May 10, 2024

Dear Poirier Families,

We are wrapping up another great week full of learning and outdoor activities in the sunshine. This Saturday, May 11th we have an outside play for all September Kindergartens in Sooke at our playground from 10:30-11:30. Next week we have a Pop Up Play for our September Kindergartens on Tuesday from 1:15 to 2:00 in our playground. Come join in! 

• On Wednesday we will have a Teddy Bear Picnic for Bear Witness Day -Jordan’s Principle -Ensuring First Nation Children receive the services and support they need when they need them. We ask everyone to bring a stuffy and we will share a story, tea and an apple slice together. Bear Witness Day 
• On Thursday PAC will host the Walk-A-Thon to raise money for a set of Monkey Bars! Thank you to everyone who is able to support this. Everyone will walk the neighbourhood loop.If you do not want your child to have a popsicle please let us know and we can find a treat that will work. Thank you
• Congratulations to Readasaurus Rex Chapter Two (Addie, Alexis, Linnaea, Olivia, Zen & Zenna) who are the 2023-2024 Reading Link Challenge Vancouver Island Grand Champions! Team members read their way through six novels chosen by the Reading Link Challenge committee and then competed in three rounds of challenges based on trivia questions from the books. Coming first in the school and community rounds, they competed virtually in the grand challenge on Wednesday, May 8th battling teams from school districts across the island and were crowned the winners. Way to go, Readasaurus Rex!
• Friday is a Professional Development Day so there is no school for students.

Information from our PAC:

• “Call for PAC Executive Nominations!

Join the École Poirier PAC Executive for 2024/2025! Nominate yourself for roles like President, Treasurer, Hot Lunch Coordinator and more. Learn more in the attached PDF or on the nomination form: https://forms.gle/PD9JkfWYMkDQztNL7

*NOTE: Nominees will be required to participate in the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) in order to accept their nomination. Should there be multiple parties nominated for the same position, voting will take place during the AGM” Thank you.

• Hot Lunch For May 31 ordering is now open!
  Menu from Chompkins:

Homemade beef burgers – ketchup, pickles, lettuce, and tomato

Veggie Burgers – ketchup, pickles, lettuce, and tomato

BLT Mini Sub – Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo

Ham and Cheese – Ham, Cheese, Lettuce, Mayo

BBQ Chicken – Chicken, Lettuce, BBQ Sauce, Cheese

Fresh Veggies & Dip

Tater Tot Potatoes

Fresh Fruit Cup & Dip

Rice Crispy Square; Brownies; Chocolate Chip Cookies; Mini Cinnamon Buns

To place your order, please visit the Munchalunch website at https://munchalunch.com/login.

The deadline for ordering is Friday, May 24, 2024

Attached to the weekly:

• Information for Sooke Soccer Registration
• PAC Nomination Information 
• Walk A Thon Pledge Form

Dates to Note

May 15, Wednesday Teddy Bear Picnic

May 16, Thursday PAC Walk A Thon

May 17, Friday No School for Professional Development

May 20, Monday Victoria Day Holiday – No School

May 24, Friday Last Day to Order Hot Lunch

May 29, Wednesday Opera Performance for our Black Bears

May 31, Friday Sooke Schools Grade 4 and 5 Track Meet at EMCS

Hot Lunch From Chompkins

June 3, Monday PAC Meeting MS Teams 6pm

June 7, Friday Sooke Schools Pride Parade

June 18, Tuesday Grade 5 Good Bye 1:00pm

June 19, 20, 21 Grade 4s and 5s to Camp Thunderbird

June 21, Friday PAC Fun Fair Evening

June 24, Monday Fun Day Stations

June 25, Tuesday Beach Day -China Beach

June 27, Thursday Last Day for Black Bears -full day

Have a fun weekend with this great weather!

Tess Vally and Grania Bridal

May 3, 2024

Dear Poirier Families,

Thank you to our Sooke Lions for providing pancakes to all of our Black Bears today! They were delicious. This coming Monday is “Music Monday”. We are looking forward to a school wide assembly recognizing the joy of music in our lives. We recognize the value of music for cognitive development and mental health. Consider sharing your favourite musical compositions and songs with your Black Bears this weekend. On May 4 you may want to share this one: Williams – Star Wars Main Title with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra – Darryl One conducting May the fourth be with you all. 

• We no longer have our attendance phone line so please email: poirierattendance@sd62.bc.ca to let us know if your child will be absent. We only need your students name, teachers name, and the date of the absence. Thank you very much. 
• The Poirier Choir is excited to be preparing for their annual Music Monday trip to Sooke village on Monday, May 6th. Choir members have been given a permission form which outlines the details of the trip. Please ensure this form is returned, and that choir members are dressed for the weather, and for walking around the Sooke village core on May 6th. We’ll need parents and caregivers to assist on this outing – please let Mme Arts know if you can help. As always, we are grateful to the Sooke Lions who support our event every year by offering the participants a snack at the end of the circuit. Mme Arts and Ms Murphy
• Our lost and found is overflowing. Please encourage your child or come in and have a look for any lost jackets or hoodies.
• For the Grade 4 and 5 Camp Thunderbird trip on Wednesday, June 19; Thursday, June 20; and Friday, June 21, there is a required guardian meeting to review the activities and expectations of the trip. We will host two meetings. In person in our library on Thursday, May 9th at 3:00 p.m. and on MS Teams at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9th. 
• Please share with any preschoolers you know that they can join the Kindergartens of Sooke for a performance here at Poirier on May 8th at 1:00. Information is attached.
• We are looking forward to our Sooke Elementary Track Meet at EMCS for all Grade 4s and 5s who want to join in!! It is on Friday, May 31st.

Attached to the weekly:

• Presentation here on May 8th at 1:00 for all Kindergartens and Pre-schoolers in the Sooke community. -Performing Arts for Little Hearts
• Westshore Youth Rugby Sign Up
• Play Outside (It is hosted at Poirier) on Saturday, May 11th for all September 2024 Kindergartens in Sooke. 

Parent Workshops in our Community:

Special 2- Hour Live Online Event – CONNECTING WITH KIDS: We know that having caring, connected conversations can significantly impact the mental health of children and youth. Join us to listen to Kim Barthel talk about having more self-compassion, self-awareness and knowledge about the art and science of relationships. Kim will introduce the basics of attunement, attachment theory, trauma-sensitive practice, sustainable self-care and above all the power of connection and inclusion.  Date & Time: Tuesday May 7th,  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ( Register for the relay if you can’t Attend )
Our May 7th event link with Kim Barthel – https://familysmart.ca/event/connecting-with-kids/

Dates to Note

May 6 , Monday Music Monday! PAC Meeting MS Teams 6pm

May 17, Friday No School for Professional Development

May 20, Monday Victoria Day Holiday – No School

May 29, Wednesday Opera Performance for our Black Bears

May 31, Friday Sooke Schools Grade 4 and 5 Track Meet at EMCS

June 3, Monday PAC Meeting MS Teams 6pm

June 7, Friday Sooke Schools Pride Parade

June 18, Tuesday Grade 5 Good Bye 1:00pm

June 19, 20, 21 Grade 4s and 5s to Camp Thunderbird

June 21, Friday PAC Fun Fair Evening

June 24, Monday Fun Day Stations

June 25, Tuesday Beach Day -China Beach

June 27, Thursday Last Day for Black Bears -full day

We hope you have a weekend filled with outdoor time!

Tess Vally and Grania Bridal