UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 2025
May 2025
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Parent Volunteer Information:
Many of our activities would not be able to happen without the help of volunteers. Thank you for your support! Volunteers must complete a criminal record form prior to volunteering. Also, by submitting a CRC request you agree to abide by the code of conduct
Criminal Record Check
As per School District Policy 6031MR2 all volunteers will be asked to complete a Criminal Record Check before they are able to drive, volunteer in the classroom, or participate in field trips. If you are thinking about volunteering at the school, please take the time to complete the Criminal Record Check process early in the school year. Criminal Record Checks are valid for 5 years once complete and will remain on file at the school. We use the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP) online service:
Online Link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck
Access Code: 4HN64GAEQ9
Driving for School
We rely on parent/caregiver volunteers to drive on many of our school field trips to keep our costs to a minimum.
Each year volunteer drivers need to submit:
- Driver’s Abstract from ICBC https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Pages/Your-driving-record.aspx
- Have a valid Criminal Record check on file with the school
- First 2 pages of insurance is required, showing minimum of $1 million liability - if you have private insurance send a copy of that as well.
- Copy of Driver’s License.
All information should be sent by email to puntledge@sd71.bc.ca. Scanning documents or taking a picture will work to send via email.
Booster seats are required for students who are under 9 years of age and over 40 pounds in weight and according to district policy must be used until the child reaches 9 years of age or a height of 4’9”.
General Information:
The Weekly April 28 – May 2 2025
We are really happy with the launch of the Universal Lunch Program. A few items of note.
- We are working with the students to let them know that we don’t have many extras each day to avoid food waste.
- The program is pay what you can so starting this month students need to have an order placed to receive a lunch.
- We can still offer snacks, but will likely only have a handful of extra full lunches to provide starting next week. If you need any help ordering please email Erica Sanh Erica.Sanh@sd71.bc.ca and she will happily help.
- May ULP is open and ready for orders on Munch A Lunch. https://munchalunch.com
Lost and Found: We are full, again. At the end of next week we are donating the lost and found. Please take a look, it is by the gym. All classes will be reminded to check it out on their way to the gym.
Reminder: Welcome to Kindergarten is April 30th. All families with students entering K have been emailed details.
Grade 4-7 Track and Field: Once again we will have all grade 4-7s participating at the Track and Field jamboree. Permission forms will be coming home shortly and we look forward to a great day (MAY 9th) at the Vanier Track. Permission forms are required to participate unfortunately verbal permission is not enough. (No lunch available for grades 4-7 that day)
Class Photos May 7th
Tabacco and Vaping Presentation: Divisions 19-23 are scheduled for a presentation by Island Health regarding Tobacco and Vaping on April 30th. For more information, please check out: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/smoking-tobacco/tobacco-free-schools
High School Musical Tickets are on sale on Munch a Lunch. Please take a close look to ensure you have the right cast. All afternoon shows are free. We will have tickets available at the door as well as a concession run by our grade 7s.
If you know your student will be leaving Puntledge for the 2025-2026 school year please let the office know sooner rather than later. Puntledge@sd71.bc.ca We are looking at a very busy complex school again and the more time we have to plan the better.
Basketball Camps: Check out this opportunity for grade 3-7 Co-Ed basketball camps. June 22-26 at Isfeld during the evening. COMOX-VALLEY-BASKETBALL-CAMP.pdf
April 16 PAC Meeting Minutes: April 16th PAC Minutes
Comox Valley Schools invites our school community to participate in our Preliminary Budget Survey for the 2025–2026 school year.
This year, we’re engaging earlier in the process to ensure your voices help shape our priorities from the outset. Your input is vital in helping the Board of Education make informed decisions that reflect the needs of students, staff, and the broader school community.
All feedback will be reviewed by the Board as they work to set fiscal priorities and align resources with our Strategic Plan.
Take the survey now: 2025/26 Annual Budget Input Survey – Comox Valley Schools
Upcoming Events:
Each week (Wacky Wheelie Wednesday and Fun Food Friday)
April
- April 30 Track Club 7:30-8:30
- April 30th Tabacco and Vapour Presentations Div. 19 – 23
- Apr. 30 WWW
- April 30 Welcome to Kindergarten 3:30-4:30
May
- May 6 Entrepreneur Fair
- May 7 Class Photos
- May 7 WWW
- May 9 Track Jamboree gr. 4-7 at Vanier
- May 12- 16 Gym Closed Highschool Musical (Munch a lunch for details and Tickets)
- May 13 Special Track meet
- May 14 WWW
- May 15 Big House Gr. 4s
- May 19 NO SCHOOL
- May 19 – 30 Gymnastics Equipment
- May 21 WWW
- May 28 Welcome to Late Immersion
June
- June 4 WWW
- June 4 Grade 6 Immunizations
- June 6 Recognition Assembly
- June 10-13 Grade 7 Strathcona
- June 11 WWW
- June 18 PAC Meeting
- June 18 WWW (Last one)
- June 19 Leaving Ceremonies Gr. 5 and Gr. 7
- June 24 PAC Fun Day
- June 26 Last day for Students 8:40-12:00
- June 26 Assembly 9:30-10:30 (recess all 10:30ish-11:15)
Warm Regards,
Noah Burdett
Principal, Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration
For information regarding Kindergarten registration please go the Comox Valley District Web Site:
