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Weekly Update: Sunday, November 3, 2024

Updated: Nov 4

Hello, Lochside! Happy November. We have another jam packed email today, as we are in full swing! Thank you for taking time to read everything over. Please check out our updates/reminders below:


 

1) Email Request Reminder: Please mark our emails as Safe/Not SPAM


UPDATE: Right now, we are getting may bounced emails and folks marking us as SPAM. 😩 Doing this will hurt our ability to send emails if it keeps happening, and some platforms may ban accounts if it happens too often.  Please unsubscribe instead of marking as SPAM, if you wish to opt-out of emails. We always have an unsubscribe button in our emails. Thank you.

 

Please help us make sure we get into everyone's inbox. May you do us a huge favour and mark our emails as Safe/Not Spam in your email provider? It will help us greatly.


You may also want to consider adding our email to your contacts:



*If you have Gmail, you can move one of our newsletters into your priority folder, as well. This will tell Gmail to keep us out of the spam folder so you'll never miss an update!


 


2) Fundraiser: The Card Project (Priority Deadline Today, Nov. 3)


The children's art is online and the fundraiser is launched!



TAKE NOTE OF IMPORTANT DATES:


  • The priority order deadline is TODAY, Sunday November 3.

  • The final order deadline is Sunday November 17.  


Please don't wait for the sample cards. The sample cards will be ready by November 12. Parents should order now with the access code.


Thank you for your support!


 


3) Volunteers Still Needed: This week's Book Fair


The Learning Commons is calling all volunteers to help us host another successful Book Fair this week, Nov. 5th and 6th. Set up is Nov. 4th.


If you are able to help out with our Fall Book Fair with Russell Books please sign up in one of the available slots:


We especially need help for Wed the 6th: 

Cashier and Helper (145-315PM) and Pack up (315-430PM).


The Book Fair is also a great time to pick up some reading for the winter months!

A portion of proceeds from sales will be given back to the Lochside Learning Commons.


Thank you for your help. :-)

 

4) Coffee Fundraiser: Stick in the Mud Roastoreum (Nov. 4 - 15)


Do you like coffee? Know someone who would like the gift of coffee?


We are proud to introduce our coffee fundraiser with Stick in the Mud Roastoreum:


  • Orders will be collected Nov 4-15th with delivery around end on November. 

  • All orders will be collected through the fun lunch website. 

  • Payments can be made through the hot lunch website, or e-transfer.


Please see the attached form for your reference of the beans available and the types of grind options. You can download the form via File > Download (shown in the image below).



 

5) Principal/Vice-Principal Note: No Toys At School


On Oct 27, 2024, Principal Takhar emailed out the October Newsletter, including a note about toys at school:


"Thank you to all families for also helping us keep our Lochside students happy during recess time by keeping toys at home. We have been having lots of issues with children either losing their special toy, or it breaking, or even getting traded with another peer (special LEGO figures & POKEMON cards etc.). This often leads to lots of debriefing during instructional time. Our classrooms have great toys for playing during [class] time for our students to enjoy. If it is special day for your child (special helper) and they have an understanding with their teacher, of course they may bring in their sharing."  

 


6) ⚠️ REMINDER: Please Claim Lost And Found Items ⚠️


Sukhie Maan in the front office has an important message about lost and found items:


 We want to remind you about our Lost and Found system at school. With the change of seasons, items can easily get misplaced.


If your child has lost something, please encourage them to check in the main office or our Lost and Found area (located in the bins and clothing rack by the Kindergarten entrance).


  • We have a variety of items waiting to be claimed, including clothing, Water bottles, and personal belongings.

  • We kindly ask parents to remind students to label their belongings with their names. This simple step can significantly help in returning lost items.

  • At the end of each term, any unclaimed items will be donated to local charities, so please make sure to check before the Winter break!


Thank you for your support in helping our students keep track of their belongings.

Warm regards,


 

7) Pro D Childminding: LASP Nov.18


Are you looking for childminding for the Nov 18th Pro D Day? LASP may still have availability! Please contact lochsideasp@gmail.com to inquire or see below to sign up:


November 18th Pro d day sign up link:



Note: The fee is $45 for LASP families and $50  for non-LASP families.  Please send 

e transfers to lochsidetreasurer@gmail.com by Wednesday November 13th (last day for refunds also)


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Lochside After School Program (LASP) serves the Saanich community located in the traditional territories of the Lkwungen (Esquimalt and Songhees) and W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We acknowledge our traditional hosts and honour their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek care here.


