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WEEKLY REMINDERS

 
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WEEKLY REMINDERS
by Prospect Lake PAC - Friday, 16 February 2024, 4:14 PM
 

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • Monday February 19: Family Day - school not in session
  • Tuesday February 20: PAC Meeting
  • Thursday February 22: SD63 Annual Parent Involvement Evening *see below for details
  • Friday February 23: Pizza and Sushi Hot Lunch

FEBRUARY PAC MEETING

ALL parents and guardians are invited to join us on Tuesday February 20, 2024, for our Parent Advisory Committee meeting.  The meeting is 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.  The meeting will start at 7:00pm. 

There are two door prizes available at the end of the meeting, a Mosi Gift Card and a Rock Coast Chocolates Gift Card including toffee bark.

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.

Agenda: February 2024

Microsoft Teams meeting: Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID:  211 828 945 63

Passcode: FMtoKr

Or call in (audio only): +1 437-703-5266,,267245320# 

Phone Conference ID: 267 245 320#

WE WANT YOUR USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS!

The PAWS PICKS Team will be collecting Used Kids Books for their annual Used Book Sale.

Please drop off any of the following gently used books to the front desk or the learning commons any time before the end of February:

  • Board Books
  • Early Readers
  • Picture Books
  • Chapter Books
  • Graphic Novels

Please reach out to Mrs. Bourdon at mbourdon@saanichschools.ca if you have any questions. Thank you for your donations!

PURDY’S SPRING CHOCOLATES FUNDRAISER

Stay tuned for our upcoming Purdy’s spring fundraiser!

SD63 ANNUAL PARENT INVOLVMENT EVENING

This annual gathering brings together parents and guardians, school and district administration, teachers, and trustees to share information on a variety of timely educational topics.

  • Date: Thursday Feb 22, 2024
  • Time: 7:00-8:30pm
  • Location: Stelly's Secondary School, 1627 Stelly’s Cross Road, Saanichton
  • Theme: Student success: What’s happening in school to support the strategic plan and its four themes?

The evening will be set up like a fair where you can choose from a variety of school conversations on literacy, indigenous learner success, mental health & wellness, or global citizenship. 

Schools from across the district will be there to share their learning journeys.  The event will start and end in the theatre. 

Registration is not required; we hope to see you there!

COPACS NEWS

Please see the COPACS website for links to a variety of free parent online and in-person workshops, and other exciting opportunities happening around our community.

PAC YEAR-ROUND FUNDRAISING

Please note that the following year-round fundraisers bring in money that goes back to the PAC.  The funds raised go towards supporting our children by enhancing their experiences at Prospect Lake Elementary School.

GRADE 5 YEAR-ROUND FUNDRAISER

Country Grocer

Please save your receipts from Country Grocer and bring them back to the school.

  • There is a metal bucket on top of the wooden PAC mailbox beside Mrs. Blackwell’s desk that you / your child can place them into.
  • Country Grocer provides a percentage back via gift cards from all receipts we return.  
  • The money raised from the sale of the gift cards helps support the current year's Grade 5 class with their year-end activities.

If you would like to purchase any of the Country Grocer gift cards, please contact Angela at angela.formosa.gray@gmail.com

CONTACT 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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