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Weekly Update - May 1, 2022

 
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Weekly Update - May 1, 2022
by Lochside PAC - Sunday, 1 May 2022, 9:07 PM
 

LEPAC AGM

Our AGM will be held in person in the Learning Commons on May 10 from 6:30-8pm. This is a very important meeting to learn about what LEPAC has been up to for the last year and also to vote in next year’s executive. We are still looking for a few more nominations as well if you are interested. Please email lochsidepac63@gmail.com for more information.



LEPAC Exec Nominations

Nominations for the 2022/2023 School Year LEPAC executive are currently being taken.  If you wish to join LEPAC please email us at lochsidepac63@gmail.com.  Our current nominations are as follows:

Eva Castelsky

Co-President

Anya  Rodenburgh Yang

Co-President

Priyanka  Gupta

Vice President

Melissa  Joyce

Treasurer

Trish  Jackson Mitchell

Secretary

Krista  Henzie

Volunteer  Coordinator

Vacant

COPACs  Representative

Vacant

Wellness & Digital Safety Coordinator

Vacant

Communications  Coordinator

Kelsey  Norland

Member at Large

Lindsay  Bryden

Member at Large

Leanne  Turple

Member at Large

Vacant

Member at Large

 

Fun Lunch Coordinator(s)
We are still looking for another person to help co-coordinate our fun lunch next year.  Without these integral volunteers, fun lunch will not be able to run.  If you think you can help out please email us at lochsidepac63@gmail.com 

 

Staff Appreciation
We are looking for some helpers to set up events throughout the week of May 24-27.  If you are able to help keep an eye out for our volunteer sign-up which will be coming out soon!


SD 63 Budget Consultation

SD 63 is seeking feedback on the 2022/2023 budget.  Information and a survey that you can fill out can be found at https://saanichschools.ca/budget-consultation-survey-public-meeting 


LASP Summer Camps

The Lochside After School Program is offering spaces for their summer camps.  Please read the attached document for more information.


Daily Health Check

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.


Ongoing Fundraisers

We have a few fundraisers that run year-round and help out LEPAC with things you might ordinarily do anyway

  1. Our new bottle refund bin - leave your returnable empties in the blue bin at the end of the driveway

  2. Country Grocer - Save your receipts and bring them back to school with your child

  3. 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! 


Upcoming Events

May 6 - Fun Lunch (Subway)
May 6 - Vni Dansi (dance group)
May 12 - Ready Set Learn
May 20 - Pro-D Day (No School)
May 23 - Victoria Day (No School)