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Mrs. P.’s Picks

Lots of great books have been read so far,so don’t forget to share your reviews (even if they are not positive).

If you’re not sure what you want to read next, why not give these a try:

Peter and the secret of Rundoon by Dave Barry : the third installment of the Peter Pan story.

Julia Gillian (and the art of knowing) by Alison McGhee : a ten-year old girl, who knows a lot, finds out how valuable friends and family are, and has some pretty funny adventures along the way.

Schooled by Gordon Korman : from living in a commune and being home-schooled, to attending public school, a story of trying to fit in at middle school.
What’s New

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER FROM USBORNE FOR THOSE GREAT SUMMER READNG BOOKS!

If you want some really cool books on interesting topics to read over the summer, check out the website at : www.usbornebooksathome.ca. And once you’ve found what you want, just get in touch with Hilary Jones at (514) 697-6102 or hilaryusborne@yahoo.ca

The last day to place your orders for this year will be May 11th! Don’t let them get away!
Classic Classics

Jacynthe Blanchette, the Children’s Librarian from Pointe Claire Public Library, is always happy to see you in her library. I hope you check out some of the great books she has to offer. And if you need help deciding, just ask!

Families in the school purchase FundScrip gift certificates, at cash value for local merchants (groceries, gas, entertainment, clothing etc.) and the school receives a percentage rebate from FundScrip for using their services.
Things you should know:

You do not have to buy anything you don’t need.
You can purchase groceries, gas, clothing, home renovations, restaurants, you name it they have it!
Profits range from 2% – 15% for each gift card purchased.
FundScrip pays the rebate profit to the school.
There is no direct cost to you.
If you order a $50.00 gift card, you receive a $50.00 gift card.
You can set your FundScrip purchase to repeat each week, avoiding the need to go online to place orders weekly.
You can change your purchase needs as required.
No door to door sales.

FundScrip Retailers

Click here to view a list of local retailers, for which FundScrip cards are available.
Signing up is free and easy:

- Access the web site at www.fundscrip.com
- Click “Join for Free”
- Select “Quebec” from the list of provinces
- Scroll down until you find “St. John Fisher School, Pt Claire” and click the box next to it
- Complete the registration process

Once you have registered you can make weekly purchases online, deadline is Monday morning at 10:00 to receive your gift cards on Thursday each week.
Payment options:

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) – recommended for greatest profit to the school.
Credit Cards – rebates are lowered by 2.25% to cover associated costs for processing online credit card transactions.

Need more information before getting started?

You can e-mail the SJF Home and School Association any time at sjfhands@yahoo.ca and a SJF-HandS representative will contact you.
Additional FundScrip documents:

FundScrip Member EFT Form
Paying by Electronic Fund Transfer – F.A.Q.

When you’re shopping, you’re fundraising!

We need books! Please take a look around the house and donate books that your child doesn’t read anymore or may have outgrown. Your child’s outdated book will become one child’s new adventure book! Thanks.
Senior Campus Notice:
Grade 6 Mini-Day, April 26 – Students will walk or be bussed to the high school they have chosen for next year, where they will receive an orientation, tour and lunch with maple sugar. Students should be back to St. John Fisher by about 1 p.m. Please mark this date on your calendar.
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Ministry and Board Exam Schedule

April 9-30 – Grade 3 Math exam
March 31-April 22 – Grade 4 Math exam
April 26-May 14 – Grade 4 French exam
April 9-30 – Grade 5 Math exam
April 27-May 14 – Grade 6 English exam
May 17-June 3 – Grade 6 French exam
May 17-June 9 – Grade 6 Math exam

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Thanks for an amazing concert Ms. A and the Grade 5 and 6 Bands! What a great assortment of songs. It is wonderful to hear how far you have come!
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Student-led Interviews are set for April 22. Please call April 19 and 20 to schedule a time for you and your student to come and review the hard work she/he has being doing in web design
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April 22 – Student-led Interviews
April 23 – PED Day
April 25 – Montreal Impact Soccer
April 26 – Grade 6 Mini-day. High School visits.