Our Weekly Sept. 29

September 29, 2023 / School News

Sept. 29, 2023

Dear Black Bear Families,

There is no school on Monday to Honor Truth and Reconciliation. Today we held an assembly together to honor this day of remembrance and action. Our work to learn about our indigenous land and people is ongoing throughout the year. We are richer for it. Thank you to all of our Black Bears for participating.

Thank you to everyone for supporting the Terry Fox Foundation we raised $275.00. Thank you for supporting cancer research and thank you to Ms Vally for letting us tape her to the wall for a good cause.

We have one more Fun Run for Grades 2-5 on Thursday at 3:30. See you here to join in on this wonderful community event. It warms our hearts to have everyone together.
The École Poirier Choir started rehearsals for our fall season this week with an amazing group of close to 70 singers! Choir is open to all students in grades 2-5, and meets at lunch recess in the music room on Wednesdays. Choir is currently open to new members. Students can join just by coming to the Music Room on Wednesdays at lunch. Information for families about choir including links to the songs we’re working on and info about upcoming events can be found on the École Poirier App. Look for Choir under “Groups” and sign up for notifications to stay up to date. https://poirier.appazur.com/ Mme Arts and Ms Murphy
Halloween Howl 2023 École Poirier Students in Concert with Norman Foot (http://normanfoote.com/):
- When/Where: Wednesday October 18th, 6:30 pm at Edward Milne Community School Gym
- How much: Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children, Poirier students and under 3 FREE; money will go toward buying new instruments for our music program.
- All families are welcome and encouraged, so please reach out to Ms Vally if the ticket price is a challenge at this time.
- Where to buy tickets: they are available through School Cash Online, at the office, or at the door (cash only please). Tickets will not be issued or needed.
- All are welcome to be part of the evening performance! (For those students whose families plan to attend the evening concert, Halloween costumes are encouraged but should be G rated (no scary masks, fake blood, or weapons)
- *Special note for Kindergarten families: Kindergarten students will be invited up to the stage to sing three songs with Norman and the whole group, and their families will be seated close to the stage so that students can return to sit with their adults for the remainder of the show.

Information From PAC

On Friday, October 27th we have our Games Night for K-Gr 5s happening 6pm to 8pm in the gym. Come and have some fun with the whole family. It is free to join in! There will be a concession (cash only) and donations accepted to raise money for Monkey Bars in our playground! We need 4 to 5 volunteers to help at the concession. If you are able to help please use this link to sign up: link

Dates to Note

Oct. 2, Monday No School for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Oct. 5, Thursday Sooke School Fun Runs at Poirier 3:30

Oct. 9, Monday No School for Thanksgiving Day

Oct. 18, Wednesday Halloween Howl Concert at EMCS with our students

Oct. 20, Friday No School for Professional Development Day

Oct. 27, Friday PAC sponsored Games Night 6-8pm

Nov. 6, Monday Fire Drill

Nov. 10, Friday Remembrance Day Ceremony

Nov. 13, Monday No School for Remembrance Day

Nov. 21, Tuesday Photo Retakes

Have a great weekend and we hope everyone takes time to honor Truth and Reconciliation as well as appreciating the beautiful land of the T’Souke Nation.

Tess Vally and Grania Bridal

Our Weekly Sept. 22

September 22, 2023 / School News

Sept. 22, 2023

Dear Black Bear Families,

It was so great to see our school community come together and connect for our meet the staff and open house. We always welcome our families to visit the school to see all the great things that are going on here at Poirier. Our Black Bears ran for Terry today raising money for pediatric cancer research. We were so proud of them. Thanks to Ms Fed’s terrific Grade 7 Journey students for helping out; great to see student leadership in action.

Next Friday we will be honoring Truth and Reconciliation in a morning assembly. We also ask everyone to wear Orange to show support for Truth and Reconciliation.
PAC is offering Subway and Sushi Lunch on Friday, Sept.29th. The last day to place your order is today,by Friday September 22: Munchalunch.com
Our Sooke Schools Fun Runs for grades 2 to 5 are on Thursday, Sept. 28th and Thursday, Oct. 5th. The runs are at Poirier with our other elementary schools starting at 3:30. If your child would like to join in please have them take a permission slip home from the office. Thank you
For students in grades 2-5 please see Tuesday’s email about the Harmony project. There is a beginner strings class starting soon! sookeharmonyproject@shaw.ca and http://www.harmonyprojectsooke.ca/

September Start Up Information Again:

Please download our Poirier App at this link. We use it to communicate with our families. “École Poirier Black Bears” App
Please let your teacher know or call the attendance line to leave a message if your child is away. 250-642-3009. You can check your child’s attendance in the morning on MyEd.
Please go to the Online Consent Forms and complete these for your children. The link is: SD62 Online Consent Forms.
Walking and Rolling to School: Check out this great website for the map and ideas to make school drop off and pick up easier, less congested, and better for the body! Active Routes to Schools (sooke.ca).
Sign up here for the PAC mailing list:http://eepurl.com/hShLKL