April 10, 2026

Dear River Runner Families,

Next week we have early dismissal on Friday at 11:30. Shared learning is happening on Thursday and Friday. Your child’s teacher have reached out with times to visit the class. Please ask if you are unsure.

• The Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to Saseenos next week! We will be open in the library the following hours:

Monday and Tuesday 11:45 – 12:17 and 2:30 – 3:00

Thursday 11:45 – 12:17 and 2:30 – 3:30 and 5:00 – 6:00

Friday 11:30 – 1:00

• Our Choir and Dancers are performing for the school on Monday at 10:30 if your child is dancing or singing you are welcome to come enjoy the show.
• Our Fun Run on Thursday was excellent. Thank you to all our runners and supporters. Our next run is on Wednesday! 3:30 at Poirier Elementary.
• Our Grade 4s are heading to the Fire Expo in Metchosin on Wednesday as well to learn all about staying safe on Wednesday as well.
• Kowalko’s Grade 1s are heading to the Sooke Museum on Tuesday.
• Journey will be hosting a Grade 5 Open House Evening on Thursday, April 16^thfrom 6–7 pm for incoming grade 5 students and their families. Families will have the opportunity to tour the school, visit classrooms, and attend an information session in the gym.

Coming Up:

Wednesday, April 15^th  Sooke Elementary Schools Fun Run 3:30 @ Poirier

Thursday, April 16^th        Shared Learning Meetings

Friday, April 17^th             Early Dismissal  11:30 -Shared Learning Meetings

Monday, April 20^th          No School Professional Development Day

Friday, April 24^th             Class Photo Day

Monday, May 11^th           No School Professional Development Day

Monday, May 18^th           No School Victoria Day

Have a great weekend, everyone! Hopefully with a bit of sunshine and time to enjoy the outdoors!

Tess Vally and Alyssa Richard

This year our staff is using the WITS program language to support our continued efforts to ensure a safe and caring school environment for all.  The WITS program teaches all kids how to respond to mean behavior and support anti-bullying and victimization through empowering students to use this approach.

We share this to further connect our efforts between home and school to support all our kids.  Click the image below for more information.

Credit: WITS.ca website