Frozen Yogurt / Rainbow Spirit Day
Jun
11

Frozen Yogurt / Rainbow Spirit Day

Frozen Yogurt Day is also SPIRIT DAY! On Wednesday, June 11, let's make a rainbow! 🌈 Each grade will be assigned different colour to wear—together, we’ll create a school-wide masterpiece!

After lunch, participating students will be able to pick the flavour of their frozen yogurt treat. Thank you for all your orders! 

B.Y.O.S. (Bring Your Own Spoon)
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce waste and eliminate single use plastics, the Home & School Association is encouraging students to bring their own reusable spoons to school for yogurt day. 

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Home & School Meeting (AGM) [NEW DATE]
Jun
9

Home & School Meeting (AGM) [NEW DATE]

Join Us for the Home & School Annual General Meeting (AGM)!

Snacks & welcome: 6:30 pm | Meeting: 7:00–8:30 pm
In-person at the school (with an option to join online)

Help shape a fun and enriching school year at Edinburgh! Our AGM is a great chance to connect with the Home & School committee, hear about our plans, and learn how you can get involved.

We’re especially looking for a Treasurer, Secretary, and Communications Coordinator to join next year’s Executive Committee. It’s a great way to meet other parents and make a difference in the school community. Scroll down for full role descriptions!

Whether you want to take on a leadership role or help out occasionally, there’s something for everyone—no matter how much time you can offer.

Interested in a role or have questions? Contact us—we’d love to chat!

If you can’t make it in person, you’re welcome to join the meeting online.

The agenda is available here for your reference.

We hope to see you there!

🧾 Secretary

  • Record and distribute accurate, impartial minutes of all meetings

  • Track motions, attendance, and follow-ups

  • Send agendas, minutes, and meeting notices as per by-laws

  • Maintain accessible records for the Executive

  • Support meeting logistics (e.g. attendance sheet, correspondence)

💰 Treasurer

  • Manage all financial transactions, banking, and record-keeping

  • Prepare and present monthly and annual financial reports

  • Submit annual report (signed by President & Treasurer) to QFHSA by July 1

  • Draft and present annual budget for approval

  • Maintain inventory of H&S purchases

  • Track funds from events, manage reimbursements, and ensure proper documentation

📢 Communications Coordinator

  • Be the voice of Home & School!

  • Manage the Gmail account and respond to inquiries

  • Send Mailchimp blasts (newsletters, reminders, etc.)

  • Promote events through posters and digital outreach

  • Coordinate with our website admin for timely updates

  • Ensure consistent messaging across all channels

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Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day
Jun
6

Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day

Pizza Day is also FREE DRESS DAY!

Pizza will be delivered for lunch to participating students based on the orders received. Thank you for all your orders! 

Please Note: Remember to pack a lunch for any child who has not ordered pizza.    

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Spring Fair (NEW DATE)
May
28

Spring Fair (NEW DATE)

The Edinburgh Home & School Association is excited to host our annual Spring Fair!

Join us for an evening full of fun, including:

  • Food

  • Bake sale

  • Cotton candy

  • Music

  • New inflatables

  • Fun games and activities

  • Face painting and glitter tattoos

Bracelets and tickets are available for pre-sale online, and will be available on-site. Avoid line ups and visit our Store to purchase bracelets and tickets!

Optional classroom delivery will only be available for bracelets and tickets purchased by Friday, May 23. Pre-sale will continue until Tuesday, May 27 for on-site pick up at the fast track table.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We’re thrilled to have some wonderful student volunteers, but we still need a few adults to help make this event a success! There are many different fun opportunities available so choose what you like! Sign up here: Spring Fair Volunteer Sign Up. We encourage you to volunteer for one fun-filled shift during the event. We appreciate your support!

CALLING ALL BAKERS! We're looking for sweet treats for the bake sale table! Whether you're a seasoned baker or just love whipping up treats in the kitchen, your contributions will help us raise funds for important school initiatives. If you would like to contribute to the table, please sign up here: Bake Sale Sign Up. Contributions can be dropped off in the teacher's lounge on the day of the fair (all day).

