Good Evening Upper Pine Families,

Gym times will continue to be spent outside when the weather allows. It is important that your child brings a full set of winter clothing: a toque, gloves, snow pants, and a jacket to be able to participate in the outside activities. Your child’s teacher will communicate with you regarding skating times. If your child wants to bring his/her equipment, on the bus, it must be transported in a cloth bag, with skate guards on, and NO hockey sticks on the busses.

Basketball practice times:

Grade 4/5 boys’ team – Mondays/Thursdays from 2:45 – 4:00 pm (Mrs. Backus)

Grade 4/5 girls’ team – Tuesday from 2:45 – 4:00 pm (Mrs. Smith)

Grade 6 mixed team – Wednesday from 2:45 – 4:00 pm (Mrs. Smith)

Kindergarten registration is open!

Upcoming Events:

Jan 29th – Spaghetti Bridge Building Competition for Mr. Dale’s class at Robert Ogilvie Elementary

Jan 31st -Pro D Day

Feb 3 – 7th – Interim Reports go home

Feb 17th – Family Day

March 11th – Report Cards go home

March 12th/13th – Early Dismissal Days

March 14th – Last day of school before Spring Break

March 31st – Back to school

Kind regards,

Ms. Palma

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As we settle back into the routine of school days, the weather has been wonderfully cooperative, and the students have been enjoying the warm weather during break times and during gym classes.

Skating Rink:

Our skating rink is now fully operational, and classes have begun to enjoy this distinctive feature of our school. However, when temperatures rise and the ice begins to melt, we will refrain from using the rink to prevent any damage to the surface.

This weekend, I kindly request that community members check the condition of the ice. If you find the ice melting, please refrain from using the rink until it has thoroughly refrozen.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mr. Blaney, who has dedicated weeks to flooding the rink and continues to maintain it!

Gym Classes

Whenever the weather permits, gym classes will take place outdoors. We are fortunate that our school can offer a variety of winter activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, and skating.

Please ensure that your child is equipped with a full set of winter clothing— including a toque, gloves, snow pants, and a jacket—to fully participate in these outdoor activities. This is a school wide expectation for all students from K-8.

Your child’s teacher will provide further details about specific skating times. If your child wishes to bring their own skates/helmet to school, please ensure it is transported in a cloth bag with skate guards attached. Please note that hockey sticks are not permitted on the bus or on the ice during class times.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Basketball practice times starting next week:

Grade 4/5 boys’ team – Mondays/Thursdays from 2:45 – 4:00 pm (Mrs. Backus)

Grade 4/5 girls’ team – Tuesday from 2:45 – 4:00 pm (Mrs. Smith)

Grade 6 mixed team – Wednesday from 2:45 – 4:00 pm (Mrs. Smith)

Kindergarten registration is open!

Upcoming Events:

Jan 29th – Spaghetti Bridge Building Competition for Mr. Dale’s class at Robert Ogilvie Elementary

Jan 31st -Pro D Day

Feb 3 – 7th – Interim Reports go home

Feb 17th – Family Day

March 11th – Report Cards go home

March 12th/13th – Early Dismissal Days

March 14th – last day of school before Spring Break

March 31st – Back to school

Kind regards,

Ms. Palma

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Christmas Concert

Last night, our school gym came alive with the joyous sounds of the holiday season as we hosted our annual Christmas concert. It was so nice to see so many of you in attendance, and we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support. Your presence truly made the evening special.

The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the children’s performances. Their enthusiasm and talent shone brightly as they sang carols. It was heartwarming to witness the smiles on their faces and the pride in their eyes as they took the stage. We hope you enjoyed their performances as much as we did.

This concert was a wonderful way to begin the Christmas holiday season. We hope that this event has filled your hearts with the spirit of the season and set the tone for a joyful and peaceful holiday.

Thank you once again for joining us and making the evening memorable.

Winter Jacket Giveaway

Friendly reminder that we still have several jackets to give away.

The Fort St. John Fire Department and Lux Apparel have generously donated many winter jackets to the school district and our school has received several jackets to give away. If your child is in need of a jacket, please email Ms. Palma at pvasarhelyi@prn.bc.ca to make your request. Rest assured that all inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Here is the list of sizes for the donated jackets that are still available.

Boys Jackets one each:

7/8

Girl’s Jackets one each:

4/5, 5t, 6t

Hot Lunch Orders are Due on December 18^th at Midnight

– Payment for the hot lunch program will no longer be available through the platform. Once you have placed your order, please submit your payment via e-transfer, check, or cash.

