Upcoming Events

Hello Falkland Families,

Student Led Conferences – Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, May 2^nd for Student Led Conferences. Child minding will be available for siblings in the StrongStart space. Please sign your child in when you arrive.

Falkland Stampede Community Breakfast – On Friday, May 17th, students will be dressed in their cowfolk attire for our annual community breakfast to kick off the Stampede May long weekend extravaganza. As always, the community is welcome to attend by donation. Breakfast opens at 7:45 am for the community and our classrooms will be invited two at a time after attendance is taken. A big thank you to our PAC for providing this opportunity for our students and broader community. 8:20-8:45 Div 5 and 6, 8:45 – 9:05 Div 3 and 4 and 9:05 – 9:25 Div 1 and 2.

Farmer’s Choice Box Program – Our next delivery for the veggie and protein boxes is Thursday, May 2^nd with pick up between 2:00 – 2:30pm. Please CLICK HERE to place your orders.

Yearbook – If you ordered a yearbook for the 2023-2024 school year just a reminder that payment is due by Wednesday, May 1^st. Cover page entries are also due by Wednesday, May 1^st. All entries will be on display during Student Led Conferences on Thursday, May 2^nd for parents and students to view.

Cross Country Running Team – Just a reminder that we have TWO cross country runs this week. Little Mountain Stomp in Salmon Arm is on Wednesday, May 1^st and Salmon River Run in Silver Creek is on Friday, May 3^rd. If you child has ordered lunch at the Silver Creek Run, please make sure your payment has made its way to the office. Please CLICK HERE for a reminder about what to bring and bus information.

Metal Health Week May 6 – 10 – You will see a variety of presentations scheduled this week with a focus on mental health for students in divisions 1 & 2.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed., May 1

• Yearbook payment due
• Yearbook cover entries due
• Little Mountain Stomp (Cross Country Running Team) Salmon Arm, Bus leaves at 9:45am

Thurs., May 2

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Cross Country Practice
• Farmer’s Choice Veggie and Protein boxes pick up at school 2:00 – 2:30pm
• Student Led Conferences 2:30 – 4:30pm

Fri., May 3

• Star Wars Spirit Day
• Swimming permission forms & payment due (K- Gr.3)
• Silver Creek Run (Cross Country Running Team), Bus leaves at 9:45am
• PAC Shuswap Pie Company Order Pick Up 1:30 – 2:30pm
• May Hot Lunch Orders due

May 6 – 10

• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Mental Health Week

Mon., May 6

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Guest Helping Teacher, Doug Smith, here to support teachers with numeracy
• Div. 1 & Div. 2 Students – Katie Titler (School Counsellor), time TBA TOPIC: Nutritional choices with specific emphasis on drinks (sugar in drinks and energy drinks)

Tues., May 7

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Spring Tanya Harrington (District Principal student wellness) 8:30—9, Div 2 then 9:00—9:30 Div 1 TOPIC: The power of Positive Thinking (Hot thoughts)
• Plant Fundraiser Pick Up
• Last practice for Cross Country Running Team

Wed., May 8

• Guest Helping Teacher, Tricia Martin, here to support teachers with physical literacy
• Brianne Falk (Community Health Nurse) 10:05—10:35 Div 1, 10:35—11:05 Div 2 TOPIC: Balance—sleep, exercise and screen use.
• Grade 8 Grad planning meeting for all Grade 7 & 8 parents 2:45pm (StrongStart room)

Thurs., May 9

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Recess will be from 9:30 – 9:45am due to performance
• PVSS Band Performance 9:45 am
• Dawn Janke (OBGC) 10:30—11:00 Div 1, 11:00—11:30 Div 2 TOPIC: Emotional Regulation

Fri., May 10

• Fire Drill
• Hot Lunch (PAC) – Hot Dogs & Pasta Salad
• Div. 1 & Div. 2 Students – Mental Health Wellness Review/Personal Commitment Activity

Mon., May 13

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Talent Show Auditions at lunch

Tues., May 14

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Talent Show Auditions at lunch

Wed., May 15

• First Day of Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• Talent Show Auditions at lunch
• Gr. 6 Immunizations

Thurs., May 16

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Fri., May 17

• Cowfolk Spirit Day
• Falkland Stampede Community Pancake Breakfast

Mon., May 20

• Victoria Day – No School

Tues., May 21

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• PAC Meeting 2:30 pm – Child minding available for those attending

Wed., May 22

• Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• Talent Show Showcase Finalists Announced

Thurs., May 23

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Fri., May 24

• Hot Lunch (PAC) – Taco Salad

Sat., May 25

• PAC Bottle Drive 10am – 2pm (Grade 7 & 8 parent and student helpers needed)

Mon., May 27

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Tues., May 28

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Wed., May 29

• Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• Popcorn Day (PAC)

Thurs., May 30

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Farmer’s Choice Veggie and Protein boxes pick up at school 2:00 – 2:30pm

Fri., May 31

• Superhero Spirit Day

Mon., June 3

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Fire Drill

Tues., June 4

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Track meet

Wed., June 5

• Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• SD83 Talks Show Case Finals @ ALF – More information to come

Thurs., June 6

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Fri., June 7

• Hot Lunch (PAC)
• Talent Show Showcase (tentatively booked for 12:30 pm)

Mon., June 10

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Sunglasses Spirit Day

Tues., June 11

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Hat Spirit Day

Wed., June 12

• Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• Tacky Tourist Spirit Day

Thurs., June 13

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Flip Flop Spirit Day

Fri., June 14

• Hawaiian Spirit Day
• Hot Lunch (PAC)

Mon., June 17

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Parent Appreciation Spring Tea (tentative)

Tues., June 18

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• PAC Meeting 2:30 pm – Child minding available for those attending

Wed., June 19

• Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• Grade 12 Tour

Thurs., June 20

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Fri., June 21

• National Indigenous Peoples Day

Mon., June 24

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Tues., June 25

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Whole School Fun Day – More information to come

Wed., June 26

• Popcorn Day (PAC)
• Grade 8 Grad 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Thurs., June 27

• Last day for students
• Early dismissal 10:11am
• Written Summary of Learning available online for parents

Fri., June 28

• Non-instructional day – Students do not attend