Hawkwood & Sage Hill Community Events: Winter & Spring 2019

We are well into January of the new year and it's time to look at what's going on in our communities. There are some great things that will entertain adults and kids alike!

HAWKWOOD


Community Soccer - in Hawkwood this is a volunteer run program and registration is now open for U4, U6 & U8 age groups. 

• Catch the early bird pricing by signing up your kid(s) today through hawkwoodca.com

LEGO Competition - Hawkwood Community Association has partnered up with Ranchlands Community Association to host the 1st LEGO Competition for these two communities. It is being held on Saturday, March 2nd at the Ranchlands Community Centre.

• Pre-registration is required by Feb. 23rd
• Cost if $7/entry (or $5/entry if you are a HCA or RCA member)
• For more information regarding age divisions, categories and other rules, visit hawkwoodca.com/lego-competition/

SAGE HILL

Community Soccer - FC Metro is running the spring outdoor soccer program in Sage Hill. Registration is now open for your choice of a grassroots or competitive program that serve players from age groups of U4 all the way up to U15. 

• More information about the program can be found on Sage Hill's Facebook page at facebook.com/SageHillYYC/
• To register, go to fcmetro.powerupsports.com

SCHOOL COMMUNITY

There are also some great activities that Hawkwood School Council and Friends of Hawkwood School Society have in store for families. Just around the corner are these two events:

1. Movie & Pizza Night on Thursday, February 28th 
2. Annual Spring Book Fair running March 18th - 21st

Stay tuned!

A Shout Out of Gratitude to TD Bank, Dalhousie Station

Over the holiday break the Friends of Hawkwood School Society were gifted a very generous donation from TD Bank in Dalhousie Station. 

Our lovely Council Social Coordinator, Rosanna, had been in touch with the Branch Manager at TD in the fall when looking for sponsors for the special events Hawkwood School Council organizes throughout the school year and they said, "How about a cheque for $1,000?"

Support like this from our community bring us lots of joy and gratitude. Check out our smiles when we stopped by to pick up the donation:

As with all of the Society's fundraising efforts, this money will go towards paying for those extras we're lucky to have at our school – special programs, materials and resources that enrich the educational experience for all students at Hawkwood School. 

(Click here to see the impact of Council & Society's efforts.)

Thank you TD Bank, Dalhousie Station!

A Holiday Fundraiser That Brings You Tasty Eats & Top Gift Giving

'Tis the Season!

The Friends of Hawkwood School Society are happy to provide friends and families of Hawkwood School with the chance to prepare and shop for the holidays, all the while giving back to our school. 

Two Ways to Shop & Give Back

1) Indigo/Chapters: shop online today using a special URL for our school. Indigo gives back 3% for online product purchases and 15% when you purchase an eGift card.

Tip: you can send eGift cards directly to a recipient, or you can purchase an eGift card for yourself and then use it to buy your gifts online from Indigo/Chapters and have your goods delivered to your door! 

Click here to shop using our Indigo FUNdraiser. >>

2) The Mixing Spoon: choose between 15 premium quality mixes in a jar (cookies, brownies, soups & more) to stock your own pantry or as a gift. At $10/jar, these mixes are great for your hosting needs or as a thank you to those hosting you.

The deadline to order Mixing Spoon items is Wednesday, November 28th. 

Order using your healthyhunger.ca account. >>

Note: pick up of the Mixing Spoon jars will be on Wednesday, December 12th at Hawkwood School between 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Council & Society November News and Key Dates

Fall certainly is whizzing by. Below are a list of fun and important dates for the remainder of the month of November (2018).

Wednesday, November 14th | Regular General Meeting
(Hawkwood School Council & Friends of Hawkwood School Society)

• Join the executive members of both school council and our parent society from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Learning Commons at Hawkwood School.

Saturday, Nov. 17th - Sunday, Nov. 18th | Casino Fundraiser

• We are so fortunate to have a full set of volunteers who are spending time during this weekend at the Cowboys Casino.  The funds we receive by volunteering at a casino pay for technology and programs at our school that enhance the learning experience for our kids. Thank you everyone!
• For more information about this fundraising initiative (why we work hard to raise the money), please read our casino blog post.

Monday, November 19th | Fun Lunch (Tim Hortons)

• Order lunch online for your child through healthyhunger.ca by Wednesday, Nov. 14th.

November 19th - 23rd | Fall Book Fair 

• The Book Fair is being held in the Learning Commons & Hawk's Nest areas of the school and is open during school hours, as well as during parent-teacher interviews:
• Thursday, Nov. 22nd - OPEN 2:00-5:00 pm and 6:00-7:30 pm (Closed for dinner break from 5:00-6:00 pm)
• Friday, Nov. 23rd - OPEN 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

• Purchase prices are as follows:
• New Books: most from $6 - $14, no GST
• Used Books: $1.00 (hardcover) and 50¢ (paperback)

• Wanted - used books! If you have gently used children & youth books, please bring them during school hours and drop off in the front foyer or at the library learning commons. (Please do not send text books, encyclopedias or magazines.) Thank you!

• Wanted - volunteers! Our Fall Book Fair is an exciting celebration of reading with hundreds of fun, engaging, and affordable books for kids to discover. Contact Mrs. Wong (Library Learning Commons) or sign up online here to join our volunteer team. You can:
• Bring creative flair to signs and decorations
• Organize and merchandise displays
• Offer a helping hand with set up and/or pack up
• Help shoppers of all ages find their perfect book

We are grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you around.

ADmazing Coupon Book: Money in Your Pocket & For the School

I'm not a coupon clipper so having the ADmazing Savings book is perfect for me. There are deals on kid-friendly restaurants, clothing stores, grocery stores, hair salons, theatres, ski hills, indoor activity centres, and more. 

Do you need an oil change? Check the book for savings!

Do you have some art (maybe your kid's school work) worth framing? Check the book for savings!

Does everybody in your house need new winter boots? Check the book for savings!

Do you want to go play laser tag with your kids? Check the book for savings!

Or better yet, does your family want a quick getaway to or away from the snow? Check the book for savings!

This year when you purchase an ADmazing Savings Ticket Pack you also get access to the mobile app for free. This means that checking for opportunities to save got even easier and you're never without your book. I usually leave mine in my car for this exact reason but now I'll easily double check for discounts before making a purchase throughout this upcoming year.

$10.50 from every book sold goes back to Hawkwood School through the Friends of Hawkwood School Society.

This is a huge benefit as all money raised goes towards enriching the learning experience for our kids throughout their elementary years. Our kids will benefit from up-to-date technology, artists in residence and special physical education programs, and not to mention busing for field trips.

In addition, all students who return order forms are entered into a draw for prizes. This is a win-win-win fundraising initiative for Hawkwood School.

We thank you for your support!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Friends of Hawkwood School Society via email.

Happy shopping and happy savings!

Volunteering & Fundraising IMPACT Infographic

"Use a picture. It's worth a thousand words." And so we have. Below is an infographic that depicts our volunteering and fundraising efforts and their impressive impact on our school community. 

Let your eyes do the talking and give yourself some kudos!

A New Council Member + A New Bulletin Board = Hallway Art

Finding the best ways to communicate with Hawkwood School families is always a priority for School Council and Society. This year we're excited to be using one of the bulletin boards that's right in the school's entryway; a higher traffic zone for kids and parents alike.

Our new Secretary, Kim D., already started to put her creative talents up on the wall over this past week. Here's a peek at what you can see when you come for a visit at Hawkwood School:

Throughout the year Kim will update this board to list "feature presentations" and "up 'n coming" school events. We hope you find the new Council & Society bulletin board informative and useful, and even fun to look at!