Almost there!!

Magazine Madness!

We are sooo close to our $1500 goal! Please spread the word!!

We're hoping to make $1500 this year to support the revitalization of our playground and schoolyard, and to purchase tools and equipment for our students. It's a great fundraiser offering not only a wide variety of  magazines at discount prizes but also plant bulbs, gift wrap, food items, jewelry and much more!

How can you support W.E. Gowling through this campaign?

1.     Go to qsp.ca 

2.     Click on Shop and enter the group ID 3902897

3.     Enter first & last name for your favorite Gowling student and his/her teacher's last name.

4.     Shop till you drop!

Thank you for your support!!

The campaign goes until November 14.

Up to 60 local vendors with fabulous wares... Bake sale... The neighbourhood social event of the darkest month of the year.  Hope to see you all there.  To volunteer, please email wegschoolcouncil [at] gmail [dot] com.

Wow! Magazines!

WOW!!

We are ALREADY 2/3 of the way to our $1500 goal for our magazine campaign!!!

We're hoping to make $1500 this year to support the revitalization of our playground and schoolyard, and to purchase tools and equipment for our students. It's a great fundraiser offering not only a wide variety of  magazines at discount prizes but also plant bulbs, gift wrap, food items, jewelry and much more!

How can you support W.E. Gowling through this campaign?

1.     Go to qsp.ca 

2.     Click on Shop and enter the group ID 3902897

3.     Enter first & last name for your favorite Gowling student and his/her teacher's last name.

4.     Shop till you drop!

Thank you for your support!!

The campaign goes until November 14.

QSP Magazine Subscriptions

Hello everyone!

It's that time of year again! Magazine subscription time (perfect for holiday gifts)! 

Follow the below instructions to order yours today!

 

1.     Go to qsp.ca 

2.     Click on Shop and enter the group ID 3902897

3.     Enter first & last name for your favorite Gowling student and his/her teacher's last name.

4.     Shop till you drop!

The campaign goes until November 14. 

We're hoping to make $1500 this year to support the revitalization of our playground and schoolyard, and to purchase tools and equipment for our students. It's a great fundraiser offering not only a wide variety of  magazines at discount prizes but also plant bulbs, gift wrap, food items, jewelry and much more!

THANK YOU!!

THANK YOU to all of our Adopt a School supporters!!!

Our final tally is 915 books!! 

This is well beyond all expectations and we are truly grateful!!

 

Thank you also, to all those who were able to attend the Pinecrest Chapters P.J. Party! It was a blast! 

... and one more HUGE thank you to the staff at Pinecrest Chapters for everything they have done!!!

- Your Parent/School Council.

Meeting today!!

Hey there!

Interested in joining the Parent/School Council? 

Come and learn more about what we are up to, and how you can be involved! 

There is a meeting TODAY, Oct. 11th @ 5:00pm.

 There will be pizza and lots of friendly faces to greet you there!

LAST CALL! Adopt a School Campaign ends @ 11pm today!! Let's show the world what Carlington is REALLY made of!!

Have you been planning to support our Adopt a School Campaign but haven't had the chance?


Today is your last day and time is running out... so please support us if you can :o)

At the moment we have 836 books and counting!!! 

We are now even closer to our newest goal of ....

  Books

Why are we needing 1000 books? 

1) Funding is limited.  Our library has empty shelves and an ever expanding student population (mostly due to the phasing in of the Early French Immersion program) and there are no additional resources in sight. 

2) Many (many!) of the books that we do have are either outdated in their content or are in disrepair.  It's 2016 and we need to keep up with the times folks!

3) We have a diverse population at the school (so awesome!!) and we need to continuously consider the diversity of our book collection, as a result. We have all ranges of reading levels in each grade, due to English as a second language needs, but our ESL books are very limited. We also want to insure the diversity of content in our books so that there are options re: story lines and characters -- so that all kids can find something inspiring to relate to. 

