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Friday Flash

Posted on by pcsprincipal

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

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."

Friendly reminder upcoming bake sale.

Posted on by PCS Parent Committee

Dear: Families, Parents & Guardians

As we approach the holiday season, we’re giving a friendly reminder that we’ll be hosting a festive bake sale on the evening of December 20th at the school – treats will be ready to purchase after the Christmas concert.

If you’re able to, we kindly ask that you consider baking some delicious treats to contribute to the bake sale. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated, and every contribution, big or small, will make a difference.

We warmly invite all family members who are able to donate their time and goodies to join us in this heartwarming event – please drop goodies off in the morning of the 20th to the school.

Together, let’s spread joy and holiday cheer while raising funds for PCS. Your participation will help make this event a sweet success!

Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity. We look forward to seeing you at concert and bake sale, and we’re grateful for your support.

Warm regards,
Rebecca

Friday Flash

Posted on by pcsprincipal

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

Verse of the Week – John 1:9

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

PCS Bake Sale

Posted on by PCS Parent Committee



Dear Parents & Caregivers,

We hope this message finds you well. The PCS Parent Committee is delighted to announce that we will be hosting a fundraiser bake sale at this year’s Christmas concert on Wednesday, December 20th. In order to make this event a success, we are reaching out to all parents and caregivers who are able to contribute to this wonderful cause.

If you enjoy baking, we kindly ask if you could consider donating a dozen or two of your favorite holiday treats. Your delicious contributions will undoubtedly add a special touch to our fundraiser. Baked goods can be dropped off at PCS on the 19th and 20th in Ziploc bags or plastic containers. (The PAC will organize them into festive tins for sale on the evening of the Christmas concert.)

Your support and generosity will be greatly appreciated, and it will certainly contribute to the success of this event. We thank you in advance for your participation. Please respond if you are able to bake so that we can coordinate our efforts effectively. We sent a paper note home if you prefer to fill it out and send it back with your child to school – or you may respond to this email.

Warmly,

PCS Parent Committee

Name _________________________________________________________________

Item(s) to be Baked (Type and how many)

Friday Flash

Posted on by pcsprincipal

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

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."

Holiday Shop on December 15th

Posted on by PCS Parent Committee

A holiday shop gives our elementary students the opportunity to purchase gifts for the special people in their lives; allowing them to put a gift under their tree all by themselves. This is a merry experience for our students!

We are asking students to bring items to school that they would like to donate to the Holiday Shop. You may also want to ask friends and family members for contributions. The items should be gently used (but still in great condition) or new (still in packaging). Please keep in mind that students will be shopping for parents, grandparents or siblings so a wide range of items are appreciated.

Donations of wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper and tape are also needed as we will help the students wrap their gifts for their loved ones.

Students will purchase their gifts from the Holiday Shop on Friday, December 15, 2023 so please bring your donated items to the school by Thursday, December 14th. All gifts will sell for $1-2.

Students may take their wrapped gifts home on Friday, December 15th, but for those riding the bus, we will store their items until parents pick up at noon dismissal on Thursday, December 21st. Any leftover items will be donated to the Thrift Store.

If you have any questions, please call the school and ask for Mrs. Siller.

Thank you and happy holidays!

Friday Flash

Posted on by pcsprincipal

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

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."