Sprucedale welcomes families at open house

Ms. Goebel and Ms. Zandstra, along with volunteer Brendon Zandstra-Rankin, sell cake raffle tickets to Eleanor, six, Leland, 12, Lila, eight, and their dad, Joey Bettencourt. Diane Danen photo

By Diane Danen

Families filled the halls of Sprucedale Public School in Shakespeare on Thursday, Sept. 25, for the annual open house.

It was a great opportunity for parents to visit their children’s classrooms, meet the teachers and see all the great things happening at the school. Principal Lisa Cairncross was at the front door to greet everyone as they arrived.

Students proudly showed their parents around the school, introducing them to their teachers and sharing their work.

The library was a popular stop thanks to the book fair. Students and parents browsed the shelves, picking out books and fun posters to purchase.

In the gym, sweet treats were up for grabs at the popular cake raffle. This year, it included 20 delicious baked items, everything from cakes to beautifully decorated cookies.

The Sabre Saver booklet, a new fundraiser this year, was also available for purchase. The booklet is packed with discounts from local businesses in Shakespeare, Tavistock, Stratford and New Hamburg. From restaurants and spas to pet supplies and home services, the $20 booklet offers great value while supporting the school. To purchase the Sabre Saver booklet and take advantage of great savings, drop by the school or call 519-625-8722. Every dollar from each purchase will support Sprucedale students.

Outside, the parent council served up a delicious barbecue, using the new grill they had purchased for the very first time. Families could buy meal tickets for hot dogs or hamburgers, chips and a drink. While parents chatted and caught up, kids had fun playing on the playground. The open house was another successful Sprucedale event, full of school spirit and community connection.