Hi Families,
It’s the last week before a change for a couple of weeks. It promises to be busy, but we strive to also accomplish learning and memories along the way!

Our student association is hosting a spirit week this coming. See each day below for how our students can participate.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Atherton

This Coming Week

• Mon Dec 18
  • Last day to bring in food for Christmas hampers
  • Santa Hat Day
• Tues Dec 19
  • 7:00 pm – Meeting for parents and students interested in spring break El Salvador trip
  • Last day to order hot lunch and/or milk
  • Christmas Tree Day (decorate yourself)
• Wed Dec 20
  • 6:30 pm – Christmas program – Students to arrive at 6:15 and meet in classrooms. Please see teacher notes on what they should wear.
  • Christmas Colour Day
• Thu Dec 21
  • 12:00 pm – Dismissal with no afternoon bus
  • Christmas Pajama Day
• Fri Dec 22 – No School!

Looking Ahead

• Mon Jan 8 – First day back after Christmas break
• Fri Jan 26 – Ski day to Bear Mountain (providing there’s snow!)

To Do

• Complete hot lunch & milk orders
• Fill out government survey on after school care (K-Gr 6 parents)
• Send food for Christmas hampers

Good to Know

• We have quick food at school for students who need a little extra to add to their breakfast or lunch. This is for an occasional basis only so we are encouraging our high school students to bring lunch food to school on a regular basis.

Shout Outs

• To the Penano family for the treats they provided for our staff.
• To Mrs. Siller for organizing the holiday shop and the "elves" who supported her while the students shopped.

Resources

• When your child says "I’m fat!"
  

• Calendar
• Academics

Verse of the Week – Isaiah 9:6"
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Hi Families,
This Friday Flash must have shot around the world as it’s getting to you on a Monday! We keep all our regular programs this week and then wrap everything up next week before break. Happy week to all!
Mrs. Atherton

Looking Ahead

• Mon Dec 18 – Last day to bring in food for Christmas hampers
• Tues Dec 19 – Last day to order hot lunch and/or milk
• Wed Dec 20 – Christmas program at 6:30pm. Students to arrive at 6:15 and meet in classrooms. Please see teacher notes on what they should wear.
• Thu Dec 21 – Noon dismissal. Last day of school before break.
• Mon Jan 8 – First day back after Christmas break

To Do

• When picking up students off our bus at Windrem, please park on the same side as the bus parks. We have received concerned comments about student’s crossing the road to get to their ride.
• Students are collecting non-perishable food for the Christmas Bureau hampers. Please send any canned or dry goods into school with them for the boxes.
• For parents of students Gr 7 and younger, please complete the Ministry of Education survey emailed to you.

Good to Know

• We learned and practiced evacuating from a bus.
• Purdy chocolate orders are ready to be picked up!

Shout Outs

• To the staff who organized the Purdy’s Fundraiser and everyone who participated with purchases and sorting the order. A significant amount is coming back to support our students so thank you!

Resources

• Your Questions About Kids Vaccines Answered
• 7 Self-Care Tips for Parents this Holiday Season
• Calendar
• Academics

Verse of the Week – John 1:9

“The true light that shines on all people was coming into the world.”

Have a great weekend, families!
Mrs. Atherton

This Coming Week

• Mon Dec 4 – Last chance to order candy grams or festive pencils for friends ($1 for candy cane or pencil, $3 for candy cane & kitkat)

Looking Ahead

• Dec 19 – Jan/Feb Hot Lunch & Milk order forms due
• Dec 20 – 6:30 pm: Christmas program
• Dec 21 – Noon dismissal. Last day of school before break.
• Dec 22 – Jan 8: Christmas break

To Do

• Fill out Jan/Feb Hot Lunch & Milk order forms coming out soon

Good to Know

• Christmas decorations went up today! And practices are taking place for the pieces to the Christmas program.
• White Knuckle Boxing Academy has a day camp during Christmas Break. See the attachment for more details.
• Kindergarten to Gr 4 students may be

  may be eligible for a $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant for their post-secondary education. See the letter for more information.

Shout Outs

• To all our parents who came out for parent/teacher conferences. We put aside extra time out of our lives because we love connecting with you! Thank you for making it a priority to keep the communication strong for the kids.

Resources

• Your daughter and puberty
• Calendar
• Academics

Verse of the Week – Psalm 25:5

"Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long."

