Courtenay Elementary’s Monthly Calendar
May 2026
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The Weekly May 11 to May 15 2026
We hope that you are able to celebrate (and be celebrated!) all the important women in your life this Mother’s day. A big thank you to PAC for spoiling all the educators this week. It was much appreciated. We should all be so proud of the grade 4/5 athletes that were able represent Courtenay Elementary at the Vanier Track.
Friday May 15th all SD71 staff will be learning and celebrating Indigenous Brilliance. The purpose of this day is to create space for Staff across the district to deepen their understanding of both local Indigenous knowledge systems and the diverse teachings carried by Indigenous Peoples from many Nations on the Traditional and Unseeded Territory of the K’omoks First nation. As result there will be no school for students that day.
A reminder: Volunteer Criminal Record Check – complete the submission online through the link below: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck
Access Code: K2UL44GCKB
If you know your student will be leaving Courtenay EL for the 2026-2027 school year please let the office know sooner rather than later. Courtenay@sd71.bc.ca
From PAC:
Next month, May 13th, will be our Annual General Meeting. PLESAE COME SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL! If you have an hour May 13th from 6:30-7:30 please, please join us.
From The Community School Society:
The lunch menu for May will be posted on Monday. We will be switching to the new menu on MunchaLunch on Monday, so please get your orders in for the final days of April. You can find all the details on the community school society website: https://cecss.org/hot-lunch/
Community news:
Brian Stevens, along with local athletes and coaches, will once again be hosting the longest running volleyball camp in the North Island from July 6th-9th. You will receive maximum ball contacts, tons of coaching feedback, improve your skills, techniques, strategies, and have A LOT of FUN!! This camp has both an indoor and outdoor (grass) component.
For registration details follow the following link (Courtenay El doesn’t process registrations): Comox Valley Volleyball Camp 2026
Join for a screening of the CBC short documentary A Special Little Fish (directed by Sonya Lee) followed by an exclusive behind-the-lens talk by local cinematographer (and Lake trail Alumni) Tiare Boyes on how the film was filmed on special equipment in Morrison Creek.
After the screening, President of the Morrison Creek Stream-keepers, Jan Gemmell will offer an engaging talk about the Morrison Creek watershed and the work the volunteer stream-keepers do to restore and protect the urban creek, home to the endemic and fascinating fish, the Morrison Creek Lamprey.
This is a unique opportunity to learn about local conservation efforts, the special fish in your backyard, to ask questions and connect with fellow community members.
When: May 12, 6:00pm
Location: Lake Trail Community school, Multipurpose room
805 Willemar Avenue, Courtenay
Admission: Free
School District News:
School calendars approved and now available online.
View the calendars and FAQ here: https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/school-calendars-next-three-years/
Upcoming Dates:
May 13 Earth Quake Drill
May 13 PAC meeting
May 14 Big House Grade 4s
May 15 Pro-D day no school for students
May 18 No School Victoria Day
May 20 Special track meet
May 29 Sharing Assembly 9:20.
June
June 15th All Student books due back.
June 15 Beach Day
June 19 National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 19 PAC Fun Fair 3:30-5:30
June 23 1pm Grade 5 leaving ceremony Details to be confirmed
June 24 Final Assembly
June 25 last day of school 11:50 Dismissal
July 3 Office closes for the summer.
Warm Regards,
Noah Burdett
noah.burdett@sd71.bc.ca
Principal, Courtenay Elementary
Accessible and Parking at Courtenay El.: We only have 2 spaces in the staff lot for accessible parking. If you do not have an accessible pass do not use those spaces. Others need them. We are a community that needs to support each other. Also, please do not to park between the red cones (bus zone) or in the staff portion of the parking lot before or after school. There is a small lot for parents beside the alley, before entering the main staff area.
Safety in SD71: Please follow the link to learn more about all the Emergency Preparedness that takes place in Comox Valley Schools. https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/emergency-preparedness/
