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    HOT LUNCH REMINDER - CORRECTION & REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS
    by Prospect Lake PAC - Thursday, 18 April 2024, 2:22 PM
     

    CORRECTION NOTICE - RE: HOT LUNCH ORDERS

    Tomorrow, Friday April 19th, is the last day to order your child's Pizza or Sushi (not Subway) hot lunch order.  Orders can be placed through the MunchaLunch system.

    Apologies for any confusion this might have caused.

    HOT LUNCH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

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  • CURRENT NEWS

    COPACS NEWS * APRIL 4TH

    Upcoming Parent and PAC workshops, events, and training opportunities:

    COPACS Blanketing Exercise: For COPACS & PAC members.

    • June: TBA
    • Location and Time: TBA

    School Food Evening *POSTPONED*

    • Date: TBA
    • Location and Time: TBA

    On-demand workshops for struggling students on a range of topics including social emotional wellbeing, specific learning disabilities and supporting neurodivergent students.  

    There are 24 sessions recorded as well as several other resources on topics including: helping students with readingwritingschool avoidance and refusalstructuring homework time for successwhat to do when mistakes overwhelm neurodivergent kidssupporting students with ADHD or autism in schoolwhat really motivates kids and many more.  

    These resources have been financially supported by Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) across our district and are meant for everyone.  See our website for more up to date information.

    For answers to questions, or for more information, please contact Megan at copacssd63@gmail.com

    SPARE ROOM? HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT!

    The Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is actively looking for new Host Families for International students joining the Saanich School District in September 2024. Experience exciting new family dynamics and create relationships that will last a lifetime!

    Hosting for SISP – Quick Facts:

    • Duration: students come to Saanich for a stay of 4, 5 or 10 months  
    • Schools: students attend Claremont, Parkland, or Stelly’s Secondary Schools 
    • Provide: a private bedroom, three meals a day, healthy snacks, and inclusion in your family life 
    • Receive: a monthly reimbursement of $1,200 per student for expenses incurred, and continued support from the SISP Homestay Team  

    Host Family Information Evenings:

    If you are interested in learning what being a SISP Host Family is all about, join the SISP Homestay Team for one of the upcoming Host Family Information Evenings. 

    Drop in anytime between 5-7pm, with short presentations every half hour: 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm. Please sign up via the link below.

    Dates & Locations: 

    • Thursday, March 7 @ Claremont Secondary School, drop in between 5-7pm
    • Wednesday, April 10 @ Stelly’s Secondary School, drop in between 5-7pm 
    • Thursday, May 2 @ Claremont Secondary School, drop in between 5-7pm 

    Express your interest and/or sign up for an Information Evening HERE

    Visit https://studyinsaanich.ca/homestay or email homestay@saanichschools.ca to learn more.

    WHO IS THE PROSPECT LAKE PAC?  WHAT DO WE DO?

    The Prospect Lake Elementary School Parent Advisory Council (PLES PAC) is the officially recognized voice of parents within our school community. It provides an opportunity for parents and legal guardians to become familiar with, and participate in, the workings of the school.  Being involved provides the opportunity to exchange ideas among parents, school administration and staff, discuss educational and general school issues, as well as offering a chance to become involved in a variety of social functions.

    The PLES PAC also facilitates several programs, such as Emergency Preparedness, Hot Lunch Programs, Fundraising, etc.  As parents, we recognize that our children’s success at school depends on our interest, support, and involvement in their education.

    At Prospect Lake, the PAC plays a vital role in connecting parents to our school community.

    Typical activities of our PAC include:

    • organizing fundraising and community-building events, 
    • assessing parent and staff opinions and ideas regarding school goals and expenditure of PAC funds,
    • helping promote school goals through parent education,
    • communicating with other PACs within the context of District COPACS about issues pertaining to the entire Saanich School District (SD63)

    As a parent/legal guardian of a child in attendance at Prospect Lake Elementary, you are automatically a voting member of the Prospect Lake PAC. You can play a very important role in your child's education and school by being an active participant within the PAC.

    Your participation and support will not only enrich our school and community, but also the lives of you and your children.  We invite you to get involved!