Thursday 22 December 2016

Hamper Update

Yesterday after school, Athlone School's Christmas Hamper was delivered to a very happy and thankful family. The kids were especially sweet with their 'thank-yous' and wishes for a 'Merry Christmas'.



It certainly helped to wash away some of the stress this time of year can bring and replaced it with the feelings of what is really important...people you care about; spending time together; and sharing our great good fortune with those who have not been so blessed.



A very big thank you to all you contributed to the hamper project. Your generosity will be well-appreciated by those three young children and their mom during this holiday season.



It never ceases to amaze me..how easily this community so willingly jumps aboard such a project and gives of themselves with such kindness and warmth.




Many, many thanks.



Friday 9 December 2016

Warm Hands and Toasty Toes











Dear Families,


Athlone Students would like to spread their warmth and generousity by donating socks, undergarments, and mittens to Siloam Mission. We know that Winnipeg winters can be harsh. The Siloam Mission provides a safe shelter for community members that are less fortunate and do not have access to warm clothing, hot meals, and/or a safe place to sleep. Please help us, spread the warmth of the season by donating new mittens, undergarments, and socks to the Siloam Mission. Mittens, undergarments, and socks can be donated until December 20th. Thank you for your support.



Sincerely,
The Green Hearts Club









    Sincerely,


    The Green Hearts Club






          Wednesday 7 December 2016

          PTE Peformance

          The PTE touring company will be at Athlone School on Wednesday, January 18th at 9:30 am to perform 'Munsch-Busters!", based on the stories of Robert Munsch (including, Alligator Baby, The Dark, Mud Puddle, Good Families Don't and The Boy in the Drawer)


          See you there!





          Athlone Christmas Hamper Project


          This year Athlone,along with the Christmas Cheerboard, has identified a deserving and appreciative family in our city. We, the staff and students of Athlone School along with our parents, families and community partners are looking for donations of non-perishable foodstuffs in order that we can provide a hamper for these families in time for the Christmas season.

          The hope is for the hampers to contain a variety of foods and trimmings for a Christmas meal along with extra food items to last through two weeks.
          What Can I Donate?
          Here is a list of suggested items for the food hamper:
          Kindergarten
          • Sugar
          • Coffee / tea / hot chocolate
          • Canned fish/meat
          • Jelly Mix
          Grade 1
          • Jam
          • Gravy mix
          • Oatmeal
          • Canned beans
          Grade 2
          • Cake Mix
          • Cookies
          • Cranberry Sauce
          • Rice
          Grade 3
          • Boxed potatoes
          • Pasta (whole grain)
          • Pasta Sauce
          • Stuffing mix

          Grade 4
          • Peanut Butter
          • Juices – fruit /vegetable
          • Soup
          Grade 5
          • Canned fruit and veggies
          • Macaroni & Cheese
          • Pancake mix, syrup
          • Soda or snack crackers

          Cash donations will also be accepted and will be used towards the purchase of perishable food stuffs and grocery gift cards, as well as to help the  Athlone staff in providing gifts for the family.
          This project is entirely voluntary. Please consider donating to this project only if you are able.
          Donations will be accepted until Friday, December 16h.
          Thank you.



          School Buses Cancelled Today, December 7th, 2016


          All Schools are open in the St. James Assiniboia School Division. There will be NO Bus Service inside or outside the city. IT will be the decision of the parents to transport their child to school.





          Once again there is NO BUS service today in the St. James Assinboia School Division but ALL Schools are open.