Wow what a busy long weekend! A Pro-D Day, Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, Family Day and SNOW!! We hope you had a great weekend with your families.
School is back on Tuesday. Please take note of this message from the school:
We are asking parents to help us ensure a high level of safety for our staff and the whole school community. Please follow these COVID safety protocols when at Lochside:
wear a mask and remain 2m apart from other parents and children who are not your own;
drop off and pick up without lingering - we are asking our community to avoid social gatherings before and after school;
please continue to use the Daily Health Checklist - when your child has symptoms, however mild, please keep them home and monitor. If symptoms worsen or if fever arises, call 8-1-1 for advice on COVID testing.
We are grateful every day for the amazing opportunity to work with your children. Following these rules together will help us tremendously to create safety. Thanks for your help
LEPAC Parent Ed Night - This Wednesday!
LEPAC is offering a Zoom presentation with Dr. Ulrich Mueller about: Electronic Media and Young Children: Positive and Negative Effects on Development on Wednesday February 17th.
Description: Electronic media are ubiquitous in children’s lives. This presentation discusses what goes on in children’s minds when they are exposed to electronic media. It explores research on how child comprehension of messages conveyed by electronic media changes with age. And it summarizes what research tells us about the positive and negative effects of traditional media such as TV, as well as new media such as iPads, on a variety of aspects of child functioning, including language development, attention and social skills.
Pre-registration is required. To do so please use the following link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpc--gpzsiGNdXWBWFqOjL7wX8d7AeXLO4
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
LEPAC Exec - We Need You!
Ever thought of joining our LEPAC exec? Reach out and let us know. Our nomination committee has just formed and we will be doing our vote at the AGM in May. We’d love to have your help!
Parking Zones
Please only park in spots designated for parking, both on the neighbouring streets around Lochside and in the school parking lot. This will help ensure neighbours can safely get out of their driveways, and our parking lot flows smoother.
Upcoming Events
Feb 16 - Parent Education Night via Zoom 6:30-8pm
Feb 16 - 19 FSA Assessments (Gr 4)
Fundraisers
Thrifty Foods Smile Card - load your Lochside Smile Card and a percentage of your purchases will go to LEPAC (please email lochsidepac63@gmail.com if you need a card)
Country Grocer - Save-A-Tape - Send in your receipts in an envelope with your student
Cobs Bread - mention that your purchase is for Lochside Elementary before you pay
Bottle Drive - Take your bottles in and quote Lochside Elementary School PAC at the beginning of your transaction