Price list:

Bracelets

  • Pre-sale: $19

  • On-site: $20

  • Includes unlimited access to: Inflatables, games, and activities

  • Does not include: Food, face painting, glitter tattoos, or guess the jelly beans

Tickets

  • Pre-sale and on-site: 1$ each 

Activity costs

  • Inflatables: 3 tickets per turn (or unlimited with a bracelet)

  • Games and activities: 1 ticket per turn (or unlimited with a bracelet)

  • Face painting and glitter tattoos: 2 tickets

  • Guess the jelly beans: 1 ticket per guess

Food costs

  • Hot dog or veggie dog: 2 tickets

  • Chips:1 ticket

  • Popcorn: 1 ticket

  • Juice: 1 ticket

  • Bubly: 2 tickets

  • Cotton candy: 2 tickets

  • Bake sale: number of tickets varies

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Souvlaki George Lunch
May
28

Souvlaki George Lunch

Home & School is excited about our new special lunch offering - Souvlaki George!

Two delicious options available for $9.00 each:

Option 1

  • Chicken stick

  • Rice

  • Side of cucumbers and tomatoes

Option 2

  • Chicken stick

  • Fries

  • Side of cucumbers and tomatoes

Visit our Store to order!

Order Deadline: May 18

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Frozen Yogurt / Heroes vs. Villains Spirit Day
May
14

Frozen Yogurt / Heroes vs. Villains Spirit Day

Frozen Yogurt Day is also SPIRIT DAY! On Wednesday, May 14, show off your heroic or villainous side by wearing a shirt that represents your favourite hero or villain! 🦸‍♂️🦹‍♀️ Whether it’s a superhero logo, a villainous catchphrase, or something inspired by your favourite character—choose your side and wear it with pride!

After lunch, participating students will be able to pick the flavour of their frozen yogurt treat. Thank you for all your orders! 

B.Y.O.S. (Bring Your Own Spoon)
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce waste and eliminate single use plastics, the Home & School Association is encouraging students to bring their own reusable spoons to school for yogurt day. 

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Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day
May
9

Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day

Pizza Day is also FREE DRESS DAY!

Pizza will be delivered for lunch to participating students based on the orders received. Thank you for all your orders! 

Please Note: Remember to pack a lunch for any child who has not ordered pizza.    

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Mazzeh Kebab Lunch
Apr
29

Mazzeh Kebab Lunch

Home & School is excited to offer a new special lunch April 29 catered by Mazzeh!

Two delicious options available for $8.00 each:

Option 1

  • Mixed ground beef and lamb kebab

    Rice

    Grilled tomato

Option 2

  • Ground chicken kebab

    Rice

    Grilled tomato

Visit our Store to order!

Order Deadline: April 19

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Frozen Yogurt / Inside Out Spirit Day
Apr
16

Frozen Yogurt / Inside Out Spirit Day

Frozen Yogurt Day is also SPIRIT DAY! On Wednesday, April 16, flip your style and wear your clothes inside out for a day of fun! 😜 Get ready to turn heads with your topsy-turvy look!

After lunch, participating students will be able to pick the flavour of their frozen yogurt treat. Thank you for all your orders! 

B.Y.O.S. (Bring Your Own Spoon)
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce waste and eliminate single use plastics, the Home & School Association is encouraging students to bring their own reusable spoons to school for yogurt day. 

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Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day
Apr
11

Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day

Pizza Day is also FREE DRESS DAY!

Pizza will be delivered for lunch to participating students based on the orders received. Thank you for all your orders! 

Please Note: Remember to pack a lunch for any child who has not ordered pizza.    

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Home & School Meeting
Apr
2

Home & School Meeting

This meeting is a great opportunity to meet the Home & School committee, learn about our plans for the year, and ask any questions you may have. And, if you’re curious about getting more involved, we have plenty of ways to participate, whether it's helping with fundraisers, social events, or administrative tasks, we have something for everyone—no matter how much time you can contribute!

Each year, we welcome new parents to join our team, especially as some of our current members move on. We’d love to have you join us and be part of the fun, community-building work we do for the school.

