May 15, 2026

Dear River Runner Families,

We finished up a busy week with an assembly today about taking care of our environment and our role as individuals in this. Please ask your River Runner what ideas they have that they and your family can do to help take care of our world. We have a fire drill next Thursday and PAC sponsored popcorn day on Friday. It is also Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Friday! Remember to thank them for getting everyone to and from school safely.

Coming Up:

Monday, May 18^th           No School Victoria Day

Friday, May 22^nd              PAC Popcorn Day

Wednesday, May 27^th    Talent Show 10:30

Friday, May 29^th              Grade 4 and 5 Track and Field Day at EMCS

Thursday, June 18^th        Grade 5 Goodbye 1:10

Tuesday, June 23^rd         Beach Day -Fishboat Bay

Thursday, June 25^th        Last Day of School

Have a wonderful weekend.

Tess Vally and Alyssa Richard

May 8, 2026

Dear Families,

We had a great time at our pancake breakfast this morning!  Thanks to the Sooke Lions for putting this delicious breakfast together for us. Thank you to our school community (and the main organizer 😉) for planning a caring thank you to our staff everyday this week!

It has been wonderful seeing so many students travelling to school in fun, active ways!  We’ve seen an increase in bike, skateboard and scooter riders as the weather has warmed up. Please remind your River Runner to wear a helmet, and to walk their bike/skateboard/scooter while on school property.  We can help find a spot to keep them safely stored during the school day as our playground is too busy during recess and before and after school times to be riding!

• Don’t forget there is a Professional Development Day on Monday so no school for students.
• The Harmony Project will be sharing information about their Drumline for Grade 5s and the Strings program for Grades 2 and 3 next week. If this is something you would like for your child, please watch for the information coming home.

Please see the attached summer camps held at EMCS.

Coming Up:

Monday, May 11^th          No School Professional Development Day

Friday, May 15^th              PAC Fun Lunch

Monday, May 18^th          No School Victoria Day

Friday, May 22^nd             PAC Popcorn Day

Wednesday, May 27^th   Talent Show 10:30

Friday, May 29^th              Grade 4 and 5 Track and Field Day at EMCS

Thursday, June 18^th       Grade 5 Goodbye 1:10

Tuesday, June 23^rd         Beach Day -Fishboat Bay

Thursday, June 25^th       Last Day of School

Thank you, HÍSWKE, ƛecko ƛecko

Have a super weekend.

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