Tuesday, May 14

SPRING FLING 2024 - We need your help!

It's less than 2 weeks to SPRING FLING –

we need more help!   


Thursday, May 30 from 4 - 8pm


Dear Dickens Community, 


Invite your family & friends! This is our biggest annual fundraiser supporting field trips, activities, clubs, art and classroom supplies at the Main & Annex schools.


Please sign up to VOLUNTEER and/or DONATE – Thank you!



VOLUNTEERING


More than 200 Volunteers are needed for everything to run smoothly and to avoid long line-ups! Most shifts are 1 hour onsite on Thursday, May 30. We also need help with setting up the night before and a few hours before the event.


Sign up to Volunteer! 


Use the link sent to your email to sign up for any of the following listed below. INCLUDE your Name, Phone Number and Email so that the Team Leads can contact you. The QR code on the Classroom Handout sent home also gives you the link!


  • Pre-Event Set Up
  • Tear Down
  • Recycling & Garbage
  • Face Painting
  • Cotton Candy
  • Musical Desserts (cake walk)
  • Sausage Stand
  • Ticket Sales
  • Made It (crafts table)
  • Plants Sale
  • Indoor Games
  • Games Prize Table
  • Outdoor Games
  • Popcorn
  • Silent Auction
  • Photo Booth
  • Bake Sale
 

DONATING ITEMS 


When and where to bring all items:


Main School: On the day, drop donations at the Main School Gym from 8:45am - 3:30pm. 


Annex School: On the day, drop donations at the Annex Office from 8:45am - 3pm or take them directly to the Main School Gym.  After 3pm: Please take items to the main school.     



SILENT AUCTION

Do you own a business or work at a business that can donate products or services that could benefit our community? If you can donate products, services, gift cards and/or gift certificates to the Silent Auction, please contact dickens.silent.auction24@gmail.com  You'll be informed when, where and how to deliver your item(s).  


Donations for Bake Sale (Savoury & Sweet)

Cookies, Squares, Cup Cakes, Loaves, Brownies, Muffins, Cake Pops, Small Pies/Tarts, Mini Quiches and other treats.  Add labels with ingredients in case of allergens.  We’ll also need some gluten-free and dairy-free items.

Donations for Musical Desserts (previously cake walk)

Small items please! Cookies, Squares, Cup Cakes, Brownies, Muffins, Cake Pops and other sweet treats. Please add labels with ingredients in case of allergens. We’ll also need some gluten-free and/or dairy-free items. 

Donations for MADE IT 

We welcome any Home-made Crafts and Handiwork! Paintings/Drawings, Pottery, Ceramics, Woodwork, Sculptures, Photographs, Greeting Cards, Jams & Jellies, Chocolates/Candy, Jewellery, Friendship Bracelets, Hair Accessories, Buttons, Pins, Magnets, Key Chains, Candles, Soaps, Beeswax Wraps, Knitting/Crocheting: e.g. Toques, Gloves, Scarves etc. and Sewing/Quilting: e.g. Pillow Covers, Totes (cloth bags) etc. Label your items with your name + number if you want unsold items returned.


Sign up to Donate! 


Use the link sent to your email to give us a heads up on what’s coming in for Bake Sale, Musical Desserts and MADE IT – INCLUDE the Item(s), your Name and Email so that the relevant Team Lead can contact you. The QR code on the Classroom Handout sent home also gives you the link!



Donations for Plant Sale

Flowers, Plants, Bulbs/Tubers, Shrubs, Seedlings, Seeds etc.  Buy new or pull from your garden! Garden accessories, Decorative pots and containers are welcome too.


Any Questions? 


Contact us at dickens.spring.fling@gmail.com if you have questions regarding Volunteering or Donating. 


Thank you for your time and generosity!  

The Dickens SPRING FLING Team


Sunday, May 12

Team Lead Volunteer


Previously known as the "Cake Walk" this Indoor Game is similar to Musical Chairs. It's always been a very popular game with Kids 4 to 12 years old.  

Email at dickens.spring.fling@gmail.com if you'd like to sign up for this role OR want to know more about it. 

Family Baseball Night Funraiser

Come watch the Vancouver Canadians minor league baseball team with families and students from the Charles Dickens community!  



This event is to raise funds for the Inclusive Playground and $5 from every ticket sold will be donated directly to our fundraiser. Tickets cost $22.