 

8) Winter Plant Fundraiser:  Help Support Grade 5


This holiday plant sale will help raise money for the Grade 5 class graduation events. We appreciate your support!

* Order Now Until November 13 *



Orders will be ready November 29th from 1-6pm for pick up in the gym.

More details can be found in the image below:



 

9) Reminder: Order Your Spiritwear By Nov. 17!


Looking to show your school pride?

Check out our fall Spiritwear site & support Lochside!

* Order Now Until Nov. 17 at 11:59PM. Late orders CAN NOT be processed. *



 

10) Fundraiser: Night of Light Tickets


The office may still have Night of Lights tickets available for November 24th, 6 – 9:30 PM.


  • $5 Tickets are located at the admin office and will be sold until the last moment.

  • Tickets are cash only.



 

11) Coming Spring 2025: Lochside's 1st BIKE BUS (Volunteers Needed)!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BIKE BUS WILL BE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-5 who are experienced bikers. 😊

A sign up survey will be sent out in a few weeks.


Starting spring of 2025, Lochside will trial our first bike bus program through the Emily Carr neighbourhood! We are very excited to start this initiative to get the kids active and riding their bikes to and from school.  We will ride together as a pack for the start and at the end of the school day. 


More details will follow in the new year... However, we need parent volunteers to get this program running! Please sign your name on the attached Google sheet to let us know if you are interested in volunteering with this initiative, or want to know more information.  


Volunteers will need:


1- Bike safety training with Saanich PD Bike patrol (we will organize this when we have an idea of numbers)


2- Current criminal record check (CRC) on file with the school. If you currently do not have it, no problem! We have lots of time for you to apply and have the record check in to the school before our bike bus starts... but it is HIGHLY encouraged to get your CRC done now, as the process could take 4-6 weeks.


Link for volunteer sign-up if interested:


*Please note: this is a public document that anyone with the link can access.


 

12) Order Now: Fun Lunch Sign up links (Order/Volunteer)


💜 Fun lunch reminders:

  • Please make sure to send your kiddo(s) with lunch if you do not plan to purchase fun lunch.

  • If you do order, it's a good idea to send your kiddo(s) with some options to complement the fun lunch if they are picky eaters.

  • If your child is absent the day of the fun lunch, please be aware that they may forfeit the lunch, as it may may not keep for long or get donated.


If you'd like to get a head start on future fun lunch days, please place your order on the Hot Lunch website now/anytime: https://lochside.hotlunches.net/ 


Our next Fun Lunch is, Fri. Nov 15 (This Week's Lunch). Orders close Nov. 7th.


The following Fun Lunch will be, Fri. Nov 29 (Subway). Orders will be accepted until Thursday, November 21st, 2024.


Parents help make Fun Lunches possible. We always need volunteers, so please sign up if there are still spots available:


Sign Up Genius for Fun Lunch volunteers: 


Thank you!!


 

[Ongoing Fundraisers]


  • Country Grocer - Save your receipts and bring to school!

  • Mabel’s Labels - Order personalised labels, loose less stuff 

  • Bottle Depot - Mention Lochside Elementary PAC at return centres or use our *blue bin (Note: our bin is only for bottles/cans. No dumping! Due to dumping, our bin will be taken away soon. We do not have a date, so please donate while it's still on site. )


[Upcoming Dates]


  • Monday, November 4 - Coffee Fundraiser Launches until Friday, November 15

  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - Photo Retake

  • Tuesday & Wednesday November 5/6, 2024 - Book Fair in the Learning Commons

  • Tuesday - Thursday November 5-7, 2024 - Early Dismissal 148pm

  • Friday, November 8, 2024 - Remembrance Day Assembly


 

  • Please mark the following Pro D (Non-Instructional) dates on your calendar:

● Monday, November 18, 2024

● Friday, February 14, 2025

● Friday, April 11, 2025

● Friday, May 16, 2024


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Have a great start to November! See you next Sunday. :-)



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