Post Christmas Social Thanks Yous!

Sincere thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the Christmas Social, whether they signed up for a shift, baked cookies, or stepped in when they saw there was a need for help. Simply put we can’t run this kind of community event with out many hands helping out. The Knights of Columbus are always there to help and we appreciate them so much! Thank you to Chris King at Richmond Independent Grocer for donating the hot dog buns!!!  Thanks to Tina Sul and Suzanne Easton for transforming the butterfly garden into a winter wonderland!!  Thanks to Janna Redmond for organizing the indoor craft tables!!  Thanks to Tanya Wagdin for running the hot chocolate station!!  Thanks to Lori O'Brien for organizing the horse drawn carriage rides!!

Thanks especially to Shondra McLean for being crazy enough to agree to run the event. Amazing memories made. 

And how about that Santa!!! 🎅❤️

Thank you for supporting Christmas fundraisers!

Thank you to all who supported our Gift of Reading initiative.  Together we raised $1325.00 for the Learning Commons to buy new materials!!!! Wow!!! Special thanks to council member Michelle Owen for organizing this year's Gift of Reading fundraiser.

Something new this year was our Poinsettia fundraiser benefiting French resources for the school.  The poinsettias that were delivered to us from Richie's were huge and gorgeous!!! Together we raised $502.36 for French resources for the school.  Thanks to all that purchased.  Special thanks to council member Maureen Miller for proposing and organizing this fundraiser for our school. 

We'd like to take this opportunity to wish all St. Philip families a peaceful and restful holiday season. 

Christmas blessings!

Your St. Philip School Council

What you need to know about the Christmas Social!!!

 The weather is shaping up for a perfect night for our Christmas Social this coming Thursday December 5th from 6-8PM.  We are looking forward to welcoming you to share a little Christmas cheer and get the season started.  We will be lighting up the butterfly garden with Christmas spirit starting at 6PM.

A few important reminders:

- the school bus zone will be blocked off as a no parking zone. Please help us to keep this area free of cars in case it is needed for fire truck access.

- please remember to bring a new pair of mittens or gloves to be donated to the snowsuit fund.  Boxes will be available both inside and outside the school for your donations. 

- There will be two lines forming for access to the horse drawn carriage rides.  One near the gates at the school bus loading zone and the other in the church parking lot. Don't be afraid to break out into a Christmas carol or two while you circle the block!

- in lieu of outdoor ball hockey, and due to volunteer shortage, "The Grinch's Hockey Target Practice" will be available.  Come check it out!

- the Knights of Columbus will be serving free hot dogs out of the church parking lot. While supplies last.

- the School Council will be serving free hot chocolate and nut free baking near the butterfly garden.  Also while supplies last.   If you haven't signed up but would like to bring a plate of nut free cookies/treats to share, please bring them with you to the event.

- after you've had a carriage ride, a hot dog, a cookie and some hot chocolate.... head inside to visit our craft tables and get your picture taken with Santa!  There will be local vendors with many gifts and interesting items for sale.

- pickup for Poinsettia and Under One Sun ornament orders will be available out of the Learning Commons.  Please remember that the poinsettias are sensitive to cold.  There are a very limited number of poinsettias for sale at the social if you missed out on ordering.

- Access to the gym from outside activities will be from the butterfly garden door only.  This door can also be used for washroom access.  The front door of the school will also be open.

We hope you enjoy this event and have a wonderful holiday season!  Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.  Many thanks to Shondra McLean for coordinating this amazing community event.

Hot Lunch Program Session 2 Available for Ordering

We will soon be starting the second session of our special lunch program. As in past sessions, Danby's and Jo Jo's Pizza will be offered.  It will run from January 7 until April 2.

Deadline for ordering and payment is  Friday December 13th.

Please see the "Important Forms" link at right hand side of the page for all the details.

Thanks for supporting!

Questions: St_Philip_Lunches@bell.net (Suzanne Easton)