April 17, 2025
Dear Black Bear Families,
Jump Rope for Heart launched this week, literally! Thank you to our Jump Rope Club for putting on such an inspiring jump rope demonstration. This showcase was an inspiration, and it raised awareness around heart health. Jump Rope for Heart is on April 30 in the morning.
Thanks to all our community, our runners, and our staff volunteers who made our first Spring Fun Run a success. Our Black Bears are sure getting fit with all this running and jumping!
Reminders
- We are raising money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation through Jump Rope for Heart. Our goal is $1000; here is a link https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/88971
- We have our next Community Fun Run on April 24th 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!
- Our Next and Final Regular Pokémon Tournament will take place on Friday, May 9th 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 22nd from 6-7pm for all Grade 5 families.
- Please see the attached letter from Island Health regarding Vaccine Status Reporting for all students. Thank you
- 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
From our PAC
- Family photos are coming up soon!
- The sessions will take place on Friday, May 9 at the school. This environment allows us to provide quality portrait sessions within a comfortable location. Our goal is to provide portraits that CELEBRATE YOU and your Family. This is a fundraiser! All proceeds from the sitting fee will go directly back to the school and each family will receive a complimentary 8×10 print. To book your Family portrait sitting: please visit this link: Ecole Poirier Family Sittings
- If you have any questions after reviewing the sign-up page, please contact their service team. Phone: 1.888.644.4494 Email: help@mountainwest.ca
- Hey Poirier families!April’s Hot Lunch is LIVE on MunchaLunch! It’s sushi from Kitchen Story. Don’t miss out—place your orders today. Orders close today at the end of day on April 17.
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Upcoming Dates to Note:
Monday, April 21st No School Easter Monday
Tuesday, April 22nd 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 28th Kindergarten Hearing Screening for absences
Tuesday, April 29th Opera and Acting Show 10:50
Wednesday, April 30th Jump Rope for Heart Day
Friday, May 2nd Lion’s Pancake Breakfast
Dance Revolution Show 1pm
Monday, May 5th “Music Monday” Choir trip to Sooke core
Thursday, May 8th Class Photos
Friday, May 9th 4:00- 7:00 Family Photo Opportunity
Monday, May 12th No School Professional Development Day
Thursday, May 15th Fire Drill 10am
Monday, May 19th No School Victoria Day
Thursday, May 29th PAC Hot Lunch
Friday, May 30th Grade 4 and 5 Track Day at EMCS
Tuesday June 10 Grade 5 Talent Show 11 am
Enjoy the sunshine!
Tess Vally and Grania Bridal
School Newsletter – Vaccine Status Reporting RegulationFamily Fundraiser Poster 2024 10-15
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 17th and 24th 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:
- Our Next and Final Regular Pokemon Tournament will take place on Friday, May 9th 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 22nd 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 9th
- 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 22nd 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 28th Kindergarten Hearing Screening for absences
Tuesday, April 29th Opera and Acting Show 10:50
Wednesday, April 30th Jump Rope for Heart Day
Friday, May 2nd Lion’s Pancake Breakfast
Dance Revolution Show 1pm
Thursday, May 8th Class Photos
Friday, May 9th 4:00- 7:00 Family Photo Opportunity
Monday, May 12th No School Professional Development Day
Thursday, May 15th Fire Drill 10am
Monday, May 19th No School Victoria Day
Thursday, May 29th PAC Hot Lunch
Friday, May 30th Grade 4 and 5 Track Day at EMCS
Enjoy the sunshine!
Tess Vally and Grania Bridal
Family Fundraiser Poster 2024 10-15