Weekly Reminders: Week of Jan 25- Feb 1
·From now on, weekly reminders from the PAC will be sent out on Sundays.
·Hot Lunch: Friday, Jan 30. Pizza and Booster juice. For Gluten Free Options call Tracy at 250-665-6685 or email <span style="color: windowtext;">tjohns@sd61.bc.ca</span>
·Family Read In: Tuesday, January 27th from 8:50-9:15 in celebration of Family Literacy Parents, siblings, and family friends are all welcome to come and read around the school.
·On Going Bottle Drive:Please save your rinsed out beverage containers (no milk or almond/soy please) and drop off at the school in bags. Deliver to the shed near the playground or at the office. This fundraising will continue throughout the year.
Upcoming Dates:
·All School Bottle Drive: Saturday, April 11th: More information to follow. Please save all your beverage containers.
·Vancouver Island Parent Conference: February 7, 8:30 - 4:30 PM Spectrum School. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn about children and parenting. http://www.vipc.ca/
oGary Anaka on the Teen Brain: How to grow new brain cells, and why it's critical to keep kids physically active.
oRobin Grille on Emotional Intelligence: how to teach this to our kids.
oLunch and snacks are provided. COPACS will fund SD 63 parents to attend, depending on numbers. Please contact COPACS for details.http://copacs.sd63.bc.ca/
·Parenting Expert Gordon Neufeld: Wednesday, Feb 11 Cowichan Theatre, Duncan. Author of "Hold on to Your Kids”. http://www.cowichantheatre.ca/calendar/2015/2/11/gordon-neufeld-parenting-in-the-digital-age
·Parenting Workshops: The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria will be presenting workshops for parents and caregivers of children and youth, age 8-18. http://www.bgcvic.org/youth-family-and-parenting-programs/parenting-programs/
Announcements:
Reserved Parking:Please do not park in reserved or wheelchair spaces at school.
For any questions or comments please contact the PAC at <span lang="EN">prospectlakepac@sd63.bc.ca</span>