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Weekly Update: Sunday, January 21, 2024

 
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Weekly Update: Sunday, January 21, 2024
by Lochside PAC - Sunday, 21 January 2024, 1:25 PM
 

Hi, Lochside! We've got a few reminders and something new for you in today's weekly. Check it out below...

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1) School Struggle Online Resources and On-Demand Presentation Videos for Saanich School Families 

 
The Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils of Saanich (COPACS) is excited to share a series of on-demand parenting workshops for struggling students on a range of topics including social emotional wellbeing, specific learning disabilities and supporting neurodivergent students. 

Follow this link (http://bit.ly/3RThyPD) to access the video recordings and other resources. 

There are 24 sessions recorded as well as a number of other resources on topics including: helping students with reading, writing, school avoidance and refusal, structuring homework time for success, what to do when mistakes overwhelm neurodivergent kids, supporting students with ADHD or autism in school, what really motivates kids and many more. 

Please share widely - these resources have been financially supported by parent advisory councils across our district and are meant for everyone.  Share your thoughts on favourite passages, take-aways or tools with other families here. 

There is an additional PDF attached to this email, as well. 

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2) *Final Reminder* TC10K registration


ARE WE READY FOR ANOTHER FUN RUN?! LOCHSIDE LIZARDS HAVE BEEN REGISTERED FOR THE UPCOMING TC10K!

If you are interested in participating but registration is a barrier to you, please contact Helena Tahkar (htakhar@saanichschools.ca) by Jan 28th.

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3) *This week* "The Wild Robot"  School Read at Lochside Elementary ~ Jan 26

Details: January 26. This year is the 25th Family Literacy Day, its theme is "Let's Have a Family Party." 

In celebration of all families do to contribute to support literacy development, Lochside Elementary would like to welcome family members and/or guardians in to classrooms at 8:50-9:15 am to read with students. 

Students, staff and parents can optionally dress-up as a literary character on this day. A gentle reminder that costumes can not include weapons or masks.  Check out these resources to host your own Family Party on Family Literacy Day 2024. 

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4)  Fun Lunch Sign up / Volunteers Needed (January - June 2024)


We have 10 Fun Lunches planned for the rest of the year. Orders are open on the hot lunch website: https://lochside.hotlunches.net/

Some important things to note:

  • Orders will be accepted until 7:00pm on Thursday the week before a scheduled fun lunch. For example - orders for Friday January 26 will be accepted until 7:00pm on Thursday January 18. 
  • Late orders cannot be accommodated. 
  • Please read each order screen carefully - there is often extra information to make ordering as easy as possible.
  • Email us at lochsidefunlunch@gmail.com with any questions/concerns sooner rather than later. We would also love to hear from you if you have any suggestions for next year's fun lunches. 

Fun Lunch Volunteers

We would not be able to do this for the students if it wasn't for parent volunteers. We would love your help if you can make it work in your schedule: 


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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]

We are updating our interactive calendar, so please see below for a selection of dates:

  • Friday, Jan 26 - "The Wild Robot" All School Read
  • Friday, Jan 26 - First Fun Lunch of 2024

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PDF document List of Sessions - 2023 School Struggles Summit (1).pdf
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