Weekly Memo: October 20–24, 2025
Weekly Affirmation
“I rise to challenges and shine with confidence.”
Focus: Resilience and self-belief
Families are encouraged to discuss this week’s affirmation with their children and explore what it means to face challenges with confidence and strength.
Last Week’s Highlights
- 🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Holman’s Class!
Winners of the Scare Hunger Food Bank Competition! Thanks to the generosity of our school community, we collected over 2,000 food items and raised $500 for the Friends in Need Food Bank. Amazing work, everyone!
- 🏃♀️ Cross Country Success
Kudos to all our Primary and Intermediate cross-country runners who participated in the district races last week. We’re proud of your effort and sportsmanship!
- 🌼 Daffodil Planting
A big thank-you to Mrs. Dinsa’s Grade 1/2 class for planting daffodils in the front flower bed. We look forward to seeing them bloom in the spring!
- 👻 Spooktacular Halloween Dance
Huge appreciation to our PAC for hosting a fantastic Halloween Dance on Friday night! Special thanks to Chris Schultz-Lorentzen, DPAC Vice Chairperson, for donating his time as our DJ. A spooky good time was had by all!
Morning Opportunities
Students are invited to join these morning activities:
- 🎲 Games Club in the MPR from 8:00–8:25 AM
(Please enter through the MPR doors in the undercover area) - 🥣 Breakfast Club from 8:00–8:20 AM
(Students arriving after 8:20 can pick up a grab-and-go breakfast. Please enter through the north side doors by the recycling bins.)
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found is nearly full! Please take a moment to check for any missing items. Weather permitting, the bin will be placed outside at the front of the school.
PAC News
- 🙌 Thank you to all volunteers who helped with Hot Lunch and the Halloween Dance—we couldn’t do it without you!
- 🗓️ PAC Meeting
Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30 PM via Zoom
Join the meeting link here
Meeting ID: 833 6195 0512
Passcode: 176791 - 👕 Spirit Wear Orders
Don’t forget to place your order! Deadline is October 22. Order here - 🌭 Hot Dog Day Cancellation
Unfortunately, Hot Dog Day on November 3 has been cancelled. If you placed an order, you’ll be contacted via email and a credit will be applied to your Munch-a-Lunch account. We apologize for the inconvenience.
📅 This Week’s Events
Monday, October 20- Photo Retakes
- Boys Competitive Volleyball Practice – 7:30 AM
- Drop-in Grade 5 Volleyball – Recess
- Rec Volleyball Practice – Lunch in the gym
- Rec Home Game vs Kanaka
Tuesday, October 21- Diwali
- Inclusive Fall Celebration Assembly
- Girls Competitive Volleyball Practice – 2:30 PM
Wednesday, October 22
- Drop-in Grade 5 Volleyball – Recess
- Intramural Volleyball – 12:15 PM
- Boys Home Game vs Alexander Robinson
Thursday, October 23
- Boys Competitive Volleyball Practice – 7:30 AM
- Div. 14 and 15 Skating 8:30 am -10:20 am
- Rec Volleyball Practice – Lunch in the gym
- Girls Home Game vs Fairview
Friday, October 24
- No School – Provincial Professional Development Day
Upcoming Events
- Oct. 29 – Albion Pumpkin Patch
- Oct. 31 – Costume Parade
- Nov. 7 – Remembrance Day Assembly
- Nov. 10 – Professional Development Day (No School)
- Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day (No School)
- Nov. 15 – PAC Christmas Market