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.

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.