We are pleased to announce the return of pizza lunch day for students in Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Students will have the opportunity to order a slice of cheese pizza and a beverage for lunch on Wednesdays this year. This is a fun and easy way to raise money for classroom supplies and activities during the year. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT PART OF THE PAC FUN FOOD DAYS.

All orders will be processed online through the school cash online system. You are able to choose which months you would like your child to participate in, but we are unable to take orders mid-month, nor can we take orders for some Wednesdays and not others.

Pizza will be sold for the months of Feburary – May starting Friday, December 19th until January 9th, 2026.

 ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY JANUARY 9TH- NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED
IF YOUR STUDENT IS AWAY PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE TO EITHER DONATE THEIR LUNCH OR PICK IT UP – NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR MISSED DAYS

This year, we will be asking for donations at the door of the Winter Concert in support of the Goldstream Foodbank.  Below you will find a letter we received from the foodbank describing their hamper program.  This is not mandatory for entry, but it would be great if we could fill a few boxes.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM
Seasons Greetings,
I trust this letter finds you in good health and spirits. We believe that food is a human right, and no one should go hungry. With your generous support, The Goldstream Food Bank Christmas Hamper Program will be able to provide an immediate and tangible way to help an individual or family who might otherwise go hungry this holiday season. The challenges of the last few years have made things increasingly difficult for our more vulnerable community members. Christmas is a time we can come together to put smiles on the faces of families with your kind fundraising and donation efforts that will make a difference in the lives of so many. Thank you for your time, assistance and continued support of our CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM

Items in need:
Pasta and Grains – noodles, sauce, rice, oats, quinoa 
Toiletries – toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, feminine hygiene, razors 
Drinks – coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice 
Breakfast- cereal, pancake mix, syrup, oatmeal 
Snacks – crackers, cookies, granola bars, fruit snacks, fruit cups 
Baking – flour, sugar, cake, mixes, vanilla 
Condiments – ketchup, peanut butter, mayo, mustard, pickles, jam, salad dressing 
Treats – Candy, chocolate, cookies, Christmas treats 

We are very happy and proud to add this incredible Wolf to our logo bank.  The artist, Brianna Bear, was great to work with and we thank her for this gift of art.

Just a gentle reminder to parents to check their students information on the parent portal- https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do.  If you require any updates to be done regarding phone numbers, addresses and authorized pick up people please email the information that needs to be changed in to the school – nolsten@sd62.bc.ca

Please ensure you have your school cash online account up and running for your student/s. All school field trip permission forms and school fundraisers are done through the school cash online system.  Cash and/or Cheques are no longer accepted into the school. When students are going on school field trips please note that all permission forms must be completed 24 hours PRIOR to the field trip taking place.

PARENTS NEEDING TO CREATE A SCHOOL CASH ONLINE ACCOUNT:

If you need to set up a school cash online account please follow the instructions below:

Use this link to access school cash online: https://sd62.schoolcashonline.com/

#1         Please ensure you use the consent link to “consent” to the use of the school cash online program PRIOR to registering for an account: Consent for use can take up to 48 hours; once this step is complete you can register in the school cash system.

#2       Register for your account. Follow the steps to register for an account by entering your email address. A confirmation email will be sent to the address entered. Please click on the link in the email to complete your registration

   #3        Adding your student: Please add your student by using their PEN number.  Once your student is added you will be able to see all permission slip and items for sale by the school.

If you have followed these steps and still require assistance please contact the office via email: nolsten@sd62.bc.ca

Please ensure all consents are up to date each year.  Please use this link  https://consent.sd62.bc.ca/apps/OnlineConsent  to consent to the following:

• General consent for school Fieldtrips/Activites-
  this is for walking trips only; all bussing field trips will have online consent for each trip via school cash online
• Google Apps for Education
• Internet Access Consent
• Media Consent
• NA ‘TSA’MAHT Indigenous Education
• School Cash Online Consent
• SpacesEDU Consent
• Web-based Applications General Consent

Please complete your student consents as soon as possible

Parents volunteering for field trips or classroom work require a Criminal Record Check when working with our students. This needs to be completed and on file at the school office prior to volunteering. Criminal record checks for the Sooke School District are to be completed through the Ministry of Justice.

Driving any students in a private vehicle also requires a completed Criminal Records Check as well as a driver’s abstract from ICBC and  a copy of your valid driver’s license and insurance showing a minimum of $3,000,000 liability.  These are now required for all volunteers when driving for field trips and must be in to the office at least 72 HOURS PRIOR to driving or attending a field trip. Please see the link with information below.

CRC and parent volunteer

The school office will keep your CRC and Drivers abstract on file for three years from the date of its receipt. Vehicle insurance and drivers license must be submitted yearly.

Thank you again for volunteering your time so our children can have the best educational opportunities.

Drop-off and Pick-up:
We ask that parents continue to ‘Park and Go’ their child/ren at the parking lot. This is working well for most part and we request that you continue with this practice. This helps
us ensure that students and staff are safe. We will also continue to have cones in the front and at the back of the building to prevent crowding during drop-off and pick-up times.

SUPERVISION

• Morning supervision for all students starts at 8:15 am. Please do not bring children to school earlier than 8:15 a.m. Children who arrive at school on the bus have separate supervision. Thank you for your help with important student safety issue.
• Afternoon supervision – If you are going to be late picking up your child, please inform school staff and we will keep your child safe.
• On rainy mornings students are welcome to come inside. All portable students will head to the gym through the back-gym door, and all other students will head to their classes by their entry doors

PARKING

• Thank you for being mindful of the parking crunch we face daily
• ‘Drop and Go’ is working well in the lower parking lot
• We are grateful to Colwood City Hall for allowing parents access to their parking spaces; please remember to park in designated areas only
• Thank you for help in keeping our students safe!
• Please stay behind the coned off areas during drop-off and pick up times

It is School Board Policy that animals are not allowed to be on School District property. The purpose of this policy and procedure is to ensure the greatest possible level of safety for students and staff with regard to animals on School District property and in school buildings. This general prohibition includes domestic dogs, cats, birds, and other pets, and especially applies to potentially dangerous exotic animals.

Some exceptions may be allowed, only with the prior approval of the Principal, and could include:
– Vision, hearing and service dogs.
– Police dogs under the control of a police officer.
– Pets for show-and-tell.
– Small pets kept in classrooms under the supervision and care of a teacher.
– A demonstration at a school assembly.

Prior to allowing animals in schools or classrooms, steps are to be taken to ensure that students and employees are not allergic to the presence of these animals, that the animals will present no physical danger to students or employees, and that the animals are free from any disease or parasites. Prior to introducing any animals into classrooms and using animals as part of the educational program, teachers shall make all efforts to ensure that students receive instruction in the proper care and handling of animals. Owners of animals will be responsible for the safe and sanitary removal of their pet’s excrement from buildings and grounds.