Our Weekly Nov. 21

Nov. 20, 2025

Thank you to our families that visited us yesterday and over the last week to touch base with teachers and see some great learning that has been happening. Everyone is working hard and it shows!

• Saseenos SWAG! The online store is closing on Sunday. Visit the website if you would like to order some spirit wear for your River Runner. Prices are reasonable. Ends November 23rd at Midnight!  https://saseenos-river-runners.itemorder.com/shop/home/
• Save the Date: Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 10^th at 1:30pm for Grandparents and Families that can come during the day; at 6:00pm for our evening performance.
• Our final Grade 4 and 5 Handball Games are this Thursday. Thank you to our coaches for making this happen! Our River Runners have been excellent sports and positively representing our school. We are very proud of them.
• PAC is hosting a popcorn day this Friday. Watch for the Spirit Day Theme coming soon!
• Our school won the trophy from the Sooke Legion for the most entries in the Remembrance Day Contest. Nice work everyone!
• Message from LifeTouch Photography: To Order This Year’s School Pictures. ENJOY 10% OFF your order! CODE: F202510OFF EXPIRES: July 31, 2026 Redeem Now

PAC Information

• We are ready for your Holiday Market Donations!

I have set up a donation bin in front of the office please drop-off donations anytime between now and December 11th, please talk to your friends and family as well. Examples of gifts to donate: Costume jewellery, candles, mugs, home decor, arts and crafts, puzzles, unopened bath and body items, board games, scarves and hats, sports equipment, books, kitchenware, stuffed animals, and gift wrapping items. Please DO NOT provide opened cosmetics and toiletries. (NEW and GENTLY USED items only PLEASE)

We are also in need for Christmas wrapping supplies ( bags, tissue, bows, wrapping paper ect)

• We are excited to announce that we’ve teamed up with Purdys Chocolatier (https://www.purdys.com/fundraising) for our latest fundraiser!

Ways you can help support this fundraiser:
1. Join Our Campaign: Visit our unique campaign link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/2192038-133783
2. Shop: Once you’ve signed in or registered, you can browse the tasty selection of chocolates. Shop for gifts for family, friends, neighbours, or treat yourself!
3. Share: Share your unique link with your own network of friends and family. The more people who know, the closer we get to our goal!
4. Use our Customer Number: If you have trouble with the link, you can also register manually on the Purdys website (fundraising.purdys.com) and use our customer number: 83308
Important Dates
• Fundraiser Start Date: Friday November 14^th, Order Deadline: November 29th All orders must be submitted by this date!,  Order Pickup/Delivery: We will notify you when and where you can collect your treats after the orders have been sorted. The anticipated date is Friday December 12^th

Thank you everyone, Saseenos PAC

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• Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa- Dec. 6^th from the Sooke Lions

Coming Up:

Wednesday, Nov. 26     Lock Down Drill

Monday, Dec. 1              Scholastic Book Fair begins in the library

Wednesday, Dec. 10^th   Winter Concert 6pm

Friday, Dec. 12^th             PAC Winter Gift Sale

Thursday, Dec. 18^th       Reports on MyEd

Friday, Dec. 19^th             Last day before winter break

Monday, Jan. 5^th             First day back to school

Have a cozy and fun weekend with your River Runners!

Tess Vally and Alyssa Richard