Postponed Parent/Teacher Interviews:

Due to inclement weather which led to school closures in the Sunshine Coast School

District on November 25, 2010, Early Dismissals for Parent-Teacher Interviews did

not occur.

Parent-teacher interviews that were scheduled to occur on November 25, 2010 will

now occur on Thursday, December 9, 2010. Bus pick ups will be approximately

two hours earlier than a normal day of instruction (please see our website at

www.sd46.bc.ca for the schedule of school pick ups).

Pro-D Day Tomorrow

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a Pro-D day! Woot Woot! Enjoy the snow! Oh wait! It's already GONE! LOL

SNOW DAY!

Got another phone call from the school today. School is closed due to snow! A parent the other day, voiced a concern about the children having to stay outside during lunch and recess in the cold.... I'm not sure about you, but mine still haven't come INSIDE since breakfast! LOL Keep 'em bundled up warm and cozy... find the cocoa and chicken soup and let them "have at 'er"

I've received a few calls asking, but I haven't had it confirmed: I'm assuming parent/teacher interviews are postponed and/or canceled. Maybe call the school tomorrow to reschedule...

Meanwhile, enjoy the snow!

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Family First is a program that Elaine Tattrie, one of our SETA's, is involved in, that helps our students and their families who are in need. Some of the current items they are looking for, as mentioned in an earlier post, are coats and boots for those who don't have them. Also, if you have received any Turkey Bucks from IGA or SuperValu, and don't plan on using them... Please donate them to this program. You can leave them at the office with Jackie, or put them in Elaine's 'mail slot' in the staff room. A wonderful cause!

Early Dismissal Auto-Call

Did you just get your phone-call? Reminder that tomorrow and Thursday are Early Dismissal. Children will still need a lunch for these days. Also, don't forget the library is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair. If you have an extra dollar or two for your child to buy a book, it's well worth the money!

Minutes to this months meeting are coming... REALLY! LOL

Nit Check Update

Today was the first day in a few years that we, the PAC, have been allowed in to check the students' heads for nits. Due to circumstances, only myself and Maria were able to meet. As such, we were only able to do two classrooms. Our thanks to the teachers for inviting us in.

Not surprisingly, nits were found in both classrooms. Messages will be sent out for those classrooms today. As we are able, we will going into EACH classroom. So don't worry if we haven't gotten to your child's class. We will get there... and we will be doing regular, monthly checks.

I found a great web-site for more information on Lice and Nits: www.headlice.org
Give it a read-over even if your child has never had lice. If you don't know what you are looking for, or how to fight it... it could just get worse.

If you need equipment or solutions to a chronic nit/lice problem, please do not hesitate to contact myself, on behalf of the PAC, or Jackie Phalen at the school.

Meanwhile, encourage your child NOT to share hair care products (brushes, barrettes & bands), toques/hats, scarves, hoodies, helmets etc.

Nit Patrol

Ah, yes! For anyone interested in helping out with nit-checks... I will be coming in at 9:10 am this Monday (22nd) to show everyone the ropes. It is a wonderful thing that we have been allowed to once again get into the classrooms and check the children. Thanks to Rose, Jennifer and everyone else who helped get this back! Let's not drop the ball! The more volunteers, the faster and easier it gets done.

Of course, anyone wishing to help out (in ANY capacity) at the school has to have an up-to-date criminal record check. If it was over 5 years ago, you have to renew. Pick up the forms from Jackie in the office. The $20 fee is waved. It is valid for ALL SD#46 schools. Be prepared, though: ANYONE who shares their birthdate with a known pedophile, must get fingerprinted. It can be a little daunting, but no big deal. It's just extra security. That's a GOOD thing!

Last week your child went home with the PAC newsletter. If you haven't seen it....ASK! It has tons of information and important upcoming activity dates. I will try to scan a copy on Monday (and each news letter after that) so you can access it either way.

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