The meeting will be held virtually, so you can join from anywhere! Click here to join and view the agenda here.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Pasta Night
Mar
21

Pasta Night

Join us for a delicious pasta dinner catered by Traiteur LT, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our school community! It’s a night you won’t want to miss! Please note: Childcare won’t be provided, so children will need to stay with a caregiver.

Cost: $18.00 per person

Location: School Gymnasium

Tickets Includes:

  • Hearty pasta dinner (choice of: meat sauce, rosé, mac & cheese, or olive oil)

  • Sides

  • Refreshing drink

  • Small dessert

  • Free activities for the kids

Visit our Store to order.

Order Deadline: March 14, 2025

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Frozen Yogurt / Fictional Character Shirt Spirit Day
Mar
19

Frozen Yogurt / Fictional Character Shirt Spirit Day

Frozen Yogurt Day is also SPIRIT DAY! On Wednesday, March 19, students are invited to strut their stuff in their favourite fictional character shirt! 🎬📚 Whether it’s a character from a movie, TV show, comic book, or novel—the possibilities are endless!

After lunch, participating students will be able to pick the flavour of their frozen yogurt treat. Thank you for all your orders! 

B.Y.O.S. (Bring Your Own Spoon)
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce waste and eliminate single use plastics, the Home & School Association is encouraging students to bring their own reusable spoons to school for yogurt day. 

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Montreal Crepes & Dumplings Lunch
Mar
18

Montreal Crepes & Dumplings Lunch

Home & School is excited to offer a special lunch catered by Montreal Crepes & Dumplings!

There are 2 options available for $7.00 each:

Option 1

  • 5 pork & cabbage dumplings

  • rice

  • 1 spring roll

Option 2

  • 5 chicken & cabbage dumplings

  • rice

  • 1 spring roll

Visit our Store to order.

Order Deadline: March 8, 2025

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Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day
Mar
14

Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day

Pizza Day is also FREE DRESS DAY!

Pizza will be delivered for lunch to participating students based on the orders received. Thank you for all your orders! 

Please Note: Remember to pack a lunch for any child who has not ordered pizza.    

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Souvlaki George Lunch
Feb
27

Souvlaki George Lunch

Home & School is excited to offer a special lunch catered by Souvlaki George!

Two delicious options available for $9.00 each:

Option 1

  • Chicken stick

  • Rice

  • Side of cucumbers and tomatoes

Option 2

  • Chicken stick

  • Fries

  • Side of cucumbers and tomatoes

Visit our Store to order!

Order Deadline: May 18

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Frozen Yogurt / Valentine’s Spirit Day
Feb
19

Frozen Yogurt / Valentine’s Spirit Day

Frozen Yogurt Day is also SPIRIT DAY! On Wednesday, February 19, show your Valentine’s spirit by dressing in red, pink, or purple—spread the love! 💖

After lunch, participating students will be able to pick the flavour of their frozen yogurt treat. Thank you for all your orders! 

B.Y.O.S. (Bring Your Own Spoon)
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce waste and eliminate single use plastics, the Home & School Association is encouraging students to bring their own reusable spoons to school for yogurt day. 

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Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day
Feb
7

Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day

Pizza Day is also FREE DRESS DAY!

Pizza will be delivered for lunch to participating students based on the orders received. Thank you for all your orders! 

Please Note: Remember to pack a lunch for any child who has not ordered pizza.    

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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Feb
3
to Feb 7

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Home & School is planning special surprises throughout Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week from February 3 to 7, and we need your help!

Monday, February 3 – Breakfast Bonanza:

We’re kicking off the week with a delicious breakfast for our teachers and staff! We need your help with food contributions and volunteers to serve. Sign up HERE.

Tuesday, February 4 - Smoothie Day:

We’ve got this one covered—thanks to your support, our staff will enjoy refreshing smoothies to keep them energized!

Wednesday, February 5 - Words of Love:

Send your child to school with a heartfelt note, drawing, or card for their teacher and favorite staff members. These small gestures mean the world and bring big smiles!

Thursday, February 6 - Stock the Kitchen:

Let’s keep the staff room stocked! Drop off donations of coffee (Keurig machine), tea, hot chocolate and snacks (granola bars, crackers, cookies, juice boxes, popcorn, chips, etc.) in the designated box at the front entrance of the school by Wednesday.

