Watson Road Elementary PAC

Our PAC wishes our Watson Road School Community a wonderful Summer Break.

School will re-open on Tuesday, September 3rd 2024. Please note that our email and facebook account will have limited monitoring during this time. So, please expect delayed response during this time.

Our awesome Kiss and Ride crew brought smiles this morning for the last day of school.

On Monday, the Grade 6 Celebration was held 🧑‍🎓. Each student shared their favourite memory of the school.

A beautiful banner was created by Thalia, Eva, Penny, Riley, Arisha, Sequoia, Halley, Layla, Aria, Iliana and Reign, and each grade six student painted an arrowleaf balsamroot in the foreground. Much like this flower, their time here at Watson Road has been a season of growth, challenge, and transformation. They have navigated through the changing seasons of elementary school and have emerged stronger and wiser.

The arrowleaf Balsamroot has been used as a valuable food source and is significant to the Okanagan calendar and the Syilx-speaking Peoples of the Okanagan Nation as a time marker. Its vibrant yellow blooms blanket the landscape, symbolizing not only beauty but also endurance and adaptability. With time, the Arrowleaf's roots grow up to 8 feet long... Symbolizing their deep knowledge and friendships that is cultivated. These roots ground them, anchoring them in the values and principles that will guide their future.

Our best wishes for the grade six students!!!

Just wrapped up our final PAC meeting of the year and elected new parents to our PAC executive for next year!

Huge thanks to our current PAC for their incredible work, and best of luck to the new team!

Hi Watson Road families,

This Thursday is our final PAC meeting of the year and includes the critical task of electing parents to serve on the PAC executive next year.
We have received nominations for special events coordinator and fundraising coordinator, so no nominations will be accepted for those positions at the meeting. However, as a result of those nominations, we now have an opening for a member at large. A description of the role can be found on page 8 of our constitution and bylaws. https://tinyurl.com/4wzx28xa

In addition, while we have had conversations with some parents about the role of president, there have been no official nominees finalized for the position. We need to have a president for the PAC to continue to exist. As well, we are still seeking nominations for the position of vice-president.

Please join us for this important meeting to determine the future of the PAC. We will be seeking nominations from the floor for the open positions. You will also have a chance to hear about what the PAChas done this year, approve next year's budget, and get an introduction to a potential bylaw change for the fall. All Watson Road parents and guardians are invited to attend. The meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Watson Road library.

We look forward to seeing you!

Watson Road PAC Executive & Council

LOST & FOUND is overflowing! Pop by the school and claim your items.

Yesterday your Watson Road Elementary PAC hosted their annual Staff Appreciation Lunch.

Thank you to the entire Watson Road team. Your impact is felt every single day. We are grateful for everything you do!

June 2024 Newsletter

Hi Watson Road families,

We hope you have read the message sent out by our current PAC president last week, outlining the critical need for a parent to step up as PAC president for next school year.

Without a PAC president, we can not have a PAC for Watson Road Elementary. This past year, PAC fundraisers, hot lunch and events, as well as provincial gaming funding, resulted in more than $26,000 being disbursed to support the staff and students of Watson Road. In addition, former Watson Road students were able to benefit from the bursaries supplied by the Watson Road PAC.

Without an active PAC, Watson Road will not qualify for gaming grants, which totalled more than $12,000 this school year. A majority of that funding is used to pay for bussing for field trips.

We are now making the third call for nominations for parents to serve on the 2024/2025 PAC Executive & Council. In addition to the need for a president, there are also openings for vice-president, special events coordinator and fundraising coordinator. If the final positions are not filled, that will mean a lack of school events (like spring fair) and fundraisers which are used to support the school.

If you are willing to serve in one of these positions, please email [email protected] by June 13. If no nominees are received by that date, we will also accept nominations from the floor at our annual general meeting on June 20. Click the link which outlines the requirements of each role, as well as more information about the nomination process. https://tinyurl.com/35km2nxk

Thanks for your consideration,

Watson Road PAC Executive & Council

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to take a moment to highlight the incredible importance of your school's Parent Advisory Council (PAC). These dedicated groups of volunteers work tirelessly to support our children's education and well-being, but they can't do it alone. They need YOUR support!

🤝 Why Get Involved?

Make a Difference: Your involvement impacts the education and resources available to our children.

Build Community: Connect with other parents, share ideas, and work together to create a positive school environment.

Stay Informed: Get the inside scoop on school policies, events, and initiatives.

📅 Upcoming AGM & Executive Elections:
With the end of the school year approaching, it's PAC Annual General Meeting (AGM) season (including executive elections). This is a critical time to step up, even if it's just by casting your vote. Your participation ensures that your PAC remains strong and effective.

🌟 Ways You Can Help:

Attend Meetings: Join in at your school's PAC meetings to stay informed and share your input.