4) For many kids, our library is their sole access point for books. The public libraries are too far to walk to and difficult to access for many kids as a result.  We need to make sure OUR library can inspire these young minds. 

And one last reason....

Because our community needs to have a good news story now, more than ever. As reported in the news, it has been a difficult time for our community recently and we need to show Ottawa what Carlington is REALLY made of! 

How can we take our goal to the next level?

 

1) Spread the word! Tell your friends that Pinecrest Chapters is accepting donations with every in-store purchase and share our links with your friends online! 

2) Go Online! Buy a book (or two, or three, or four...) for W.E. Gowling online - They take no percentage.  It all goes to our library! https://adoptaschool.indigo.ca/eng/schools/1199 

3) Please try to thank those who have taken the time to donate books and/or write stories for W.E. Gowling.  You can do this, by clicking on the hearts beside their donations (see example below). The heart will turn red once you have clicked on it.  It's like a virtual warm hug! Give it a try!

... and....

Join us today!

What: A party for W.E. Gowling and the general public, to celebrate the end of our epic 2016 campaign! 

- Face painting and activities galore! Don't forget to wear your pajamas!!

When: Sunday, Oct. 9th at 7pm

Where: Pinecrest Chapters (near Ikea)

Cost: Free admission - Please consider donating to our Adopt a School Fund :o)

Don't forget to invite everyone you know!

Thanks so much everyone!!!

- Your Parent/School Council.

2 Days Left!!!

 

  

788 books and counting folks!!! 

We are now even closer to our newest goal of ....

  Books

...and we still have two days left!!  

How can we take our goal to the next level?

Join us at the upcoming....

What: A party for W.E. Gowling and the general public, to celebrate the end of our epic 2016 campaign! 

- Face painting and activities galore! Don't forget to wear your pajamas!!

When: Sunday, Oct. 9th at 7pm

Where: Pinecrest Chapters (near Ikea)

Cost: Free admission - Please consider donating to our Adopt a School Fund :o)

Don't forget to invite everyone you know!

 

Looking for other ways to help?

1) Spread the word! Tell your friends that Pinecrest Chapters is accepting donations with every in-store purchase and share our links with your friends online! 

2) Go Online! Buy a book (or two, or three, or four...) for W.E. Gowling online - They take no percentage.  It all goes to our library! https://adoptaschool.indigo.ca/eng/schools/1199 

 

3) Go Online AGAIN!! Write a brief story online (using their drop down cues) and let the world know why W.E. Gowling loves to read.  https://adoptaschool.indigo.ca/eng/schools/1199 

Also...

Please try to thank those who have taken the time to donate books and/or write stories for W.E. Gowling.  You can do this, by clicking on the hearts beside their donations (see example below). The heart will turn red once you have clicked on it.  It's like a virtual warm hug! Give it a try!

Thanks so much everyone!!!

- Your Parent/School Council.

Don't Forget These Dates Folks!

How does this keep happening!!?? 702 books and counting!

 

 

HOW DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING!!???

 

 

We have now surpassed our 700 book goal, with the Indigo Adopt a School Campaign!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We now have a total of 702 books (our original goal was 350)!!!

 

 

  This is totally unreal!!

 

 

But we still have lots of time - a whole week in fact!!! So...Let's turn this goal up one more notch!

 

 

How about a nice round number like....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How can we take our goal to the next level?

 

... PINECREST CHAPTERS IS HOSTING ANOTHER PARTY!!!... 

 

 

 

 

 

Yup, that's right!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or for those who prefer sparkles...

 

 

 

 

 

 

What: A celebration for W.E. Gowling and the general public! 

- Face painting and activities galore! Don't forget to wear your pajamas!!

When: Sunday, Oct. 9th at 7pm

Where: Pinecrest Chapters (near Ikea)

Cost: Free admission - Please consider donating to our Adopt a School Fund :o)

 

Don't forget to invite everyone you know!

 

Looking for other ways to help?