Happy Friday, families!
I’m not sure about you but I feel like it should not yet be time for the Christmas season. Perhaps it’s partly due to the lack of whiteness outside. We are starting to create festivity at school and are looking forward to celebrating Jesus’ birth more this season.
Blessings,
Kristin Atherton

This Coming Week

• Mon Nov 27 – PCS has school but there are no SD#59 busses (shuttle bus will still run)
• Wed & Thu Nov 29 & 30 – Parent teacher conferences after school
• Tue Nov 28 – Picture retakes due back to PCS

Looking Ahead

• Dec 20 – Christmas program in the evening
• Dec 21 – Noon dismissal. Last day of school before break.

To Do

• Ask your child what they are practicing for the Christmas program

Good to Know

• Emailed appointment times for our parent teacher conferences went home this week. If you did not receive yours please let us know as soon as possible.
• About half of our students created cards for soldiers who are deployed and unable to come home this Christmas season. These will be put in packages that District of Chetwynd employees are packaging to send out this next week.
• Our senior boys are representing us at a volleyball tournament at Burman University this weekend. We are cheering them on to have fun and avoid injuries 🙂

Shout Outs

• To Jaclyn Johnson for her donation of boy’s skates to the school
• For the parents who continue to provide hot lunch to our students and staff every week

Resource Links

• The Dark Web: What Every Parent Needs to Know
• Calendar
• Academics

Verse of the Week – Phil 4:9
"Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."

Dear Families,
As we remember and honour our service people and veterans, may we be continually grateful for the freedom we have in our country. Enjoy the extra day off this weekend!
Mrs. Atherton

This Coming Week

• Nov 13 – No School for Remembrance Day
• Nov 14 – Picture Retakes (bring back proofs)
• Nov 15 & 16 – Early dismissal at 1:30 pm (bus will be outside of Windrem 1 hour earlier in the afternoon)

Looking Ahead

• Nov 22-26 – Sr Volleyball Tournament at Burman University
• Nov 27 – PCS has school but there are no SD#59 busses (shuttle bus will still run)
• Nov 29 & 30 – Parent/Teacher interviews

Good to Know

• Report cards went home this week. Let us know if you didn’t see the one for your child. For K-Gr 9, "Proficient" is our goal for all students in all subjects. Occasionally a student will be "Extending" because they have shown learning beyond the grade requirements. Often a student will be "Developing" because they still have areas of the topic to work on. "Emerging" means they are starting to learn the information, but may need more support to move ahead. Please see the links below for more information or reach out and ask the teacher.
• Handout
• More info

Shout Outs

• To the amazing curling club who volunteered their time so our Gr 4-8 students could try a different skill. There was cheering and laughing that occurred.
• To the families who made donations in September: Malabanan, Santos, Gamboa, McMahon.

Resources

• #1 Thing Parents Are Forgetting to Teach Their Kids
• Calendar
• Academics

Verse of the Week – John 15:13
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Families,
May you be blessed with rest and joy this weekend! Here’s a few notes for you 🙂
Mrs. Atherton

Today! Fri Nov 3 is the last day for picture orders to be in – order online now for no shipping cost.

This Coming Week

• Nov 6-8 – Gr 4 & 7 completion of FSA testing

Looking Ahead

• Nov 13 – No School for Remembrance Day
• Nov 14 – Picture Retakes (bring back proofs)
• Nov 15 & 16 – Early dismissal at 1:30 pm
• Nov 22-26 – Sr Volleyball Tournament at Burman University
• Nov 27 – PCS has school but there are no SD#59 busses (shuttle bus will still run)
• Nov 29 & 30 – Parent/Teacher interviews

To Do

• Talk with your child(ren) about crossing the street near the bus transfer. Please ensure they are crossing at an appropriate spot and looking both ways before crossing.

Shout Outs

• To our ladies who made the first hot lunch a yummy success: Jessica Neuman, Rose Ann dela Vega, Lou Gamboa and Cheryl & Becca Widdicombe!
• To the students who went above and beyond to show school spirit for Spirit Week!