Volunteer: Offer your time and skills to support events and projects.

Participate in Elections: Attend your PAC AGM and vote for the 2024/2025 executive team. Every vote counts!

Remember, the success of your PAC depends on the collective effort of all parents at your school. Whether you have a little time or a lot, every bit helps. Let's work together to make our SD23 schools the best they can be for our kids!

Thank you for your support and dedication.

Please read this important message from our PAC President.

June 2024 Calendar

Don't miss this free online workshop on Parenting in the Digital Age.

Join us to learn how to set screen time limits, manage internet access, and transform technology into a positive parenting tool!

⏰ Tuesday, June 11, 2024 -11:30am
📍Online Workshop
📝Register: https://bit.ly/springworkshopspss

Watson Road Elementary PAC would like to thank all the students, parents, teachers and staffs for making our Spring Fair a huge success despite the weather conditions. Here are some captured moments from the spring fair.

Watson Road Elementary PAC wanted to send you the following message regarding the sign up "Spring Fair - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -":

Good morning, Spring Fair Volunteer

Please know that we are monitoring the weather forecast and field conditions, and we may need to shift some of the events for the Spring Fair. We do ask that our amazing Volunteers be flexible if we have to make changes, but know that we do plan to proceed with the Spring Fair this evening.

Thank you,

The Watson Road Elementary PAC

📱COPAC has launched a survey seeking Parent Views on Cell Phone use in SD23 Schools to help inform conversations they will be having around updates to the Personal Digital Devices School Code of Conduct in our district.

If you would like to have your feedback included, this survey has a quick turnaround and will only be open until May 27.

COPAC Survey: Parent Views on Cell Phone Use in SD23 Schools (Open for input May 21 - May 27) The goal of this survey is to help inform the Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council (COPAC) in our representation of PACs and Parents in SD23 regarding student use of cell phones and personal devices in schools. We will use survey data as a tool to inform our conversations and provide parent voic...

Hi Watson Road families,

As we look ahead to this annual school fundraiser and fun night on 23 May 2024, we are still short of volunteers. Please consider taking a shift at the Zorb balls, or overseeing the ball hockey game, to ensure that these popular events are able to be open all evening. As well, there are other areas where you can also help out. Please use this link to sign up for a slot. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAEA623A0FBC25-49316905-spring #/

The fair runs from 5:30-8:00 rain or shine on Thursday, May 23. We hope to see you there!

Thanks,
Watson Road PAC Executive & Council

Hi Watson Road families,

Last chance to get advance wristbands at a reduced price for Thursday's Spring Fair!

$8 per child for advance wristbands ordered by noon on Tuesday 21 May 2024 on Munchalunch link below. Those who order advance wristbands will receive them at school on Thursday afternoon.

$10 per child for wristbands at the fair.

For advance wristband order from MunchaLunch https://www.munchalunch.com/login

We have a fun evening planned with inflatables, Zorb balls, ball hockey, crafts, temporary tattoos, fishing, corn hole, Park & Play games and activities supplied by a number of community organizations. We'll also have a DJ, silent auction and 50/50, food trucks, cotton candy and concession. Please bring cash for concession, cotton candy, 50/50 and the silent auction. The map shows where you can find all the activities.

The fair runs from 5:30-8:00 rain or shine on Thursday, May 23. We hope to see you there!

Thanks,
Watson Road PAC Executive & Council

Sharing on behalf of a parent:

👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓👨‍🎓Attention all high school graduates of 2024 who attended Watson Road Elementary. We are inviting students to participate in a group photo at Watson Road Elementary on June 7th at 6pm. Parents and siblings welcome. We ask that you come in your cap and gown. Please meet at the front of the school. Please share this with as many graduates as possible.

Hi Watson Road families,

We are just over a week away from our annual spring fair, and have many volunteer slots that still need to be filled.

In order for the fair to run smoothly and for us to offer all the activities planned, we do need additional parents to take on a shift at the zorb balls, help with concession, supervise ball hockey and field games, oversee the book walk and colouring, and assist with set up and take down.

If you are able to volunteer for part of the night, it would be greatly appreciated! Please use this link to sign up for a slot. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAEA623A0FBC25-49316905-spring #/

Thanks in advance for your assistance! We look forward to celebrating "The Wonder of Spring" with you at the Spring Fair on May 23. Entry wristbands are available for sale on Munchalunch until Tuesday at noon.

Thanks,

Watson Road PAC Executive & Council

Looking forward to see you all today for the PAC general meeting at 6:30pm at School Library.

Our general PAC meeting is this Thursday May 16, 2024 from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the school library. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend!

We are making a second call for nominations for parents to serve as elected PAC members for the 2024/2025 school year. Some of the current PAC members have children moving on to other schools or have reached the end of their term. We anticipate openings for president, fundraising coordinator and special events coordinator.

