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Weekly Update: Sunday, March 10, 2024

 
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Weekly Update: Sunday, March 10, 2024
by Lochside PAC - Sunday, 10 March 2024, 1:32 PM
 

Hi, Lochside! Please check out the updates for this week below as we gear up for Spring Break '24: 

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1) *Important* Spring Break/No School Dates


  • Monday, Mar. 18 until Friday, Mar. 29 -  Spring Break 
  • Monday, Apr. 1 & Tuesday, Apr. 2 - No School
  • Wednesday, Apr. 3 - School reopens


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2) *April 2nd* Lochside After School Program

A note from Nicole at LASP:

The Lochside After School Program (LASP) will be open on April 2nd and we have several spaces available.  

If you're interested, please reach out via email lochsideasp@gmail.com.

We are however full for Spring break.

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Lochside After School Program (LASP) serves the Saanich community located in the traditional territories of the Lkwungen (Esquimalt and Songhees) and W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We acknowledge our traditional hosts and honour their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek care here.


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3)  *This week* Purdy's Easter Chocolates fundraiser pickup


Don't forget: The fundraiser chocolates will be ready for pickup!

Thanks again and enjoy. smile


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4) *Chapters 74-The End prompt posted* "The Wild Robot" Whole School Read... ends?

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 Program


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. 

*Last Call* for 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: 


Thank you, volunteers!

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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:

  • Tuesday, Mar. 12 - NO LEPAC meeting in March! See you in April. 
  • Wednesday, Mar. 13 - Popcorn Day
  • Monday, Mar. 18 until Friday, Mar. 29 -  Spring Break 
  • Monday, Apr. 1 & Tuesday, Apr. 2 - No School
  • Wednesday, Apr. 3 - School reopens


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


Have a great, final week before spring break!