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Weekly Update February 21, 2016

 
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Weekly Update February 21, 2016
by Lochside PAC - Sunday, 21 February 2016, 7:23 PM
 

Dear Lochside families,

Fresh To You Spring Fundraiser

Get your veggies here!  Support our school fundraiser and nourish your family by purchasing a bundle of of delicious BC produce.  Look for order forms coming home soon.  Veggie orders will be due on Friday, March 11th, with orders arriving in May.  

Did you know our Thrifty Foods Smile Card fundraiser raises approximately $2500 that we use towards technology in the school.  The school has purchased Chromebooks to add to the other technology available for students.  Please use your Smile Card when doing your shopping and help support Lochside! 

Calling All Cooks!

Div. 4 and Div. 5 students are participating in Start-Up Skool's Early Entrepreneur Program​. They have decided to make & sell cookbooks in an effort to raise $500 for Big Brothers & Big Sisters. Follow the link for more information. 

Registration for the Thrifty Foods Family Run is on now! The Thrifty Foods Family Run is a run for the whole family and friends too. On April 24th, at 11am enjoy a walk or jog around the 1.5K course and then check out the festivities in the KidZone.


  • Register at:  http://www.tc10k.ca/register-2016/ . Choose the Team Member icon and select Lochside Elementary School as your team.

  • Cost: $20 – until March 25, 2016; $22 – March 26 – April 22, 2016; $25 – April 22 – 23, 2016

Unplug & Play is coming back!!! Starting Sunday April 10th, 2016 to October 23rd, 2016 the Health Committee invites you to take a break from screen time and engage in some fun outdoor playtime. 


  • Location: McMinn Park Playground. 
  • When: Every Sunday starting April 10th and continuing through the summer until October 23rd. 
  • Time: 1-3pm. A great opportunity for kids of all ages, and parents to socialize!

Triathlon club forms were handed out last week to interested students. If your child is interested in participating in the Lochside Triathlon Club and did not attend the meeting last week, they can get a registration form from the table at the front office. Please return forms to the office by the end of this week. 

Mark your calendars!  Due to spring break, the next LEPAC meeting will be earlier than usual in the month - March 9th, beginning at 6pm.  Hope to see you then!

Have a great week!