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TVO's mPower is a free creative online game that teaches fundamental K-6 math skills while enabling students to have fun and learn more about the world around them. Designed and developed in partnership with Ontario students and educators, mPower uses an interactive game setting to foster positive attitudes about math. It is Ontario curriculum-based and supports the development of global

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Attn McMurrich Community members: Are you creative? Do you have graphic design skills? (Or any drawing skills?) If so, McMurrich School Council needs you!! This fall a small group of volunteers are leading the launch of a new line of McMurrich Spirit wear that will include awesome toques, hoodies, t-shirts, track pants and (potentially) even more! We are looking for someone who can

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One of McMurrich's most popular fundraising efforts is the regular pizza lunch. Not only do the kids love pizza, it's one less lunch for parents to make, and is a major contributor to School Council's fundraising efforts! Our 1st pizza lunch of the year is Friday October 28th and we're going on line for ordering and payment! It's a few simple steps that need to be done by Tuesday October 25th.

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One McMurrich parent had a great idea to get our kids' creative juices flowing - bringing Lego to school at lunch!

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All TDSB parents and guardians are invited to the TDSB's free conference for an opportunity to make connections and participate in informative and empowering workshops. The event happens Saturday, November 19, 2016, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., at Earl Haig Secondary School, 100 Princess Avenue. Speaker and Author Jennifer Kolari’s inspirational address – being the parent of “that child” – will

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With so many committees and activities happening at our school, It can be hard to keep track! Over the course of the year, we will shine the spotlight on each volunteer opportunity in turn. First up is the Silent Auction committee:  The Silent Auction has existed in one form or another from about 2009. McMurrich Dad Lawrence Calenti has been involved since 2012. It has evolved from a

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School Council meeting dates have been set for the year as follows: Tuesday 18 OctoberTuesday 15 NovemberTuesday 13 DecemberTuesday 17 JanuaryWednesday 15 FebruaryTuesday 21 MarchTuesday 25 AprilTuesday 16 May Tuesday 13 June School Council meetings take place from 7 to 9 o'clock in the evening, in the school library. All are welcome, and childcare is provided free in Room 103. If you are

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Our first School Council meeting of 2016-2017 school year is tomorrow evening from 7-9 pm in the library.On the agenda will be:1. Principal's Update2. Overview of Parent Council Roles and Committees3. Election of Parent Council Members and sign up for various committees It looks like we will need committee leads for both the Fundraising activities and communications. The role would be to reach

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DATE: September 22, Please join us before Curriculum night for what is sure to be an amazing event. TIME: 5:30pm Our key sponsor, ROAST will be providing burgers and potato salad for the first 200 people. A great opportunity to mingle with your kids' community. We will also have a communal table for those who wish to bring nut-free potluck items to donate to the BBQ. Please bring your

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Please come out to our first School Council meeting of the year, Tuesday, September 27th, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.School Council meetings are a great way to find out what's happening at McMurrich. There will be discussion about plans for the year to come, committee sign-ups, and an update from the principal.Refreshments will be available, and free childcare will be provided

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McMurrich Parent Council would like to welcome all the parents and kids back to school on Tuesday and will have a table set up with complimentary coffee to reward you for getting out of bed, making lunches, and getting the kids to school! *if you can, bring a mug so we can help reduce waste*

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All members of the TDSB community are invited to join me and the TDSB PRIDE Parade contingent on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Everyone who wishes to march with or ride on the TDSB float should gather at Asquith Green Park at 12:45 p.m. We will then travel as a group to our mustering location (please note that we will not be advised of the exact TDSB mustering location until just before parade day). If

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A woman has been seen at the McMurrich parking lot off Tyrrel as well as at Hendrick/Benson Ave., watching the children in a malicious manner. Several children have reported the incident, and a woman matching her description is known to police, with a propensity for approaching children inappropriately. The woman is described as being in her mid 40s, 5'6" tall, with black bobbed hair,

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McMurrich School Council has put together a short survey that will help guide our fundraising efforts over the 2016-2017 school year. Completing this short survey will help ensure that Parent Council can take your views into consideration in our decision making next year. The survey should take you no longer than 5 minutes to complete and all answers will remain anonymous. Click here to fill

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Summer's almost here, but you can keep in touch with what McMurrich Parents are up to in the community by joining the McMurrich Facebook Group (a closed group, your request will need to be approved) or following @McMurrichParent on Twitter.

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Today is the big day! Congratulations to our graduating Grade 6 class!

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Forget the black tie it's no formal affair Just come as you are for that casual flair, We'll drink tea and laugh as we all reminisce, It's a gathering for a friend that will surely be missed. YES it's true! After 47 years of teaching in the McMurrich Jr Public School Community Ms. Vieira has decided it's time to retire. Please join in our celebrations, and bring a favourite story to share!

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TDSB is hosting a year-end live webcast with parents across the city. Please join us on Monday, June 20 from 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.The session will begin with a welcome and update on the Learning Centre Strategy, followed by a chance for parents/guardians to ask questions. Learn more at http://www.tdsb.on.ca/learningcentres and stay tuned for more details.Please join the conversation at the

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Get ready to hop, skip, and jump! "Playground Improvement" was on the School Council agenda in May, and with many thanks to Principal Lee, we have already seen changes start to happen!  Check out our new look!

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Ms. Vieira, McMurrich's much-beloved librarian, is retiring after 47 years! All are invited to celebrate at a tea party from 4:30 to 6 o'clock on 27 June in the McMurrich School Gym. We are looking for parents to help out by baking some sweets to serve! If you can help out with nut-free cupcakes, squares, cookies, etc., please contact Colleen Hill at warrior1166@yahoo.com asap!

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Please come out to our next School Council meeting, Tuesday, June 14th, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.School Council meetings are a great way to find out what's happening at McMurrich. There will be updates from council and committees, as well as an update from the principal.Refreshments will be available, and free childcare will be provided across the hall in Room 103.All are welcome

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Saturday June 11 is fast approaching which means we are gearing up for a fun day cheering on the Blue Jays! Staff from the Blue Jays have just finished allocating our 335 tickets and will be sending them to the school late this week/early next week. Once we receive the tickets, we will be sending them home to the families that pre-ordered in an envelope in your child's backpack - so please

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Come one, come all to McMurrich Castle’s Fairgrounds Thursday, June 9, 2 016 from 3:30-8 pm for daring escapades, amazing contraptions, astounding feats of strength and endurance, marvellous creatures, and more.  Adventure awaits! Don’t miss out.  Advance ride bracelets go on sale May 30. And new this year, all bracelets come with a punch card equivalent to 10 gold coins that can

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Jennifer Kolari, MSW, RSW, author and founder of Connected Parenting will  discuss  her  CALM technique  which  helps  to  de-escalate  behaviour while building trust and increasing emotional resilience in children. Parents will learn to use the tools that therapists implement  to  help  children  (K-12)  develop  the

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Please come out to our next School Council meeting, Thursday, May 19th, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.School Council meetings are a great way to find out what's happening at McMurrich. There will be updates from council and committees, as well as an update from the principal.Refreshments will be available, and free childcare will be provided across the hall in Room 103.All are welcome

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