Friday, February 7 - Staff Edinburgh Hoodies:

Let’s wrap our amazing teachers and staff in appreciation—literally! We’re gifting each of them a special Edinburgh hoodie, and we need your help to make it happen. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Donate HERE.

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Villa Toscana Pasta Lunch
Jan
28

Villa Toscana Pasta Lunch

Home & School is excited to offer a special lunch catered by Villa Toscana!

Cost: $7.50

Includes:

  • Plate of penne with tomato sauce

  • Dinner roll

Visit our Store to order.

Order Deadline: Friday, January 17th

Important Note: Grade 5 has a field trip on January 28th. If your child is going on the trip, please don’t place an order for them.

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Frozen Yogurt / Tropical Spirit Day
Jan
24

Frozen Yogurt / Tropical Spirit Day

Frozen Yogurt Day is also SPIRIT DAY! On Wednesday, January 22, escape the winter chill and bring the beach vibes with your Hawaiian shirts, leis, and summer gear! 🌴 For safety, please leave swimwear and flip-flops at home—let's focus on fun, comfortable tropical clothing instead.

After lunch, participating students will be able to pick the flavour of their frozen yogurt treat. Thank you for all your orders! 

B.Y.O.S. (Bring Your Own Spoon)
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce waste and eliminate single use plastics, the Home & School Association is encouraging students to bring their own reusable spoons to school for yogurt day. 

View Event →
Home & School Meeting
Jan
22

Home & School Meeting

This meeting is a great opportunity to meet the Home & School committee, learn about our plans for the year, and ask any questions you may have. And, if you’re curious about getting more involved, we have plenty of ways to participate, whether it's helping with fundraisers, social events, or administrative tasks, we have something for everyone—no matter how much time you can contribute!

Each year, we welcome new parents to join our team, especially as some of our current members move on. We’d love to have you join us and be part of the fun, community-building work we do for the school.

The meeting will be held virtually, so you can join from anywhere! Click here to join and view the agenda here.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day
Jan
17

Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day

Pizza Day is also FREE DRESS DAY!

Pizza will be delivered for lunch to participating students based on the orders received. Thank you for all your orders! 

Please Note: Remember to pack a lunch for any child who has not ordered pizza.    

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Pancake Breakfast
Dec
19

Pancake Breakfast

Every student will enjoy a free pancake breakfast, provided by our hot lunch supplier, Le Doral. At 9:00 a.m., the whole school will gather to celebrate the holidays and make sweet memories to wrap up the year!

To volunteer for this event, sign up here!

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Frozen Yogurt Day
Dec
18

Frozen Yogurt Day

After lunch, participating students will be able to pick the flavour of their frozen yogurt treat. Thank you for all your orders! 

B.Y.O.S. (Bring Your Own Spoon)
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce waste and eliminate single use plastics, the Home & School Association is encouraging students to bring their own reusable spoons to school for yogurt day. 

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Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day
Dec
13

Pizza Lunch / Free Dress Day

Pizza Day is also FREE DRESS DAY!

Pizza will be delivered for lunch to participating students based on the orders received. Thank you for all your orders! 

Please Note: Remember to pack a lunch for any child who has not ordered pizza.    

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Book Fair (In-Person)
Dec
5

Book Fair (In-Person)

We’re thrilled to partner with Babar Books for our annual Book Fair, both online and in-person! It’s a great way to get holiday shopping done while supporting our library and classrooms—Edinburgh will receive new books from a percentage of sales.

Babar Books will be at Edinburgh on Thursday, December 5, 2024, with a selection of English and French books. Students can bring money to shop during the school day or browse and create a “wish list” for their parents to purchase later. Parents are welcome from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Prices start at $7.99.

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Montreal Crepes & Dumplings Lunch
Dec
4

Montreal Crepes & Dumplings Lunch

Home & School is excited to offer a special lunch catered by Montreal Crepes & Dumplings!

There are 2 options available for $7.00 each:

Option 1

  • 5 pork & cabbage dumplings

  • rice

  • 1 spring roll

Option 2

  • 5 chicken & cabbage dumplings

  • rice

  • 1 spring roll

Visit our Store to order.

Order Deadline: November 23

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