1) Spread the word! Tell your friends that Pinecrest Chapters is accepting donations with every in-store purchase and share our links with your friends online! 

2) Go Online! Buy a book (or two, or three, or four...) for W.E. Gowling online - They take no percentage.  It all goes to our library! https://adoptaschool.indigo.ca/eng/schools/1199 

 

3) Go Online AGAIN!! Write a brief story online (using their drop down cues) and let the world know why W.E. Gowling loves to read.  https://adoptaschool.indigo.ca/eng/schools/1199 

Also...

Please try to thank those who have taken the time to donate books and/or write stories for W.E. Gowling.  You can do this, by clicking on the hearts beside their donations (see example below). The heart will turn red once you have clicked on it.  It's like a virtual warm hug! Give it a try!

Thanks so much everyone!!!

- Your Parent/School Council.

That party was out of this world!!! THANK YOU PINECREST CHAPTERS!

 Pincrest Chapters rocked our world yesterday!! 

The generosity and positive energy they sent toward W.E. Gowling was like the strongest of all tractor beams!! 

Face paint, mask making, colouring, games, story time... and STORM TROOPERS!!

 The force is strong with these ones!

 "Stormie" shopping for something fancy

Looks good on him

 "Stormie" likes this guy's shirt! 

THANK YOU PINECREST CHAPTERS and 501st CAPITAL CITY GARRISON!!!!

The tally will be in on monday, but judging by those happy faces... it was a huge hit!!

At the moment we have received 556/700 books... and we recently earned 5 free books for a Facebook "like" campaign!

Looking for ways to help?

1) Spread the word! Tell your friends that Pinecrest Chapters is accepting donations with every in-store purchase and share our links with your friends online! 

2) Go Online! Buy a book (or two, or three, or four...) for W.E. Gowling online - They take no percentage.  It all goes to our library! https://adoptaschool.indigo.ca/eng/schools/1199 

 

3) Go Online AGAIN!! Write a brief story online (using their drop down cues) and highlight what reading means to you! https://adoptaschool.indigo.ca/eng/schools/1199 

Also...

Please try to thank those who have taken the time to donate books and/or write stories for W.E. Gowling.  You can do this, by clicking on the hearts beside their donations (see example below). The heart will turn red once you have clicked on it.  It's like a virtual warm hug! Give it a try!

Thanks so much everyone!!!

- Your Parent/School Council.

May the Force be with Us!

Don't forget folks! Today is the day!!

... "Very excited, we are" (as Yoda would say)

What: A celebration for W.E. Gowling and the general public! 

 League 501 Capital City Garrison will be there in full Star Wars attire for photo ops (so dress up if you can!).  They will be helping us collect donations for our library!

When: TODAY! Saturday Oct. 1st, 12:30-2:30pm

Where: Pinecrest Chapters (near Ikea). 

Don't Forget: There will be a FREE bus outside of W.E. Gowling leaving at 12:00noon and returning 3:00pm. Parents must be with their children :o) 

Cost: Free admission - Please consider donating to our Adopt a School Fund :o)

Don't forget to invite everyone you know! 

- Especially those party animal Ewoks!

Looking for other ways to help?

1) Spread the word! Tell your friends that Pinecrest Chapters is accepting donations with every in-store purchase and share our links with your friends online! 

2) Go Online! Buy a book (or two, or three, or four...) for W.E. Gowling online - They take no percentage.  It all goes to our library! https://adoptaschool.indigo.ca/eng/schools/1199 

 

3) Go Online AGAIN!! Write a brief story online (using their drop down cues) and highlight what reading means to you! https://adoptaschool.indigo.ca/eng/schools/1199 

Also...

Please try to thank those who have taken the time to donate books and/or write stories for W.E. Gowling.  You can do this, by clicking on the hearts beside their donations (see example below). The heart will turn red once you have clicked on it.  It's like a virtual warm hug! Give it a try!

Thanks so much everyone!!!

- Your Parent/School Council.