Hello Windebank Families,
School Sports Jerseys
We are still missing a few jerseys. Please check your houses to see if you have any of the school sports jerseys at home that might have not been returned from any of last year's sports activities. I have attached a photo of what one of them look like for your reference.
Jersey photo.jpg
Lost & Found
When you come to the school for drop off/pick up please check the lost and found in the foyer. It is overflowing with items.
Spare Set of Clothing
A reminder to make sure that all students (kindergarten - grade 6) have a full set of spare clothes at school.
Next Week
Monday
- Hot Lunch (Simply Foods)
- PAC Hot Lunch Ordering closes for PAC Hot Lunch - Oct 14 - Donut Day
Tuesday
- Cross Country Running Practice 2:30-3pm Grade 1-6
Wednesday
- Hot Lunch (Simply Foods)
- PAC Hot Lunch Ordering closes for PAC Hot Lunch - Oct 16th - Booster Juice (smoothies and wraps)
Thursday
- Cross Country Race at Heritage Park 2:30-4pm Grade 4-6 (Race Starts at 3:15 get their early for parking)
- PAC Hot Lunch - A & W
Friday
Monday – October 13/25 – Thanksgiving – School is closed
From the office
Office Hours
The office is open 8am-3pm. Closed during recess (10-10:15am) and from 1:45-2pm. We will have student office monitors covering the office during lunch (11:45am-12:30pm).
Student Pick Ups
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 voice mail) 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.
Parking Reminder
Just a friendly reminder that the staff parking lot is reserved for school staff only. If you're unable to find parking nearby, we encourage you to use the parking available at Heritage Park. Also, please be mindful of our neighbors by not blocking driveways or access points. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep things running smoothly for everyone!
Parent Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer at Windebank there are 2 steps. One is the school volunteer form that needs to be completed yearly, and the second part is a Criminal Record Check. Please see the link below that has all the information on applying for both.
https://windebank.mpsd.ca/Parents/parentvolunteers/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Scent Free School
A reminder that Windebank is a scent free school. We have numerous staff with scent allergies. We are noticing students are wearing scented products. Please make sure backpacks are checked to ensure this is not being brought to school.
School Cash Online
School Supply Fees have been uploaded to School Cash Online. Please see the attached for instructions. Any questions please call the office at 604-826-2213 or email Ms. Stefanek at teresa.stefanek@mpsd.ca
School Cash Online Instructions - May 2024.pdf
Cutlery
Please be advised that the school does not have disposable cutlery to hand out to students.
Windebank School Lunch by Simply Foods
We are excited to offer your children healthy and nutritious meals every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting September 15/25. Simply provides affordable lunches made fresh from local ingredients, ensuring students receive a balanced meal at school.
Vegetarian, gluten-free, and halal dishes are available daily. All items are nut and seafood-free.
Please refer to the attached information for instructions on how to set up and order meals for your students.
Feeding Futures Program Information for Families.pdf
Simply School Lunch Program Information.pdf
Breakfast Club
We wanted to express our gratitude to all those that have donated or connected with us to help our program run again last year. If it wasn't for all of you and your kindness, we wouldn't be at a 5-day breakfast this year. Your ongoing support is and will be greatly appreciated.
For those that would like to help support our Breakfast program, we are looking for monetary donations to help us start the year. We are hoping to purchase an industrial toaster to help with toasting the bread and bagels. We will also be releasing our breakfast menu soon. When we have the menu, we will be requesting support for specific food items.
For those needing dietary supplements, please email Melissa.moore@mpsd.ca as we want to be able to accommodate to as many kids as we can.
Thank you!
Ms. Moore
From the PAC
Hot Lunch
Hot lunch ordering is now open for the rest of October: Just a reminder that hot lunch ordering closes 8 days prior to the date served. Please make sure you get your orders in and paid before then. You may order for the whole month or just one lunch at a time, whatever works for you! We are also looking to add a few new parents to our volunteer pool for hot lunch distribution. It's easy and there is no commitment. If you happen to be available on *some* Thursdays from approximately 11:30am-12:30pm then please message us or email the PAC email windebankpacmission@gmail.com
For new parents who do not yet have a munchalunch account please register your child(ren) following this link: https://munchalunch.com/register
For parents who already have an existing account please order using this link: https://munchalunch.com/login
PAC Meeting
The next PAC meeting is Thursday, November 6th at 6:30pm in the school library!
Thanks,
Windebank Office
The following attachment was emailed to parents August 29/25
Welcome to Windebank 2025.pdf
