IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- Friday April 14: Hot Lunch Orders Due by Midnight - Subway
- Sunday April 16: Bottle Drive, 10am – 2pm
- Thursday April 20: Parent Appreciation Event, 8:20 – 8:40am
- Friday April 21: Subway Hot Lunch
- Tuesday April 25: PAC Meeting
- Wednesday April 26: Last day to order Spring Florals
- Thursday April 27: COPACS Meeting & AGM
- Thursday May 4: ROMS Virtual Parent Information Evening (for current Grade 5 families)
- Thursday May 11: COPACS Meeting
- Thursday May 11: Hot Lunch Orders Due
- Thursday May 11: Spring Florals Pick Up
- Friday May 12: Spring Florals Pick Up
- Thursday May 18: Hot Lunch ** Date change, NOT the 19th
- Friday May 19: Professional Development Day – School NOT in Session
- Monday May 22: Stat Holiday – School NOT in Session
- Tuesday May 23: PAC Meeting & AGM
- Wednesday May 31: ROMS Open House 5:30-6:30pm (for current Grade 5 students and families)
BOTTLE DRIVE
Date: This Weekend!! Sunday April 16th
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Prospect Lake Elementary School, Undercover Area
We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday. Remember, every bottle counts! Returnable empties include:
- Pop: cans, glass, and plastics – various sizes
- Juice: boxes, pouches, cartons, and plastics – various sizes
- Milk: bottles and cartons – various sizes
- Plant Based Substitutes: bottles and cartons – various sizes
- Alcohol: cans, plastic, glass, and bag in a box – various sizes
PARENT APPRECIATION EVENT
The staff would like to invite you to join them on Thursday April 20 from 8:20–9:00am for their Parent Appreciation event.
- 8:20–8:40am: coffee and treats available for parents outside in the undercover area or near our playground.
- 8:40–9:00am: join us in your child’s classroom for math games!
GROWING SMILES SPRING FLORAL FUNDRAISER
It’s spring flower time!
Plants are a great way to brighten and bring colour to your outdoor spaces. Help support the Prospect Lake School by purchasing these wonderful hanging baskets, flowers, veggies, or herbs.
Pick up will be May 11th and 12th.
If you have any questions, please email Jacquie Davis at jmwdavis@gmail.com or 778-676-5275.
Ordering is available now through April 26th. You can connect to our fundraiser HERE
SPRING ART CARDS
Stay tuned! Ordering information for the spring art cards will be available soon.
COPACS NEWS
District Meeting with Families – New K-12 Reporting Policy Information
- Date: Tuesday April 18th
- Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
- Content: Join online with district staff to learn about the new K-12 Student Reporting Policy.
- Where: Join on MS teams with the link in the attachment.
SD63 NEWS
Host Families Wanted for September 2023!
The Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is actively looking for new Host Families to open their hearts and homes to international students joining the Saanich School District in September 2023.
Host Family Information Evenings for SD63 Parents & Staff
If you are interested in learning what being a SISP Host Family is all about, join the SISP Homestay Team for the upcoming Host Family Information Evening! Have your questions answered, meet current Host Families and International Students.
Date & Location:
- Wednesday April 19th - Claremont Secondary School, 6:30-7:30pm
- Sign up HERE!
Quick Facts about Hosting for SISP:
- Duration: students come to Saanich for a stay of 4, 5 or 10 months
- Schools: students attend Claremont, Parkland or Stelly's Secondary Schools
- Provide: a private bedroom, three meals a day, healthy snacks, and inclusion in your family life
- Receive: a monthly honorarium of $1,150 per student for expenses incurred
- Create: relationships and memories that will last a lifetime!
Read the SISP Host Family Brochure for more information or visit the SISP Homestay website and request a no-commitment consultation.
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!