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.

Happy Friday, Families!

Our third week was a success and we’d like to wish everyone a wonderful weekend with this beautiful weather. Sometimes our efforts don’t make the change we’d like so we’re going back to a slightly more traditional approach for our notes home. Please see below for all the details.

This Coming Week

• Wed Sep 27 – 1:00 pm – Post Secondary Institution visits for Gr 10-12. Our sincere apologies for the mix-up this week.
• Wed Sep 27 – 6:30 pm – PAC Meeting – parents are encouraged to come out and help make the school an even better place to be 🙂

Looking Ahead

• Oct 2 – No School for Truth & Reconciliation Day
• Oct 9 – No School for Thanksgiving
• Oct 19-22 – Jr Football Tournament to Kelowna
• Weeks of Oct 23 & 30 – FSA testing for Gr 4 & 7 students. Please see attachments for more information.

Shout Outs

• Peace Valley Industries for a donation of metal for a project
• Chetwynd A&W/Crothers family for a donation of milk for our food program
• Karcher family for use of their property for our Gr 9-12 campout

Good to Know

• Students are settling into their classes and learning. Outside activities have been integrated as much as possible to take advantage of our lovely weather.
• House teams started up, with the older students taking a lead in creating a team poster. More activities to come!
• We’re still looking for some assistance for our new food program so if you may be willing, please let us know.

Resources

• What do parents do where the happiest kids live?
• Calendar
• Academics

Verse of the Week – Ps 32:8

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you."

FSA Info for parents and caregivers.pdf

Tagalog FSA Info for Parents and Caregivers.pdf

Hello, with no power at school, it is best for our students to go home for health and safety reasons. If you live close to the school, please come here and pick your child(ten) up. All other students will be taken by bus to the Rec Centre. Please confirm to our text number (2043) the plan for your student from there.

Last week’s newsletter didn’t come through quite as planned so here’s a slightly new format…Happy week to everyone!

Hello Families,

Welcome to a new school year and the first day under our belts! We hope everyone had a great first day. We strive to be a learning and growing school so let us know if you have a question or concern. We are praying for all our PCS students and their families and we aim to be a blessing to your family this school year.

We’re trying a new format for helping our families stay up-to-date with what’s happening at PCS. Let us know how it works for you!

All the best for day 2!
Kristin/Mrs. Atherton

Week at a Glance Wednesday – Different PCS shuttle bus (still regular time)

Looking Ahead Tues Sep 12: Potential start to after school program. There was a lot of interest expressed so plans will be modified to accommodate. Watch for more info re payment and start date as we finalize plans. Thur Sep 14: Gr 9-12 campout

Action Items Elementary: please check your student’s agenda daily and sign off that you’ve seen it Gr 9-12: Look for tents/sleeping bags and let us know at school if you’d like to borrow camping gear for next week

Shout Outs To Josh Dowd for sponsoring additional digital pens for our Gr 7 & 8 classes To all those who helped give our building a refresh before the school year, particularly including Mr. N Bunker, Mr. J Balane, Mrs. J Lepp and Mrs. J Disher

Good to Know We enjoyed having all our students back in the building! Students started to get an idea of what the year would be like and teachers started to get to know their classes. We are looking for someone to work part-time for an expanded student meal program. Specific times and details to be determined. Let us know if you’re interested or nominate a friend 🙂

Resources Calendar Academics

Verse of the Week “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Hello Families,

Tomorrow is the day we’ve been looking forward to: seeing all of you! We ask that students and parents please come out between 10 am and 4 pm (for an hour or so) to go over paperwork, get class schedules, meet teachers, know where assigned lockers are, etc. All great things to help the transition back into school next week.

All our staff are in place and we are excited for our team. Mrs. Linda Berezowski will be assisting with the paperwork at registration. She has returned to Chetwynd and we are happy to have her back on our team as our secretary.

We are looking forward to a great school year and happy that you are a part of our school community! We will see you soon 🙂

Mrs. Atherton

Hello Families,

Welcome to the 2023/24 school year! Our teachers are back from a fabulous teacher’s convention which inspired and taught us for another great year at PCS. Now we are busy putting classrooms back together and preparing curriculum plans for the year.

Our orientation day is next Thursday, August 31 from 10 am to 4 pm*. We ask for all families (parents and students) to come for about an hour during this time to meet our teachers, verify information, pick lockers, receive schedules, learn about extra curricular options, sign up for fundraisers and more.

Our first regular day of classes will be Tuesday, September 5. All students need a personal water bottle and non-marking indoor shoes. Additional supplies required for Gr 7-12 are noted here.

We are looking forward to having everyone back soon!

Kristin Atherton
Principal

*If it is absolutely not possible to attend due to work schedules, we appreciate students coming with another adult. And if that is not possible, please let us know and we will arrange to get you everything needed at a different time.

Hello Families,

Summer is in full swing but preparations for next year continue despite the quiet building 🙂

This summer, two families are joining our community and I wanted to let you know a bit about them. We are excited to have these teachers joining our staff and the experience and knowledge they will bring to our classrooms.

Aeyra Braund (Mrs. Braund) will be teaching our K/Gr 1 students. She is moving here from Alberta with her husband, where she has lived for the past seven years. Here is a little about her:
"At home I like organizing. In warmer times, I like hikes and visiting places. In winter time, I like to skate, ski and enjoy the warmth of my bed. I also like to sing, play sports, and go to church."

Charity Nainggolan (Mrs. N) will be teaching our Gr 4-6 classroom. She is moving here from southern BC with her husband and three children. Here is a little about her:
"I am a nature lover. I like hiking and observing wildlife with my family. I’m interested in baking, enjoy making friends and farmer’s markets!"

If you see them in town during the summer or meet them at Orientation Day, I encourage you to help them feel welcome to our community 🙂

We do have two positions currently open: Receptionist and Educational Assistant. Please let us know if you’re interested or pass this info along to someone who would be a good fit. More info is here.

Warmly,
Mrs. Atherton