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Weekly Update: Sunday, October 27, 2024
- Lochside PAC
- Oct 27, 2024
- 6 min read
Updated: Nov 3, 2024
Hi, Lochside! We've got a lot to share this week. Please check out our updates/reminders below:
1) Email Request: Please mark our emails as Safe/Not SPAM
We want to make sure you're receiving our emails! 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) ⚠️ ATTENTION: Lost And Found At School ⚠️
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.
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,
3) Final Reminder: Div 5 + 18 Class Reps Still Needed
We have still have 2 divisions still needing a class rep:
Div 5 - Bains
Div 18 - Norris
If a class only has one class rep and you're interested in being a co-rep, feel free to sign up, as well. Having a co-rep is a great way to keep things fun and light.
Kindly use this sign up link to become a Class Rep:
4) Don't Forget: Literary Pumpkin Creations Due Oct. 29th
The Learning Commons is looking for a few good literary pumpkins. Show off your creations in this year's annual Literary Pumpkin showcase.
* Please bring in your pumpkins on Oct. 29 *
5) Don't Delay: ScreamFest + Night of Light Tickets
The office may still have a few Screamfest Tickets ($10 for October 28-30) for sale, as well as Night of Lights tickets ($5 for November 24th, 6:00 – 9:30 PM):
Tickets are available at the admin office and will be sold until the last moment.
Tickets are cash only.
We hope you enjoy these 2 exciting events!
6) Fundraiser: The Card Project (Priority Deadline Nov. 3)
The children's art is online and we are ready to launch the fundraiser!
Families can see their child's art online at www.TheCardProject.ca
Use the school's access code: LX62
TAKE NOTE OF IMPORTANT DATES:
The priority order deadline is 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!
7) [NEW] Coffee Fundraiser: Stick in the Mud Roastoreum
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).
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) Now Open: Spiritwear Sales!
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) 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/sign up.
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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.
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)
Quick links: (Order future lunches here | Sign up to 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 1 (Sushi). Orders closed Oct. 24th.
The following Fun Lunch will be, Fri. Nov 15 (This Week's Lunch). Orders will be accepted until Thursday, November 7th, 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]
Please view our newly updated interactive calendar for dates and details* or see below for some dates:
Monday, October 28, 2024 - Fruit & Veggie Day - Mini Cucumbers
Friday, November 1, 2024 - Fun Lunch: Sushi
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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Happy Halloween (if you celebrate) and Happy Week to all! See you next Sunday. :-)
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