Your Prospect Lake PAC Executive would like to extend a warm welcome back for another school year. We look forward to connecting with new and returning families.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- Tuesday September 6: First day of school, 8:35am – 10:15am
- Wednesday September 7: First FULL day of school, 8:35am – 2:48pm
- Friday September 22: Pro-D Day, school not in session
- Tuesday September 27: PAC Meeting, 7:00pm
- Friday September 29: Subway Hot Lunch * Stay Tuned for Details!
SCHOOL START UP PROCEDURES
Tuesday, September 5th
Returning Students:
- Please proceed to last year's classroom at the 8:35am bell.
Students New to the school:
- Please meet in the library/learning commons at the 8:35am bell. New students will be welcomed and taken to a grade-appropriate classroom.
Dismissal Time:
- Will be at 10:15am.
- New students should go to the library/learning commons at 10:15am to be met by their parents or assisted to the appropriate bus.
- Buses will leave at approximately 10:30am. If your child is new to taking the bus, please have a label on their backpack with the bus # they need to take (if known) and a contact phone number.
Wednesday, September 6th
All Students in Grades 1- 5 (full day from 8:35am – 2:48pm):
- Please return to the classrooms you were in on Tuesday.
New Classes:
- Students will be in their new classes as soon as possible. However, enrollment numbers may have changed over the summer, and staff must be sure they have the best configuration of classes before moving students. Student placement has been determined in a very careful and thoughtful manner and your understanding and patience are appreciated.
Gradual Entry for Kindergarten Students:
If your child’s last name starts with H – Z
- Wednesday September 6th: 11:40am – 1:10pm
- Thursday September 7th: 9:10am – 10:40am
- Friday September 8th: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
- Monday September 11th: 8:40am – 1:00pm * All students attend.
- Tuesday September 12th: 8:40am – 1:00pm * All students attend.
- Wednesday September 13th: 8:35am – 2:48pm * Full Day
If your child’s last name starts with A – G
- Wednesday September 6th: 9:10am – 10:40am
- Thursday September 7th: 11:40am – 1:10pm
* Parents will receive an email letting them know who their child’s teacher will be.
- Friday September 8th: 9:10am – 11:20am
- Monday September 11th: 8:40am – 1:00pm * All students attend.
- Tuesday September 12th: 8:40am – 1:00pm * All students attend.
- Wednesday September 13th: 8:35am – 2:48pm * Full Day
SAFE ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
If your child will be late or absent, please contact the attendance email or phone message line by 8:45am.
Please include the following information:
- Your child's name.
- Teacher's name.
- Division
- Reason for absence / late
- The date (s)
Telephone: 250-727-9993
Email: prospectlake_attendance@saanichschools.ca
PARKING LOT SAFETY REMINDERS
Over the summer, new line painting has occurred which changes the flow of our parking lots. This has been done with student safety in mind and allows for a change to our bus lane and for students pick up and drop off to occur without crossing traffic.
A Few Reminders…
Please drive slowly and with care through our school parking lots.
Students being dropped off or picked up in the DRIVE THRU LANE must exit and enter their vehicle on the right-hand side (closest to the school).
Parent Parking is available in VISITOR spaces only. These spaces are now located in the upper parking lot, across from the gym.
Staff Parking: All spaces labelled STAFF only for PLES staff members.
Accessibility Parking: There are 3 labelled spots in the upper lot for those with accessibility permits. Two spaces are in the main lot nearest the school, and one space is available in the roundabout nearest the main entrance.
Additional Parking: Additional parking can be found close by. There are spaces available on Prospect Lake Road, by Mosi and Save On Gas, at Whitehead Park, as well as at the Prospect Lake Community Hall.
Please note, no pick-up or drop off can occur at the lower parking lot or the roundabout at the front of the school.
Thank you for your help in ensuring that are parking lots are safe spaces for all.
SPIRIT WEAR
Please check out our new Prospect Lake spirit wear at the online store linked here:
https://store.passionsports.ca/PLES23
There are also a few "Grad 2024" items designed just for our Grade 5 students. These will have all the Grade 5 students' signatures on the back.
This store has a short turnaround time.
All orders must be completed by September 17th.
Thank you to our very own PLES parent Jordan Crump for his design on the Spirit Wear.
Grab a hat, hoodie, shirt, or other panther item you love to show your school spirit.
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC) MEETING
Mark your calendars! ALL parents and guardians are invited to join us on Tuesday September 19, 2023, for our first Parent Advisory Committee meeting. Our meetings are held at the school in the Learning Commons (aka. the library) or from the comfort of your home via Microsoft Teams. School doors open at 6:45pm with tea and treats available. The meeting will start at 7:00pm. When joining us at school, please enter through the main front doors, sign in at Mrs. Blackwell’s desk and proceed directly to the Learning Commons. Masking is optional and choices are respected.
FITNESS CLASS AT PROSPECT LAKE COMMUNITY HALL
The Prospect Lake Community District Association has partnered with Saanich Recreation to provide a fitness class at the Prospect Lake Community Hall, 5358 Sparton Rd.
Body Shop aims to improve your muscle activation and endurance in this functional group training class. Challenge yourself while you focus on technique, core stamina, agility, and flexibility.
Classes run on Mondays and/or Wednesdays at the Hall from 9:00-10:00am. These times and dates were chosen with parents in mind as it coincides with drop-off time.
Interested participants need to register in advance with Saanich Recreation.
- Course Code 104469, Mondays, September 18 - October 30, 9-10am, $54
- Course Code 104471, Wednesdays, September 20 - November 1, 9-10am, $63
- Course Code 104470, Mondays, November 6 - December 18, 9-10am, $63
- Course Code 104472, Wednesdays, November 8 - December 20, 9-10am, $63
YEAR-ROUND FUNDRAISING
Please help us raise funds for our Grade 5 students with this ongoing fundraiser:
- Please save your receipts from Country Grocer. Place them in the bucket on top of the wooden PAC mailbox beside Mrs. Blackwell’s desk. Country Grocer provides a percentage back from all receipts we return. The funds raised help support the Grade 5 class with their year-end activities.
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)
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found on our webpage!