Hello Windebank Families,
Sharing Shelf
Our sharing shelf is now available by the breakfast club window every morning. If you could use some extra food, please feel free to take what you need. If you're able to contribute, you're welcome to add to the shelf as well. We know times can be tough, and this is one small way we can support each other as a community.
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 Survey
The Student Learning Survey (SLS) has been administered every year in B.C. public schools since 2001. Prior to 2016-17 it was known as the Student Satisfaction Survey. The SLS provides feedback on the implementation of the curriculum changes, learning environment, student wellness and satisfaction, student belonging and engagement, and career preparation. The SLS is the only source of province-wide information about students' learning experiences through the perspectives of students, parents, guardians/ caregivers, and school staff. Schools and districts use the SLS to make informed decisions around long-term planning and goal setting, and in providing individual students personalized support.
The parent and guardian/caregiver survey is now available online and is available in 18 different languages. The survey will be available until Friday, May 2nd, and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Your responses are voluntary and anonymous, and your child will not be identified as a result of your participation in the survey. Any personal or identifying information will be deleted before results are stored. Data will be stored and accessible only within Canada.
To complete the survey:
- Go to any computer that has an up-to-date internet browser access at home, work, or school.
- Go to http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.htm
- Click on the Parents icon for Direct (logon-free) Access
- District: the name of your child's district
- School: the name of your child's school
- Language: the language of your choice
- Complete the survey by clicking on the appropriate circle to answer each question and click "NEXT".
- When you are finished the survey, you will get a message “Thank you for sharing your views".
- Once complete, your school will have the results immediately.
Friday, April 18th - Good Friday – School Closed
Next Week
Monday
- Easter Monday – School Closed
Tuesday
- Div. 13 - Mission Firehall visit - 9-10:45am
Wednesday
- Hot Lunch
- Morning Connect with Family Smart in the school library 8:30-10am
- Bike Club – Grade 4-6 2:35-4pm – Heritage Park Trails
Thursday
Friday
- Hot Lunch
- PAC - Music Bingo Night (see PAC section below for more details)
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 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.
Kindergarten Registration
Online preregistration has now closed. If you still need to register your child for September 2025 please contact the office.
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.
Spring Weather
Please note that students will be going outside at recess and lunch. Please make sure that your child is raincoat, umbrella (if desired), rubber boots and an extra pair of clothing. If your child is sick and not well enough to go outside, please keep them home. We appreciate not sharing germs.
Spare clothing
A reminder to make sure that all students (kindergarten - grade 6) have a full set of spare clothes at school. We have several students from all divisions calling home after playing in puddles or snow.
Starfish Backpacks
If you have any reusable bags at home that you are not using, can you please bring them to the office.
Windebank School Lunch by Simply Foods – We are excited to offer your children healthy and nutritious meals every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting September 16th. 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. 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.
Two links are provided in the attachments: one for partially subsidized lunches and one for fully subsidized lunches. Please choose the link that best suits your family's circumstances.
Feeding Futures School Lunch Forms 2024-2025 School Year.pdf
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 Supply Fee Sponsorship
If you would like to sponsor a fellow student's school supplies,
please use the link below:
https://mpsd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/22381/165/False/True
Please note that you can select the quantity that you wish to
purchase. You do not need to list a name in the “Who are you
purchasing for" box.
Thank you!
Breakfast Club
We wanted to express our gratitude to all those that have donated or connected with us to help our program run again this 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 still wondering what they can contribute here is a list of what we would need weekly.
Monetary donations - Connect with the office
Grocery store gift cards
Apples / Oranges
Eggs
Pancake Mix
Margarine
2% Milk
Cheerios
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 + Rachel
From the PAC
MUSIC BINGO FUNDRAISER!
Next Friday, April 25th at 7:00pm at the Dewdney Pub! We are looking for Raffle Basket or Silent Auction Items! If you have anything new to donate, please email us! If you have a group of 6 or more and would like to reserve a table, please call the pub! Dinner specials will start at 5pm!
POPCORN DAY
Our next popcorn day is Wednesday, April 23rd. Please send a loonie to your child's teacher by Tuesday, April 22nd.
EARTH DAY
We are having our Annual Earth Day next Friday, April 25th during school hours. If you would like to volunteer, please let us know! We will be cleaning the garden beds, making kites and pinwheels!
HOT LUNCH
HOT LUNCH ORDERING FOR MAY IS OPEN!
Triple O's- Unfortunately the first hot lunch is going to be a VERY SHORT ordering window. Orders will stay open until Thursday at 6pm, we cannot accommodate any late orders. Triple O's is offering burgers (beef and veggie), chicken strips, grilled cheese, etc.
OTHER VENDORS FOR MAY - Subway and Little Caesar's.
For new students register here:
https://munchalunch.com/schools/windebank
For students already registered:
https://munchalunch.com/login
For any hot lunch help please contact Ashley at windebankpacmission@gmail.com
Next PAC Meeting
The next PAC meeting is May 28th, 2025, at 6pm in the library with the AGM to follow.
Thanks,
Windebank Office
