π Upcoming Events
Hello Falkland Families,
Newsletter β Please CLICK HERE to view our most recent newsletter if you havenβt had a chance to yet.
Solar Eclipse – On Monday, April 8th we will be experiencing a partial solar eclipse. More information will be emailed home to families directly from the School District office. The partial eclipse is expected to start at 10:40 am and last until 12:20 pm. In all SD83 elementary and middle schools, students will stay indoors during this time. Some classrooms may choose to watch this meteorological event online. We will be doing our usual recess outside from 9:45 β 10:00 am and will remain indoors for lunch time play. It is unknown at this time but our performance, Black Dog Quartet start time may be delayed.
Cross Country Running Team β Our first practice for the Cross Country Running Team will be on Tuesday, April 9th. Practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday until Tuesday, May 9th. Instead of eating first, students will run from 11:30 β 12:00, then eat their lunch from 12:00 β 12:15. More information will be sent home with student that are interested in joining the Cross Country Running Team. If you are interested in helping supervise during practice or after, during eating time, please let Mrs. Cull know. A police information check must be complete.
Student Led Conferences β This year our Student Led Conferences will be held on Thursday, May 2nd between 2:30 β 4:30 pm. More information about how to sign up will be coming home next week.
Dress Code β With the warmer weather coming we would like to take this opportunity to remind you about our dress code. At Falkland School appropriate coverage is expected in all learning environments (playground, classroom and gymnasium). Students wearing clothing which is too revealing, including bare backs, bare midriffs, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines, muscle shirts, short shorts, or clothing not suitable for the task at hand, will be asked to wear something more appropriate, or be given something to wear. Underwear needs to be under your outerwear, and therefore, should not be visible. Footwear must be worn at all times. Inside shoes are mandatory for all students to be sure our school stays clean.
Bikes/Scooters/Skateboards – Also with the warmer weather we expect more bikes to be arriving at school. Students are expected to dismount their bikes/scooters/skateboards at one of the four openings in our chain linked fence and walk their bikes/scooters/skateboards along the pathways. Helmets must be worn. Bikes must be locked up at the bike racks. Scooters and skateboards can be stored in the office if there is no room in the classroom. Students are not allowed to ride their bikes/scooters/skateboards on school grounds during the school day. Students are asked to walk their bikes/scooters/skateboards along the pathway to one of the openings in our chain linked fence to leave the school ground at the end of the day. We ask that students not ride their bikes/scooters/skateboards in the parking lot after school if vehicles are still present.
Plant Fundraiser β Please CLICK HERE for more information about our Annual Spring Plant Fundraiser that is happening now. Orders & payment are due by Friday, April 19th. Plant pick up will be on Tuesday, May 7th.
Pie Fundraiser (PAC) β Please CLICK HERE for more information about the PAC Shuswap Pie Company Fundraiser that is happening now. Orders & payment are due by Tuesday, April 16th. Pie pick up will be on Friday, May 3rd between 1:30 β 2:30 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mon., Apr 8
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Black Dog Quartet Performance 12:20 pm
Tues., Apr 9
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- First practice for Cross Country Running Team at lunch
Thurs., Apr 11
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Cross Country Practice
- Fire Drill
Fri., Apr 12
- Hot Lunch (PAC) – Pizza
Mon., Apr 15
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
Tues., Apr 16
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Cross Country Practice
- PAC Shuswap Pie Company Orders Due
Wed., Apr 17
- SD83 helping teacher, Amy Witt supporting implementation of health curriculumΒ K-8
- PAC Meeting 2:30 pm NEW DATE Β β Child minding available for those attending
Thurs., Apr 18
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Anything but a backpack Spirit Day
- Cross Country Practice
Fri., Apr 19
- Spring Plant Fundraiser Paper Orders Due
Mon., Apr 22
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Spring Plant Fundraiser Online Orders Due
Tues., Apr 23
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Cross Country Practice
Wed., Apr 24
