This Week
Monday, January 25: Family Literacy Day – help your child dress up as their favorite literary character! Families welcome to come read at 8:40 AM
Friday, January 29, after Drop Off: PAC Coffee & Conversation in the Multipurpose Room, until 10:00 AM. Everyone welcome.
Friday, January 29: Hot Lunch – Pizza Day
January 25 through 29: Kindergarten Registration for 2016/17 School Year
Upcoming
Friday, February 5: Popcorn Day
Monday, February 8: Family Day – School is closed
Friday, February 12: Non-Instructional Day – Students not in session
Wednesday, February 17: PAC Meeting
Wed & Thu, February 17 & 18: Early closure days. School is out at 1:30 PM
Friday, February 19: Non-Instructional Day – Students not in session
School News
The PAC Exec would like to thank everyone who came to last week's PAC meeting. We had a great turn out. For those of you who couldn’t make it, meeting minutes will be posted on the PAC website shortly.
Spring Musical: A number of props are still needed for the spring musical. Please visit our online list here: http://flask.io/j5vR9 . Remember to only click on the items that you are 100% sure you can bring in as we have no way of following up, or reminding you. Also, be sure to click on the Save List button after making your selection. The drop off box is at the Multipurpose room. Make sure you label your item if you need it back after the show.
We will be compiling donations for baskets to be raffled during the musical. More details to come.
Neon Spring Blast: Thank you to those of you who have already volunteered to be coordinators of specific activities during this important fundraiser. We still have several coordinator spots that need to be filled. Get involved! We especially need help with the concession and silent auction. Email the PAC at prospectlakepac@sd63.bc.ca to volunteer.
2016/17 School Year Calendar: The Board of Education has posted a draft calendar for the 2016/17 school year and is asking for feedback prior to making a final decision on March 9, 2016. Please review the proposed calendar on the District website here https://www.sd63.bc.ca/news/2016-01/feedback-requested-20162017-school-calendar and if you have suggestions or questions contact the office of the Superintendent of Schools at superintendent@sd63.bc.ca.
Community News
The 2016 BCCPAC Spring Conference and AGM will be held Friday April 29 to Sunday May 1, 2016 at the Coast Capri in Kelowna. George Abbott will be a featured speaker- focusing on the vital role of parents within the school system. Lisa DeBoer will be speaking on conflict resolution skills within the PAC and parent engagement. Please visit: http://bccpac.bc.ca/news-blog/2016-bccpac-spring-conference-and-agm .
Sex, Drugs & Social Media event will take place Wednesday,. Feb 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Ecole John Stubbs Memorial School in Colwood. If you have teen aged children (or soon will) panelists will talk openly about the BIG issues facing today's youth including: pornography, consent, sexuality, drugs, social media and decision making. The event is free but registration is required. To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sex-drugs-and-social-media-tickets-20002777847 .
Grade 5 Families
Royal Oak Middle School will hold an open house on Wednesday, Feb 3 2016 from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM.
Grade 5 Memory Book: For those of you who haven’t already, please sign and return your consent form for the Memory Book and return back to the school.
Recipes & Tips
MINESTRONE SOUP
1 cup dry navy beans
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 large can tomatoes
8 cup water
1 cup diced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. parsley, basil, oregano
1 tsp. pepper
Bring beans to boil in water for approximately 2 mins. Let stand covered for about an hour. Drain and
rinse beans. In a large pot, heat oil and sauté vegetables lightly. Add beans, fresh water, spices, and
tomatoes. Simmer for about 3 hours. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese when serving.
If you have any feedback or questions, please email your PAC at prospectlakepac@sd63.bc.ca .