Carnaval 2010

Carnaval!

The Terrace Chapter of CPF is sponsoring our Annual Carnaval celebrations at Ecole Kiti K'Shan January 25th - 29th, 2010.

Monday - Kickoff Assembly 9:10am with a special visit from Bonhomme Carnaval
Tuesday - Toque & Sash Day
Wednesday - Snow Golf in the back upper field
Thursday - Fun Activities in the Gym
Friday - Closing assembly 10:ooam
Merci to the Carnaval Coordinator - Mme. Snyder, all the parent volunteers and the staff of Ecole Kiti K'Shan for supporting this annual event!

To learn more about Carnaval please visit www.carnaval.qc.ca/en

CPF Terrace has Authentic Arrowhead Sashes for sale at Ecole Kiti K'Shan. They are $25 each and all proceeds go to supporting French Language & Cultural Activities in Terrace.
Arrowhead sash with an embroidered Bonhomme Carnaval.

About 92 inches long.

Made in Québec

The arrowhead sash, inspired by the Amerindian culture, has remained a symbol in Quebecois society thanks to the Québec Carnival. In the 19th century, this belt was used to tie jackets at the waist to prevent the cold from creeping in. It also supported the kidneys in moments of physical effort. It was both a practical and fashionable accessory, worn by both the bourgeois and the peasants. The belt and the red hat, linked directly to Québec folklore, are today considered the primary elements of Bonhomme's outfit.

The ceinture fléchée, or arrowhead sash, was one of the famous badges of the voyageur. The ceinture fléchée had many uses. It was used for warmth, as a tump line and a support on the portage, as an emergency rope, and as a mark of distinction and origin. When tightly woven and treated with beeswax, it could even be used as a cup.

Originally, ceintures fléchées were woven by hand using a technique called 'finger weaving'. Later, sashes were machine loomed in England for the Canadian mass market.

The term 'fléchée' refers specifically to the original arrowhead design, but there were many other patterns. The chevron, the 'flammes' (flames), the 'éclairs' (lightning bolts), the 'W' ( double chevron), and the 'tête de flèche' (large two-tone arrowhead) were also used. Colors and patterns were distinctive of various regions. Probably the most famous of all sashes were those from the Assomption area of Lower Canada, which had multiple multi-colored lightning-bolts (éclairs) flanking a central red core.

À l’aventure… partout au Canada!

French Film night at Ecole Kiti K'Shan
Date: Friday, March 19, 2010
Location: KKS gym
Show Time: 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30)
Free of Charge!

Le 7e voyage de La Mouette, (On the Road with La Mouette!) 2001, 52 min
Directed by François Aubry and Philippe d’Hauterive and produced by Jacques Turgeon


At the crack of dawn, Louise, Philippe and their three sons – Simon, age 19, Félix, 16, and Étienne, 14 – hit the road with their travelling puppet show, Le Théâtre de La Mouette. This time they are setting off for the Maritimes and Newfoundland; it’s their seventh tour in ten years. They have already crossed Canada from east coast to west, and north to the Yukon, taking their amusing play with its serious ecological message to the remotest towns and villages. Like the wandering entertainers of yore, the d'Hauterive family spends gruelling months on the road. But they have freely chosen this lifestyle as a different way of travelling, learning and enjoying their freedom. Interspersing scenes of family life with spectacular scenery and music from around the world, the film invites the spectator along to share the joys and tribulations of this very special family.

Preceded by an animated short film:

Une courtepointe pour grand-maman,(Oma’s Quilt) 2007, 13 min
Directed by Izabela Bzymek and produced by Svend-Erik Eriksen

Oma’s Quilt is about love, life and change. Oma’s home for half a lifetime is brimming with memories that warm her heart yet bring tears to her eyes. On this day, her house stands empty, all the fragments of her life packed neatly into boxes. Oma is moving from Maple Street, where she lived for most of her life, to a senior’s residence where she doesn’t know anyone. Watching these events unfold is granddaughter Emily, a young girl full of wide-eyed enthusiasm. She senses that her grandmother isn’t sure she will like her new home. Wishing to help, Emily does something to ease the burden of such a momentous change in all their lives.

Terrace 2010 BC Winter Games

Volunteers needed for the 2010 BC Winter Games being hosted in Terrace March 4-7, 2010

If you have some time to give, please go to www.terrace2010bcwintergames.org

Thanks
Ana

All Day Scrapbooking Fundraiser: Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Ecole Kiti K’Shan
All Day Scrapbooking Fundraiser: Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Come and spend the day scrapbooking, cardmaking, or crafting of any kind with your friends. This is a great opportunity to raise funds for the school and socialize with other scrapbookers.