- SD83 helping teacher, Amy Witt supporting implementation of health curriculumΒ K-8
- Popcorn Day (PAC)
Thurs., Apr 25
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Cross Country Practice
Fri., Apr 26
- Hot Lunch (PAC) β Chicken Strips and Caesar Salad
Mon., Apr 29
- Professional Development Day β Students do not attend. Learning day for staff
Tues., Apr 30
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Cross Country Practice
Wed., May 1
- Yearbook Payment due
- Little Mountain Stomp (Cross Country Running Team) Salmon Arm, time TBA
Thurs., May 2
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Cross Country Practice
- Protein & Veggie Boxes pick up at school 2:00 β 2:30pm
- Student Led Conferences 2:30 β 4:30pm. More info coming soon
Fri., May 3
- Starwars Spirit Day
- Silver Creek Run (Cross Country Running Team), time TBA
- PAC Shuswap Pie Company Order Pick Up 1:30 – 2:30pm
Mon., May 6
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
Tues., May 7
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Spring Plant Fundraiser Pick Up
- Last practice for Cross Country Running Team
Thurs., May 9
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Recess will be from 9:30 β 9:45am due to performance
- PVSS Band Performance 9:45 am
Fri., May 10
- Fire Drill
- Hot Lunch (PAC)
Mon., May 13
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Talent Show Auditions
Tues., May 14
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Talent Show Auditions
Wed., May 15
- First Day of Swimming Lessons (K β Gr.3)
- Talent Show Auditions
Thurs., May 16
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
Fri., May 17
- Cowfolk Spirit Day
- Pancake Breakfast β More information to come
Mon., May 20
- Victoria Day β No School
Tues., May 21
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- PAC Meeting 2:30 pm β Child minding available for those attending
Wed., May 22
- Swimming Lessons (K β Gr.3)
- Talent Show Showcase Finalists Announced
Thurs., May 23
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
Fri., May 24
- Hot Lunch (PAC)
Mon., May 27
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
Tues., May 28
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
Wed., May 29
- Swimming Lessons (K β Gr.3)
- Popcorn Day (PAC)
Thurs., May 30
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Protein & Veggie Boxes pick up at school 2:00 β 2:30pm
Fri., May 31
- Superhero Spirit Day
Mon., June 3
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Fire Drill
Tues., June 4
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Track meet
Wed., June 5
- Swimming Lessons (K β Gr.3)
Thurs., June 6
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
Fri., June 7
- Hot Lunch (PAC)
- Talent Show Showcase (tentatively booked for afternoon)
Mon., June 10
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Sunglasses Spirit Day
Tues., June 11
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Hat Spirit Day
Wed., June 12
- Swimming Lessons (K β Gr.3)
- Tacky Tourist Spirit Day
Thurs., June 13
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Flip Flop Spirit Day
Fri., June 14
- Hawaiian Spirit Day
- Hot Lunch (PAC)
Mon., June 17
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
Tues., June 18
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- PAC Meeting 2:30 pm β Child minding available for those attending
Wed., June 19
- Swimming Lessons (K β Gr.3)
Thurs., June 20
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
Fri., June 21
- National Indigenous Peoples Day
Mon., June 24
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
Tues., June 25
- StrongStart 8:30 β 11:30am
- Whole School Fun Day β More information to come
Wed., June 26
- Popcorn Day (PAC)
- Grade 8 Grad
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 β Students do not attend
π₯§PAC Shuswap Pie Company Fundraiserπ₯§
Students will be coming home with order forms today for our upcoming fundraiser with Shuswap Pie Company in Salmon Arm. Orders & payment are due back to school by Tuesday, April 16th. Orders will be ready for pick up on Friday, May 3rd between 1:30 – 2:30pm. All pies come frozen so pick up will need to be within this timeframe, if you are unable to come between 1:30 – 2:30pm, please arrange to have someone else pick up your order. Thank you for your support.
π·Falkland School Annual Spring Plant Fundraiser πΌ
It’s that time of year again! Order forms have been sent home with students for our Annual Spring Plant Fundraiser. Orders & payment are due back to school by Friday, April 19th at 2:00 pm. Please CLICK HERE if you would prefer to place your order online. All orders to be picked up at Falkland School on Tuesday, May 7th, time TBA. Thank you for your support!
Newsletter #3 -March 12, 2024
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