Hi Whiteside families!

 

It was another awesome Sports Day! Our Jedi, Yodas, Vaders, and Sith used the force to bring fun to our annual sports day. Thank you to the teachers, staff, and students for organizing such a fun day. Thank you to our PAC for a delicious hot lunch. Thank you to all the parents that were able to attend and join in the fun with us.

 

We also hosted a beautiful spring band concert. Thank you, Ms. LB for your dedication to your music program. Thank you to all those that attended!

 

We look forward to an exciting final two weeks at Whiteside. We hope you can join us for some of our wonderful events or field trips.

 

Thank you for all your care and support. You make Whiteside a special community to learn, teach, and play.

 

We acknowledge and thank the First Peoples of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language group on whose traditional and unceded territories we teach, learn and live, and upon where the Musqueam people continue their traditions and cultural education.

 

Coming Events:

June 17             PAC AGM @ 7 p.m. online

June 18             K/1, 6/7 immunizations

June 20             Gr. 7 Farewell assembly

June 26             Last day of school

June 26             Final report cards posted on MyEd

 

WHITESIDE INFORMATION AND EVENTS

PAC Meetings

Our PAC will hold their AGM next week. We encourage all parents to attend this meeting and consider joining our PAC executive. Our PAC is a great group of parents that care for our school and students. PAC are amazing resources for our entire school community. A strong PAC bonds our school community with our families. PAC is an excellent way for our families to connect directly with the action at our school as well as develop relationships within the parent community. Our next meeting is our AGM on Tuesday, June 17^th at 7:00 p.m.!  An invitation to join us online will be sent to parents prior to the meeting. We hope to see parents out to join our PAC next year. Please reach out to our PAC at whitesidepac@hotmail.com for more information.

 

Last Day of School and Report Cards

Your child’s final report card for the school year will be posted on MyEdBC on the last day of school, June 27^th. Additional information will be sent from the district about accessing reports on MyEdBC. School will be dismissed at our regular time of 2:45 p.m.

 

Lost and Found

Please remember to check our lost and found before the end of the school year. There are still many water bottles, jackets, shirts, and much, much more remaining.

 

Library Reminders

All library books are due back to the library on Monday, June 16^th. Please help your child locate all their library books this weekend so that they can be returned on Monday. There will be no more book exchanges this year.

 

As well, most classes received a presentation from the Richmond Public Library about the BC Summer Reading Club this week. Please consider signing up by visiting any Richmond Public Library location starting on June 18^th.

 

Notice Of Late Return

At this time, we are asking families who will not be returning to Whiteside by noon on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to submit the Notice of Late Return for 2025-2026 (see attachment).

Please note that the reason for a late return should only be for extremely extenuating circumstances. Not returning in time for the beginning of the school year will affect student learning, and the important opportunity to make connections for the school year. 

If a student is not returning on or before Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the school cannot guarantee a spot in the school, and there may be a need for placement at another school upon the student's late return.

 

Grade 7 Farewell Celebration – June 20, 2025

Schedule of Events

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Farewell Ceremony 

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Photos and mingling outside 

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch for students and staff (families can visit outside or come back at 2:45 p.m. for student dismissal)

1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Dance

2:30 p.m.: Go back to class for dismissal

 

Whiteside Fundraising – Return It

Return your cans and bottles to our local Return It depot (Unit 110 - 11020 Horseshoe Way), go to the Express area, type in our number 604-668-6419, affix the label to your bag, drop, and go.

 

DISTRICT INFORMATION AND UPDATES

 

Nut Awareness

Nut products can cause severe and life-threatening allergic reactions. To help us maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff, we ask that you refrain from bringing any items containing nuts to school. While we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment, the district is committed to taking reasonable steps to minimize the risk of accidental exposure to life-threatening allergens. 

 

THE MORE YOU KNOW…

National Indigenous History Month

In June, Canadians recognize and celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honor the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Please visit: the NIPD site or the NIHM national site for more information.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

~Whiteside Elementary