IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- Monday April 3: Drop Off & Pick Up Resumes at the School * No Shuttle *
- Friday April 7: Good Friday – School NOT in Session
- Monday April 10: Easter Monday – School NOT in Session
- Friday April 14: Hot Lunch Orders Due
- Sunday April 16: Bottle Drive
- Thursday April 20: Parent Appreciation Event, more details TBA
- Friday April 21: Subway Hot Lunch
- Tuesday April 25: PAC Meeting
- Thursday April 27: COPACS Meeting & AGM
STARTING MONDAY: SCHOOL PARKING, DROP OFF / PICK UP, AND MORE…
Shuttle Service
- The shuttle service is no longer running.
Parking at the School
- The LOWER PARKING LOT is ready for use. This parking lot will be for visitor parking.
- Currently there are no painted lines in this lot. Parking should occur perpendicularly around the border of the lot, no parking in the middle please. A lit walking path up to the school is available from the lot.
- The PARKING LOT AT THE SCHOOL is for staff only.
- Please do not pass the cones in the horseshoe part of the lot. This area is for staff parking only and is the fire lane. Additionally, please keep the two accessibility spaces open for those with mobility needs.
- If you need to pick up your child during the day, please park in the lower lot or an alternative place and come meet them in person at the office.
Alternate Places to Park
- Parking is available at the Prospect Lake Community Hall or at Whitehead Park, with sidewalks and crosswalks available for safe travel.
- There are designated street parking spaces on Prospect Lake Road in front of the school, as well as on Sparton Road near Mosi and the Save On Gas Station.
Drop Off & Pick Up
- DRIVE THRU DROP OFF AND PICK UP will start on Monday at the school. Extra staff will be on hand to ensure a smooth transition.
- Adults, please remain in your vehicle as we want to keep traffic moving efficiently so that we do not block egress on the main road.
- If you have a child that is unable to unbuckle on their own, please park in the lower lot or one of the alternative parking options and walk them to the school.
DROP OFF: Please drive up to an adult supervisor to have your child exit the car on the passenger side only. Please wait until your car is at the front of the line before having your child exit.
PICK UP: Please ensure your child knows if you will pick them up via the drive thru and have them meet in the undercover area. Adults, please pull up to the supervising adult and your child will be ushered to your vehicle. Children must enter your vehicle on the passenger side only.
Playground Supervision
- Playground supervision is available before school from 8:20-8:35am, and after school from 2:48-3:02pm.
Questions?
Please contact either:
- Sara Salemink, Principal, at: ssalemink@saanichschool.ca, or,
- Sat Lail, Vice Principal, at: slail@saanichschools.ca
LOST & FOUND ITEMS
Is your child missing a jacket? Did only one boot make its way home? Time to check the school’s lost and found! All lost and found items will be put out in the undercover area before and after school April 3rd - 6th. Any remaining items after that point will be donated.
PAWS PICKS CLUB USED BOOK SALE
Spring Cleaning? We would love your books!
The PAWS Picks Club is collecting used books for their Annual Used Book Sale. They are collecting all Children's Books: Board Books, Picture Books, Early Readers, and Chapter Books (please note, we are not collecting adult books this year). They appreciate anything you are willing to donate. This event is a highlight for students as every child will go home with a book. It allows the students to expand their personal library (for a very reasonable price!) and support our school library too.
Please drop off any children’s book donations to the office or send them with your child to school.
BOTTLE DRIVE
On Sunday April 16th, we are having a bottle drive and we need your help! If you're able to donate a few hours of your time, volunteer sign up is now available (first come, first serve for time choices!). We also encourage you to save your empty beverage containers (milk, non-alcoholic and alcoholic). Please share this message with your family, friends and colleagues and ask if they would save their empties too! We thank you in advance for your support! All funds raised go back to our students and providing them with educational enrichment.
SD63 NEWS
HOST FAMILIES WANTED FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
Do you have a spare room? Are you interested in welcoming an international student to your family?
Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is looking for host families to open their hearts and homes to international students joining our district in September 2023. Create life-long friendships, share the beauty of your community, and receive a monthly honorarium of $1150 per student for costs incurred.
If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please take some time to read the SISP Homestay Brochure and contact the SISP Homestay Team!
Visit: studyinsaanich.ca/homestay
Email: homestay@saanichschools.ca
Phone: 250-655-2720
YEAR-ROUND FUNDRAISERS
Please help us raise funds for our children and school with these ongoing fundraisers:
- Please save your receipts from Country Grocer. Place them in the bucket on top of the wooden PAC mailbox beside Mrs. Blackwell’s desk.
- 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.
CONNECT WITH 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)
Sign up for the PAC Forum Subscriptions - found on our webpage!