kim has a great recipe for taco soup and we will need volunteers who can come in Thursday night ( ~7pm) to help make the soup. We will also need volunteers who are available on Friday to come serve the soup. If you are available for either time, or both, we would love to hear from you.
You can contact any of the Friend's co chairs: dickrogr@nbnet.nb.ca, vicky.patterson@rbc.com, m.rowe1@rogers.com
Thank you in advance!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Winter Carnival
WINTER CARNIVAL
The school has planned a Winter Carnival for our NMS students on Friday, February 27, 2009. They are looking for a number of energetic volunteers, (who don't mind spending time outdoors), to help make this day a memorable one for the kids. If you are available between 8:30 am and 1 pm or for a portion thereof on Friday the 27th, the school would love to have your help. If you would like to help out, you can contact the school directly at 453-5436 or email one of the Friends CoChairs (see Below). Don't forget to dress warmly and let's have some fun.
THANKS
We would like to thank the volunteers who came out to support our first Fruit and Vegetable Initiative of the New Year. We were very fortunate to have 8 parents come out on Feb. 2nd to help prepare our fruit dish for the 800+ staff and students. It is true that many hands make light work and everyone had a good time.
We would also like to thank both the parent volunteers who came out to supervise the Feb. 5 Valentines Dance and those who contributed to our Sale Table. We raised ~$190.20 for the Anti Bullying campaign and caught many students "Vegging out".
Finally, we would like to thank the ~20 volunteers who contributed to the Teacher's Appreciation Luncheon on Feb.10,2009. The teachers and staff were very appreciative of the efforts and fine cooking of our Nasis parents. Thank you all for making this possible.
The school has planned a Winter Carnival for our NMS students on Friday, February 27, 2009. They are looking for a number of energetic volunteers, (who don't mind spending time outdoors), to help make this day a memorable one for the kids. If you are available between 8:30 am and 1 pm or for a portion thereof on Friday the 27th, the school would love to have your help. If you would like to help out, you can contact the school directly at 453-5436 or email one of the Friends CoChairs (see Below). Don't forget to dress warmly and let's have some fun.
THANKS
We would like to thank the volunteers who came out to support our first Fruit and Vegetable Initiative of the New Year. We were very fortunate to have 8 parents come out on Feb. 2nd to help prepare our fruit dish for the 800+ staff and students. It is true that many hands make light work and everyone had a good time.
We would also like to thank both the parent volunteers who came out to supervise the Feb. 5 Valentines Dance and those who contributed to our Sale Table. We raised ~$190.20 for the Anti Bullying campaign and caught many students "Vegging out".
Finally, we would like to thank the ~20 volunteers who contributed to the Teacher's Appreciation Luncheon on Feb.10,2009. The teachers and staff were very appreciative of the efforts and fine cooking of our Nasis parents. Thank you all for making this possible.
Friday, January 30, 2009
New Initiatives for our Friends
Hello Everyone,
As one of the first initiatives of the New Year utilizing the Fruit and Vegetable Grant, we will be serving up a fruit dish on Monday February 2, 2009. We would love to have anyone available in the daytime to come out and help us feed the close to 800 students at NMS. If you are available, please let one of us know and we will meet at 8:30 Monday morning by the office.
On Thursday February the 5th the school will be holding a Valentine's Dance. To give the kids a bit of variety and make this more festive, the school thought it would be fun to hold a Bake Sale. We would appreciate any (nut-free) donations from parents. Money raised will go toward the school's antibullying program.
Finally, the week of Feb.9-13,2009 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Last year we did up a lunch for the teachers which they greatly appreciated. We would like to do something similar this year on Tuesday, February the 10th. If any of you could help us accomplish this by sending in chili, soup, stew, salad, fruit trays, samosas , Muffins, yogurt etc, we would be very grateful. If you are interested and able, just let any of the Friends' Co- Chairs know.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer with these events,
Mary Rowe m.rowe1@rogers.com
Vicky Patterson vicky.patterson@rbc.com
Mary Leo Dick dickrogr@nbnet.nb.ca
Co-Chairs of The Friends of NMS
As one of the first initiatives of the New Year utilizing the Fruit and Vegetable Grant, we will be serving up a fruit dish on Monday February 2, 2009. We would love to have anyone available in the daytime to come out and help us feed the close to 800 students at NMS. If you are available, please let one of us know and we will meet at 8:30 Monday morning by the office.
On Thursday February the 5th the school will be holding a Valentine's Dance. To give the kids a bit of variety and make this more festive, the school thought it would be fun to hold a Bake Sale. We would appreciate any (nut-free) donations from parents. Money raised will go toward the school's antibullying program.
Finally, the week of Feb.9-13,2009 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Last year we did up a lunch for the teachers which they greatly appreciated. We would like to do something similar this year on Tuesday, February the 10th. If any of you could help us accomplish this by sending in chili, soup, stew, salad, fruit trays, samosas , Muffins, yogurt etc, we would be very grateful. If you are interested and able, just let any of the Friends' Co- Chairs know.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer with these events,
Mary Rowe m.rowe1@rogers.com
Vicky Patterson vicky.patterson@rbc.com
Mary Leo Dick dickrogr@nbnet.nb.ca
Co-Chairs of The Friends of NMS
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