– We now accept E-transfers at upperpine@prn.bc.ca

When using e-transfer, kindly include a message specifying the recipient’s name and the purpose of the payment. This is important because children’s names and parents’ names and emails may not always match, so please be as specific as possible with your information.

– Due to the rising cost of a full pizza, the price will be increased to $3, and the BBQ chicken will increase to $3.25.

– Our Subway menu will no longer include clubs as an option.

Please bring one non-perishable food item when you attend the school Christmas concert, and we will donate it to the Women’s Shelter.

Upcoming Events: 

December 17^th–Red and Green Day

December 18^th -Winter hat Day

December 19^th– Christmas Dress Up

December 20^th– PJ Day / Last Day of School

January 6^th– First Day of School after the Christmas Holidays

Sincerely,

Ms. Palma

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As we approach the holiday season, we want to take a moment to wish everyone a joyful and restful time with loved ones. This year has brought many achievements and challenges, and we are grateful for the unwavering support and dedication of our students, families, and staff.

The holiday break is the perfect time to reflect on the past year and to celebrate the spirit of togetherness. Whether you are spending the holidays with family, trying new traditions, or simply taking some time to relax, we hope you find joy and peace in these moments.

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. We look forward to returning in the New Year, re-energized and ready to continue our journey of learning and growth together.

Wishing you all happiness and warmth this holiday season!

Upcoming Events:

January 6^th – School reopens after Christmas Vacation 

Sincerely,

Ms. Palma

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As we approach our last two weeks of school before the holidays, here are some important announcements regarding our Christmas Concert and other upcoming events.

Christmas Concert

‘We invite family members who are unable to attend the evening Christmas Concert to join us for the Dress Rehearsal on December 12th at 1:00 PM in the gym.

The Evening School Christmas Concert is scheduled for December 12th at 6:30 PM. Students and their families may enter the school through the main entrance.  Teachers will open their classrooms at 6:10 PM, and all students must be in their classrooms by this time to prepare for the concert. Families and guests can find seating in the gym, and the performance will commence promptly at 6:30 PM. We encourage everyone to wear festive attire to help kick off the holiday season!

 Hot Lunch Orders are Due on December 18^th at Midnight

– Payment for the hot lunch program will no longer be available through the platform. Once you have placed your order, please submit your payment via e-transfer, check, or cash.

– We now accept E-transfers at upperpine@prn.bc.ca

When using e-transfer, kindly include a message specifying the recipient’s name and the purpose of the payment. This is important because children’s names and parents’ names and emails may not always match, so please be as specific as possible with your information.

– Due to the rising cost of a full pizza, the price will be increased to $3, and the BBQ chicken will increase to $3.25.

– Our Subway menu will no longer include clubs as an option.

Please bring one non-perishable food item when you attend the school Christmas concert, and we will donate it to the Women’s Shelter.

Matilda The Musical

Several of our classes have registered to attend “Matilda The Musical.” Please make sure that the permission forms are all returned.

School Fees

This is a friendly reminder that there are still several outstanding school fees. Mrs. Fillion will be sending notifications home next week.

Upcoming Events: 

December 10^th– Matilda The Musical at the NPCS

December 12^th– Christmas Concert @ 6:30 pm in our school gym

December 13^th– Annual Trackers Hockey Game – Grade 6/7 and 7/8 class

December 17^th–Red and Green Day

December 18^th -Winter Hat Day

December 19^th– Christmas Dress Up

December 20^th– PJ Day / Last Day of School

January 6^th– First Day of School after the Christmas Holidays

Sincerely,

Ms. Palma

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Due to the fire situation in our area, the decision was made for Upper Pine School to continue to be closed for students until Friday, May 19th. We continue to be in contact with the Emergency Services. The Leadership Team will meet again on Friday at noon and we will make a decision regarding the following week. As soon as I have any more information, I will contact the school community through email.

Your children’s teacher will be contacting everyone via email with further instructions regarding the work for the week.

As a preventative measure, I am forwarding the SD#60 Emergency Response Plan – Parent Guide. Please take your time and read through this site-specific document.

Due to the school closure, we are rescheduling the hot lunch program to the week of June 5th.

Our Track and Field Day and Kindergarten orientation day that was scheduled for May 19th will be postponed to a further date. We will let you know when they are rescheduled.

May 22nd is Victoria Day and no school for students.

We are thinking of all of our families at this time.

Take care and be safe!

Sincerely

Ms. Palma

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to email me at pvasarhely@prn.bc.ca

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