April 11

April 11, 2025 in School News

April 11th, 2025,

Dear Black Bear Families,

Thank you for the clothing donations and many people have been shopping, but we have some great items left. Please come in the gym on Monday morning to 3:30 to choose some new to you items!

Thursday afternoon was a celebration of learning. We hope everyone was able to share in the joy of learning and that sense of accomplishment that comes with it.

Reminders

We have our Community Fun Runs on Thursday, April 17^th and 24^th for all students in Grades 2 to 5 at 3:30. We host them here for all the Elementary Schools in Sooke. All students can join in!

Lice Happens: Routine hair checks for nits and lice are recommended for all school age students; we do not do checks at school; they need to happen at home. Letters do go home to affected classes, but if all families regularly check for these pesky critters, it helps reduce the spread in general. Here is a link to information from the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and the Canadian Paediatric Society:
- https://www.cdc.gov/lice/treatment/index.html and
- https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-and-treatments/head_lice
Our Next and Final Regular Pokemon Tournament will take place on Friday, May 9^th in our gym from 12:30 to 2:30. Please come and enjoy this exciting event if your child is participating. If you do not have a child in the tournament but have always wondered about a Pokemon tournament, please come take a peek!
Journey Middle School is hosting a parent evening on Tuesday, April 22^nd from 6-7pm for all Grade 5 families.
Please see the information about a Family Photo Afternoon if you wish to participate with your family on Friday, May 9^th

Bus Registration is March 1st to April 30th. Bus assignments and routes will be developed based on registrations received during this period, so families are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Transportation | Sooke School District
Save the Date: Bannock and Books at EMCS for ages 0-12 on April 13. Everyone is welcome. A story will be shared, and all students will be given some books to bring home. It is a wonderful community event. Please see the attached flyer and register!

Please see the note below from the CRD:

Notice to Walking Path Users:

Due to compromised structural integrity, the pedestrian bridge over DeMamiel Creek on the trail from Throup Road to SEAPARC Recreation is closed until further notice. Pedestrian traffic will be rerouted through the multi-use trail between the Bike Park and Stan Jones Field. If you have any questions, please contact the CRD directly Contact Us | Capital Regional District.

Upcoming Dates to Note:

Tuesday, April 15th Fire Drill

Thursday, April 17th Fun Run 3:30 Gr. 2-5

Friday, April 18th No School Good Friday

Monday, April 21st No School Easter Monday

Tuesday, April 22^nd Gr. 5 Intro 6-7pm at Journey Middle School

Wednesday, April 23rd Lahal Tournament Here

Thursday, April 24th Fun Run 3:30 Gr. 2-3

PAC Hot Lunch

Monday, April 28^th Kindergarten Hearing Screening for absences

Tuesday, April 29^th Opera and Acting Show 10:50

Wednesday, April 30th Jump Rope for Heart Day