Important Information for Parents

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 – First day of school – This a regular full day of school. (8:35am-2:35pm)

Tuesday and Wednesday, September 3 & 4 – No public buses run.

· Only the PCS shuttle bus runs from CSS (Chetwynd Secondary School) to PCS and back.

· The drop off time is 8:15am @ CSS and returns to CSS around 2:55pm.

· SD59 Buses will run as usual starting on Thursday, September 5.

Tuesday, September 10 – Picture Day

Important Reminders

It is almost that time again to begin another school year. I hope your summer has been full of opportunities to relax, spend time with family and enjoy some sunshine!

Wednesday, August 28 – Registration 10am to 4pm. Please come anytime during those hours to register your child.

If you have confirmed your child is returning for the 2019-20 school year and have not yet paid fees, you will receive an invoice by email. If you do not receive an invoice you may request one by contacting the school on Monday, August 26 and an invoice will be sent. If you prefer to use cash you may pay on registration day.

Please contact the office if you have any questions. The office will be open again on August 26.
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Looking forward to see each of you as we start a new school year.

Laura-Lea

Events and Notices

Tuesday, June 25 – Awards Day @ 12:30pm for Gr. K-5 & Gr. 6-12 to follow (approximately 1:15pm) Families welcome.

Wednesday, June 26 – Sports Day @ 9:30am – Families welcome and food provided.

Thursday, June 27 – Last Day of School. Noon dismissal. No bus in the afternoon.

Lost & Found – Please check for your children’s items. The remaining items will be donated to the Thrift Store.

Registration for 2019-2020 – Thursday, August 29 – 10am to 4pm.

Important Bus Notice and Events for June

A big thank you to the parents who participated in the Ditch Clean-up.

Please remind your child to bring their water bottle to school.

Friday, May 31 – Last swim class

Friday, May 31 – 7pm – POW (Point of Worship) – Everyone welcome

Friday, June 7 – No public school buses – PCS shuttle bus will run as usual.

Monday, June 17 – NID – No school

Friday, June 21 – Grad @ 6pm

Tuesday, June 25 – Awards Day @ 12:30pm for Gr. K-5 & Gr. 6-12 to follow (approximately 1:15pm)

Wednesday, June 26 – Sports Day @ 9:30am

Thursday, June 27 – Last Day of School. Noon dismissal. No bus in the afternoon.

Grade 10-12 Exam & Assessment dates & times are on the school calendar. (June 18-25)

Registration for 2019-2020 – Thursday, August 29 – 10am to 4pm

Ditch Cleanup

Monday, May 27 –

Please remember:

· sturdy shoes, (no sandles)

· water bottle

· sunscreen

· hat

· Change of clothes ( ditches still have water in some spots)

  • Kindergarten & Grade 1 will start picking up garbage around the schoolyard at 9:30-10:30.
  • Grades 2 & 3 will do garbage pick up down Dokkie Sub starting at 9:30-10:30am.
  • Grades 4 – 12 will start garbage pick up at 9am. Will pick up garbage along both sides of the highway starting at 7-Elevenand ending at PCS.

We ask that any parent able to come and lend a hand for the day, please do so. Please remember that many hands make light work, we can use all the help we can get! This is a great opportunity for our students to do something for our community. Thanks in advance for your support.

May Important Dates and Events

Monday, May 10 – Assembly @ around 8:50

§ Worship

§ Science Fair & Mom’s Pantry winners will be announced

§ Bridge Building prizes will be presented

§ Parents are welcome.

§ Lost and found items – claim your items

Tuesday, May 14 – Scholastic orders due

Wednesday, May 15 – Last day to claim your registration discount.

Sunday, May 19 – Amazing Book Challenge ends

Monday, May 20 – Stat – No School

Monday, May 27 – Ditch Clean-up. More information to follow. Parent volunteers will be needed.

Friday, May 30 – 7PM – POW (Point of Worship)– Everyone welcome

Important Notice: Loopee, Junior and Senior Adventure Races have been cancelled for this year. The volunteers are rebuilding the courses. If you would like to donate your time to help with rebuilding the courses please contact PCS. Looking forward to racing with you next year.

Important Bus Notice and Events

TODAY: Tuesday, April 30 @ 4 -6 Science Fair – PCS gym. Parents are welcome.

Friday, May 3 – K to Grade 5 – Swimming cancelled for this week.

Important Bus Notice

May 2, 3 & 6. Temporary Bus Changes:

The school will be renting a bus to cover our shuttle bus routes (morning & afternoon). Our shuttle bus will be busy taking our Senior Flag Football team to Aldergrove for a tournament.

· Bus will not be available for pickup until 8:15 due to the driver doing another route first.

· Please note that there is less seating capacity on this bus, so if possible please give your child a ride to and from school on the above date.

· We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank-you for your co-operation.

Book Challenge & Science Fair

Hello Parents,

The library is currently hosting a book challenge. We encourage you to take your students to the library and take out books to read at home. Please see the attached note for more information.

Also, a quick reminder that the Science Fair for Gr 4-9 is this coming Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 4-6 pm. All students are welcome to come see the science experiments. If at all possible, please provide care for your students after school until the fair starts. If this is not possible, please contact their home room teacher to see about options.

Regards,
Your PCS Staff

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