WC Raffle update and info letter

January 24, 2014

 

Dear Parents and Students,

As you know, the raffle draw is fast approaching. Only a week left before the January 31^st draw. You are welcome to join us for the draw which will take place in the gym at 2:40.

 We wanted to thank all of the students and parents for their support with the raffle in selling and purchasing tickets.

 Many of the students have also taken on special tasks such as visiting classes and telling the other students about the new individual prizes. Thank you so much for your efforts.

 Thank you also to the families and community businesses for your generous donations of prizes for the raffle. We have an unbelievable assortment of prizes to be won! It is very much appreciated.

 We wanted to share a little information about why we are doing this particular fundraiser. Our goal is to improve the conditions of the field behind the school. The Limestone District School Board will be providing some of the funding, however, the School Council would like to significantly enhance the field and play areas. Therefore, additional fundraising support is needed.

 The first priority is to enhance the drainage and improve the landscaping to reduce the mud, water and ice accumulation. The areas to be addressed include near the bicycle racks, near the portable and near the large tree opposite Hill Street. Depending on funds made available by the school board and those raised through fundraising, a walking path will be landscaped between the Hill Street gate and the primary entrance doors.

 The second priority is to remove the pea gravel from the back two play structures and replace it with artificial turf similar to that which is in the Kindergarten Bee Hive. 

 Another project is to sand blast and re-paint the play structure, as well as replace the slide.

 There are still tickets available for sale and sales will continue until Friday, January 31^st

at 1:30. Tickets can be purchased from the students or by leaving a message at the school office. 

 Thank you again for your continued support and best of luck with the raffle!

 Sincerely,

 

The 2013-14 Winston Churchill School Council