PLES Family Forecast Oct 27-31

Porter's Lake Elementary School Family Forecast 

Week of October 27-31

 Hello PLES Families,

We’re heading into a fun and festive week as Halloween approaches! On Friday afternoon, we’ll be hosting a Costume Parade for students. A friendly reminder:  masks are welcome, but please avoid any costumes with weapons. Teachers may also be reaching out with details about classroom-specific activities or celebrations.

As we prepare for Halloween, we encourage families to review some helpful trick-or-treating safety tips provided by the RCMP. You can find them here: RCMP Halloween Safety Tips https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/safety-tips/seasonal-tips/halloween-safety-tips

On a more serious note, we experienced some vandalism on school grounds last week. Our 4 of our soccer nets were moved off the field Tuesday night and left in the tall grass near the fences. We’re grateful for the quick response from HRM, which allowed us to return to regular field use the same day. The incident has been reported to the RCMP, and we appreciate your continued support in keeping our school safe and welcoming for all.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable week ahead!

Take Care,
Mr. John Fry
Principal, PLES

🎃 PTO Halloween Howl is THIS THURSDAY! October 30th 6-8 pm🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at our annual PTO Halloween Howl! A huge thank you to all the volunteers who have stepped up to organize the event — we truly appreciate your support! We will still need volunteers for the event to run smoothly- please sign up here https://volunteersignup.org/4TCRW

 Event Details:

• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Costumes: Masks are welcome, but please no weapons.
• Entry is free!
• Tickets will be available for purchase for activities and the canteen.

Activities include: 🕺 Dance Party
📸 Photo Booth
🍭 Sucker Pull
🎂 Cake Walk

Donations Needed: We’re looking for donations of:

·Cakes (please drop off the day of the event)

·Small chocolate bars

·Candy

·Small bags of chips

·Water bottles

·Juice boxes

Donations can be dropped off at the school office. Thank you for helping make this event a fun and safe celebration for our students!

Head Lice in Schools:

We are reminding parents about head lice as it is a common time for them to spread. Parents should regularly check their children's heads for lice and nits, and notify the school if any are found. To help prevent the spread, it is recommended to have children keep long hair tied back and avoid sharing items like hats, combs, and scarves. 

Actions to take at home

• Check regularly: Make it a routine to check your child's hair for lice or nits. 
• Treat promptly: If you find lice, treat them and inform the school. 
• Prevent spreading: Remind children not to share personal items that touch the head, such as hats, brushes, and scarves. 
• Tie back hair: Keep long hair tied back in a braid or ponytail. 

From the School 

• No "no-nit" policies:  Keep in mind that current guidance does not require a child with lice to stay home from school, as long as they begin treatment. A child who has been treated should return to school. 
   

Reminders & Updates

• Reminder to make sure your student has a change of clothes. 
  - Water Bottles – Please send students with a water bottle daily
  - Toys at School – Reminder that toys are brought at students’ own risk
  - End-of-Day Pick-Up (1:45 PM – 2:10 PM) – Please plan ahead for early pick-ups
  - Visitor Guidelines – All visitors must check in at the main office

Upcoming Dates

• Oct 30: Halloween Howl
• Nov 21: Assessment Day – No School for Students
• Dec 3: Report Cards Sent Home
• Dec 4: Progress Meetings – No School for Students
• Dec 8: Holiday Concert (Grades P–2)
• Dec 9: Holiday Concert (Grades 2/3–6)
• Dec 19: Last Day Before Holiday Break
• Jan 5: First Day Back After Holiday Break