Randerson Ridge Pumpkin “Parade”

 ~ Monday October 31^st ~

     There will be a pumpkin display at Randerson Ridge to raise money for UNICEF Canada.  These funds will be used to help underprivileged children all over the world. 

     For a loony ($1), students may bring pre-carved pumpkins into the Randerson foyer/entrance from 8:00 to 8:30am on Thursday 27^th, Friday October 28^th , and Monday 31^st for display throughout the school. 

     Primary pumpkins will be displayed in the west wing (music room wing), and intermediate pumpkins will be displayed in the east wing (Kindergarten wing).  Each pumpkin will be registered and given a number and a small collection vessel (jar, Dixie-cup) in the foyer for “votes”.  Division 4 (grade five) students will set the pumpkins out along the corridors during the early mornings.  Throughout Monday morning, students will be given the chance to vote for their favourite primary and /or intermediate pumpkin with a quarter.  Parents may vote too. Students can vote for as many pumpkins as they have quarters for; however, students may not vote for their own pumpkin!

     By the end of the day, votes will be tallied and two pumpkins will be recognized: the best primary pumpkin and the best intermediate pumpkin.  There will be a prize for each pumpkin owner announced over the PA.

     Students are responsible for picking up their pumpkins at the end of day from the corridors – for use that evening at home, of course!

Quick Facts About the Pumpkin Display:

·         Pumpkins must be carved prior to arriving at school

·         Pumpkins may have an internal light source (batteries only)

·         No candles or flames of any sort can be used

·         Pumpkins must be entered between 8:00-8:30 AM in the Randerson foyer on Thursday, Friday and Monday

·         Entry cost is a loony; parents and students vote with quarters; all money to UNICEF

·         Votes must be cast by Noon (12:00)

·         Prized will be awarded for the best primary and the best intermediate pumpkins

·         Pumpkins can be picked up by their owners in the hallways at 2:15 or at the classroom teacher’s discretion after afternoon recess

Last year’s event raised $595: the more entries the more fun, and the more money is raised for UNICEF.

Paul Nixon

PS: Don’t forget the usual Halloween Costume Parade which takes place in the Gym at 8:45 to 9:15 on the same day.