O'Connell Drive Elementary

Holiday Events

Families,

 

We have a lot of holiday events happening up until the last day before break. Students are getting excited!

 

Holiday Concerts

 

Our holiday concerts take place on the following dates:

  • Grades P to 2: Monday, December 11th

  • Grades 3 to 6: Tuesday, December 14th

 

All concerts take place at 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm. Tickets are required for the evening concerts. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

 

Lunch with the Grinch

 

We would like to welcome your child to have a special holiday lunch with "The Grinch"! We will be serving pancakes, ham, jello and juice/milk. After lunchtime, all classes will meet in the gymnasium for a special Christmas reading with Mrs. Claus.

(Pre-primary students will be served lunch in their classrooms.)

This fun and festive event is free of charge, however donations will be graciously accepted if you so wish.

 

Holiday Bazaar

 

On Tuesday, December 19th, all students will be invited to shop for two special people. All gifts are $2. Families are asked to send loonies and toonies if possible.

 

Spirit Week

 

We'll have some holiday fun on the last few days of school before the break!

  • Monday, December 18th: PJ Day for the IWK (donations for the IWK accepted and appreciated)

  • Tuesday, December 19th: Grinchmas (Grinch-themed, green, Whoville characters, etc.)

  • Wednesday, December 20th: Christmas Spirit (dressing in red & green, tinsel, Christmas shirts, or just string some lights on yourself!)

 

 

Holiday Break

 

The last day of school before the break is Wednesday, December 20th.

Schools reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd.