Wednesday, May 17, 7PM @ PCS – Ella Mae drama presentation by the PCS students. Come out and enjoy a fun family evening.Admission by donation.
· There will be a Concession Stand. Please bring your loonies and toonies to purchase yummy treats to enjoy while watching the play.
Monday, May 22 – Stat Victoria Day – No School
Thursday, May 11 – Soccer Practice is cancelled today. Sorry for the short notice.
Friday, May 12 – Soccer Tournament has been cancelled due to weather and flood watch. The alternate plan for grades 5-11: pizza provided for lunch and swimming during the school day. The above plans are for those who chose to participate in the previously scheduled Tournament. For those who chose to opt out (by not registering for soccer), classes will be held. Dismissal is usual time of 2:35, at the school.
Friday, May 12 – POW (Point of Worship) 6PM @ PCS. (please note time)
· Mime by the drama class
· Performance by the Senior Band
· Come out and enjoy a family evening
Wednesday, May 3 – Art Club is cancelled this week. Sorry for the short notice.
Wednesday, May 3 @ 3 to 4 pm Math Study Block at the Chetwynd library with Mr. McKibbin for grades 9 -11. This will be offered weekly on Wednesdays.
Friday, May 5 and 12 – No Swimming for K – 6
Friday, May 19 and 26 – Swimming for K – 6
Monday, May 1 – No Public School Busses. PCS shuttle bus will run as usual.
Monday, May 1-5 Spirit Week:
· Monday – Sports Day
· Tuesday – Formal Day
· Wednesday – 80’s Day
· Thursday – Spring Day
· Friday – School Pride Day
Sunday, May 7 – Mt Baldy Loopee
The mountain bike race course is a 3 km loop which is a mix of fun flowing single-track and fire road. The race should be achievable by intermediate mountain bike riders with a reasonable level of fitness. The course itself is achievable by all except for the complete novice or inexperienced mountain bike rider. Each lap of the course will take an average of 20-40 minutes.
· Registration starts @ 12 at the bottom of Mount Baldy just off of Hillside (watch for signs)
· Registration fee is $10
· Each rider must have a bike helmet while on the course
· A hydration pack is recommended but not required
Friday, May 12 – Soccer Tournament – (details to follow)
Friday, May 12 @ 6pm POW (Point of Worship) Please note earlier time.
Wednesday, May 17 – Drama Presentation by the PCS students. Reserve the night to be entertained. Admission by donation.
Monday, May 22 – Victoria Day – no school
Sunday, June 4 – Jr. Adventure Race (details to follow)
Sunday, June 18 – Sr. Adventure Race (details to follow)
Friday, April 21 – Swimming Times for K-6
· Kindergarten to Grade 2 @ 9:15 – 10:00
· Grades 3 & 4 @ 11:15 – 12:00
· Grades 5 & 6 @ 1:15 – 2:00
Friday, April 21 – POW (Point of Worship) @ 7:00 – Everyone welcome!
Sunday, April 23 @ 2PM – PCS Parent Committee MOVIE FUNDRAISER
· Movie: Disney “MOANA” @ The Rex Theatre – Ticket Price: $5
· Tickets are available at: PCS, The Pencil Box & Chetwynd Public Library
· Tomorrow, Friday, April 21 – Last day to purchase tickets from the above locations
· Tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the movie, down the street from the Rex
Student Association Fundraiser
· SA has decided to start a fundraiser to raise money that will be distributed among the Expanding for Tomorrow building project, our World Vision child sponsor and Student Association. We want to do even more spectacular things to make your children’s school experience more memorable. Please send your child with some loose change so they can participate in the SA fundraiser. Thank you in advance for your help!
Friday, April 7 – K-6 Swimming starts. The lessons will be held on the following dates April 7, 21, 28, May 19 & 26.
Times are as follows:
· 9:15 – 10:00 Kindergarten & Grade 1 & 2
· 11:15 – 12:00 Grade 3 & 4
· 1:15 – 2:00 Grade 5 & 6
Tuesday, April 11 – 5 to 7 pm – Science Fair @ PCS. Parents are encouraged to come and view the students projects.
Upcoming Event – Wednesday, May 17 @ 7pm – Drama Play (please note correction – the last note read May 18 but the date is actually the 17th)
Wednesday, April 5 – K-6 Swimming forms are due. Details for the swimming are on the PCS website.
Wednesday, April 5 – Last day for early registration discount. Registering now helps the school plan for staffing next year.
Friday, April 14 to 17 – Easter Long weekend. School back in session Tuesday, April 18.
Friday, April 21 – 7pm POW (Point of Worship)
Parent/Teacher Meetings – If you would like to discuss your child’s report card with their teacher you can schedule an appointment through Mrs. Price.
Note for grades K to 3 – Parents, with the lovely spring weather has come the mud in the play ground. If you haven’t already sent a spare set of clothing for your elementary student please do so.
Tuesday, April 11 – 5 to 7 pm – Science Fair @ PCS
Upcoming Event – May 18 @ 7pm – Drama Play
We have an updated website! Still located at www.peacechristianschool.ca, you can now find a calendar with all our school programming on it, as well as copies of all the general notes that are sent home. Our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter feeds, as well as information about our program, policies, and events is there so go check it out!*
Last minute updates on snow days, program changes, etc. will continue to be posted on our Facebook page. These posts now show on the home page of our website so even if you are not following our Facebook page, you can check our website homepage for our last minute updates.
Notes Home
We are now providing an electronic format for notes going home. This includes putting our notes on our new website and sending out email requests to sign-up to receive notes by email. For now, both paper and email copies will be going out.
Today, you will receive an email request to sign-up for the email copies. Please click the “Accept Invitation” button in your email. After clicking this, most people will want to choose the last option of “Follow by email subscription only” (if you are a wordpress user, feel free to sign in with your account). Once you have clicked this, you are finished. Instructions with pictures are also attached to this note. There is an ‘unsubscribe’ button to be easily removed if you decide to do so in the future.
Something to keep in mind: replying to these new emails from our website will not go anywhere. Please direct all inquiries to the regular school email address of peacechristianschool, Dori Shankel, or to our Facebook page.
*If you see our old webpage when going to our web address, try clearing your browser and then going to the page again.
To enhance our P.E. program we will be offering “Swim @ School” swim lessons for Kindergarten to Grade 6. As this opportunity is part of our P.E. program we are anticipating that all students will participate unless there is a medical reason that prohibits them from swimming. Swimming will begin Friday, April 7, 2017 and run on the following dates April 21, 28, May 19 & 26. A total of 5 lessons will be held over this time period. Please remember that modest swimwear is required.
The fee for swimming is $30.00 per student. We require payment to be made by April 5, 2017. If there is a concern please contact Mr. Shankel to consider alternatives.
Your child’s previous progress cards are not required to be returned to the school. New progress cards will be issued by the pool for the “Swim @School” lessons.
We will be bussing students to and from the pool. Parents are welcome to come to the pool to watch their children.
The normal after school shuttle bus routine will remain the same.
Please complete and return the following form along with payment to the school by Wednesday, April 5, 2017.
Need help with your homework? Getting behind on an assignment? Some of your PCS teachers are holding a study block at the public library.
Times and dates are as follows:
· This week Wednesday, February 22 @ 2-3
· Next week Monday, February 27 & Wednesday, March 1 @ 3-4
· Monday, March 6 & Wednesday, March 8 @ 3-4
Wednesday & Thursday, February 22 & 23 – Early Dismissal @ 1:30
PCS shuttle bus will be running 1 hour earlier in the afternoon to make the connection with the public school busses. PCS shuttle bus pick up is scheduled for 1:55PM at the High School (CSS). If your child does not ride the PCS shuttle bus please pick him/her up at PCS at 1:30PM.
Friday, March 10 – POW (Point of Worship) @ 7:00
Friday, March 20-31 – Spring Break. Back to school on April 3
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