Our Weekly Sept. 27

Sept. 27, 2024

Dear Poirier Families,

Today we honored National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honor the children who attended Indigenous residential and day schools and acknowledge the healing journey of generations of Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We were deeply moved by our black bears’ contributions to our Truth and Reconciliation Assembly. Some highlights included everyone singing the ‘Children’s Blessing’ with drumming by Division 2, the ‘Travelling Stick Song’ by Division 6, and Division 1 explaining the ‘Calls to Action’. We are so fortunate to live and learn on T’souke Nation land and this Monday we hope that you will get out on the land to connect with the nature and rich history around you.

• Photo day is Wednesday, Oct. 2nd. Please see that attachment for information.

• Please drive slowly with care and attention whenever you are approaching our school. To avoid some congestion at the drop off and pick up you can park in the neighborhood (not blocking driveways and off lawns) and walk in to meet your child. This makes a lovely ending or beginning to the day. 

• Please ensure you have completed the online permissions. Here is the link to do so: https://consent.sd62.bc.ca/apps/OnlineConsent
• Our Poirier PAC wants to know what you liked and what you prefer to never see again in their fundraising. Please click the link to fill out a form to provide your input. Thank you Poirier PAC Fundraising feedback 

From your PAC

You’re invited to participate at our upcoming General PAC Meeting where the executive team will be approving our budget, fundraising needs & new projects for the year. Join in on the conversation and let’s make a difference together for our Bears! Date: Tuesday October 1st *Future General PAC Meetings will be the first Tuesday of each Month at 7pm until the end of the school term Start Time: 7:00 pm 

Location: Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now

“Click “join the meeting” above to bring you into the meeting, and then select “Join in this browser instead” (you do not need to download anything this way)

Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P4oaT2g1OX35gSt7DLDj0vqkZoJk9Rnq/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118326634045741612632&rtpof=true&sd=true

Minutes from previous Meeting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kME7tnAAi9eJBUfZxTFXoeb8grefu8_3/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118326634045741612632&rtpof=true&sd=true

We thank you in advance and look forward to having you participate!

Attached to the Weekly:

• How to apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan
• Information for Photo Day on Wednesday
• Harvest Season Celebration in Sooke on Sunday September 29, 2024 from 10:00 – 3:00

Dates Ahead:

September 30, Monday National Day Truth and Reconciliation No School

October 2, Wednesday Individual Photos

October 4, Friday Fire Drill 

October 14, Monday Thanksgiving No School

October 17, Thursday Earthquake Drill

October 24, Thursday Fire Drill

October 25, Friday Professional Development Day No School

October 31, Thursday Halloween Celebrations

Have the best weekend with your awesome kids. We had a great week here!

Thank you,

Tess Vally and Grania Bridal