Hello Families,
This week, we take time to remember and honour those who paved the way for us to live in a free and peaceful country. As we reflect on their service and sacrifice, we hope you will join us in appreciating the opportunity to do so.
Many of us are also enjoying the milder weather and spending extra time outdoors while our community continues to experience conditions that feel more like fall than winter.
Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Atherton
This Week
- Wed Nov 11 – No School – Non-instructional Day and Remembrance Day
- Thu Nov 12 – Gr 3-6 Field Trip
- Thu Nov 12 – Nov/Dec Hot Lunch orders due
- Fri Nov 13 – Taco in a Bag orders due
Upcoming Events
- Nov 17 – Picture Retakes
- Nov 18 & 19 – Early dismissal – Parent pickup and busses are 1 hr earlier than normal due to 1:30 pm dismissal
- Nov 30 – No School District 59 (SD59) busses into town (our shuttle busses still run)
- Dec 1 – Scholastic orders due
- Dec 16 – Christmas program performances
To Do
- Please have a conversation with your child(ren) about not bringing knives (e.g. pocket knives) to school. While these tools are commonly used outdoors in our community, they are not permitted at school or on school buses. This expectation is in place to help maintain a safe learning environment and prevent damage to school property.
- Please note the updated procedures for days when buses are cancelled (see the attached document or click here). On these days, we do our best to notify families as early as possible through email, social media, and Remind messages. Families may also sign up for transportation notifications through the School District 59 website (select "Bussing" in the top right corner). As bus status information can change, we encourage families to look for confirmation through PCS communications.
Good to Know
- Our Grade 4 & 7 students have completed their FSA testing. We will share their results with families when we receive the reports back.
- Our senior volleyball team along with some Gr 12 students had a safe trip to Burman University. They took 5th place and our coaches are proud of their effort and attitude.
- Our Christmas program will have two similar performances this year, both on December 16. The first will be at 1 pm and will have our Early Learning students participating. Other parents/family are able to attend the afternoon performance if the timing is more convenient than the 6 pm performance. More details will come closer to the program date.
Shout Outs
- To all those who supported our senior volleyball team participating in the tournament, including our coaches (Alastair Atherton & Jemelli Villegas), bus support (Norm Bunker Contracting & Danielle Bunker), as well as parent volunteers (Lissa Mosher & Melissa Nichols).
- To Prairie to Sea Photography by Danielle Ritchie for the donation of time to hold the Winter Mini Photoshoot.
Resources
- MyEd BC – Did you know you can see your child’s current grades and missing assignments online? Check on how they are doing whenever you think of it! If you’re unsure how to login, please let us know and we will assist you in getting in.
- Online Calendar – Unsure of when something is happening? Check out our online calendar. It is accurate for our current plans although occasionally something does change as necessary as the year progresses.
Verse of the Week – 2 Corinthians 15:7
"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded."
This verse reminds us that perseverance pays off.
