Weekly Update: January 18, 2026

Lochside PAC
Jan 18
2 min read

Good Afternoon Lochside Community!

Here’s what’s coming up this week and a few important reminders:

Fun Lunch Is This Friday — Volunteers Needed!

Fun Lunch is happening this Friday, and we are still seeking parent volunteers. Fun Lunch relies on parent support, and even helping once makes a big difference!

Volunteer shifts needed:

2 volunteers from 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
10 volunteers from 11:00 – 11:30 AM
15 volunteers from 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

👉 Please sign up to help out for this week or any/all of the upcoming Fun Lunches

Thank you for supporting this much-loved program!

Save the Date: Home Alone Course

We’re excited to share that LEPAC will be hosting the Home Alone Course after school on:

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 8

📍 Location: Learning Commons

More information and registration details for students aged 9+ will be shared closer to the date—stay tuned!

Reporting Student Absences

A reminder from the school: If your child will be absent from school, please remember to notify the school by email.

Safe Arrival Email:📧 lochside_attendance@saanichschools.ca

This helps ensure all students are accounted for each day—thank you for your cooperation.

Upcoming Events

Check out our calendar!

Ongoing Fundraisers

Donate to LEPAC – Available through the School District 63 Online Payments
Country Grocer Receipts – Save them & drop them off in the classroom folder or foyer box. Thank you so much to our volunteer Julie B who counts and processes them all up for us!
Mabel’s Labels – Order personalized labels and lose less stuff
Bottle Depot – Mention “Lochside Elementary PAC” when dropping off returnables