March Newsletter

School Mar 01, 2023

SCHOOL NEWS
March 1, 2023

ÍY SȻÁĆEL, Hello Parents & Guardians,

Brentwood staff and students had a busy month of learning including activities celebrating Kindness Month
with Pink Shirt day, Valentine’s Day, Chinese Lunar New Year, 100 Days of School, and Family Day.

Students have been demonstrating their learning in all curricular areas. Over the next two weeks, teachers will be preparing communication on their observations and assessments of your child(ren). March 1 and 2 are early dismissal days at 1:48. Your child(ren)’s teacher will have been in contact with you to discuss the details for these days. Term two report cards will be sent home on March 16th. Those who are new to report cards will see that the Proficiency Scale is used as descriptors of performance of core competencies and curriculum areas. It’s a pleasure to read your child’s report cards and learn about their interests, growths and goals. Thanks for returning the envelope for term three.

In March we look forward to the Grade 4 and 5 Basketball Jamboree at Stelly’s and Bayside and an author visit. There is a parent community social, Saturday March 4, please come out for a parent evening to support your PAC and school (find details below). Thanks to the parent organizers and looking forward to this PAC community event.

With gratitude, HÍSW̱ḴE,

Ms. Anita Ko and Mrs. Tracey Westwood

UPCOMING DATES

Mar. 1 and 2 - Early Dismissal 1:48

Mar. 4 PAC Parent Community Social

Mar. 10 - Basketball Jamboree

Mar. 13 - Popcorn Day

Mar. 16 - Lana Button author visit

Mar. 16- Report cards home

Mar. 20- 31 Spring Break

APRIL

April 7- Good Friday

April 8- Ready, Set, Learn 3:30-5:30

April 10 Easter Monday

April 19 Cross Country Meet#1@Centennial

April 24 NID- no school in session

April 26 Cross Country Meet#2@Centennial

May 19 NID- no school in session

INFORMATION ITEMS:

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL PAC

COMMUNITY SOCIAL MARCH 4

PAC will be hosting a Community Social at Brewsky's Taphouse

Saturday March 4th 6-8pm!

There will be a silent auction with some amazing items including a night at Sidney Pier Hotel, an epic basket of goods from Spruce Clothing + Lifestyle, or a collection from Sea Cider! Perhaps a big win from the 50/50, or enter our Grand Prize Raffle for a Cruise voucher!!

Tickets on sale NOW

$25 per person includes:

Burger (beef or veggie) and beer (or wine) and admission!

Ticket purchased through etransfer office@brentwoodpac.ca

Please add ticket holder names in the memo spot on etransfer

All proceeds go to Brentwood Elementary PAC!

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL PAC

PURDY’S FUNDRAISER

Brentwood Elementary PAC is fundraising with Purdys Chocolatier again!!

Just in time for Easter, or to just refill your secret chocolate stash 🍫🐣

https://fundraising.purdys.com/1712108-104834

After you’ve signed in you can buy our amazing chocolates or invite others to join and support our Fundraising Campaign.

Orders can be placed until: March 20, 2023

Orders will be available for pickup or school dropoff (we will contact to arrange) April 2nd, 2023

SAANICH INTERNATIONAL

PROGRAM

HOST FAMILIES WANTED

Host Families Wanted for September 2023!

Do you have a spare room? Are you interested in welcoming an International Stelly’s Secondary School student to your family?

Take a look at the SISP Homestay Brochure

The Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is looking for new Host Families to open their hearts and homes to International Students for the September 2023 start of the upcoming school year.

SISP has been welcoming International Students to the Saanich School District since 2001 and they are a wonderful addition to the community. Students are in Grades 9-12 and come to Saanich for 4 months, 5 months or a full school year of 10 months.

The SISP Homestay Team offers host families:

· an enriching and fun experience with their student(s)

· continuous support and a 24/7 emergency line

· a monthly honorarium of $1150 per student for expenses incurred, as of September 2023

Visit studyinsaanich.ca/homestay, phone 250-655-2720, or contact the Stelly’s Homestay Coordinator, Ms. Kim Ewer at kewer@saanichschools.ca for more information or a no-commitment consultation!