Weekly Update: April 12, 2026

A Huge Thank You!

A big thank you to our amazing volunteers! We had another successful Fun Lunch last Friday and a fantastic Popcorn Day recently. These events wouldn't be possible without our dedicated coordinators, Kaylee S. and Amanda G. Please keep an eye out for upcoming volunteer opportunities at Lochside—it’s a wonderful way to support the school, lighten the load for others, and prevent burnout

Lochside Movie Night: This Friday!!

Join us in the gym this Friday for a showing of Zootopia 2!

• What to bring: Something comfy to sit on or a favorite stuffed animal to cuddle.

• Admission: By donation.

• Concessions: Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

• Volunteer: We need help selling food!

• Parent Supervision Required
  

  Please sign up here: 👉 Signup here  

LEPAC Meeting this week!

When: Tuesday, April 14 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

• Where: Learning Commons

• Feature: We will start with a presentation and Q&A regarding Lockdown Drills with our Saanich Police school liaison officer.

• Bonus: Childminding and snacks are provided!

Help Wanted: Join the LEPAC Executive Team!

We are looking for parents to fill LEPAC Executive roles for the 2026/27 school year.

We are officially seeking "enthusiastic" volunteers, but we’re also perfectly happy with "willing," "bribed with snacks," or even just "very good at pretending to be enthusiastic." If you have a pulse and a spare hour now and then, we’d love to have you!

Please consider signing up for a position—it’s a great way to have a say in what happens at the school (and we promise we’re a fun group).

• The Details: Keep an eye out for a separate email coming soon with role descriptions.

• The Vote: Official elections will take place at our AGM in May.

Grade 4/5 Spring Plant Sale 🌱

We have one week left to help our Grade 4/5s reach their goal. They only need to sell 14 more plants! If you haven’t ordered yet, please consider supporting them (and remember, 14 is just the minimum—more are always welcome!).

• Order Here: Growing Smiles Website

• Pickup: May 5 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | On the Stage

2026/27 School Bus Registration

Registration opens April 15 at 12:00 PM (noon).

Important Reminders:

• Each student must be registered individually every year (registrations do not carry over).

• Payment options will be available once Transportation confirms your space.

• Register by May 31: Applications received after this date are considered late and will incur a $100 late fee.

• Register early: Saanich Schools Transportation

• Questions? Email: transportation@saanichschools.ca

Community Budget Meeting

The Board of Education (SD63) invites you to help shape the 2026/27 budget. You can participate in two ways:

1. Attend the Meeting: Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 PM | Bayside Middle School. Includes a presentation and "table talk" discussions for your input.

2. Take the Survey: Closes April 26. Access the background document and survey link here.

Coming Soon...

Keep your eyes peeled for our Coffee Fundraiser, arriving soon on the Fun Lunch website!     

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, April 14 – LEPAC Meeting

Friday, April 17 – LEPAC Movie Night

Monday, April 20 – Non Instructional Day

👉  We are constantly updating our big list of all the important dates here 

Ongoing Fundraisers

• Donate to LEPAC: Available through the SD63 Online Payments here.

• Country Grocer Receipts: Keep dropping those off in the foyer box! A huge shout-out to our volunteer, Julie B, for keeping these organized.

• Mabel’s Labels: Great for making sure those Spring jackets actually come home!

• Bottle Depot: Just mention “Lochside Elementary PAC” at the counter.

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Contact LEPAC Questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at lochsidepac63@gmail.com.

Have a great week, Lochside families!