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Pick Up/Drop Off Lane
Things have been going quite well with our before and after school procedures. Just one reminder – please remember to pull up as far as you can in the lane before stopping your vehicle. Pulling up right to the white flag pole would certainly help with the back up of vehicles on Townline Rd. Please remember the drop-lane is to be used for quick drop-offs and pick-ups. If you need to park and get out of your vehicle, please park in the parent lot. Lastly, when walking with little ones in the parking lot, please aim to walk hand in hand. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Consignment Store
If you are looking for a particular uniform piece from the Consignment Store, please email the parents who run the store at consignment@stjameselementary.ca and let them know what the item is and the size that you need. The parents will then look to see if they have that item in stock, respond to your email, and meet you at the school at a designated time.

Rainy Weather Clothes
We are committed to taking the students outside as much as possible, but we need your assistance. Please ensure that your children have good outdoor footwear, preferably boots, on days when it is rainy. While umbrellas seem like a good solution for the rain, they create problems when the students are running around, as well as lining up. The people around them often get soaked from the water running off of them, and accidentally hit with the edges. A good waterproof jacket with a hood is a great investment to help us with our “Wet Coast” weather.

Thunderwear Thursdays! - orders due September 22
Once again, Thunderwear can replace any or all of the uniform pieces every week on Thunderwear Thursdays! We have hoodies, t-shirts and jogging pants. An online order was emailed home last week and included a garment sizing chart. Simply complete the on-line google order form: https://forms.gle/Z4ZxSjt9iEBwDyRq9 by 3pm Friday, September 22. Payment can be made by direct debit or handing in a cheque to the office by September 22. More information can be found on the online order form.

PSG Meeting
We will be having our first meeting of the Parent Support Group on Wednesday 20 September at 1:55 pm in St. James church foyer.
All are welcome to attend.

Rosary Group
Rosary group meets every Thursday at 8:30 to 9:00am in the school Library. Please join us to pray for our school community. Everyone welcome.

Daily Health Check
Just a reminder that it is important to complete a Daily Health Check each day before sending your children to school. If they are sick, please keep them home until they feel better.

Endow's The Science of Love Study

Have you ever wanted to learn more about St. Thérèse of Lisieux? She once said, “Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God.” For more than a century, many have been inspired and encouraged by her writings, and the witness of her simple but extraordinary life. All women are invited to join us as we learn more about her “Little Way” through Endow’s newest study. Endow (endowgroups.org) is a study program for women. With a balance of rich content and thought-provoking discussion questions, Endow is a great option for any women looking to cultivate friendships in the community and grow in their faith.

We will gather bi-weekly for 8 Wednesday sessions, starting on September 27^th and ending on January 31st, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the St. James Church meeting room. Cost is $20 USD for a digital copy or $40 USD for a hard copy. For more information and to register, contact Eileen Gaudet at eileenmgaudet@gmail.com.

Feeding the Futures
The BC Government is beginning a program called “Feeding the Futures” that will help Independent schools in the province provide food to students. Our school is looking into starting a Breakfast Program in January, and until then we will have a large bowl of fruit in front of the office filled with apples, oranges and bananas. Anyone who would like to have one of those fruits is invited to take one. Lastly, if your child does not have a lunch, please let the office know and we can provide a lunch of cheese and crackers, granola bars or protein bars.

Thunder News Flash – September 17, 2022