Friday Turned Monday Flash

Posted on by pcsprincipal

Hello Families,

The weather seems like spring yet we know it’s still January and winter isn’t done yet! We will enjoy the lack of cold while we can.

We’re back in the routine of learning with a small bump today due to a power outage for a while but classes continued as normal while we waited for the lights to come back on (and we were thankful they did!).

As you may be aware, our community has been impacted and are grieving the loss of two young members of the Peace Region. Our prayers go out to those grieving. Please see the attachment for resources, guidance and free upcoming training sessions to support families.

Please see the notes below for items this week and upcoming in January. And as always, reach out if you have any questions.

Walk carefully out there!
Mrs. Atherton

This Week

  • All Week – Chapel Week with guest speaker Pastor Manny!
  • Tues Jan 13 – Northern Health visit for Gr 6 & 9 Immunizations (for those who signed up please wear a short sleeve underlayer)
  • Thur Jan 15 – Treat sale grad fundraiser at lunch time

Upcoming Events

  • Jan 20 – Gr 10 Numeracy Assessment
  • Jan 20 – Gr 12 Grad Photos
  • Jan 22 – Gr 10 & 12 Literacy Assessment
  • Jan 23 – Bear Mtn Ski Day
  • Jan 23 – Pastor Neil’s last day at PCS
  • Jan 28 – Science Fair Gr 9-12
  • Jan 29 – End of First Semester (some Gr 9-12 classes)
  • Jan 30 – Non-Instructional Day

Good to Know

  • School Closures – In the event that school is closed (due to bad roads, lack of electricity, etc), there will always be communication to parents directly from school. This is often an email, along with a Bloomz message and sometimes on social media as well. We encourage you to check our communication methods if your young person tells you that school is cancelled and feel free to call or text us to verify if needed.
  • Bear Mtn Ski Day – Permission slips went home on Friday. We encourage all to come and enjoy physical activity together as a school. Parents are welcome. If you plan to ride the lift, please complete the permission slip for yourself as well as your children.
  • Gr 9-12 Science Fair – We would love parents to come by the Science Fair if you are able. The booths will be manned by the students from 9:15 until about 11 and the room will be open all day.
  • Farewell Pastor Neil – Pastor Neil has accepted a youth director position in Alberta, starting at the end of January. His last day at PCS will be January 23. We have appreciated having him here and he will be missed! We wish him all the best in this new path ahead.

Resources

Verse of the Week – Psalm 46:1

"God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble."

This verse reminds us that we are never alone in times of trouble.

CYMH Resources for Families – Northeast BC (Jan 2026).pdf

Final 2025 Friday Flash

Posted on by pcsprincipal

Dear Families,

What a week! The amount of snow that has come down is phenomenal and it makes navigating life more difficult. Thank you for your patience as we navigate the challenge of no bussing. We continue to monitor and adjust how to ensure students have the opportunity to learn the full curriculum expectations and yet live where it can be challenging to get to school.

As we start this Christmas break, we want to wish each of you a wonderful holiday season! May you find peace and joy and remember what is most important in life.

We look forward to seeing everyone back for January 5. Until then, stay warm!

Mrs. Atherton

Upcoming Events

  • Dec 28 – Jingle Bell Spikes Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser (see attachment for details)
  • Jan 5 – First day back from break
  • Jan 12-16 – Week of Spiritual Emphasis
  • Jan 20 & 22 – Gr 10 & 12 Literacy & Numeracy Assessments
  • Jan 23 – Bear Mtn Ski Day
  • Jan 30 – No School – Non-Instructional Day

Good to Know

  • Class Christmas parties will be rescheduled in January.
  • Please see this link for a letter to families from the Minister of Education and Child Care.

Shout Outs

  • To all the volunteer hours put in by our staff, staff family members, and the Bunker families for dealing with all the snow the past few weeks. We are grateful for all the assistance to unbury us each time!
  • To Jen Parrish, Levi Slater, Jessica Neuman and Stacy Siller for organizing and running the Christmas program bake sale!
  • To our continued amazing volunteers for our hot lunch program. We love having a great meal for lunch on Wednesdays!
  • To our teachers for all their hard work to prepare and put together the Christmas program. If you missed it, you can watch it here.

Resources

Verse of the Week – Isaiah 9:6

"For a child is born to us,

a son is given to us.
The government will rest on his shoulders.
And he will be called:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

This verse gives all of us a promise of peace and hope!

Subway Postponed & Bake Sale Success

Posted on by PCS Parent Committee

Hello families,

With no school today, Subway will be rescheduled in the new year (more details to follow).

Our Christmas Concert Bake Sale was a sweet success making a profit of $702.00!

A big THANK YOU to all of our awesome bakers who donated baked goodies for our sale and to everyone who purchased the yummy baking. A lot of compliments were received and we raised $4.00 more than last year.

The generous support of our wonderful families is appreciated as well as the volunteers who organized & ran the bake sale; Jen Parrish, Levi Slater, Joshua Brocke, Ashira Ndi & Jessica Neuman.

Enjoy our winter wonderland, white Christmas!
See you in the new year!

No Busses Today

Posted on by pcsprincipal

Good morning, there are no busses today so we will not have classes. Today was scheduled for fun activities to celebrate Christmas so there will not be work sent home. We will miss our celebrations for now but will likely schedule some parts for the new year. We do encourage those students who have missed learning activities to take some time to work on them. The last Friday Flash until after break will come out later today. Until then!

Updates/Reminders

Posted on by PCS Parent Committee

Hello families,

  • Today’s Subway hot lunch orders will be served this Friday.
  • January/February hot lunch orders are due today. Go to peacecs.hotlunches.netand if needed, see previous emails for instructions on how to place a hot lunch order.
  • Bake sale is still a go at tonight’s Christmas concert. Concert starts at 6pm, student participants arrive by 5:45pm with the bake sale set up starting at 5pm. Your many contributions are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the school before 3pm today or between 5-6pm tonight. Thank you!

We wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Busses Cancelled Today

Posted on by pcsprincipal

Good morning, busses are cancelled today so we will not have classes today. Work will be sent home for students. There will be staff at school for students who need supervision today.

Our Christmas program is still happening tonight at 6pm. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there. There will be a live video on YouTube found here: https://www.youtube.com/live/z9Eo87LI4iU?feature=shared

Stay warm out there!

No busses today

Posted on by pcsprincipal

Families, due to road conditions, there are no busses today and therefore no in person classes. Continued learning is important and there will be staff at school to help supervise and encourage students to do their work. If you need your children at school and are able to get them there, please let your homeroom teacher know (or text the school if needed).

Elementary teachers will be sending out messages on what to do via Bloomz.
Gr 7-12 will have information in the same document as before, which now also includes the teacher’s email addresses. The links to these documents will be re-sent to parents and students this morning.

Thank you for your patience as we navigate the winter conditions together.

Mrs. Atherton