Hello, Lochside community! We're back with another weekly update. So, let's dive right in...
*Important/Urgent Reminder(s)*
>>> Halloween is coming... Costumes OK Tuesday!!! <<<
In Case You Missed It...
Students are invited to wear their costumes to school on Tuesday, October 31.
- Please ensure that costumes are suitable for learning all day: ie: comfortable to sit in, participate in gym & play at recess outside.
- Please also ensure that your child is not wearing a costume face mask or bringing costume accessories such as swords etc.
- Students are welcome to wear black and orange if they would prefer to not wear a costume.
- Please note that costumes have the potential to get dirty/wrecked if worn during the day at school.
- We will not be making accommodations during the day to avoid these circumstances.
On October 30th, our School Liaison Officer will be facilitating two Hallowe’en Safety assemblies:
- one for K-3 students and a second for Grade 4 & 5 students.
Parents, please ensure that your child does not bring more than one or two treats to school in their lunch following Hallowe’en.
>>> *Nov 13* Join us for our Royals Hockey Fundraiser <<<
Friendly reminder that our Royals Hockey Game is coming up soon!
Please Purchase Royals Hockey Fundraiser tickets within the fun lunch website ( bit.ly/funlunch2023 )
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[Safe Arrival]
- Reminder that late students are to sign in at the office if they arrive at school late. If it’s a planned late arrival, you can email the Lochside absences email: lochside_attendance@saanichschools.ca and then sign in to the front desk once back at school;
- Parking lot: Please leave any STAFF identified stalls vacant when visiting the school for any reason;
- Rithetwood Drive and Lochside Drive: A concerned community member wrote to let us know that she has witnessed a lot of cars speeding up and down Rithetwood Drive, as it is a popular shortcut and drop off/pickup location. There are no sidewalks, several blind corners and lots of school-aged kids who walk and play. Please drive slowly on the side streets during pickup/drop off times.
[SD63 News]
The ministry has provided school districts with funding to support food programs for students who are in need during the school day (options and availability will vary from school to school).
By completing the form at the link below, you can request food support for your student.
https://saanichschools.ca/form/food-program-form
This information will be shared with school administration who will keep it confidential.
[Halloween Fair *Thank Yous*]
We did it! This past Thursday, Oct 26, 5-730pm was Lochside's Halloween Fair...
The kids had an abundance of things to get into, from cupcakes, to pumpkins, to food and dancing!
THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped make this event a huge success and to LEPAC for their collaboration to organize such a monster massive experience. And, thank you to all the parents/guardians who came along to join the fun.
Let's do it again next year!
[**REMINDER: Photo Retake Day**]
Photo retakes will be held on November 7th.
Please email your child’s teacher before this date to inform them if your child is getting a re-take.
[*More Details* Board Game Night Nov 23rd]
Lochside’s First Family Games Night is coming... get your game brains ready for the fun!- Games and on-site instruction donated by Interactivity Board Game Cafe
- We will play games, Nov. 23rd from 6-8 pm.
- Pre-order dinner and snacks through Hotlunches ~ coming soon!
- A volunteer sign up sheet is also coming shortly. Stay tuned.
A poster will be created and posted on the doors/FB this week!
[*NEW* Bottle Drive Nov 26th ~ Save The Date]
Please Save The Date (and Save Your Bottles/Cans!)... Sunday, November 26, we are doing a bottle drive fundraiser.
- We encourage folks to save your bottles/cans for the event.
- However, if people can’t make it on the 26th, you are always welcome donate cans/bottles into our bin out front at school.
We are looking for volunteers for this event. Please use this link to sign up for a Bottle Drive shift.
Thank you for participating.
[**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**]
[*4 volunteer opportunities available*]
If you've successfully completed your background check, here are a few more ways you can volunteer.
1) Fun Lunches (The next Fun Lunch is Friday, Nov 3rd)
- We still need helpers for the next Pizza fun lunch November 3 through December 1. Please use this link to sign up to be a Fun Lunch Helper (Sept - Dec 2023).
