Attention Everyone! There has been a change to the date of our next regular meeting. It is now Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 from 6-8 in the Pod. Please let me know if you will need childcare so I can book someone. Thank you for your cooperation.
Did you know about the Out of School Care programs offered at HMB School? You can pick which days you would like your child to participate, or take advantage of our flexible ‘Drop In’ offering. We also offer summer programming (though we close for the last 2 weeks of August). Please speak to our wonderful staff about your needs. Currently, OOSC offers 6 different programs, at the following posted rates, starting after school til 6pm during the school year.
Monday to Thursday -$15
Fridays (early close) -$20
Pro-D days- $30
Kindercare (early start)-$23
Kindercare (late start)- $20
Kindercare Pro-D days- $33
In order to continue offering ‘Drop in’ at OOSC, we’re shifting the rates to reflect the additional staffing and administrative issues arising from this aspect of the program. A $2 increase for drop in use will start at the end of June, 2010. This is a $2 per day savings if you book a regular spot. Please contact Peggy Huson at the OOSC 604 885 4386
HMB Shopping Extravaganza-
This Thursday, November 19th, from 6:30-9pm at HMB School. A chance to see 22 vendors and participate in our Silent Auction, Evening Cafe, win door prizes, and get ready for your winter festivities. This is a fund-raiser for HMB PAC, and a great opportunity to support the school, while receiving fabulous ideas and accoutrements for this festive season. Poinsettias, wreaths, Fair Trade coffee, as well as local craft vendors and home-sale entrepreneurs. Craft Vendors such as Sea Fiddler Glass, and local quilters, as well as local vendors of Tupperware, Party-Lite and Optionelle. Community businesses Pastimes Toys, and Trugs, and Tilley’s Galley. All under one roof!
HMBCCS Fundraiser- Raising money through you giving, and getting, and all of us wining!!!! Half-pound bags of ground coffee for sale. Fair Trade Organic are $7.50 per bag with “Glad Tidings” and “Festive Blend” as well as Regular Brews “Christmas Blend”, “Mistletoe Mocha” and “Christmas Eggnog” at $7.00 per bag. Discount for case sales, 10 X 1/2 pound bags per case. Perhaps buy a case for your work, or church, or to give as hostess gifts. $70 for 10 F-T Organic, and $65 for 10 mix and match Regular Brews.
Contact Kate, 604 885 2019 or come to the ‘Shopping Extravaganza’ at HMB School, Thursday, November 19th from 6:30-9pm and visit the HMBCCS Coffee Sale table. Gift baskets will also be available. If you think you can sell to your friends and neighbours, please do! Take orders, or give my contact info and I will keep you supplied with coffee or deliver to them myself. Thanks Everyone.
HMBCCS will be increasing the 2 day per week pre-school fee in January, 2010. The current fee is $125 per month for 2 classes/week per month. It will be raised to $165 for 2 classes/week per month. HMBCCS staff provide excellent childcare and nurturing to our children. Our fees have been significantly lower then all other pre-schools on the Sunshine Coast and it is long overdue to bring them to comparable levels. To illustrate the fee structure- parents have been paying $5.55 per hour to have your child in pre-school. A further increase may occur in September, 2010. If you have any questions or comments, please come to our next HMBCCS Board meeting. Tuesday, October 20th, 6pm in the POD.
Ever get stuck finding stuff to keep the kids busy? We are compiling ideas from Halfmoon Bay families for a book we are putting together as a fundraiser for the child care centre. Please share your secrets for survival and we will all benefit from our combined wisdom and experience!Fill in the form (available on the Parent Info Board at Out Of School Care) with your idea (one form per idea – and more than one is welcome!) and drop off your submissions to Tracey or Karyn at Out Of School Care in the POD.We are planning on releasing the book at the Halfmoon Bay Country Faire in July.Thanks for your support!
Halfmoon Bay Childcare Centre Society 