Weekly Update: Sunday, February 2, 2025

Lochside PAC
Feb 2
4 min read

Hello, Lochside! We finally had a touch of snow. Please check out our updates/reminders below:

1) Reminder Royals Fundraiser Feb 17: Volunteers + Tickets

Join us for an afternoon of fun with the Victoria Royals.

We are still looking for volunteers to help sell pucks for the Chuck-a-Puck event at the 3:05pm game. The Royals are playing the Everett Silvertips.

Please review the available slots and consider signing up for a shift or two. Kids are welcome to help too:

https://bit.ly/royalshockeyfeb2025

*Please note all volunteers including kids are required to purchase a ticket to this event.

>> Heads up: whichever class sells the most tickets wins cupcakes! <<

⚠️ Don't Forget ⚠️ Tickets are now live on the hot lunch website:

https://bit.ly/hotlunches

All purchased tickets can be picked up in the front/main office upon request. Otherwise, they will be placed in backpacks the week before the game.

Thank you for participating in our Grade 5/LEPAC Fundraiser.

DOWNLOAD THE PDF VERSION HERE

2) FINAL REMINDER: VJFHA's Come Try The Game Free Day (Feb. 9)

Victoria Junior Field Hockey is offering an introduction to the sport.

More info at victoriajuniorfieldhockey.ca and below!

3) URGENT: Only 30 Tickets Left ~ Fernwood Music Bingo (Feb. 12)

The Gr. 5 Grad Committee is holding a Music Bingo night on Wednesday, February 12th at the Fernwood Inn - 1302 Gladstone Ave.

Join them for a night of music, games and prizes at their Valentine's Bingo Night! Doors open at 7:30pm. All Ages Welcome!

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.showpass.com/lochside-2025-grad-music-bingo-ticket/.

Please feel free to share to friends and family. It's a fun adult evening out!

DOWNLOAD THE PDF VERSION HERE

4) Coming Soon: Sign Up 8-Week Parenting Course (Feb. 18 to Apr. 22)

A parent shared information with our principal about an upcoming 8-week Parenting Course called, “Sidestepping the Power Struggle”, for parents of children of all ages.

It runs for eight Tuesday evenings, from Feb 18 to Apr 22.

This course will be led by Dr. Allison Rees, an experienced clinician, who has been teaching LIFE Seminars courses, counselling families, and training other professionals here in Victoria for the past 30+ years.

Please see the attached information poster to participate, and share with those who may be interested:

DOWNLOAD THE PDF VERSION HERE

5) SAVE THE DATE: Wild Robot Screening (Mar. 7)

Please save the date for our Grade 5 Grad Wild Robot fundraiser!

Date: March 7
Event: Wild Robot Movie
Location: Lochside Elementary Gym
Time: Doors open 5:30pm, Movie starts at 6:00pm

$5 recommended donation per person.

All children in attendance will be entered in draw to win the Wild Robot book 2 and book 3.

6) Order Now: Fun Lunch Sign up links Now Live (Order/Volunteer)

Quick links: (Order future lunches here | Sign up to Volunteer)

Orders for the next 10 fun lunch dates are open now. Orders will close at 7:00pm on Thursday the week before a given date (example - orders will close at 7:00pm on January 16 for the January 24th fun lunch). If finances prohibit your participation, please contact Principal Takhar.

💜 Fun lunch reminders:

Please make sure to send your kiddo(s) with lunch if you do not plan to purchase fun lunch.
If you do order, it's a good idea to send your kiddo(s) with some options to complement the fun lunch if they are picky eaters.
If your child is absent the day of the fun lunch, please be aware that they may forfeit the lunch, as it may may not keep for long or get donated.

If you'd like to get a head start on future fun lunch days, please place your order on the Hot Lunch website now/anytime: https://lochside.hotlunches.net/

Our next 2025 Fun Lunch is Fri. Feb 7 (Sushi). Orders closed Jan. 30th.

We are grateful for all the wonderful people who volunteer to make fun lunches happen for the kids. You can sign up to volunteer here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4FADA729A7FF2-51157715-funlunch#/