Eppland News  

Who: Elementary school students (K to 5)
What: decorating gingerbread cookies
Where: in Family Groups
When: Friday, December 7^th in the morning
 Why: to celebrate Christmas and community

What to bring: a small bag of nut-free candy for decorating (approx. ½ cup).  For example:

• Smarties
• Chocolate chips                                                                                   
• Jelly beans                                                                      
• Gummy bears
• Licorice
• Mini-marshmallows
• Raisins/craisins
• Dried fruit
• Pretzels/cereal
• Seeds
• And many more!

Cookies and icing will be provided.  Students with egg, dairy, or gluten-free sensitivities/allergies will be accommodated.   Please ensure that your child’s teacher knows about these dietary concerns. 

Students will NOT be permitted to share candies.

The elementary campus will once again be collecting baby items to help support the important ministry work done by the Vancouver Crisis Pregnancy Centre.  Each year, the RCS community gives enough items to fill many Christmas hampers for babies and mothers in need.

Items will be collected in a special box in each classroom and presented to the CPC during Chapel on December 14th.

Please send new items to school with your child.  Suggested donations include:  sleepers and outfits (newborn – 12 months), undershirts, bibs, blankets, towels, washcloths, bottles, socks, slippers, hats, shampoo, lotion, diapers, wipes, toys, powdered formula, baby cereal, and jarred baby food.

Items for moms could include toiletries, magazines and treats.

Thank you for considering being a part of this annual CHRISTmas event that encourages many needy families and single mothers in the Lower Mainland.

Ms. Ho is in need of two parent volunteers to help her with spelling marking.  She is looking for a commitment of a minimum of eight weeks as it takes time to train for the marking.  The marking will take place on Thursday afternoons from 1:10 to 2:45.  A good knowledge of the English language is necessary.

Thank you for considering this request.  If you are interested or would like more information, you can email Ms. Ho at  (dho@richmondchristian.ca).

Elementary Book Fair Coming!

November 5-8, the Book Fair will be at the Elementary Campus.

Vendors are Scholastic, Usborne Books and Pilgrim Book & Bible.

The theme this year is:  Be an All Star Reader.