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Weekly Communication - September 26, 2018

 
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Weekly Communication - September 26, 2018
by Tammy Cowley - Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 12:31 PM
 

UPCOMING DATES


Friday, September 28th

  • Hot Lunch

  • Orange Shirt Day – Staff and students are invited to wear orange.

Monday, October 8th

Happy Thanksgiving! (Stat Holiday) Students do not attend school.

Monday, October 15th

Lifetouch Picture Day for Students

Tuesday, October 16th

PAC General Meeting, 7:00 pm (Topics: General PAC Update/Budget)

Friday, October 19th

Non-Instructional DayStudents do not attend school.

Tuesday, October 23rd

  • Early Dismissal – Students are dismissed from school at 1:48 pm

  • Book Fair

Wednesday, October 24th

  • Early Dismissal – Students are dismissed from school at 1:48 pm

  • Book Fair

  • Policy 1100 Meeting (Parent Involvement), 7:00 pm at Bayside Middle School Multi-Purpose Room

Thursday, October 25th

  • Early Dismissal – Students are dismissed from school at 1:48 pm

  • Book Fair

Friday, October 26th

PAC Hoot n Howl (Dance, Dinner, Games, Party)



SCHOOL NEWS...

PAC Barn Bucks DUE TODAY:  Purchase Barn Bucks gift cards through the Cordova Bay PAC to buy your groceries at the Red Barn market. Order deadline is TODAY, Wednesday, September 26th and additional order forms are available at the office.

Students with Life Threatening Conditions:  If you have a student with a life threatening medical condition, please ensure that you contact the school office at (250)-658-5315.

Important Reminders....

School Parking:   

  • Parents are reminded that there is NO parking on the west side of Rambler street on neighbour’s lawns.  Parked cars in this area can be a safety concern for children crossing the street.  Please refer to Saanich Parking Bylaw 8382, section 7.10 for more information.  Please be respectful of the school’s neighbours.  We appreciate your support in this matter.
  • Additionally, there is a designated spot, at the back of the school (along the fence on Rambler Road), for a student with special needs.  Please avoid parking in this designated spot.
Students that will be Absent from School or Arrive Late:

  • If your child will be absent from school, please call the School Safe Arrival line at (250)-658-4002.  If your child arrives late for school, please have them sign in at the office before going to class.

The Power of Why:  “Will Your Parachute Open Every Time?” A blog by the Superintendent of Saanich Schools, Dave Eberwein.


COMMUNITY NEWS...

Saanich Pizza & Planning Pop-Up Workshop: Wednesday, October 3, 5:30-7:00 pm at Claremont Secondary.  Seeking input from younger age groups regarding the District of Saanich’s Cordova Bay Local Area Plan update.  See below for more information.

Fast and Female Champ Chat:  Sunday, September 30, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm at Pacific Institute of Sport.  Join Fast and Female Ambassadors for a day of empowerment through sports.  See attached PDF for more information.

Foster Homes Needed - FPSS Foster Parent Support Services Society:  See attached PDF for more information.