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Weekly Update: Sunday, February 11, 2024

 
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Weekly Update: Sunday, February 11, 2024
by Lochside PAC - Sunday, 11 February 2024, 5:26 PM
 

Hi, Lochside! February is Kindness Month... hopefully, this month is treating you kindly! smile See below for our updates for this week. 

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1) *NEW* Parent Workshop Opportunity

The Ministry of Education and Child Care, in partnership with adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Hayley Watson, will be hosting free virtual sessions on youth substance use for parents/guardians, caregivers and caring adults. Dr. Watson will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and resources to equip participants with the tools needed to guide their children and youth toward making positive choices when it comes to substance use.

Key Takeaways for Participants:

  • Learn why children/teenagers are drawn to substances.
  • Understand what causes and maintains substance use disorder and needs.
  • Increase your child’s ability to make positive choices about substances.
  • Acquire practical conversation tools for discussing substances in the home.

Participants must register in advance due to limited capacity. Session dates are:


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2) *NEW* Parent Involvement Evening

  • See attached "February 22 Parnt Engagement Evening" PDF for more details. 
  • Registration not required!


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3) *NEW* Home Alone Form

The date has been set for the "Home Alone" Program! 

  • It will be on March 6 from 3-5:30 in the Learning Commons for ages 9+.
  • Included is an extra offering of LEPAC supporting any parents who have financial barriers (please contact admin, if so!)

Here is the link to the signup sheet and information:


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4) *REMINDER* "The Wild Robot" Whole School Read continues...

Click here to access the Lochside Learning Commons Whole School Read site for questions and optional activities for your family to ponder or take part in as you continue reading the book.


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


Reminder: Fun Lunch orders are open on the hot lunch website: https://lochside.hotlunches.net/

  • 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 
Want to get on board with the fun lunch crew? We would love your help if you can make it work in your schedule: 


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6)  *REMINDER* Purdy's Easter Chocolates fundraiser is still going!


Here is the link again if you'd rather order online instead of via the brochure: https://bit.ly/purdys2024

Reminder that the fundraiser will go until February 26 and will be ready for pickup just before the start of Spring Break around March 11.

Thank you!

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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 newly updated interactive calendar for dates and details or see below for a few dates:

  • Monday, Feb 12 - Fruit and Veg Delivery (Snap peas)
  • Tuesday, Feb 13 - Victoria Symphony visits Gr 4 & 5
  • Tuesday, Feb 13 - LEPAC Meeting 6:30-8:00
  • Friday, Feb 16 & Monday, Feb 19 - No School Days (Non-Instructional Day & Family Day)
  • Save the Date - Feb. 28:   Pink Shirt Day:  Feb. 28th is our annual wear a Pink Shirt Day to school.  This is a Canadian Anti-Bullying celebration.


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


Have a very nice and kind week!

 
PDF document February 22 Parnt Engagement Evening.pdf
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