Picnic 2012 was a huge success! We had wonderful weather and a record number of attendees, tickets sold, food eaten, hands henna’d, faces painted, shoes kicked, and books browsed. Principal Stathopoulos and several teachers graciously allowed themselves to get dunked over and over again. The silent auction was a terrific success, and the talent show – which included two live auctions – was unforgettable!

Thanks to our terrific volunteers and to everyone who came out to participate in the event. Funds raised by the Picnic are allocated by Parent Council toward arts programming in the school and other areas of community need. We have a great community. Congratulations, Huron!

- Jennifer Berdahl, Picnic Chair

TOP 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PICNIC FOR THE ARTS

1. The Silent Auction (see the catalogue online!) is in a new location this year…the gym! New hours too! The auction opens at 3:30 and closes at 7pm sharp.
2. Come out to win a free ticket to an auction draw to be held at 6:30pm in the gym! There are over $200 in prizes to be won.   
3. We still need volunteers to make the Picnic happen! Please email jane.kruse@rogers.com to help.
4. Drop off items for bake sale and food table in Guidance Room 1 (by the school’s north stairwell) on the day of the picnic.
5. Water is free — bring your own cup or bottle!
6. The Talent Show, from 7:15 to closing, features 20+ short, dazzling acts. This year’s show will have a special live auction!
7. Come hungry: There will be lots of yummy food to eat.
8. Don’t forget hats and sunscreen…and feel free to bring a blanket – after all, it’s a picnic!
9. Cash donations are still welcome online OR look for the Donation Box at the event
10. Download a handy map of activity locations and times at PICNIC FOR THE ARTS

All are welcome!  See you this Friday!

Picnic Activities  5 to 8 pm   
Silent Auction 3:30 to 7 pm

Congratulations to all of the members of the Huron Track & Field team that participated in the South Conference Finals Track Meet at Birchmount Stadium.

Yulina W  – Grade Five Girls 60 m Hurdles – 16^th Aurora D  – Grade Six Girls Shot Put – 15^th Daniel D– Grade Four Boys 60 m Hurdles – 15^th Robbie H – Grade Four Boys Shot Put – 14^th Nina V – Grade Five Girls 60 m Hurdles – 14^th Sophia M – Grade Six Girls Shot Put – 14th Kent C - Grade Six Boys Standing Long Jump – 13th Alfonso W –Grade Five Boys 100 m – 12th Audrey K – Grade Four Girls Triple Jump 12^th Erik P – Grade Four Boys 1500 m – 11^th Beck P – Grade Six Boys 60 m Hurdles – 11^th The Grade Six Girls 4 x 100 m relay team of: Sophia M, Natasha J, Wintana P & Kris K - 13th

The following students placed in the top 10:

The Grade Five Boys 4 x 100 m relay team of: Rayleigh B, Alfonso W, Jason B & Findlay M – 10^th Tomas C– Grade Four Boys 60 m Hurdles – 10^th  Sophia M – Grade Six Girls 200 m – 9th Audrey K – Grade Four Girls 60 m Hurdles 8^th Erik P – Grade Four Boys 400 m – 8^th Rayleigh B – Grade Five Boys 60 m Hurdles – 7^th

The following team members have qualified for the City of Toronto Championships next Tuesday at Birchmount Stadium:

Tomas C – Grade Four Boys 800 m – 3^rd Rayleigh B – Grade Five Boys Triple Jump – 2nd The Grade Six Boys 4 x 100 m relay team of Eli H, Etyvick B, Beck P& Josh S – 2^nd Etyvick Buzangu – Grade Six Boys 100 m – 2^nd & Triple Jump – 2^nd Josh Scott – Grade Six Boys 200 m – 1^st & 400 m – 1^st

And finally thanks to the outstanding performances by Kent, Eli, Beck, Etyvick and Josh, the Grade Six Boys have won the South Championship Banner for Track & Field. Congratulations everyone on an outstanding season and good luck to the boys competing next Tuesday at the city championships.