UPCOMING DATES...
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September 19 |
PAC Bottle drive 10-2 Bring your bottles to the school for donation |
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September 23 |
Family Terry Fox Run/Walk –Join us for a family walk/run and say hello to the teachers and staff. We will have a marked route to run/walk with your family. To decrease crowding, we will have two time slots at 4:15- 4:45 and 5:15- 5:45. We ask you to choose one time with your family and adhere to the end times to help accommodate parking and the next group. Donations for Terry Fox Foundation can be made on site or online http://www.terryfox.ca/ProspectLakeElementary |
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September 23 |
PAC meeting 7 pm Virtual link to follow or in-person option in the Learning Commons |
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September 27 |
Non-Instructional Day – Students do not attend school. |
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September 29 |
Orange Shirt Day – Don’t forget to wear ORANGE! |
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September 30 |
National Indigenous Peoples Day (STAT Holiday) – Students do not attend school. |
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October 5 |
Lifetouch Individual Student Photos |
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October 11 |
Thanksgiving Day STAT Holiday – Students do not attend school. Happy Thanksgiving! |
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October 22 |
Non-Instructional Day – Students do not attend school |
SCHOOL NEWS
Reminders:
Student Start-Up Information & Verification Form Packages: Packages were sent home this week; please review and provide updates on contact information. Please return back to your child’s classroom teacher by Monday, September 22nd.
School Volunteer Information: Should you wish to volunteer in your child’s class or for a class field trip, you will need a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) on file with the Saanich School District. All the information can be found on the district website. IMPORTANT: The CRC process can take four weeks or longer to process. Don’t be disappointed… apply for your CRC has soon as possible! CRCs are valid for 3 years.
Students with Life Threatening Conditions: Parents who have a child with a life-threatening medical condition are asked to have current medical alert forms on file and that any medications/Epipens have been brought to the school. For children who need an Epipen, it is suggested that the office has one and that there is one for your child’s classroom.
Reporting of Student Absences: If your child will be absent from school, please ensure that you contact the school Safe Arrival Line at 250-727-9993. Indicate your child’s first and last name and teacher. If your child will be away for more than one day, please indicate the dates if you know ahead of time or call on all the days that your child will be away. Thank you!
Mobile Health Check APP: Families are encouraged to download and use the mobile Health Check App daily which is found on the website. Thank you for continuing to do a daily health check prior to your child attending school and keeping them home if they feel unwell.
Wet weather: Bring LABELLED Rain pants, gum boots, rain jacket, umbrella for wet weather days.
Family Terry Fox Run/Walk: We are pleased have a family event outside on our fields on Thursday Sept 23 in lieu of our traditional corn roast. We hope you can join us either at 4:15-4:45 OR 5:15- 5:45 to say hello to teachers and staff and run/walk with your family in support of Terry Fox. To decrease crowding, we ask you to choose one time with your family and adhere to the end times to help accommodate parking and the next group. Donations for Terry Fox Foundation can be made on site or online http://www.terryfox.ca/ProspectLakeElementary
Lifetouch Photo Day: Individual student photos will be taken by Lifetouch on Tuesday, October 5th. After Picture Day, parents/guardians can order pictures on mylifetouch.ca using your Portrait ID and Access Code which can be found on your Picture Day order form.
The Power of Why, A Blog by the Superintendent of Saanich Schools: “A New Year Begins – Along With Some Anxiety”
Insure My Kids: The school district does not insure expenses for student injuries that happen on school grounds or during school activities. You are responsible for these expenses as a parent or guardian. However, the school district assists families to voluntarily purchase private accident insurance through the Reliable Life Insurance Company. Brochures are no longer distributed to students in September however the information can be viewed on-line at www.insuremykids.com.
Parking Lot Reminders: Monday Sept 20 will be General Voting day and we anticipate additional traffic and congestion in our parking lot. Thank you for your patience. Please use the crosswalks and park in designated spots. The round-about area is for staff parking and ask that general traffic not enter at 8:20-8:50 and 2:30-3:00 unless for handicap parking. As we have limited parking spots, some alternatives include parking at Whitehead park, Prospect Lake Hall and using the drop off lane in the mornings.
Drop off lane: Pull up to the crosswalk before students exits, have student on passenger side to exit, and quick exit to keep traffic flowing. We will have our fabulous staff and supervisors to help you out. Kindie /Grade 1 Walkers will begin next Wednesday Sept 22. If you wish to use the drop off lane for younger students, we will have grade 4/5 students available to escort them to the supervised playground before 8:35 or their line up at 8:35. If students arrive after 8:40, they can enter at the front of the school and check in at the office.