10:00am – 5:00pm
Ecole Kiti K’Shan – Multi Purpose Room
Entrance is through the upper parking lot next to the Gym. (No Stairs!)
The cost is $35.00 per person.

Included :
- Coffee & tea (Please bring your own travel mug)
- Lunch & Afternoon Snack
- An on-site store provided by Remember This Scrapbooking: www.rememberthisscrapbooking.ca
- Page contests & Door Prize

Want to increase your odds of winning something, you will get an extra door prize ticket for bringing an appetizer or desert to share at the snack table

Registration forms available at the Ecole Kiti K’Shan Office.

Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis; Space is limited.
For more information visit www.kkspac.blogspot.com or call Ana Peasgood 250.635.7903

PAC - December Minutes

Kiti K’Shan School
Parent Advisory Committee



Monthly Meeting Minutes December 16th, 2009

1. Meeting commenced at 6:30 pm (In attendance: Maxine Champion, Lorelle Kluss, Nita Back, Ginny Kenmuir, Michelle Beckley, Ana Peasgood, Terri Bowles.)

2. Secretary’s Report:
-Lorelle motioned to adopt the November minutes. Nita seconded the motion.

3. Treasurer’s Report :
-Lorelle Kluss reported that as of November 30, 2009, there is $838.67 in the Operating account and $ 6,710.72 in the Gaming account.
-Lorelle, Ginny and Nita have signing authority for PAC accounts at Northern Savings Credit Union.

4. DPAC Rep. Report:
-Michelle Beckley attended the first meeting on November 21. It was the AGM. Michelle and Laurie Mutshke will be sharing the role of secretary.
-Lorelle motioned to vote that KKS PAC will NOT pay for membership to DPAC for 2009-2010. Everyone agreed.

5. Hot Lunch Coordinator Report:
-Terri Bowles reported that volunteers are still needed. She needs 4 helpers for about 15 minutes to help deliver orders.
-There were 57 orders out of a total of 113 students. The kids are enjoying it and the next order form is already out.

6. Fundraising Coordinator Report:
-The Usborne Book Read-A-Thon is finished and was very successful. 41 students participated raising a total of $1,849.35. That means $1,054.14 in new books for our library.
-Ana would like to host a movie night at the school and possibly have showings of the Olympic hockey games.
-Ana and Terri are organizing an all day scrapbooking crop for the end of January. It will cost $35 per person and include lunch. Remember This scrapbooking store will be onsite. PAC should make about $18 a person.






7. Principal’s Report:
-The Christmas Bazaar was very successful. The Grade 7 Club raised over $480.00. Next year there needs to be more items to buy, more time for shopping and bags should be provided for the students.
-The Christmas concert is this Friday at 10:30.
-KKS is a BC Winter Games Billeting school and volunteers are still needed. Ana should add this to our blog.

7. Old Business:
-Nita was paid for FoodSafe course.

8. New Business:
-None

7. Meeting adjourned 7:30. Next meeting January 20th, 2010.

CPF December Minutes

CPF Meeting
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Minutes recorded by Nita Back


Call to Order: 7:30 p.m.

Attendance: Lorelle Kluss, Ana Peasgood, Nita Back, Maxine Champion, Ginny Kenmuir, Terri Bowles, David Block, Michelle Beckley.

Secretary’s Report –Nita motioned to adopt the changed minutes from the November meeting with David being appointed the Spring Barbeque coordinator. Lorelle seconded and the motion was approved.

Treasurer’s Report –Lorelle presented the financial status of the accounts held at the Royal Bank. As of November 26, the Operating account has $ 8,696.39 and the Bingo (gaming) account has $9,094.07.
-Terri motioned to remove Michael Johnson from the treasurer position due to his inability to fulfil all the necessary roles as treasurer. The motion was passed. Lorelle to write a letter to Michael to let him know about the decision.
-David motioned to have Ginny as the new treasurer. The motion was passed.


Vice-Chairperson Report – bingo grant has to be in by the end of February.

Old Business – The Family Dance was a success. Estimated profits were more than $1000.00. Some suggestions for next year would be to have the dance go for a longer time, look at doing the pictures differently (the lighting wasn’t great this year), possibly changing the location of some of the games and changing the menu of the canteen.)

New Business – Lorelle motioned that the scrapbooking cap should be $50.00 for the year 2009/2010. The motion was passed. Lorelle to talk with Stella Peden as to how much money has been spent so far.
-David presented some options for purchasing a CPF canopy to be used at future events.
-Simone has volunteered to coordinate the Winter Carnival this year to take place at the end of January.

Adjournment - 8:30pm. Next meeting January 20, 2010.