Monday, Oct. 19

• Scholastic Book Fair open from 8:30-9:00 and 3:00-3:30 – This is a very good fundraiser for our library. Please come by and check it out! Thank you to Mrs. McLeod for all the work she puts into it and to the parent volunteers who are helping out. Our library would not be the same without this important event.

Tuesday, Oct. 20

• Scholastic Book Fair open from 8:30-9:00 and 3:00-3:30
• Photo retakes – If your child was absent on Photo Day, the photographer will have that listed. However, if you want a retake, please make sure you have signed up using the code on the proof that was sent home.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

• Scholastic Book Fair open from 8:30-9:00 and 2:00-6:30
• Duck, Cover and Hold Earthquake Drill at noon
• Early dismissal at 2 pm
• Parent/teacher conferences – please make sure you have signed up for this important opportunity to meet one-on-one with your child’s teacher.

Thursday, Oct. 22

• Scholastic Book Fair open from 8:30-9:00 and 2:00-4:45
• PAC Hot Lunch – thanks to those families who ordered hot lunch. It is an important fundraiser for our PAC
• Early dismissal at 2 pm
• Parent/teacher conferences – please make sure you have signed up for this important opportunity to meet one-on-one with your child’s teacher.

Friday, Oct. 23

• Professional Devlopment Day – classes not in session. Teachers will be taking part in diverse learning opportunities from across the province.

Oct. 31 – Halloween

Nov. 1 – Musqueam Day

Nov. 8 – Diwali

Nov. 11 –  Remembrance Day

Nov. 20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance

Nov. 25 – International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women

INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES

The Great Pumpkin Carve
Get ready to carve up some fall fun at The Great Pumpkin Carve! Join us October
24 and 25 in Ladner and North Delta for a free, family-friendly celebration filled
with pumpkin carving, live entertainment, local flavours, and plenty of harvest
fun. Carve your masterpiece, add it to the Great Pumpkin Glow Walk and help
create a glowing community display for everyone to enjoy.
The event is free, open to all ages and takes place rain or shine. Registration is
encouraged to reserve your pumpkin carving time.
Learn more and register at www.delta.ca/GreatPumpkinCarve

Tsawwassen Community Pantry

The Community Pantry is a barrier-free food pantry that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days per year. Located at Benediction Lutheran Church. It provides a simple, welcoming, and dignified way for people in our community to access food when they need it. Other items that we keep in stock are baby foods, pet foods and basic items such as toothbrushes and personal hygiene products. The pantry serves people of all ages who are experiencing food insecurity, with a particular focus on supporting people right here in Tsawwassen.

Student Vacations during the School Year

Please understand that teachers are not required to provide study materials/assignments for students who are away on vacation during school days. Students may read everyday, keep a travel journal with facts related to the destination (in full sentences and/or well written paragraphs) and practice math facts (extension: math related word problems). Happy travels!

Parking Reminders

Please remember that:

• the roundabout is for pick up and drop off only. Drivers need to stay with their car;
• the parking lot is for Staff members only;
• abide by the posted parking signs on our neighbouring streets at drop off and pick up.