If we do not fill the president position, we may not have a PAC and will miss out on provincial funding that pays for bussing for school field trips and other items. We would also not be able to support technology upgrades, library funding, student agendas, playground equipment, bursaries. and support of many school events. It is critical that we have a parent step up to take on this role.

Additionally, we are in need of a fundraising coordinator and special events coordinator to put on events like the spring fair, movie night and school dance or run various fundraisers, both of which bring in funds to support the school. Unless these positions are filled, it will impact how much we are able to support the school and limit the fun events that the students look forward to.

Please consider how you can support the PAC's continued support of Watson Road Elementary. We hope to see you at our general meeting on Thursday, as we will be discussing these roles in more detail. For more details about the nomination process and the duties of each position, please check out the link https://tinyurl.com/648kwd99.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Thanks,

Watson Road PAC Executive & Council

We are making a second call for nominations for parents to serve as elected PAC members for the 2024/2025 school year. Some of the current PAC members have children moving on to other schools or have reached the end of their term. We anticipate openings for president, fundraising coordinator and special events coordinator.

If we do not fill the president position, we may not have a PAC and will miss out on provincial funding that pays for bussing for school field trips and other items. We would also not be able to support technology upgrades, library funding, student agendas, playground equipment, bursaries. and support of many school events. It is critical that we have a parent step up to take on this role.

Additionally, we are in need of a fundraising coordinator and special events coordinator to put on events like the spring fair, movie night and school dance or run various fundraisers, both of which bring in funds to support the school. Unless these positions are filled, it will impact how much we are able to support the school and limit the fun events that the students look forward to.

Please consider how you can support the PAC's continued support of Watson Road Elementary. We hope to see you at our general meeting on Thursday, as we will be discussing these roles in more detail. For more details about the nomination process and the duties of each position, please check out the link https://tinyurl.com/2ubt74ne

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Thanks,

Watson Road PAC Executive & Council

Our general PAC meeting is this Thursday May 16, 2024 from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the school library. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend!

We are making a second call for nominations for parents to serve as elected PAC members for the 2024/2025 school year. Some of the current PAC members have children moving on to other schools or have reached the end of their term. We anticipate openings for president, fundraising coordinator and special events coordinator.

If we do not fill the president position, we may not have a PAC and will miss out on provincial funding that pays for bussing for school field trips and other items. We would also not be able to support technology upgrades, library funding, student agendas, playground equipment, bursaries. and support of many school events. It is critical that we have a parent step up to take on this role.

Additionally, we are in need of a fundraising coordinator and special events coordinator to put on events like the spring fair, movie night and school dance or run various fundraisers, both of which bring in funds to support the school. Unless these positions are filled, it will impact how much we are able to support the school and limit the fun events that the students look forward to.

Please consider how you can support the PAC's continued support of Watson Road Elementary. We hope to see you at our general meeting on Thursday, as we will be discussing these roles in more detail. For more details about the nomination process and the duties of each position, please check out the link https://tinyurl.com/648kwd99.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Thanks,

Watson Road PAC Executive & Council

Dear Watson Road Families,

The Spring Fair is quickly approaching, and we are still seeking donations of gently used items for game prizes, such as mini-toys, sticker packs, temporary tattoos and fidgets.

We are also looking for previously loved books for the popular book walk at the fair.

If you have items you would like to donate, please bring them to the school no later than Tuesday, May 21. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Thanks,
Watson Road PAC Executive & Council

Hi Watson Road families,

Our Spring Fair is just over three weeks away which will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 8:00PM.

Wristbands are on sale for entry to this annual fun night for Watson Road families. Each student needs a $8 wristband to participate in the activities planned from Munchalunch. The wristband will allow students to jump in the inflatables, bounce in the Zorb balls, create crafts, play games and participate in activities provided by various community groups. Supervising parents do not need to purchase a wristband. There will be food trucks, cotton candy concession, 50/50 draw for the parents and silent auction items to bid on.

MunchaLunch link to buy the wristband:
https://tinyurl.com/2muw8rxx

We require the support of parents to run the events smoothly. Please volunteer for a shift to supervise Zorb balls or helping oversee activities to ensure we have a full complement of activities available for the evening.

Use this link to signup to support us for the event:
https://tinyurl.com/4xck8hvy

The PAC is also seeking children's books, mini-toys, sticker packs, temporary tattoos and fidgets to use at the fair for game prizes and our book walk. These can be dropped off at the school. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Thanks,
Watson Road PAC Executive & Council

May 2024 Calendar

May 2024 Newsletter

Today is Administrative Professionals Day. We dropped off these little gnomes to Ms. Le and Ms. Hand this morning. Thank-you for all that you do for Watson Road Elementary!