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The Weekly Sept. 22 to Sept 26 2025
Happy Friday!
We’ve had a great week! With lunch, breakfast, and the library all up and running, things are starting to feel settled.
Photo Day
Friday, September 26
Missed it? Retakes are on October 21.
Twonies for Terry & Tour de Rock
We’re collecting donations for cancer research to support Tour de Rock and the Terry Fox Foundation. All money raised will be split between the two.
- Start sending in twonies on Monday, September 22.
- Tour de Rock visits on September 24 at 11:30 AM.
- Terry Fox Run is on October 3 at 1:00 PM.
More info coming soon!
Cross-Country Team
We’re excited for our Grade 3–5 runners! Permission forms are out extras at the office.
- Families need to arrange rides to and from races.
- Pick-up is by 4:00 PM at the race location.
- More details on the permission forms.
Race Dates:
- Oct. 1 – Puntledge
- Oct. 8 – Huband
- Oct. 15 – Brooklyn
- Oct. 22 – Tentative race at Airport
Sharing Assembly
Our next assembly is on September 24, just before Tour de Rock arrives. We’ll be celebrating students from even-numbered classes who show the Courtenay El Way: Own It. Resourceful. Caring. Aspire!
Hot Lunch Program
New to the school or want to learn more? Check out the September menu and ordering info. Order online or grab a paper form from the office. Drop completed forms in the PAC box by the office door.
- To order online:NEW parents register here:
https://munchalunch.com/schools/courtenayRETURNING parents login here:
https://munchalunch.com/login
Safe and Active Schools Open House
Join us for the City of Courtenay’s Safe and Active Schools Open House:
École Puntledge Park Elementary
Friday, October 3
5:00–7:00 PM
Snacks and drinks provided
Learn about the program and share your feedback.
Register Here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OiI3RlYVqESCQ8-e9m9vYk-g0XPeQbVCgpEjaD-EOnZUMDkwNjJMTDA5N1pWUjhGUjJJSkpXRlVLRy4u
More Info: https://www.courtenay.ca/safe-and-active-school
From PAC/DPAC
Understanding IEPs – Info Session for Parents & Caregivers
Thursday, September 25
6:30–8:00 PM
2488 Idiens Way, Courtenay
Zoom option available
Free childcare available
Registration required.
Email: mdpac@sd71.bc.ca
Community School Clubs
We’re starting are looking to start a new Play Club and need parent volunteers to help and serve snacks.
- Runs twice a week from 2:30–4:00 PM
- Volunteers need a Criminal Record Check
Interested? Contact Shawn or the school office for details.
Reminders
School Supplies
We’re buying all supplies. Families pay:
- K–Grade 2: $40
- Grades 3–5: $50
Need help? Just ask.
Pay by cash, cheque, or e-transfer to courtenay@sd71.bc.ca (include your child’s name and “school supplies”).
Important Dates
New items in bold
- Sept. 24 – Sharing Assembly
- Sept. 24 – Tour de Rock visit
- Sept. 25 – Grade 5 Skating
- Sept. 26 – Photo Day
- Sept. 29 – Orange Shirt Day & Assembly
- Sept. 30 – No School (Reconciliation Day)
- Oct. 2 – Grade 5 Skating
- Oct. 3 – Terry Fox Run (1:00 PM)
- Oct. 3 – SAS Open House (5–7 PM)
- Oct. 9 – Fire House visit (Grade 3s)
- Oct. 13 – No School (Thanksgiving)
- Oct. 14 – Fire Drill
- Oct. 16 – Grade 5 Skating
- Oct. 16 – Big Shakeout Earthquake Drill
- Oct. 21 – Photo Retakes
- Oct. 23 – Last Grade 5 Skating
- Oct. 24 – No School (Pro-D Day)
- Oct. 29 – Sharing Assembly (10:45 AM)
- Oct. 31 – Halloween
Warm regards,
Noah Burdett
noah.burdett@sd71.bc.ca
Principal, Courtenay Elementary
