Torquay Elementary

TPAC Meeting - 6:30pm in School Library
2016-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)

Silver Brick Road Fundraiser
2016-04-14 08:00 - 17:00
On Thursday, April 14th, 2016, we are planning on constructing a Silver Brick Road in order to fund raise for the new school playground. We invite you to collect silver coins (nickels, dimes, quarters) with your child to bring to school on April 14th. Our goal is to make a path of coins that travels through the hall from one end of the school to the other! Please note, no child will be denied participation in the activity if they are unable to contribute coins.
Buddy classes will work together to add their coins to the Silver Brick Road throughout the day. We will be collecting and rolling all the coins after the event and depositing the money in the school’s playground fund found at:
https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/25121.
Any contribution is greatly appreciated. If you feel comfortable please ask your family, friends and neighbours to contribute too. Together many small coins can make a big difference!

Spring Photos
2016-04-15 08:00 - 17:00
Parents will have the option of purchasing a Spring Photo package from Lifetouch. All students will receive a class photo free of charge.

Fun Lunch - Pizza
2016-04-15 11:55 - 12:10

Fruit and Veggie Day canceled due to allergy
2016-04-19 14:40

+Milk for K - 2 Students
2016-04-19 14:40

Earth Day
2016-04-22 08:45 - 14:40
Torquay School will participate in the following Earth Day activities:
Tim Horton’s Community Clean Up (Parent Volunteers needed, please contact your classroom rep)
Lights Out Canada – all classroom are encouraged to “turn the lights out” and participate in activities that reduce our carbon footprint while learning about climate change.

Fun Lunch - Special Sushi Day
2016-04-22 11:55 - 12:15

Cupcake Day - Divisions 04 and 10
2016-04-27 14:40 - 14:55
Students in divisions 4 and 10 will provide cupcakes to be sold after school. All proceeds go to charities chosen by the students.
Please drop off allergy aware cupcakes to the school office.

Recognition Assembly
2016-04-28 09:00 - 09:45, 2016-05-26 09:00 - 09:30

Fun Lunch - Subway
2016-04-29 11:55 - 12:10

Freezie Friday!
2016-05-06 14:40 - 14:55
Grade 5 students will be selling some yummy Freezies after school so come and enjoy a nice cold treat after a long day of learning. Cost TBA.
All proceeds will help in funding the grade 5 year end field trip.

Saanich Emergency Preparedness Program
2016-05-10 10:45 - 11:45
“In our Grade 4 Preparedness Program, we provide children with practical information and tools to take home to their parents or caregivers on the importance of emergency preparedness,” says Frank Macdonald, Saanich Deputy Fire Chief.
Saanich Emergency Program and Red Cross volunteers assist with delivering presentations to students, sharing their knowledge and experience. The presentations consist of an emergency preparedness talk followed by two relay races that reinforce good choices when compiling an emergency preparedness kit. All students receive a start to their individual Grab and Go Kits to take home and complete.

TPAC Spring Fair
2016-05-12 17:00 - 19:30
BBQ dinner 5:30
Games and Event starts at 6:00

Pizza Day
2016-05-13 11:55 - 12:10, 2016-06-03 11:55 - 12:10

Junk in Your Trunk Sale
2016-05-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Torquay Gym
Torquay Elementary School is hosting a Junk in Your Trunk sale to help raise funds for our new school playground. This is an opportunity for families to clear out unused household items, gently used children’s toys and clothing and make a few dollars in the process.
Here’s how it works:
Families will have a chance to rent either a parking space (you will use your car) or table to sell their items. Rentals are $25.00 per parking space/table and all proceeds from the rentals will go to our playground fund. Families will keep the proceeds from the sale of their items. This opportunity is open to anyone wishing to sell their gently used items. So share the news, and invite a friend (or two).
The Details:
What: Junk in Your Trunk Sale
When: Saturday, May 14, 2016
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Torquay Elementary School
Cost: $25.00 per space/table
Be sure to register early so you don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity. To reserve your spot contact Tina at 250-477-9511 or torquay@sd61.bc.ca with your name, email/phone number and the number of tables you require. Payments can be made to Torquay Elementary School by cash or cheque.
The Finer Details:
Tables will be set up in the Gymnasium and cars will be set up on the basketball courts. The gate will be opened at 9:00 am to allow sellers access to the space for set up. Families are asked to remove all garbage and unsold items at the end of the sale. Any volunteers wishing to assist with set up and take down can contact the school office.
Thank you for continuing to support our playground initiative

TPAC AGM - 6:30pm in School Library
2016-05-18 18:30

Grade 5 Transition Day
2016-05-19 13:00 - 14:30
All grade 5’s will visit their Middle School for the 2016-17 school year. Those students attending their pathway school of Gordon Head Middle School will walk down with their teacher and other supervisors.

Please note: Any students attending a middle school other than their catchment school will be responsible to find transportation to and from their school of choice.

Pro-D Day - students not in session
2016-05-20 08:45 - 14:40

Victoria Day - School Closed
2016-05-23

Zone A Track Meet
2016-05-25 10:00 - 14:30
All students in grades 3 to 5 that wish to participate will run against other schools at UVic track.
Parents are welcome to watch their children during their race times. 800m is the first event, 100m is the second event and 4×100 run last.
Please dress appropriately for the ever changing weather conditions. We recommend a hat, sunscreen and a sweater/jacket as it is often chilly with the wind up in the stands.

Parent Appreciation
2016-05-26 08:00 - 09:00
Parents are invited to join staff at the back of the school before the bell and enjoy a nice cup of coffee/tea and a treat. This is our way of saying thank you. We appreciate all your support and team work during the school year.

Subway Lunch
2016-05-27 11:55 - 12:10

Cupcake Day - Divisions 3 and 7
2016-05-31 14:40 - 14:55
As in previous months, students in divisions 3 and 7 will provide cupcakes to be sold after school.
Allergy aware cupcakes will be sold in the office as available.

Track City Finals
2016-06-01 17:30 - 20:00
All those students that qualified in their zone will run at the UVic track against all the other zone finalists.
** Parents are responsible for getting students to and from the event.

Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation ** note times
2016-06-02 08:00 - 17:00
New Kindergarten families starting in September 2016 will attend in small groups and visit the kindergarten classroom

9:15 to 10:00; and
11:00 to 11:45

Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation - **note times
2016-06-03 08:00 - 17:00

All library books due back
2016-06-10 08:00 - 17:00
All students are asked to return their borrow library books by this date.
