IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- Wednesday February 9: Early Dismissal at 1:48pm
- Thursday February 10: COPACS Meeting, Virtual, 7:00-9:00pm
- Friday February 18: Professional Development Day, School Not in Session
- Monday February 21: Family Day, School Not in Session
- Tuesday February 22: Virtual Parent Workshop 7:00-9:00pm
- Wednesday February 23: Pink Shirt Day
- Thursday February 24: PAC Meeting, Virtual, 7:00pm
- March 21 thru April 3: Spring Break
FUNDRAISERS
1. West Coast Seeds – January 24 thru February 4
Our seeds fundraiser is now on!! Detailed information came home with your child last week. You can also find the details HERE. The website is open for ordering now thru February 4, 2022. We pay the package price for the seeds and then West Coast Seeds donates back 40% off each package sold. This is a very popular fundraiser, so order soon to ensure the seeds you wish to order are still available. To shop, click HERE.
2. Clothing Orders have Arrived!
The clothing order arrived and was distributed yesterday in the classrooms. There were a few sweatpants that haven’t arrived, and those families have been contacted with more information. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding!
PAC MEETING
Thank you to everyone who attending our virtual January PAC meeting. The meeting minutes can be found HERE.
Our next PAC meeting will be on Thursday February 24, 2022. We hope to see you there!
ATTENDANCE
To help assist Mrs. Blackwell with daily attendance, or if you know your child will be absent in advance, please email the safe arrival email at: prospectlake_attendance@saanichschools.ca AND please CC your child’s teacher as well.
OR, you can call the Safe Arrival Line at 250-727-9993
Please ensure to call or email before 8:45am and include the following information:
- Your Child’s Name
- Your Child’s Teacher
- Indicate the reason, ex. illness, dentist, late, etc.
- Anticipated number of days away if known or arrival time if late
We appreciate your assistance with this!
FREE PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP
Please join Dr. Allison Rees in her third virtual workshop of the series.
Effective Communication Skills for Everyone – Tue. February 22, 2022, 7:00-9:00pm
Effective communication is a game changer. In this workshop you will learn about helping children to deal with their feelings and help your child attain a positive self image. You can also gain cooperation in your family without nagging and the knowledge and tools are for communicating with adults too!
To register,
please contact the Keating PAC at keating.pac@gmail.com
YEAR-ROUND FUNDRAISERS
Please help us raise funds for our children and school with these ongoing fundraisers:
- Please save your receipts from Country Grocer and your Canadian Tire money. Place them in the bucket on top of the wooden PAC mailbox beside Mrs. Blackwell’s desk
- If you shop at Cobb’s Bread, please mention Prospect Lake School before you pay. 5% of what you spend comes back to the school.
- If you shop at Peninsula Co-op or buy gas at Save on Gas, please quote membership number #79184
Please make sure to thank these local businesses for the support they provide our school.
CONTACT US
Please feel free to connect with us at any time: prospectlakepac@gmail.com
Don’t forget to check our PLES PAC website regularly for up-to-date fundraisers, current news, important dates, and much more: Course: Prospect Lake Elementary School PAC (sd63.bc.ca)