- Thank you to everyone who ordered and to the last-minute volunteers who sorted all the treats on Friday, December 1st!
- Look out for orders coming home with your child Friday, December 8th or pickup in the office.
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The Holiday Bookshop is happening Thursday, Dec. 7th and Friday Dec. 8th!
What we need:
- Donations of gently used books appropriate for all ages up to adults. Please ensure books are of suitable content.
- Wrapping paper, gift tags and tape
- Bring to the front office - there will be a sign in front of Admin where the items can be left
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3) Food Drive - Monday, Dec 4 to Friday, Dec 15
Help Us Fill the House with donations for our community hampers and our local food bank, The Mustard Seed. Our food drive will run from December 4 - 15.
This year the Mustard Seed’s Wishlist Includes:
Sources of protein like peanut butter, canned fish and meat
Healthy nonperishables like cereal, beans, pasta, canned vegetables and fruit
Feminine hygiene products, toothpaste and toilet paper
- To help ensure our hampers get a nice even assortment of items, we thought it would be easiest to break some essentials down by class divisions. We hope this will make it easier for you in deciding what to include in your food drive donation.
- Please have your child colour and cut out the gingerbread man and return to the box located outside the office. They will be used to decorate our school!
Here is the link to view the gingerbread man and other important details about donating. Thank you!
- Every year Lochside families work hard to collect food and build holiday hampers for our school community. This year we are seeking volunteers for Monday, Dec 18 and Tuesday, Dec 19.
4) Lochside Elementary's 2023 Holiday Wish Tree
The Lochside Wish Tree supports families in our school community.
- Please sign up to fulfill a wish of a child or family in need during this holiday season with this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A4AD2DA3FEC16-46331727-lochside#/
- After you have filled your wish please send the unwrapped gift in a bag and deliver it to the office. If you would like to purchase a gift card without driving to Walmart, please leave cash for Administration and they will pick up the cards for you.
Deadline reminder: All wishes must be brought to Lochside by Friday December 15th at 3:00pm.
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[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]
Please view our interactive calendar or see below for a few dates:
- Monday, Dec 4 - Food Drive Starts (Food Drive ends Friday, Dec 15)
- Wednesday, Dec 6 - Popcorn Day
- Thursday, Dec 7 to Friday, Dec 8 - Holiday Bookshop
- Friday, Dec 8 - Purdy's Delivery or pick up from school
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May this week be a good one for you... see you next email!