A NEWSLETTER FOR THE LANSING CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL COMMUNITY
News from the Staff
Family Night—Thursday May 26th,
(5:00pm—6:30pm). Come for dinner
and join your child at school, for a
fun evening in their classroom.
Spring Clean-up Day: On Sat. May
7th, one adult member from each family in the Co-operative, is required to
participate in the twice-a-year clean-up
of the interior and exterior of the school
and grounds.
Space Available for Nursery School
(9:00-11:45): Get ready for Nursery
School, a unique program with a creative curriculum that is child-directed,
hands-on and fun! Please contact Gina
directly if you are interested.
May 2016
In this edition:
Butterflies: In the month of May,
the children will be involved in a special science project about “The Life
Cycle of a Butterfly”. The children
will observe 30 live caterpillars transform to butterflies. The caterpillars
will arrive in the school during the
week of May 11th .
FUNDRAISING
Silent Auction, May 24-26.
Wonderful items, prizes and GC's will be
on display in the Foyer in the last 2
weeks of May. Bids close on Family
Night, May 26@ 6pm. If you would like
to donate a service or item, it's not too
Mother’s Day Tea: Mothers and care- late! Please let Gina know.
givers of the preschoolers, please keep
the afternoon of Thurs, May 5th free,
as our children are planning something
special for us. If you are unable to attend, please send someone special in
your place.
Family Night, Thursday May 26 @56:30pm
Come one come all! Bring your whole
family and see you child in their school
environment. Colorful and beautiful artwork carefully crafted by your children
will be on display. Bring it home for a
donation of $15! Silent Auction bids also
close at 6pm this night. Prepare your
chequebooks and bid for a prize! If you
would like to enjoy dinner during the
event, pre-order a pizza combo! Invitations and forms for the event coming
soon.
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News from the Staff
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News from the
Board

Calendar of Events
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Special Events
Upcoming Birthdays
Evelyn—1st
Gianluca—9th
Callen—12th
Lucas—24th
Donate to our School
Online.
www.canadahelps.org/dn/
18178
Reach us at
www.lansingnursery.org
80 Church Avenue,
North York, ON
M2N 4G1
(416) 225-4581
Thank you!
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News from Staff (con’d)
Donations
You can now donate directly to
our school through our website
www.lansingnursery.org
We have currently raised $1630
in direct donations. The school
would like to purchases enhancement for new Preschool Program, if you would like to donate
to this project you can donate
online now. Thank you for your
ongoing support.
Farm Trip
(Nursery and Preschool)
Wednesday June 1st—Round
the Bend Farm is a working family farm. They provide hands on
activities, students learn about
animals, plants, soil, bees, and
more.
Website:
www.roundthebendfarm.com
Please note that we leave Lansing at 9:15am and return at
2:30pm.
The children will have an opportunity to experience life in the
1800’s at this historic farmhouse.
FUNDRAISING
Thursday, May 26, from 56:30pm, we are having our biggest fundraiser of the year, our
Family Night! Aside from being a
time to meet together as a school,
you may enjoy a variety of activities with your child.
The event will showcase:
1) an Art Sale - your child's art
may be available for purchase.
2) a Silent Auction - we are still
accepting donation of services,
GCs , new toys. Please get your
cheques ready so you may bid on
a fabulous item!
Jokes for Kids
Q: What did the pencil say to the
other pencil?
A: you’re looking sharp.
Q: Why don't skeletons fight each
other?
A: They don't have the guts.
3) Pizza Dinner - please preorder/
send back your forms by May
24th.
4) Crafts & activities for your
child & their siblings.
Please remember to mark this day
on your calendar!
Currently, we have raised $4,200,
which is so close to our goal of
$7,500! We need your help to
cross the finish line. All proceeds
will be used to enhance the teaching program, technology upgrades
and maintenance of our school
facility.
A: Because pepper makes them
sneeze!
Q: How do you make a tissue
dance?
A: Put a little boogey in it!
Q: Why did the picture go to jail?
A: Because it was framed.
Q: Why do fish live in salt water?
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May/ June 2016
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
May 1
2
3
4
5 Preschool
Mother’s Day
Tea
6
7
12
13
14
Spring Clean
Up Day
8 Happy
Mother’s
Day!!
9
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
HOLIDAY
(school closed)
24
25
26
27
28
30
31
2
3
4
29
10
11
Caterpillars
arrive
FAMILY
NIGHT
June 1
Farm trip
(Nursery &
Preschool)
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 LAST DAY
OF SCHOOL!
18
See special
schedule
19 HAPPY
FATHERS
DAY!!
FAREWELL!! HAPPY SUMMER!!!!
HAVE FUN! KEEP LEARNING!
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LANSING CO-OPERATIVE
NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL
Invites you to Family Night
Nursery and Preschool children can
enjoy activities in their classrooms with
their teachers
Throughout the Evening
Dinner & Silent Auction
Mix & Mingle with Staff & Families
* Note: Families attending McKee Kindergarten orientation, may leave at their convenience.
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