Weekly Update: October 4, 2026

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🍂 It’s Been a Busy Week!

It’s been a busy week at Lochside, with lots happening in and around the school! We hope everyone had a great week and is enjoying a well-deserved weekend.

With so much going on, we’re especially grateful to the volunteers and families who helped make it all possible.

💛 Thank You to Our Volunteers!

We want to start this week with a huge thank you to everyone who gave their time to support our school activities!

For the Terry Fox Run, a special thank you to Surya D. and Salena G-P. for stepping up to help, and to our volunteers who handed out fruit to students:

May Z. • Yong W. • Tera G. • Megan B.

Thank you as well to our school staff for helping provide a safe and organized environment for the run. And it’s not too late to support the Terry Fox fundraiser — donations can still be made online.

For Hot Lunch, a special thank you to Kaylee S. for leading and organizing the program this year, and to our first group of volunteers:

Alice L. • Miranda W. • Richard A. • Andrea I. • Aaron H. • Jessica H. •

Jennifer P. • Yong W. • William • Angie Z. • Ashley M. • Brianne M. • Tera G. • Emily W.

Hot Lunch depends on parent and family volunteers to sort and distribute orders, and that support is essential to keeping the program going throughout the year. We were so happy to see so many people sign up for our first lunch. Thank you for giving your time to make it possible!

Last Call for Coupon Books!

Our Community Values Coupon Book fundraiser ends October 9! If your family received a book, now is the time to either purchase it, sell it to family or friends, or return it to the school if you’re not participating.

Books are $40 each and are packed with coupons and discounts for food, shopping, activities, and more throughout Greater Victoria. Funds raised help support LEPAC programs and initiatives for Lochside students.

Don’t forget — students can also earn prizes for books sold, with additional prizes for top sellers and classes! 🎉

👉 Click the image above or visit the fundraiser page for payment options, prizes, and full details.

🏀 Community Opportunity: Girls Basketball

Have a child who loves basketball — or might like to give it a try? Triple Threat Basketball Academy is a local girls basketball organization offering programs for players in Grades 3 – 8 across Greater Victoria.

Their focus is on helping girls build skills and confidence while having fun and developing a love for the game. No tryouts or previous basketball experience are required for their skill development programs, with groups for Grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. Winter sessions take place on Sundays beginning October 25, with another season offered in the spring.

Triple Threat also offers competitive travel teams, individual training, and mentorship for local basketball coaches.

🏀 Learn more: www.triplethreatvictoria.ca

📧 Questions: CoachRob@triplethreatvictoria.ca

🎨 Art Card Project Coming Soon!

Lochside students are busy creating their artwork for this year’s Art Card Project fundraiser! Families will soon have the opportunity to order their child’s artwork on cards and a variety of other keepsakes and gifts.

Keep an eye out for ordering information coming soon!

📅 Important Dates

Tuesday, October 6 – All-Grades Fire Safety Expo Field Trip
Wednesday, October 7 – Indigenous Students’ Welcome Activity in the LLC
Thursday, October 8 – Deadline to order Fun Lunch for October 16
Friday, October 9 – Community Values Coupon Book fundraiser deadline
Sunday, October 11 – Deadline to order Grade 5 Grad Wear
Monday, October 12 – Thanksgiving (no school)
Tuesday, October 13 – LEPAC Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 16 – Fun Lunch: Sushi (volunteer • order)
Thursday, October 22 – Deadline to order Fun Lunch for October 30
Friday, October 23 – Pro-D Day (no school)
Thursday, October 29 – Photo Retake Day
Friday, October 30
- Fun Lunch: Domino’s (volunteer • order)
- Lochside Halloween Dance

Want to stay on top of what’s coming up?

Check out the LEPAC calendar for upcoming dates and events — you can even add it to your own calendar so you don’t miss a thing!

💛 Ongoing and Upcoming Fundraisers

There are many easy ways to support LEPAC throughout the year. Funds raised help make events, programs, and other opportunities possible for Lochside students.

Winter Plant Sale Is Now Live! Get an early start on your seasonal shopping and place your order for beautiful holiday plants. *New this year! Delivery to your doorstep is available for $10, payable by e-transfer. Visit the Winter Plant Sale (add link) page for ordering and delivery details.
Donate to LEPAC: If you would prefer to donate directly, you can contribute through
- SD63 Online Payments: Select your child, choose “PAC Donation,” enter your desired donation amount, and add it to your cart.
- E-transfer: Send your donation to lepacpayments@gmail.com and please include a note indicating that it is a donation.
- Paypal NEW: You can make a secure online donation to LEPAC through PayPal.
Country Grocer Receipts: Keep dropping your Country Grocer receipts into the collection box in the school foyer. Every receipt helps! A huge thank-you to our volunteer, Julie B., for keeping them organized.
Mabel’s Labels : Label those jackets, water bottles, lunch containers, and other belongings to help them find their way home – and support LEPAC at the same time!
Bottle Depot: When returning your bottles, simply mention “Lochside Elementary PAC” at the counter to have your refund donated directly to LEPAC.

📬 Stay Connected

There are several ways to keep up with LEPAC news and events:

Weekly emails: We aim to send an update every Sunday. Subscribe to the newsletter to have it delivered to your inbox.
Facebook: Lochside PAC on Facebook
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lochsidepac/
Contact LEPAC: Questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at lochsidepac63@gmail.com.
Calendar: Check the online calendar for upcoming events and important dates.

Lochside Elementary
Parents Advisory Council