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Welcome to WAAG! It's officially December. Please check out our upcoming Christmas season events!

Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy
The WAAG for December 1, 2023
Welcome to the WAAG!

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Welcoming the Light: A Majestic Christmas Concert Extravaganza!

Welcoming the Light: A Majestic Christmas Concert Extravaganza!

Join us for our morning or evening performance on December 14th for a joyous celebration as our K-6 classes take the stage to spread holiday cheer!

Event Highlights:

  • Admission: Free; please consider bringing a canned food item.
  • Morning Performance: Thurs. Dec. 14th, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
  • Evening Performance: Thurs. Dec. 14th, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

 

Come celebrate the birth of our saviour and welcome the light into the world this Christmas season.

Christmas Concert Prop Donations & Volunteering

Christmas Concert Prop Donations & Volunteering

Help us Build a Wooden Cross?

 

To make our event genuinely majestic, we are seeking donations for various items:

  • Medium/Large stuffed animals (farm-themed, including "stick ponies")
  • Woven baskets
  • Fake "peasant" food items (bread, fruits, vegetables, etc.)
  • Plastic lawn candy canes
  • Battery-powered tea lights
  • Black plastic sunglasses

Donation Drop-off:
Feel free to bring your contributions to the office/front entry. Look for the designated bin with a festive sign, and let the Christmas fun begin!

Volunteer Opportunity:
For those interested in contributing to building a wooden cross, please get in touch with Candice at Candice@gaglardiacademy.ca. Candice will provide details on the scope and specifics of the project.

Your participation counts towards valuable volunteer hours – a wonderful incentive to spread the season's joy!

Winter Formal Tickets

Winter Formal Tickets

Get ready for the most whimsical night of the winter season! Winter Formal tickets are now available for students in grades 10-12. Join us on December 9th from 6 pm to 9 pm at the picturesque Camp Riverbend at 4729 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 9H4. 

Tickets for Phil & Jennie Gaglardi students are $20.00, plus one from outside the school is $10.00.

Embrace the elegance of the evening with a formal dress code, and make unforgettable memories at this not-to-be-missed event!

For more infomation visit:

http://pjgaglardiacademy.ca/news/winter-formal-tickets

Get Your Winter Formal Ticket Here
Grade 7's Water for South Sudan Fundraiser - Push-up Challenge!

Grade 7's Water for South Sudan Fundraiser - Push-up Challenge!

Exciting news! Our Grade 7 students are gearing up for the "Water for South Sudan" fundraiser, and we invite you to be part of the splash.

Save the Date: December 12, for a student push-up challenge that's more than just fitness—it's a push for clean water.
How to Participate: Students are collecting pledges for every push-up. Please support our cause by donating to our team!

Learn more about the organization at waterforsouthsudan.org

For more infomation visit:

https://secure.waterforsouthsudan.org/site/TR/Events/General?team_id=6040&pg=team&fr_id=1090

Donate on our Team Fundraising Page!
Whoville Dress-Up Day

Whoville Dress-Up Day

Let's get into the holiday spirit this December 22nd and spread joy by participating in our Christmas "Whoville" Dress-Up Day! This day is all about showcasing your creativity through festive attire and celebrating the joy of the season. Don't forget that it's an early dismissal day, so let's enjoy the festivities before heading off for a well-deserved Christmas break!

Bonus Reading Day

Bonus Reading Day

December 9th is a bonus reading day for all K-7 students who are part of the Reading Club. This means that for every 15 minutes you read, you can record it on your daily reading sheet! Nice.

All daily reading log sheets for the Reading Club are available to download and print on our website. Just click this link:  https://www.pjgaglardiacademy.ca/parent-portal/parent-resources/pages/reading-club. In fact, you could bookmark it for easy access in the future. 

Happy reading!

Growing Together for a Nourished Tomorrow!

Growing Together for a Nourished Tomorrow!

This year, we're embarking on a meaningful journey to bolster our community's future through a special grant focused on food security. At the heart of this initiative is our plan to support our community with fresh local produce from our garden, symbolizing the growth and abundance we aim to cultivate together.

But that's not all! We're extending a helping hand to those who could use extra support. Our school will now offer fresh fruits and wholesome snacks for those facing financial challenges, ensuring everyone can access nourishing options. In the spirit of the upcoming festive season, we're also spreading joy with gift cards for groceries during Christmas and Easter.

Our goal is simple yet profound: to foster a stronger, more resilient community by addressing food security concerns with empathy and kindness. So, if you or someone you know could benefit from this initiative, we invite you to explore more by clicking the form link below. 

For more infomation visit:

https://form.jotform.com/233196860303253

Food Insecurity Questionnaire

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