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.

Hello Huron, in the next few days you will receive a Blue Huron Hawks Yearbook order form. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please complete the form and return it to your child’s teacher. The cost is $10.00 cash. We will only be taking pre-orders. Get your order in by Friday June 8^th. 

“Bring the arts to Huron”

This just in! Two fan-tabulous courtside tickets to the Raptors! They await your bids at the Silent Auction!

New this year: Gym teacher for a day…Comes with whistle and lunch with Mr. D!

Don’t miss our wild and wacky Family Games…
Balloon Toss: Last one dry wins!
Shoe Kick: The winner will kick it forward the furthest! Note: Croc wearers will NOT win…
Coffee Bean & Lentil Sack Race: Pick your sack based on size, not taste!
New this year! The Really Big Relay

Back by Popular Demand… Two Bouncy Castles and a Dunk Tank!

Volunteers Still Needed! No experience necessary…just enthusiasm and smiles Here is a perfect opportunity to show your support for Huron and meet other parents from the school. An hour of your time would be great, but even thirty minutes will keep the lines short and give everyone more time for fun! Please volunteer online or contact Jane Kruse jane.kruse@rogers.com and let her know when you can volunteer.

We need the support of every Huron family!
Donate items for the Silent Auction!
Contribute money online or leave cash/cheque in the front office!

Reminders…

Gently used books needed. Drop them off outside the front office by June 6th.

New date! Talent Show dress rehearsal (mandatory) is next Wednesday, May 30th, at 3:30 pm (not May 31 as previously announced).

To bring something for Bake Sale and Food Table, go online, contact line_lomheim@hotmail.com, or sign up in front hall.

Hello Huron, I just wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that there are students attending our school who suffer from life-threatening allergies to peanuts, peanut oil and nuts.

Prevention is the best approach to ensuring a safe environment. Therefore, we ask your co-operation in not sending to school any snacks or lunches containing:

· Peanuts
· Peanut oil
· Nut products

Students who have severe allergies to such food substances are exposed to a severe health risk when peanut and nut products are consumed in their environment or shared with them.

There are many food products with small traces of nut oil that can be dangerous to these students. Birthday cakes and treats from home to share with the class are not permitted, unless something is specifically requested by the teacher.

Please speak with your child about not sharing their snacks or lunches with other students.

The Toronto District School Board has procedures for the prevention and management of anaphylactic reactions. If you are interested, contact me for further information. Further information is also available through the Anaphylaxis Network of Canada (416-785-5666).

If you child has health problems of any kind, please inform your child’s teacher and office staff immediately so that the necessary health protection steps may be taken.

Your understanding and co-operation in ensuring the safest environment is greatly appreciated.

Jim Stathopoulos

New this year! Macaroni and cheese, vegetarian chili, and curried vegetables. Back by popular demand: Hummus, falafel, fruit kabobs, pizza, popcorn, candy floss, freezies and of course… 

This Just In!

Three unique quilts hand made by Huron students will be up for your bids at the Silent Auction!

Books galore! Don’t miss the fabulous finds at our annual Book Sale. Help us by bringing your gently used children’s and adult books (no textbooks please) to the front hall by June 6th.

Tune up your instruments!  Auditions for the Talent Show start this Monday, May 14th! Click here for specific dates and times.

Now you can donate money to the Picnic online!  This makes 3 easy ways for you to get involved:

• Donate items for the Silent Auction!
• Volunteer!
• Contribute cash!

You can also follow us on Twitter @huronpicnic