Our Weekly Dec. 29

November 29, 2024

Dear Poirier Families,

Crack out the toques, mittens, and woolies because it’s getting chilly out here. 

We had an assembly today and some of our Black Bears were presented with awards for their entries in the Sooke Legion Remembrance Day contest. Excellent job: Gabe, Elleanor, Quinn , Nate , Thelonious , Adi! Thank you to everyone who entered. 

We also read a story together and focused on kindness to others, differences between us, and how we are all the same. We all work to be anti-racist and appreciates our differences and learn from each other. 

• It’s here! The Ecole Poirier Elementary Apparel and Swag online store, the website is live! You will find it at:https://ecolepoirier.deco-schools.com/ There are no deadlines, all online order, it is here to stay!  Please be aware that some items may be two weeks from order to delivery to the school.  All items will be delivered to the school for distribution, if you want the item to be a surprise, or you have any questions about products, please contact ep.pac.fundraising@gmail.com 
• It is time for our annual shoebox drive! Last year we were able to fill many shoeboxes to give to women in need, and we are hoping to be able to continue this initiative for the 2024 holiday season. The grade 5 Peer Helpers will be helping put together shoe boxes, and we need your help to fill them! If you can, please pick up some items to donate and students can bring those into school. The deadline is Friday, December 13th. In addition to shoeboxes and gift-wrapping paper, please consider donating some of the following items: soap, chocolate, makeup, gloves/hats, socks, shampoo and conditioner, general spa items, toothbrush or toothpaste, cough drops, lip balm, tea/hot chocolate/coffee, gift-cards. See attached PDF for more information and to see what NOT to donate.
• The École Poirier Choir has been invited to sing at the Sooke Winter Market on Saturday, December 7th at 1pm. If your child is interested, please watch for details on a form which will be sent home with all choir members next week. Families can indicate their child’s intent to participate in this performance by returning the form to Mme Arts at the school. For info and updates on choir happenings, follow the CHOIR group on the Poirier App! 

Attached to our Weekly:

• Shoebox Info
• Santa Breakfast Dec. 7th
• Information Session for Nature Kindergarten September 2025 

Dates Ahead:

December 10, Tuesday PAC Meeting 7pm MS Teams

December 12, Thursday PAC Hot Lunch

December 16, Monday Kindergarten Hearing Screening (Public Health)

December 20, Friday Last day before winter break

January 6, Monday Back to School! Full Day

Enjoy a cozy walk on Whiffin Spit this weekend!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Tess Vally and Grania Bridal