2) Royals Hockey Fundraiser (Monday, Nov 13th)
- Join us for an afternoon of fun with the Victoria Royals. We are looking for volunteers to help the evening before and at the game too. Please review the available slots via the link below and consider signing up for a shift or two. Kids are welcome to help too!
Please use this link to sign up to volunteer for this Hockey FUNdraiser.
3) *New* Bottle Drive (Sunday, Nov 26th)
Please use this link to sign up for a Bottle Drive volunteer shift.
4) Class Room Rep (2023-2024)
There are still some classes looking for volunteers to become a class room representative for your children’s classroom. A class rep is a parent or guardian who works hand in hand with the classroom teacher, Lochside PAC and parents to ensure all information is shared. This is an amazing way to get you know your child’s teacher and other parents/guardians in the class. A class rep also helps organize helpers within the class when needed. Some of the duties of the class rep are:
*creation of a class communication list
*responsible for emailing information from teacher or LEPAC
*attend monthly LEPAC meeting (when possible) to keep up to date on upcoming events
Interested in becoming a class rep? Please use the following link to sign up: bit.ly/classrep2023
Thank you, volunteers!
[FUNDRAISERS]
Thank you so much for helping LEPAC reach our fundraising goals! Please note: we have a lot of offerings this Fall to choose from. However, don't feel obligated to do it all! We are rolling out events and activities with various levels of cost to try to accommodate as many of our community members as possible. Just choose one or more activities that are accessible for your family.
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1) *Oct 27* THE CARD PROJECT Fundraiser shop is READY for orders!
See your child’s art online and browse the beautiful products made with your child’s art.
*Please view this weekly email's attached PDF for more details on how to view/order.
For purchase: beautiful products made with your child's art!
Greeting cards, mugs, canvas tote bags, mouse pads, tea towels, notebooks, sketchbooks, canvas prints, and more.
- REMINDER: The Priority Order deadline is Sunday, November 5 with delivery November 20-24.
- The final order deadline is Sunday, November 19 with delivery December 4-8.
Visit www.TheCardProject.ca for more information or contact Marcelle at Marcelle@TheCardProject.ca.
2) *Nov 13* Join us for our Royals Hockey Fundraiser
Tickets for our Monday, November 13th Hockey Fundraiser are still available!
We are also starting to put together an entertainment basket for the "Chuck a Puck" prize. We hope to receive some more donations, such as: for hotel rooms, restaurants, spas, movies, tourist attractions, etc.
Click here to review the Hockey Fundraiser PDF poster for more details on how to coordinate donations.
Please Purchase Hockey Fundraiser tickets within the fun lunch website ( bit.ly/funlunch2023 )
3) *Nov 19* Night of Lights Fundraiser
Each $5 ticket gives you: a chance to win 1 of 5 $1000 shopping sprees, seasonal festivities, great prizes, food & beverage, entertainment and special in-store discounts.
>>> Purchase Night of Light tickets within the fun lunch website ( bit.ly/funlunch2023 )
[Ongoing Fundraisers]
- Country Grocer - Save your receipts and bring to school!
- Mabel’s Labels - Order personalised labels, loose less stuff
- Bottle Depot - Mention Lochside Elementary PAC at return centres or use our blue bin
[Upcoming Dates]
- Friday, Oct 27 - Card Project Sales Go Live
- Monday, Oct 30 - Fruit & Veg delivery (apples)
- Monday, Oct 30 - Hallowe’en Safety Assembly
- Tuesday, Oct 31 - Literary Pumpkins returned home
- Tuesday, Oct 31 - Halloween costumes may be worn to school (no masks or accessories like swords)
- Friday, Nov 3 - Fun Lunch (Pizza!)
- Tuesday, Nov 7 - Photo Retake Day
- SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 23 Board game night!
- SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, November 26 Bottle Drive
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We want to make sure you stay connected... Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/LochsidePAC
Have a nice week. Remember to stay safe out there if you're heading out to collect treats around town...