School Closed
2023-11-16, 2023-11-17, 2023-11-20

P-T Conferences (Toddler, Casa, Elem. Only)
2023-11-16

PD Day
2023-11-17, 2023-11-20

Staff Workshops
2023-11-20

No Co-curricular Chess Today
2023-11-20 15:45 - 17:15 (America/Toronto)

Year 6 (UEE) Middle School Visits
2023-11-21 08:45 - 12:45
Arrival:

The Middle School begins our Morning Meeting at 8:30. We would love for the Year 6 students to join us for this part of our day. If you are able to drop off your child by 8:25 at the Middle School Farmhouse door, we'd appreciate it! If you are not able to drop off your child early, please use the Elementary drop-off as usual so your child can check in with their teacher first.
We will ask Year 6 students to take their belongings down to their Upper Elementary classroom upon arrival and check in with their Elementary teachers, then rejoin the Middle School.

What to Wear

Upper Elementary students visiting the Middle School are welcome to wear casual clothing for the day. Some of our activities might involve cooking, painting, or other slightly messy work, so students may want to choose accordingly.

Activities

Although some of the students will be visiting on Friday, no Year 6 students will be participating in the Cafe work or Grocery Shopping.

Lunch

Tuesday, November 21 we will be making Fish Tacos. These are served with cabbage shreds, guacamole, freshly made pico de gallo, and a creamy, yogurt-based white sauce. These are served on corn or corn/flour tortillas.
Friday, November 24 we will be making "Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup" with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Recess & Return to Elementary

Following lunch, the Year 6 students will be invited to join the Middle School students for recess on the Rolling Hills. While Middle School recess is usually an unsupervised activity, a Middle School Guide will be observing recess during our visit days.
Elementary students will return to their classes at 12:45.

We hope this helps prepare your child for a fun visit.

Co-curricular Choir
2023-11-21 15:45 - 17:15, 2023-11-28 15:45 - 17:15

Co-curricular BasketBall
2023-11-22 15:45 - 17:15, 2023-11-29 15:45 - 17:15

MS Crossroads Cafe
2023-11-24 08:30 - 10:00
This week: delicious Eggs Benedict with Hash Browns and Mixed Green Salad with Vinaigrette
The Middle School students are thrilled to invite you to the Crossroads Cafe. For those who are new to Clanmore, this is a Middle School student-run cafe that takes place on a weekly basis on Friday mornings in the link (hallway near reception). Please look for our weekly email.
The Crossroads Cafe allows us to work with clientele and learn about running a small business, practicing many skills such as leadership, confidence in speaking with adults in our community, cooking skills, organizational skills, money work, time management, etc.
This is an opportunity for you to meet new people and enjoy some homemade breakfast. We look forward to seeing you on Friday morning, between 8:30 and 10:00am.

Year 6 (UEW) Middle School Visits
2023-11-24 08:45 - 12:45

Co-curricular Chess
2023-11-27 15:45 - 17:15, 2023-12-04 15:45 - 17:15

PA Family Tree LIghting Event
2023-11-30 15:45 - 17:30
Hello families!
Our annual Tree Lighting ceremony is quickly approaching, Please join us to welcome the winter season. We will have arts and crafts, book readings, treats and a beautiful tree to adorn with ornaments made by the children of Clanmore.
Kindly RSVP below for this event.
Thank you!
Lindsay Duncan, on behalf of the Parent Committee of Clanmore.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ADAB22A1F8CF8-46019463-rsvp

Gift Card Drive for Teenagers
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-15
Every year the Middle School Community organizes an annual gift card drive for teeneagers. Many toy drives often underrepresent teenagers because the toys donated are more appropriate for babies, toddlers and young children. By donating gift cards, we give teenagers an opportunity to get a gift this holiday season.

Due to your tremendous generosity, last year we were able to raise $1989.76, and donated an additional $525 from our own Middle School Micro-Economy profits.

We will accept gift card donations or cash donations, which we will use to purchase gift cards to donate. We will then donate the money to Oakville Firefighters Toy Drive.

We will distribute boxes to begin collecting donations today, and will also place a box at reception. Please ensure that your gift card is labeled to show the amount on the card. We will be collecting donations up until December 15th.

Some suggestions of gift cards to donate for teenages are:

Starbucks
Tim Hortons
McDonald’s
Or other restaurants

Winners
Garage
American Eagle
Foot Locker
Gap
Banana Republic
Old Navy

Best Buy
EB Games/Gamestop
Sport Chek or other sport stores
Indigo/Chapters
Walmart
Cineplex/Film.ca

We hope to get many donations this holiday season! Bring on the Clanmore spirit!

MS Crossroads Cafe
2023-12-01 08:30 - 10:00
This week: our famous Clone of a Cinnabon (These will also be sold in our market in frozen 4-packs on December 15!)
The Middle School students are thrilled to invite you to the Crossroads Cafe. For those who are new to Clanmore, this is a Middle School student-run cafe that takes place on a weekly basis on Friday mornings in the link (hallway near reception). Please look for our weekly email.
The Crossroads Cafe allows us to work with clientele and learn about running a small business, practicing many skills such as leadership, confidence in speaking with adults in our community, cooking skills, organizational skills, money work, time management, etc.
This is an opportunity for you to meet new people and enjoy some homemade breakfast. We look forward to seeing you on Friday morning, between 8:30 and 10:00am.

5pm Registration Opens For Term 2 Co-Curricular Programs
2023-12-05
In addition to our very popular chess program, we are excited to be offering a basketball and choir program as well!
Programs include:

an after school snack

seamless transition to the programs from school

pickup time of 5:15 PM (unless your child is also registered in the after-school program)

Lower / Upper Elementary and Middle School Chess with Youri Otchkous

Mondays January 15th to March 4th ( 7 classes -no class Feb. 19th)

$265

Max 12 children

Lower / Upper Elementary and Middle School Choir with Rachel Stewart

Tuesdays January 16th – March 5th (8 classes)

$300

Max 25 children

Lower / Upper Elementary and Middle School Basketball with Andi Mak

Wednesdays January 17th – March 6th ( 8 classes)

$300

Max 15 children

Last Co-curricular Choir
2023-12-05 15:45 - 17:15

Last Co-curricular BasketBall
2023-12-06 15:45 - 17:15

MS Crossroads Cafe
2023-12-08 08:30 - 10:00
This week: a delicious Ham and Cheese Quiche and, for vegetarians, a Spinach and Cheese Quiche. Also this week, we will have available for $2, hot, cozy Apple Cider made with our famous Cider Beetles.
The Middle School students are thrilled to invite you to the Crossroads Cafe. For those who are new to Clanmore, this is a Middle School student-run cafe that takes place on a weekly basis on Friday mornings in the link (hallway near reception). Please look for our weekly email.
The Crossroads Cafe allows us to work with clientele and learn about running a small business, practicing many skills such as leadership, confidence in speaking with adults in our community, cooking skills, organizational skills, money work, time management, etc.
This is an opportunity for you to meet new people and enjoy some homemade breakfast. We look forward to seeing you on Friday morning, between 8:30 and 10:00am.
