October 11, 2024

Dear Black Bear Families,

The chill of Fall was in the air, but that didn’t stop our Cross Country Runners in our Community Fun Run! We are so thankful for the staff and community members who helped to make this event possible. This is a long weekend and as always we hope that our Black Bears get out to enjoy our great outdoors, the forests, beaches, and play fields. We are so thankful for all of our families and we value all that you bring to our school community. 

• Next week we participate in the Great Shake Out and will practice an earthquake drill on Thursday. Our Grade 4s and 5s will also participate in the Student Vote and mark their ballots for the provincial election.
• We are happy to welcome Ms. Shea to our wonderful team. She will be able to help you in the front office. Ms. Shea’s email is ashea@sd62.bc.ca or call on our phone at 250-642-0500.
• When your Black Bear is going to be late or away please email us at poirierattendance@sd62.bc.ca. You can include the classroom teacher as well. Please do not use this email for any other communication. Thank you.
• Please remember to check in at the office whenever you come to our school even if you have an appointment with a staff. Thank you for helping us to know who is in our school. 
• Don’t forget to download our app using this QR code. Ms. Shea will keep the calendar updated on the app. You also get engaging information like this!

 PAC Information

Hot lunch day is Thursday, Oct. 24th with the last day to order being Oct. 17th.

New parents/guardians can quickly sign up for Munch a Lunch here 

 https://munchalunch.com/register to create an account. 

Returning parents/guardians, your login awaits you here 

 https://munchalunch.com/login

Dates Ahead:

October 14, Monday Thanksgiving Holiday No School

October 17, Thursday Earthquake Drill

October 21, Monday Photo Retakes 

October 24, Thursday Fire Drill

October 25, Friday Professional Development Day No School

October 31, Thursday Halloween Celebrations (Jack-o-lantern Gallery and Dance)

November 5, Tuesday PAC Meeting 7pm

November 8, Friday Remembrance Day Ceremony

November 11, Monday Remembrance Day -No School

November 21, Thursday Early Dismissal for Shared Learning Dismissal 11:40

November 22, Friday Professional Development Day -No School

Have a wonderful weekend.

Tess Vally and Grania Bridal

Hello Families!

Exciting news! Your online gallery from your school photo session is now live!

• Please visit this link to access the gallery: https://vando.imagequix.com/K9L3W9Z
• Your webcode to access your images was provided on photo day.
• Any active email address can be used to login.
• Your order deadline is: October 24th 2024
• All orders will be shipped to the school. If you miss the deadline, your order will be shipped directly to your home with a $5.99 shipping fee applied.

Missing your login code? No problem!

1. Visit https://www.mountainwest.ca/support-for-families
2. Enter the information required.
3. Your code will be emailed within 1 business day.

About Retakes:

• Did you miss the first photo day or are needing a retake?
• If you would like retakes they will be held at the school on: October 21st 2024
• Click Here to sign up. The cutoff to sign up is October 17th 2024

Click Here to find out more about ordering.

Phone: 1.888.644.4494

Email: help@mountainwest.ca