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Weekly Update: Sunday, December 10, 2023

 
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Weekly Update: Sunday, December 10, 2023
by Lochside PAC - Sunday, 10 December 2023, 3:57 PM
 

Hello, Lochside. Here's the weekly... Reminder: Only 2 weeks left before winter break! smile
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1) Lochside Elementary's 2023 Holiday Virtual Wish Tree ~ Deadline Dec 15


The Lochside Wish Tree is still in need of gifts to support families in our school and community feel extra love this holiday season.  

Please use the link below if you are able to help fulfill a wish of a child or family in need during this holiday season.  We ask that all donations and wishes be brought to Lochside by Friday, December 15th at 3:00pm.  


Please see sign up for additional details.

 https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0E49A4AD2DA3FEC16-46331727-lochside

Thank you for your support.


2) *Save The Date* Grade 5 Tree Chipping And Bottle drive ~ Jan 6


  • Save the date and tell your family and friends! 

  • Bottle Drive and Tree Chipping on Saturday, January 6 from 10am to 2pm in the Lochside parking lot. This fundraiser is in support of this year's 2024 Grade 5 class.

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3) The Holiday Book Shop - Thank you!

The Holiday Bookshop raised just over $1000 Dec. 7th and Dec. 8th!


A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers and the parents/kids who supported the holiday book fair. We raised just over $1000, half of which will go directly to the Mustard Seed and half to the PAC to fund school initiatives. smile smile


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4) *Final Reminder* 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


Action Items:

  1. 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.

  2. 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! 


Volunteers needed for hamper sorting and delivery: 

  • 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. 


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5) Local Scouts Program


Local Scouts Program


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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:

  • Friday, Dec 15 - Food Drive ends
  • Friday, Dec 15 - Final Fall Fun Lunch (Subway)
  • Friday, Dec 15 - Gr 4&5 Winter Concert
  • Monday, Dec 18 - Hamper Assembly
  • Friday, Dec 22 - Last Day of School


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We want to make sure you stay connected... smile Here's the link:  https://www.facebook.com/LochsidePAC


May this week be a good one for you... see you next Sunday for the final weekly update for 2023!