{"id":845,"date":"2015-04-30T18:09:26","date_gmt":"2015-04-30T18:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/?p=845"},"modified":"2015-05-06T16:46:31","modified_gmt":"2015-05-06T16:46:31","slug":"may-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/may-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From the President<\/h2>\n
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Tell us what you think! Please take a couple of minutes to complete our General Preschool Survey: https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/VSPBX2J<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Over the past few months, the preschool has been redesigning our feedback processes.\u00a0 Our goal is to have surveys that be used annually with minimal changes needed, results that can be tracked over time, and higher response rates from members.\u00a0 We are trying to amalgamate the current survey questions into two categories: information about the preschool\u2019s operations (such as enrollment, orientation, jobs, administration, etc.) and classroom programming (such as communication with teachers, classroom activities, etc.).\u00a0 Moving forward, hopefully we will have two surveys annually which will provide a baseline of information for the preschool\u2019s executive to base decisions on.\u00a0\u00a0 Thank to Tara for all her help is reworking our surveys.\u00a0 Let\u2019s not make her efforts be in vain – please click the link above and tell us your thoughts!<\/p>\n

Our preschool was very privileged to host a delegation from the\u00a0 Parent Cooperative Preschool\u2019s International (PCPI) conference, which took place in Vancouver this year.\u00a0 They toured the preschool, shared ideas and conducted a business meeting while onsite.\u00a0 PCPI is a North American organization A big thank you to Teacher Jenny for co-hosting the group, and to Tasha for the yummy goodies we served.\u00a0 For more information on PCPI, please see their website: http:\/\/www.preschools.coop\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Another big thank you to Lindsay, our unofficial shopper this year, for her help in purchasing the school\u2019s new vacuum, and various promotional signage.\u00a0 Our new sandwich board is here, and the table top display and roll-up banner are in the works.\u00a0 These are all being purchased with this years Community and Gaming Grants, so more thank you\u2019s go out to Kimberly and Dianne, our grant writers.<\/p>\n

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As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.<\/p>\n

Cheers, Shelley<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"thank-you-clipart-ladybug-thank-you\"<\/a>A Special Thank You to…<\/h2>\n

Erin Peterson for building our new play Platforms! The children love the addition to the block area….and they are also conveniently used as a stage or flipped upside down and filled up with children!<\/p>\n

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\"School_Clip_Art_162-300x255\"<\/a>Attending QPPS Next Year?<\/h2>\n

We now have a full house in terms for September’s classes. Please remember that we are no longer using the PAD (banking form) for fees,\u00a0 we are now going to use post-dated cheques. Bring your cheques to our next GM meeting in May. Here are the dates you need to post-date:<\/p>\n

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  1. May 5, 2015 (the date of the AGM)<\/li>\n
  2. Sept 1, 2015<\/li>\n
  3. Oct 1, 2015<\/li>\n
  4. Nov 1, 2015<\/li>\n
  5. Dec 1, 2015<\/li>\n
  6. Jan 1, 2016<\/li>\n
  7. Feb 1, 2016<\/li>\n
  8. Mar 1, 2016<\/li>\n
  9. April 1, 2016<\/li>\n
  10. May 1, 2016<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Natalie will be sending all the current and future families an email to remind them. Any families that are returning in September also need to give in their Job selection forms ASAP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    \"bbr\"<\/a>For Your Social Planning<\/h2>\n
    <\/strong>Bloom Bloom Room Flower Workshop – May 7<\/strong><\/div>\n
    Just in time for Mother’s Day! Take part in a flower arranging workshop with the Bloom Bloom Room at Pop and Dot Studios in Sapperton\u00a0on Thursday, May 7 from 4 – 5pm.Cost: $25 for one child with a guardian, this includes flowers and materials.There is limited space , if you would like to attend please RSVP to\u00a0amberorchard@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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    \nSave The Date!<\/strong>
    \nPotluck Picnic & Games Night<\/em>
    \n Where: Queens Park<\/em>
    \n Date: Saturday, June 13<\/em>
    \n Time: 5 – 7pm<\/em><\/div>\n
    Join QPPS families for our final social event of the year – a potluck picnic in Queens Park and outdoor games. More info to come.<\/div>\n
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    Lia Sophia Jewellry Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n

    You are invited to attend our mega lia sophia fashion jewellery sale.<\/p>\n