Hello Windebank Families,
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Reusable Grocery Bags
Please check your closets and coat racks for any spare clean reusable grocery bags that you might be willing to donate to the school. They can be dropped off at the office.
Grade 6 Parents take note of the following dates:
· May 1 – Grade 6 parent meeting at 2:30pm in Mr. Kruger's class. All grade 6 parents are welcome to attend.
· May 13 – cut off date for yearbook orders.
· May 17 – baby picture of your child due, please email to your child's teacher. Check your email for more information.
· June 7 – Grade 6 Whonnock Lake Student Field trip
· June 26 – Grade 6 graduation dinner.
Tomorrow, Saturday – April 27
- PAC - Burger & Beverage Night. See from the PAC section for more information.
Next Week
Monday
- Div. 7 & 8 Power House at Stave Falls 9am-1:30pm
- Lunch Lady Hot Lunch
Tuesday
Wednesday
- Warrior Wednesday, wear your team colours
- Coffee Talk with ICY 8:30-9am in the school library
- Lunch Lady Hot Lunch
- Bike Club - Gr 4-6 2:35-4pm
Thursday
- PAC - Hot Lunch - A & W, Booster Juice & TCBY
- Ready, Set, Learn 5-6 pm. For families with children birth to age 5 years. This event provides a fun, family-oriented atmosphere with the intent of supporting children's transitions into school.
- Windebank Washout Mountain Bike Race 2:45-4pm @ Heritage Park
Friday
From the office
Office Hours & Student Pick Ups
The office is open 8am-3pm. Closed during recess (10-10:15am), and 1:50-2:05pm. We have trained office monitors to cover during lunch.
If you need to pick your child up during the school day, please do so by 11:45 am or after 12:30 pm as it is difficult to call students when they are outside. Please remember that anytime you are picking your students up during the school day (prior to 2:23 pm), it is essential that you notify the classroom teacher and office to ensure that the class is onsite and not on a walk.
Attendance
If your child will be away, please call the office at 604-826-2213 (we have an answering machine) or you can email Ms. Stefanek at teresa.stefanek@mpsd.ca If you email the classroom teacher, please copy the office as well.
Late Arrivals
If your child will be late (after 8:30 am), they need to enter through the front doors to get a late slip before they can proceed to class.
Scent Free School
A reminder that Windebank is a scent free school. We have numerous staff with scent allergies.
Recycling Account
Did you know that we have our own account down at Mission Bottle Depot using the schools phone number (604) 826-2213 and all returned proceeds go to our very own grade 6 students for yearend activities! Please feel free to drop your recycling there and use Windebank's phone number. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Breakfast Club
We're thrilled to announce our Breakfast Club Donation Drive runs all year long and we'd love your support. As we are into another year of Breakfast Club at Windebank, we're on a mission to ensure every child starts their day with a nutritious breakfast.
Here's how you can help.
Donate Breakfast items:
Pancake Mix - Add water based
Apples, Oranges, Bananas
Breakfast fruit bars
Margarine
Frozen Berries
Strawberry Jam
Waffle Maker
9oz Cups - Serving fruit/smoothies (We on average use a minimum of 1400 cups a month for fruit and smoothies)
Napkins - wrapping food to-go
Cash Donations: We understand that life can get busy, so if you'd prefer to make a monitory donation, we'd be incredibly grateful. Every dollar makes a difference! To donate please reach out to our Ms. Moore at melissa.moore@mpsd.ca
Your generosity will help us provide a hearty breakfast to our Windebank student, setting them up for a success in school and beyond. Spread the word and let's come together to make a positive impact in our community!
Thank you,
Breakfast Club
From the PAC
Pub Night Fundraiser
Tomorrow! Saturday April 27th the Windebank PAC will be hosting a Burger and Beverage night. Tickets are $30 which includes a beef, chicken, or veggie burger, with fries or a salad, and a beverage. There will be a 50/50, a Silent Auction and a raffle. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact the Windebank PAC @ windebankpacmission@gmail.com, tickets are limited.
Note: This event is not sanctioned by the school and liability falls onto the individual attending the event, please plan a safe ride home.
POPCORN DAY!
We will be running our next Popcorn for playgrounds day on Warrior Wednesday, May 8th. The students can bring a loonie into their teacher on Monday, May 6th. Students that bring $1 will receive a bag of popcorn at recess on Wednesday.
Fun Day/Sports Day is happening Friday, June 21st. Looking for volunteers to help run stations. PAC and Teachers/staff will be hosting our 4th Annual FUN DAY for students!! Last year was so fun and we're going to make this year even better! If you have your criminal record check completed and you would like to volunteer, please let us know and we'll add you to the list! ** If you do not have your CRC done but would like to come watch and cheer on the kids… we will have a Warriors Cheer Squad section for you to come and watch!!
Windebank AGM is on Thursday May 30th at 6pm. Childcare will be provided. This will be in the school library and via zoom. Nominations for 2024/2025 PAC Executive are open, click the following link to nominate yourself or a parent. Please let the parent know you are nominating them.
https://forms.gle/edSVXzALGmP344kC9
Thanks,
Windebank Office
From the office - April 5/24
Windebank General Welcome and SIgn Up Info.pdf
Windebank April 15-30 Menu.pdf
Dear Windebank Families,
We are excited to offer a new subsidized pilot lunch program for our families. This program will be running until the end of June for our families. It is in addition to our fantastic hot lunch program provided by our wonderful PAC.
The Lunch Lady is now ready to take your order!
Your first delivery is: April 15th Get your order in by: Wednesday April 10thby 10pm
Meal service is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Each meal is individually labeled and packaged and includes a serving of fruit or steamed/raw veggies. Regular, vegetarian and halal options are available every serving day. New menus are posted monthly. You can join this pilot Lunch Program at any time with 2 school days' notice.
Setting Up Your Account –Please CLICK HERE to register for your Lunch Lady account. Once created, place your order and pay for your child's hot lunches. Your School District is partially subsidizing every lunch during this pilot program. Lunches are just $3.50 each!
If your family is facing financial challenges, we want to extend our support by offering fully subsidized lunches. Please don't hesitate to reach out to your school office for assistance.
Please be assured that we deeply respect your privacy. Any information regarding subsidy requests will be kept strictly confidential and will only be shared with the Principal, School Secretary, Feeding Futures Manager, and The Lunch Lady as necessary.
Your well-being is of utmost importance to us, and we are here to provide assistance during difficult times.
Children are asked to bring a lunch bag to school on hot lunch days as all leftovers and containers are to be taken home to be recycled and/or disposed of. To make an extra difference, bring your own re-usable cutlery from home each lunch day.
Enjoy!
Questions? Please reach out to your Lunch Lady at jennifer@thelunchlady.ca
We kindly ask parents and caregivers to note that The Lunch Lady operates peanut and tree nut-free commercial kitchens. While we strive to accommodate various dietary needs, it remains the responsibility of parents and caregivers to carefully review each meal and select options that align with their child's dietary restrictions. Regrettably, we cannot guarantee the absence of all allergens that may trigger severe reactions in menu items. For children with severe food allergies, we recommend considering alternative meal options to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
