Dear Parents,

We hope this email finds you well. We would like to extend a warm invitation to all parents to attend our upcoming PAC meeting at Peace Christian School. Your presence and input are highly valued as we work together to enhance the educational experience for our students.

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Peace Christian School

The PAC serves as a valuable platform for parents to collaborate with the school administration and staff, sharing ideas, concerns, and suggestions that contribute to the overall growth and development of our school community. As active participants, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback on various school matters, discuss upcoming events, and engage in open dialogue with other parents.

Please mark your calendars and make every effort to attend this important meeting. Your involvement is essential to the success of our school community. We look forward to seeing you on November 15th.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to email me!

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to Peace Christian School.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Widdicombe

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.”

Please access the following link to place your milk order for November/December. All orders need to be completed by November 2, 2023.

Here is the link: https://tally.so/r/n08ljP

Cheers!

There is a new way to order hot lunch this school year. Instead of using paper forms we are excited to start using electronic order forms. This will tally orders for us, saving our volunteers a lot of time 🙂

Please access the following link to place your hot lunch order for November/December. All orders need to be completed by October 31, 2023.

Here is the link: https://tally.so/r/wzM0dR

In addition, there is a paper note coming home to explain the Province of BC’s new initiative: theFeeding Futures fund.

Also, watch for electronic milk order forms to be emailed out in the next week.

We are very excited about the upcoming CASA Jr. Flag Football Tournament this weekend. This is just a reminder that we are planning to leave Thursday Morning at 5:30 a.m. and want to remind participants that they need to be at PCS before 5:30 a.m. to allow time for loading the bus. Thank you for your continued support of our program.

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.

Hello, wonderful parents! We just wanted to remind you about our AGM PAC meeting happening tonight. Your presence would be greatly appreciated as we come together to discuss important matters regarding our school community.

Date: Today!
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: PCS school

We sincerely encourage all parents to join us and contribute their valuable insights. It’s a fantastic opportunity to stay connected, voice your ideas, and make a positive impact on our children’s educational journey.

We look forward to seeing you there! Let’s make this meeting a success together! 💫

Warmest regards
Rebecca