When: Thursday, June 13th @ 7:05pm

Where: Nat Bailey Stadium

 Order tickets here

Some additional information:
  • Tickets can be bought up to the day before the event, however the public can buy them too so buy early if you can.
  • All payments are handled through the link above
  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable
  • Tickets for this fundraiser can only be purchased through the link above. Any tickets purchased elsewhere are not a part of this fundraiser.
  • Tickets are delivered via email only. Tickets cannot be printed at the Box Office.



Friday, May 10

SPRING FLING 2024 - We need your help!

 

SPRING FLING is fast approaching – we need your help to make it successful!

 

Save the Date for Thursday, May 30 from 4-8pm 

 
Invite your Family & Friends!  Enjoy a fun-filled day celebrating our school and community!  This is our 21st Annual Fundraiser supporting field trips, activities and classroom supplies at the Main & Annex.
 

Hello Dickens Community,

 
Please take a look through the following points to see how you can help.  Thank You!  

 

1.  Volunteering:

 
About 200 Volunteers are needed for the event to run smoothly!  Most shifts are 1 hour onsite on Thursday, May 30.  We also need help with setting up the night before and a few hours before the event.
 
a) Look at the SPRING FLING email sent to you via the Main School & Annex  sign up at the link for Volunteering. (Annex sent email on May 3 and Main sent email on May 7) 
 
Please INCLUDE your Name, Phone Number and Email so that the Team Leads can contact you. Thank you!  

b) Need a Team Lead for Musical Desserts!

We’re urgently seeking a Team Lead for “Musical Desserts” (previously known as the Cake Walk, this indoor game is similar to Musical Chairs).  Email dickens.spring.fling@gmail.com if you'd like to sign up for this role or want to know more about it.

2.  Donations for Silent Auction:

 
Do you own a business or work at a business that can donate PRODUCTS that could benefit our community?  

Examples include Clothing, Homewares, Furniture, Sporting Goods, Eyewear, Backpacks/Handbags, Jewellery, Music, Food Gift Baskets, Theatre/Movie Tickets, Restaurant Gift Cards, Holiday Accommodation, Gift Cards etc.
 
Or can you donate 1-2 hours of your SERVICES as a Silent Auction item?  

Examples include Dental, Nutrition, Landscaping/Gardening, Plumbing, Electrical, Music/Art/Drama Lessons, Entertainment, Catering, Photography, Hairstyling, Facials, Massage, Nails/Pedicures etc.  
 
If you have any questions or can donate any Products, Services or Gift Cards, contact dickens.silent.auction24@gmail.com
 

3.  Donations for the MADE IT table:

 
Donate your creative handiwork and we will sell it!
 
Some Homemade Craft Ideas:  

 
Paintings/Drawings, Pottery, Ceramics
Woodwork, Sculptures
Photographs, Greeting Cards
Jams & Jellies, Chocolates/Candy
Jewellery, Friendship Bracelets, Hair Accessories
Buttons, Pins, Magnets, Key Chains
Candles, Soaps, Beeswax Wraps
Knitting/Crocheting, e.g. Touques, Gloves, Scarves etc.
Sewing/Quilting, e.g. Pillow Covers, Totes (cloth bags) etc.
 
Contact us at dickens.spring.fling@gmail.com if you have any questions in this regard.  Label items with your name and number, if you want unsold goods returned.
 

4.  Donations for Plant Sale:

 
Flowers, Plants, Bulbs/Tubers, Shrubs, Seedlings, Seeds etc.  Buy new or pull from your garden!  Decorative pots and containers are welcome too.

5.  Donations for Bake Sale:

 
Cookies, Squares, Cup Cakes, Loaves, Brownies, Cake Pops, Small Pies/Tarts, Mini Quiches and other treats.  Add labels with ingredients in case of allergens.  We’ll also need some gluten-free and dairy-free items.

More Info + Contact Us

 
More details to follow in future SPRING FLING emails.  We'll also let you know closer to the event, when and where to drop off your items.
 
Email dickens.spring.fling@gmail.com if you have questions in regards to Volunteering or giving Donations.
 
Email dickens.silent.auction24@gmail.com if you are donating to the Silent Auction.  
 
Thank you for your generosity!

The Dickens SPRING FLING Team

SPRING FLING 2024

Join us for a fun-filled day to celebrate our school and community! This is our main annual fundraiser, supporting various fields trips, activities and classroom supplies.


Wednesday, May 8

Dickens Cheer Gear!

 Cheer Gear is Back!

What better way to support our school, than wearing Dickens Gear. Once again the PAC in partnership with Jackson's General Store is bringing back some classic Cheer Gear items. All proceeds raised go directly to funding school needs and programs.

Order Here by Sunday, May 19th, 2024