Upcoming Events

Hello Falkland Families,

Pertinent information for 2024-2025 school year – Staff have preliminarily placed students in classes for the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you parents for your input which was due June 3^rd. The first day of school for students in Grade 1 – 8 is Wednesday, September 4^th with dismissal at 11:11am. Buses will run as usual, just three hours early. If you have a student joining us for Kindergarten CLICK HERE for the gradual entry schedule. CLICK HERE to access the SD83 2024-2025 school calendar. You will notice some additional dates for next year in our upcoming event below. Please update this information in your personal calendars. We will most likely be returning to last years classes on the first day or two of school to accommodate any new registrations that may impact our configuration. More information will be sent at the start of September.

National Indigenous Day – Today, Friday, June 21^st we honoured National Indigenous Peoples Day. The purpose of the day is to highlight Indigenous culture. This year our focus was on expanding knowledge of the Seven Sacred Teachings. Our Indigenous Support Worker, Wes Sandy and classroom teachers have been incorporating these teachings in classes through out the school year. Today, we expanded their knowledge to include local information. Eventually you will see the students’ projects displayed on our fence outside. We also participated in a variety of Indigenous games. Bannock and Chili was offered at lunch time for our students.

Grade 7/8 Field Trip – On Monday, June 24^th out Grade 7 and 8’s are off to Kamloops to the Apex Adventure Park.

Fun Day Update – We have two life guards secured for Tuesday, June 25^th for our Fun Day at Falkland BC Retreat Centre. Students still learning to swim should bring a lifejacket. This can be attached to their backpack on the bus. A reminder that snacks and lunch will be provided. Parents are welcome along with younger, non-school age siblings. PAC has paid for this events for Falkland School students. Cost for parents and younger non-school aged siblings will be $5.00 each. Please read information provided accompanying the permission form. Please remember a water bottle, sunscreen, hat and towel. Wear your bathing suit under your clothing and dress for the weather.

Grade 8 Orientation at PVSS – On Wednesday, June 26^th Grade 8’s will get a taste of Grade 9 at PVSS. They will go on the morning bus leaving Falkland School at 8:00 am. It is important that they are on time. Mrs. Cull will be taking them for lunch and we will be returning by 12:30pm.

Grade 8 Grad – We have ten Grade 7 students helping along with seven Grade 7 parents. If you do not receive a confirmation from Mrs. Cull about helping at the Grade 8 Grad, we look forward to meeting you at the Falkland BC Retreat Center just after 7:30 pm on Wednesday, June 26^th. Check your emails for a reminder about the rules for the Grade 7/8 sleepover so it is a success for everyone. We look forward to seeing Grade 8 students and their confirmed guests at 5:00pm in the school gym.

Last Day Whole School Assembly – On Thursday, June 27^th you are invited to attend our end of year assembly starting at 8:40am. Please arrive in advance to find seating. We have students to celebrate, several staff to say goodbye to and several parents to thank.

Lost and Found – Our lost and found items will be on display on Wednesday and Thursday for students and parents to look through. Any unclaimed articles will be donated to a local thrift store at the end of Thursday.

Communicating Student Learning – Written Summary of Learning will be available online for parents on Thursday, June 27^th. Please contact the office if you would like a paper copy.

Canada Day – The Falkland & District Community Association is organizing a Canada Day celebration at the rodeo grounds on Monday, July 1^st. There will be food, music, kids fun, a show n’ shine and numerous vendors. The fun begins at 10:00 am and goes until 3:00pm. While this is not a School District 83 sponsored event, this should be a good time for our Falkland School Families.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri., June 21

• National Indigenous Peoples Day
• Whole School Lunch  – Chili and bannock
• Grade 8’s off campus experience with Mrs. Cull at  lunch

Mon., June 24

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Grade 7/8 Year End Field Trip to Kamloops

Tues., June 25

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am (last day)
• Whole School Fun Day at Falkland BC Retreat Centre (see information sent home earlier this week)

Wed., June 26

• Popcorn Day (PAC)
• Grade 8 Orientation at PVSS 9:30 – 11:00 am, Bus leaving at 8:00am
• Grade 8 Grad 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Thurs., June 27

• Last day for students and support staff
• No StrongStart
• Whole School Assembly (parents welcome) 8:40am
• Early dismissal 10:11am, Buses will make their usual stops just 4 hours earlier
• Written Summary of Learning available online for parents. Please contact the office if you would like a paper copy.

Fri., June 28

• Non-instructional day – Students do not attend

Tues., Sept. 3

• Non-instructional day – Students do not attend

Wed., Sept. 4

• First day of school for Grade 1 – 8, Early Dismissal 11:11am

Tues., Sept. 11

• PAC Meeting 2:30pm

Thurs., Sept. 26

• Orange Shirt Day

Fri., Sept. 27

• Pro-D Day – Students do not attend

Mon., Sept. 30

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Tues., Oct. 1

• Individual Photo Day (Mountain West)

Mon., Oct. 14

• Thanksgiving

Wed., Oct 16

• Great Shake Out (earthquake drill)

Thurs., Oct 17

• Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences

Fri., Oct. 25

• Pro-D Day – Students do not attend

Mon., Oct. 28

• Photo retakes

Thank you!