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Weekly Update: Sunday, March 3, 2024

 
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Weekly Update: Sunday, March 3, 2024
by Lochside PAC - Sunday, 3 March 2024, 10:50 AM
 

Hi, Lochside! We've arrived - Happy March! Please check out the updates for this week below: 

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1) *Thank you* Spring Book Fair

LEPAC hosted the Spring book fair last week. BIG THANK YOU to our volunteers who helped keep the books flowing!

And thank you to everyone who purchased a book or two... or 5. smile

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2)  *Reminder* Purdy's Easter Chocolates fundraiser pickup


Reminder that the fundraiser chocolates will be ready for pickup just before the start of Spring Break around March 11.

Thank you!

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3) *Final reminder* Home Alone Form

Reminder for the "Home Alone" Program! 
Last week there were 6 spots left. Please check to see if there are any spots available!  

  • 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:

Note: The program cost is $30.00 and payment must be sent by e-transfer to lepacpayments@gmail.com in order to confirm your child's registration. If cost is a barrier, please contact the school administration and LEPAC can help.


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4) *Chapters 67-73 prompt posted* "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)  *Final Reminder* Fun Lunch Sunday Program ("This Week's Lunch")


Do you like the idea of having someone else prep lunches for your kiddo(s)? Check out this update from the "This Week's Lunch" folks:

Details: If people sign up for "This Week's Lunch" regular Sunday program and use the promocode lochside30, the PAC receives 5% of total sales in perpetuity as long as the family continues to order.   The families will receive 30% off for the first 2 weeks and then it goes to the regular price.  

More Info for the Sunday Program: 

  • You register for 3 or 5 days a week
  • Each meal comes with snacks, a portion of fruit and a portion of veggies plus their main.
  • You can always request certain customizations to your food such as if you don't want carrots etc.
  • You can pause or cancel any time, but it does renew each Monday.
  • The food is delivered directly to your house and all cooked and ready to go.  
  • Your lunches are now packed for the week.
If you like how that sounds, Here's the website to orderhttp://thisweekslunch.com/ smile

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Don't forget: 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 may have some available spots 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]

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

  • Wednesday, Mar. 6 - Home Alone Program
  • Thursday, Mar. 7 -  COPACS General Meeting 7pm
  • Friday, Mar. 8 - Fun Lunch


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Have a great start to March!