IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- Sunday June 5: Grade 5 Yearbook Orders Due
- Monday June 6-12: Virtual Book Fair
- Tuesday June 7: Last Day to Order Subway – Deadline: 9pm!
- Thursday June 9: PAC Meeting & AGM
- Thursday June 9: Saanich District Elementary Track Meet at UVIC, *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED*
- Wednesday June 15: Beach Day – Whole School
- Wednesday June 15: Hot Lunch (for Beach Day) – Subway
- Thursday June 23: Staff Appreciation Lunch *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED*
- Thursday June 23: Last COPACS Meeting & AGM
- Wednesday June 29: Last Day of School!
PAC MEETING & AGM
Our last PAC Meeting of the year will be next week on Thursday June 9, 2022. This meeting will be held in person at the school in the Learning Commons (the library). There will also be the option for virtual attendance through Microsoft Teams (link below). When joining us at the school, please enter through the main entrance, sanitize your hands, sign in and proceed to the Learning Commons (masking is optional). The washroom closest to Ms. Gregory's classroom is available if needed. Doors and MS Teams will be available starting at 6:45pm with the meetings starting promptly at 7:00pm. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!
This meeting is also our AGM where we will vote in new or returning executive members. We are seeking nominations for all positions. Nominations will be accepted up to the day of voting. Nominations are accepted at the meeting prior to the start of voting, provided the nominee has the opportunity to accept or decline the nomination. All advanced nominations should be sent to prospectlakepac@gmail.com
The positions are as follows:
- President: Currently 2 nominations, open to more.
- Vice President: Currently 0 nominations. Seeking nominations.
- NOTE: The President and Vice-President roles can be shared between two people.
- Secretary: Currently 1 nomination and seeking another to share the responsibilities.
- Treasurer: Currently 1 nomination, open to more.
- Communication and Correspondence Secretary: Currently 1 nomination, open to more.
- COPACS Representative: Currently 0 nominations. Seeking nominations.
- Members-at-Large: Currently 4 nominations, open to more. There are no limits on the number of Members-at-Large.
The duties and responsibilities for each position can be found in the Constitution Section VIII - Duties of Executive and Representatives.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Jacquie or Carolyn (current co-presidents) at prospectlakepac@gmail.com
Meeting Agenda: June 2022
MS Teams Meeting Link: Click here to join the meeting
OR, Call In At: +1 437-703-5266,,792338240#
Phone Conference ID: 792 338 240#
HOT LUNCH - LAST ONE!!
Wednesday June 15, 2022 - Subway (Lunch to accompany Beach Day)
Let's make lunch for beach day as simple as possible for the whole family! Parents and students are invited to order their lunch from Subway. Each lunch combo comes with a 6-inch sub, chocolate chip cookie, and an apple juice box. Unfortunately, the supplier does not have a gluten free option available at this time; we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
To order lunch for additional family members joining in for beach day, just log on to the Hot Lunch Website and place their order under your child's name. Your meal(s) will be delivered alongside your child's.
Order By: Tuesday June 7, 2022 at 9:00pm - no late orders available
GRADE 5 YEARBOOK
The Grade 5 Yearbook highlights moments of fun, friendship and learning documented by teachers and parents over the last six years, with a focus on this past year. The yearbook cost is $23. Payment is due Sunday June 5th via the Saanich Schools website at https://www.studentquickpay.com/SAANICH/ . If you have any questions about the yearbook, please contact Michelle McNally at mandmmcnally@icloud.com.
VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR
We are having a Virtual Book Fair through Russell Books from June 6 – 12, 2022. This is a great opportunity to support a local bookstore as well as our school library while getting your children some awesome summer reading materials. You can access Russell Books’ fairs website to order from their hand selected, specialty stock of books online. Or, you can head on down to Russell Books at #100 - 747 Fort Street for their full selection. When purchasing in store, just let the cashiers know that you’re with Prospect Lake Elementary School. More information about the event can be found HERE.
SAANICH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRACK MEET *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED*
Thank you to everyone that has signed up so far to volunteer! We are still in need of 3 more adult volunteers to help support our Prospect Lake Staff and students while they participate at the Saanich District Elementary Track Meet.
Date: Thursday June 9, 2022
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm
Location: University of Victoria, Centennial Stadium, Meet at the Bleachers with Prospect Lake Banner
The school will have teachers in attendance to help remind students how to represent Prospect Lake and follow our school expectations (look after our self, others, and this place). The teachers will also help direct students to their events.
Parents can help support by...
- Encouraging students in the stands to be Positive, Safe, Respectful and Purposeful throughout the day.
- Help monitor students stay within the set boundaries and a buddy system is used to go to bathroom.
- Encourage students to get to their events once a staff member has let them know their event is coming up.
- Remind students to pick up their garbage and keep our space clean.
- Remind students to sign out with Mrs. Sinats or Mrs. Russell at end of day.
If you are able to volunteer, please sign-up HERE. If you are not able to make the whole day, please list your available hours in the comment section.
STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH
On Thursday, June 23, 2022, our Prospect Lake school families will host a “Family Favourites” potluck lunch. This is our way to thank the over 40 Prospect Lake Staff for all the support and care they give to our children.
We are in need of families to prepare their family’s favourite delicious dish / dessert / side dish, and drop it off for the event. We are also in need of help with set up, assisting with lunch service and clean up. If you’re interested in volunteering, you can sign up HERE.
If you are preparing food:
- Please drop your contribution off at the Prospect Lake Hall between 8:20-9:00am, or at the school gym between 9:30-10:30am on June 23rd.
- Please aim to make a dish that serves 8-10 people.
- Please include a note alongside your dish that includes the following information:
- Your name / family name
- The name and origin of the dish or any special information
- The main ingredients or allergens
- Any specific instructions about warming or serving
- You can pick up your dish at the Prospect Lake Hall from 2:45-3:15pm the same day.
Thank you for your help in supporting the staff at Prospect Lake School!
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)