Happy Lunar New Year to all our Lochside Families
The second Wednesday in February is known as Pink Shirt Day. At Lochside, we like to make the whole month of February about shining a light on kindness towards others. Be on the lookout for a fun LEPAC activity happening soon.
Grade 5 Grad Wear shop closes TONIGHT.
No extras will be ordered so this is your last chance to snag one and avoid disappointment.
https://store.passionsports.ca/Lochside2022/shop/home
LEPAC Meeting
All Lochside families are invited to join us for our February meeting this Tuesday from 6:30-8:00. We will be meeting remotely via Microsoft Teams:
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Fun Lunch Volunteers
We need some Fun Lunch Volunteers for this Friday’s Subway Order. Please follow the Signup Genius Link here to sign up
Bottle Drive
Our no-sort drive-through bottle drive is coming up quick! Please save all your returnable drink containers to drop off at the front parking lot on Sunday February 27 from 10-2. There is a poster attached to this email. If you can print it and post it in your neighborhood that would be much appreciated!
Staff Appreciation
We need one more volunteer for the Staff Appreciation event happening in late May. If you can volunteer for this event please email lochsidepac63@gmail.com.
LASP Pro-D Day and Spring Break Care
The Lochside After School Program is offering spaces for all Pro D days and Spring Break to the Lochside Elementary School community. If you require care please email us at lochsideasp@gmail.com. The next Pro D day is on February 18th and we will be open from 7:30-5:45. The fee for non-LASP families is $40.
Summer camp registration will be open to the school in mid April so you can reach out to us at that time.
Saanich Schools Strategic Plan 2022-2027
The Saanich Board of Education has been working to develop a new Strategic Plan. The Board’s Strategic Plan serves as a framework through which district directions and decisions are considered and initiated.
The Board would like to hear from you through their Engagement Survey: https://www.sd63.bc.ca/community-feedback-survey-draft-strategic-plan-2022-2027
The engagement survey closes on Feb 25, 2022.
Fast Ball
Registration for all levels of Cordova Bay Fastball is open until March 15. It is free with a volunteer commitment. www.cordovabayfastball.ca
Ongoing Fundraisers
Country Grocer - Save your receipts and bring them back to school with your child
Mabel’s Labels - Try and save your kids’ items from the Lost & Found with cute little labels here. A portion of your purchase will be sent back to LEPAC!
Please ensure you are doing a daily health check with your student(s) and keeping children home if they are not feeling well and then following guidance of public health or the BCCDC as to when they can return.
Reporting an Absence or Late Arrival
Please email lochside_attendance@saanichschools.ca to report your child’s absence or late arrival. You may copy the email to the classroom teacher as well.
Upcoming Dates
Feb 8 - LEPAC General Meeting 6:30-8:00
Feb 10 - BCCPAC “Understanding PACs from A-Z” Webinar
Feb 11 - Fun Lunch - Pizza