School Updates – April 28th, 2021

CONSIGNMENT SALE

There will be a consignment sale tomorrow, Thursday, April 29th from 2:30 to 3:30pm outside the gym

SPRING UNIFORM

Spring uniform begins on Monday, May 3rd.

Class Photos

Class Photos will be taken on Tuesday, May 4th. Please make sure to send your children to school in full spring uniform with sweaters. Photos will be taken outside, weather permitting.

Yearbook front and back cover competition

Open to all students.  Here is a chance to have your artwork  featured on the QAS 2020/2021 yearbook. Please draw a picture on a letter size paper depicting the theme ‘Walk with Jesus our Living Hope.’ Please submit your drawing with your name to the school office by Friday May 14th.

COMO LAKE RE-PAVING

The city will be repaving the westbound curb lane of Como Lake Avenue from Mariner Way to Robinson St. Construction is expected to start in May and will take about six weeks, depending on the weather – Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Traffic flow will be affected during construction and you will notice delays. 

Raise the Funds Fundraiser

Raise the Funds offers quality foods made fresh using local community small businesses.  It’s a great way to stock your fridge and help small businesses as well. Information and an order form were sent home with your child yesterday and are also attached to this email.  All orders need to be submitted to the school by Thursday, May 6th. Your orders will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, May 19th. Please help support QAS with this amazing fundraiser. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Bertani.

Tru Earth Fundraiser 

The QAS PAC are pleased to announce our newest ongoing fundraiser in support of Earth Day…. Tru Earth Laundry Strips. Reduce waste and reduce the number of plastic jugs going back into the environment. All while supporting our school and a local business. Lots of wins with this one.  Your laundry strips will be mailed directly to your home in a biodegradable envelope. https://fundraising.tru.earth/qasbc

Science Rendezvous 2021 – Faculty of Science – Simon Fraser University

Every year SFU hosts a science event on the main campus on the Mother’s Day weekend.  Due to Covid-19 the in-person event is again cancelled this year but they are still planning an online event on May 8th. The website to this free event is: https://www.sfu.ca/science/community/science-rendezvous-2021.html

Science Chase. Race. Solve. Conquer. A virtual online science game that invites all family members to race across Canada and solve science challenges through various hands-on activities – hop from one event site to another to complete the entire science chase – lots of free family friendly fun science learning in store, exciting prizes await those who complete all challenges!

Thank-you
School Office