Newsletters
May 2020 Vancouver Newsletter
"Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day." - Alice Morse Earle
Events
May The 4th Be With You
May 4, 2020
National Star Wars Day was first organized at the Toronto Underground Cinema in 2011. This day is celebrated by thousands of Star Wars enthusiasts.
Cinco De Mayo
May 5, 2020
Cinco de Mayo is observed annually on May 5th as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride; a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War
Happy Mother's Day
May 10, 2020
Mother's Day has been celebrated around the world since, well motherhood. Everyone has one or someone who is like a mother to them. On the second Sunday of May we honour those women who are our mothers.
National Receptionists' Day
May 13, 2020
Each year National Receptionists' Day is observed on the second Wednesday in May. this day was created to give recognition to receptionists and the valuable contributions they make to the companies they work at.
Announcements
Victoria Day is May 23rd
Victoria Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer (officially June 21st) We celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday.
Thank You To All The Frontline Workers...
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💛Thank you to all our frontline workers and essential businesses for all that you do, everyday, to ensure that all of us are safe, healthy and protected.
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💛Thank you for being out there so we can we stay in the safety of our homes.
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💛Thank you for sacrificing your family time so all of our families can stay safe and have access to food and essential supplies.
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💛Thank you for being the heroes that we so desperately needed during these tough times!
Flour is Flying Off the Shelves
It seems everyone and their uncle is baking which is causing a shortage in flour and yeast products. Baking is a psychologically positive endeavour that many people find calming and therapeutic. It could make people feel happier and feel that they are accomplishing something. Have you baked anything lately?
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Now that we have put up with all the April showers, make way for the flowers of May. Long before email, texting, instant messages or even phone calls, people used flowers to communicate. This language was popular in the 18th and 19th century. The messages told with flowers are as meaningful today as ever. Each one has a unique meaning. Check out yours - https://www.ftd.com/blog/celebrate/birth-flowers-what-they-say-about-you
Creating Art As Classes Continue Online
Karen, our ECE instructor created this wonderful collage of a project her students worked on for Earth Day which was on April 22nd. It was a creative way to share the students work as classes continue online.
