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WEEKLY REMINDERS

 
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WEEKLY REMINDERS
by Prospect Lake PAC - Friday, 21 April 2023, 11:29 PM
 

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • Monday April 24: Professional Development Day – School NOT in Session
  • Tuesday April 25: ROMS Inclusive Education / Learning Service Virtual Information Session (for current Grade 5 families)
  • Tuesday April 25: PAC Meeting **Starts at 7:15pm**
  • Wednesday April 26: Last day to order Spring Florals
  • Wednesday April 26: Last day to order Mixed Art Card Packs
  • Thursday April 27: Last day to order Art Cards
  • Thursday April 27: COPACS Meeting & AGM
  • Thursday May 4: ROMS Virtual Parent Information Evening (for current Grade 5 families)
  • 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)

PAC MEETING

We would like to invite all parents and guardians to join us this upcoming Tuesday, April 25 at 7:15pm.  This meeting will be held in person at the school in the Learning Commons (library) or from the comfort of your home via Microsoft Teams (link below). 

When you join us in person, please enter the school through the main front doors, sanitize your hands, sign in at Mrs. Blackwell’s desk. 

Masking is optional, and choices are respected. 

Please note the change in time: doors and MS Teams open at 7:00pm with the meeting starting promptly at 7:15pm.  This is to accommodate the ROMS Inclusive Ed session that some grade 5 parents might be attending.  April’s meeting agenda can be found HERE Parking is available in the upper lot at the school.

Microsoft Teams Link: Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 238 787 904 120
Passcode: zEu8cd

Download Teams | Join on the web

Call In (audio only): +1 437-703-5266,,144433414#   Canada, Toronto

Phone Conference ID: 144 433 414#

SPRING ART CARDS

All art card samples have been sent home with the children. 

To order your child’s art cards or additional products, follow these three easy steps:

  1. Go to www.artcardsbykids.com and click on ORDER.  All prices are indicated online.  Please note, it is not recommended to use a cell phone to place your order.
  2. Enter the RED code on the back of your sample card.  This is your child’s unique art code number.
  3. Enter and pay for your order online with a credit card.  Visa, Mastercard, VisaDebit, and Discovery are all accepted.  Ordering is available now through Thursday April 27th.

For further information, please see the inside of your child’s sample art card.

To order mixed packs of art cards, you can do so through the MunchaLunch System until Wednesday April 26th.  The mixed packages are a pack of 8 different designs.   

If you have additional concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at prospectlakepac@gmail.com

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

STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH

The staff appreciation lunch is a small way for us to show our appreciation to all the great staff at Prospect Lake school.  This year’s lunch is scheduled for Tuesday May 9th.  To have a successful meal, we need lots of help!  Please sign up to bring food and / or assist with the event.

BOTTLE DRIVE

Thank you to everyone that came out to the bottle drive last weekend.  We were able to raise $760.00 from all the donations.  A huge thank you to Carolyn Ensing, Iris Scruton, Angela Formosa-Gray, Desiree Davies, Ivory Xi, Micaela Maftei, Kari Moore, Ioana Smirnov, Marie Garvin, Mikhail Smirnov, Sarah Angus, Dave Moore, Cobus De Klerk and Kelly De Klerk for volunteering your time to make our bottle drive successful.

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.  This fundraiser helps support our Grade 5 graduating class each year with their camp day and other special graduation activities.
  • 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 timeprospectlakepac@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)

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