May 16th, 2025
Dear Black Bear Families,
Our Black Bears raised $650 for Amy’s Bunny Barn through the Peer Helper Garage Sale; thank you to M Button, Mr. Parsons, and the Peer Helpers for their volunteerism and kindness. If you are looking to add to your pet family, Amy adopts out bunnies.
We wish you a wonderful long weekend. Cherish the days where you get to be on a different schedule, doing new things, and being with each other. We will see you on Tuesday bright eyed and bushy tailed just like Amy’s bunnies.
Reminders
- Cell phones cannot be used on school property during supervision hours. This means that students being dropped off in the morning and awaiting pick up in the afternoon will be asked to put their phones in their backpacks. The research is out there around the positive link between mental wellness and social connection through play. We are encouraging this type of play and conversations with friends over cell phone use. Thank you for your support in this.
- This week students were reminded that the moment that they are dropped off by their trusted adult or before their trusted adult picks them up, they must stay on school grounds. We reviewed what those boundaries are, the fence and the road. (Older students who have the permission to transport themselves to and from school need to be on grounds and stay on the grounds within the bells) Thanks for reinforcing this message.
From our PAC:
- We welcome all new and current parents/guardians of Poirier students to be a part of the planning! We are now looking for and accepting nominations for our Executive Member Team. Without volunteers, the school year would miss out on events in which some core memories for our kids are made; Book Fairs, Fun Fairs, Hot Lunch Days, a simple ice cream or popcorn day would not be possible without parent/guardian support.
- If you are interested in any of the below positions, please visit:(https://forms.gle/a9kp5wcrE5FjUCWQ7) Submit your name by Friday, May 30th. Thank you!
- President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Fundraising Coordinator, Hot Lunch Coordinator, SPEAC Rep, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Communications Officer You will need to attend our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday June 3rd @ 7pm (virtually) to accept a position
- The next Hot Lunch is Thursday May 29th -White Spot
Get those orders in on MunchALunch before the deadline!
Burger Hot Lunch Menu — Coming Your Way!
- Hamburger – $5.75 Cheeseburger – $6.25 Veggie Burger – $5.75
(Please note: All burgers are served plain – no condiments or pickles. Buns contain egg and dairy.) Healthy Sides: Grapes & Apple Slices – $4.25 Cucumbers & Carrots with Ranch Dip – $4.25
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
Important Reminder:
You have **24 hours** to pay for your order once placed! Any unpaid orders will be cancelled automatically, so be ready to complete that transaction. If you’re not quite prepared, no worries—just hold off on ordering for now!
Upcoming Dates to Note:
- Monday, May 19th No School (Victoria Day Holiday)
- Tuesday, May 27th Walk-A-Thon -PAC sponsored
- Thursday, May 29th PAC Hot Lunch
- Friday, May 30th Grade 4 and 5 Track Day at EMCS
- Tuesday, June 10 Grade 5 Talent Show in the gym 10:50-12
- Wednesday, June 11 Grade 4 and 5 Soccer Jamboree
- Thursday, June 12th Grade 12 EMCS Grad Walk Celebration
- Friday, June 13th PAC Fun Friday 1-2:30
- Tuesday, June 17th Grade 5 Goodbye 1:00
- Wed, Thurs, Fri, June 18, 19, 20 Grade 4 and 5 Camp Thunderbird Days
- Monday, June 23rd Fun Day + Sprinklers in afternoon
- Tuesday, June 24th Beach Day -French Beach
- Thursday, June 26th Last Day Of School
Have a joyful weekend.
Tess Vally and Grania Bridal
May 9th, 2025
Dear Black Bear Families,
This week was a smorgasbord of shared learning and events. We started off with Wildwise presentations where our Black Bears learned about living safely alongside wildlife. Then, we had a dose of culture from the Pacific Opera’s Rigoletta. We finished our week with our final Pokémon Tournament for this school year. Never a dull moment at Ecole Poirier Elementary.
Reminders
- “The Peer Helpers are organizing a Garage Sale next week on Thursday, May 15th to raise money for Amy’s Bunny Barn. We are asking the students and their families to bring in little things that can be donated to our garage sale. Items can include small toys, books, jewelry, art and craft supplies, stuffies, etc. Items can be dropped off in Mr. Parsons class or the office. All items will be $1.00.
- A huge thank you to our Black Bears and their families for supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada! Our school has raised over $1600 so far!! Donations will still be accepted for the next week. Thank you.
- No school on Monday for a Professional Development Day.
From our PAC
- We welcome all new and current parents/guardians of Poirier students to be a part of the planning!We are now looking for and accepting nominations for our Executive Member Team. Without volunteers, the school year would miss out on events in which some core memories for our kids are made; Book Fairs, Fun Fairs, Hot Lunch Days, a simple ice cream or popcorn day would not be possible without parent/guardian support.
- If you are interested in any of the below positions, please visit:(https://forms.gle/a9kp5wcrE5FjUCWQ7) Submit your name by Friday, May 30th. Thank you!
- President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Fundraising Coordinator, Hot Lunch Coordinator, SPEAC Rep, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Communications Officer You will need to attend our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday June 3rd @ 7pm (virtually) to accept a position
- The next Hot Lunch is Thursday May 29th -White Spot
Get those orders in on MunchALunch before the deadline!
Burger Hot Lunch Menu — Coming Your Way!
- Hamburger– $5.75 Cheeseburger – $6.25 Veggie Burger – $5.75
(Please note: All burgers are served plain – no condiments or pickles. Buns contain egg and dairy.) Healthy Sides: Grapes & Apple Slices – $4.25 Cucumbers & Carrots with Ranch Dip – $4.25
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
Important Reminder
You have **24 hours** to pay for your order once placed! Any unpaid orders will be cancelled automatically, so be ready to complete that transaction. If you’re not quite prepared, no worries—just hold off on ordering for now!
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Upcoming Dates to Note:
Monday, May 12th No School (Professional Development Day)
Tuesday, May 13th Wills Jam Show
Thursday, May 15th Fire Drill 10am
New Kindie POP UP Play 1:15-2:00
Peer Helper Garage Sale (All Items $1)
Friday, May 16th Grade 5 Talent Show Video submission deadline
Monday, May 19th No School (Victoria Day Holiday)
Tuesday, May 27th Walk-A-Thon -PAC sponsored
Thursday, May 29th PAC Hot Lunch
Friday, May 30th Grade 4 and 5 Track Day at EMCS
Tuesday, June 10 Grade 5 Talent Show in the gym 10:50-12
Wednesday, June 11 Grade 4 and 5 Soccer Jamboree
Thursday, June 12th Grade 12 EMCS Grad Walk Celebration
Friday, June 13th PAC Fun Friday 1-2:30
Tuesday, June 17th Grade 5 Goodbye 1:00
Wed, Thurs, Fri, June 18, 19, 20 Grade 4 and 5 Camp Thunderbird Days
Monday, June 23rd Fun Day + Sprinklers in afternoon
Tuesday, June 24th Beach Day -French Beach
Thursday, June 26th Last Day Of School
Have a joyful weekend.
Tess Vally and Grania Bridal