Resources

• Parent GPT will answer your parenting questions now
• Calendar
• Academics

Verse of the Week – Phil 4:6-7

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Happy weekend, everyone! It’s been a busy week at PCS and we’re all ready for a short break 🙂

This Coming Week

• Oct 31 – Hot lunch orders due
• Nov 2, 3, 6 & 7 – FSA Testing for Gr 4 & Gr 7
• Nov 2 – Yoga class (for teens/adults) from 2:30-3:30 every Thursday
• Nov 2 – Milk orders due
• Nov 3 – Picture orders due back at school (or order online)

Looking Ahead

• Nov 13 – No School for Remembrance Day
• Nov 14 – Picture Retakes
• Nov 15 & 16 – Early dismissal at 1:30 pm
• Nov 22-26 – Sr Volleyball Tournament at Burman University

To Do

• Turn in hot lunch, picture and milk orders 🙂

Shout Outs

• To the Hunter family for donating snacks for our Gr 5-8 stayover
• To Danielle Bunker for driving our students for our Jr football tournament
• To Riley Reeves who volunteered as coach for the tournament and all the staff and parents who went along to support our students
• To our families who made donations in August: PCS class of 2023, Silva, Reyes, Mito, Bencio, Turner, Barquella, de la Vega, John, Gonzales, Green, and Fontaine. You make our school a better place, thank you! More mentions to come for September and on 🙂

Good to Know

• Our students who went to the Jr Football tournament represented us well. Coaches and staff from other schools made positive comments about them and we enjoyed seeing them display their skills as well.
• After school practices and programs continue, focusing on volleyball and basketball.

Resources

• Stop asking kids "How was your day?" Parent experts say it’s harmful, here’s why
• Calendar
• Academics

Verse of the Week – Isaiah 25:9
In that day they will say,

“Surely this is our God;
we trusted in him, and he saved us.
This is the Lord, we trusted in him;
let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

Hello Families, here’s a snapshot of the past and future. Have a great weekend! ~Mrs. Atherton

This Coming Week

• Oct 16 – Picture Day
• Oct 16 – Scholastic orders due
• Oct 19-22 – Jr Football Tournament to Kelowna
• Oct 20 – No School for Non-Instructional Day

Looking Ahead

• Weeks of Oct 23 & 30 – FSA testing for Gr 4 & 7 students
• Nov 2 – Yoga class (for teens/adults) from 2:30-3:30 every Thursday
• Nov 3 – Report cards handed out
• Nov 13 – No School for Remembrance Day
• Nov 15 & 16 – Early dismissal at 1:30 pm

To Do

• Please ensure your child has had a recent eye exam. Yearly check-ups for those under 18 are covered by BC medical and it’s important to see well in order to learn well 🙂

Shout Outs

• Our amazing teachers who stayed an evening (and some overnight!) for our Gr 5-8 lock-in/sleepover.
• The Widdicombe families for their work in organizing and getting ready for our hot lunch program starting in November.

Good to Know

• Sign-up for November after school program is now! November will be focused on volleyball skills, STEM & homework activities, as well as classroom games with friends.
• Our week included activities on oil spill cleanup, Science class about rocks outside, game of Capture the Flag, building rock towers and many more! See our social media for some pictures.

Resources

• Calendar
• Academics
• Three virtual erase learning sessions for families will be held on November 8, 28, and 30, focusing on establishing safe, caring, and respectful digital communities. These sessions are best suited for families and youth aged 10 and above. Please see attachment to register.

Verse of the Week – Proverbs 1:7
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."

family-sessions-erase-training-schedule.pdf

This Coming Week

• Mon Oct 9 – No School for Thanksgiving
• Thu Oct 12 – Gr 5-8 Slumber Party – Please bring permission slips back on Tuesday

Looking Ahead

• Oct 16 – Picture Day
• Oct 16 – Scholastic orders due
• Oct 19-22 – Jr Football Tournament to Kelowna
• Oct 20 – No School for Non-Instructional Day
• Weeks of Oct 23 & 30 – FSA testing for Gr 4 & 7 students
• Nov 3 – Report cards handed out
• Nov 11 – No School

To Do

• Please park along the street (and not in the Windrem parking lot) when picking up your child(ren) from the bus. We want to be respectful of another school’s space.

Shout Outs

• Our new parent committee executive and all those that came out to give input and support the group
• Bunker family for hosting a field trip and sharing veggies as fresh as they come
• Chelan Gordon for assisting with reading assessments

Good to Know

• Our after school sports and care program have started off well with students enjoying the outside exercise and playing with friends.
• Football skills are improving during PE and after school sports practice. We see increased speed and ability to play multiple positions.
• Basketball is starting next week, as well as after school volleyball practice.
• We took time the last two weeks to recognize Truth & Reconciliation Day and be grateful for the things we have. See our social media for a few pictures.

Resources

• Calendar
• Academics

Verse of the Week – Ps 25:4

"Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths."

A quick reminder that tomorrow we are recognizing Truth & Reconciliation Day at chapel, so we invite all students to wear orange in honour of the survivors of residential schools, and all those who did not make it home.