Parking Lot Safety Reminders
Please only park in "visitor" designated parking areas when dropping off and picking up students.
Do not leave your car in the drop off / pick up lane.
Idle Free Zone – while waiting for your child, please turn off your vehicle.
School Staff parking spots are not available to be used for pick-up and drop off, even if they are available when you arrive. We have district level staff who use these parking spots at all times throughout the day.
Please enter from the East end of the parking lot and exit from the West end of the parking lot only.
Please always use Crosswalks!
Student Safety Alert – Early Arrivals
Parents,
Please note, we have had an increase in unhoused individuals being on school grounds in the morning. Our Custodial Staff does complete a site check each morning to ensure the safety our students.
Please do not allow your children to come to school prior to 8:10am unless there are coming to attend breakfast club which opens at 8:10am. Supervision does not start until 8:10am. Thank you!
Hot Lunch, Milk or Popcorn Orders – Student Absent
Parents and caregivers!!
If you have placed an order and your child will be away on the day of hot lunch, milk, or popcorn, and you would like to pick-up your order, please call the office by 10:00am and let them know. This gives them time to leave a message for the teacher and the lunch, milk or popcorn will be sent to the office for you to pick up. Please arrange for pick-up of the items between 12:30-2:30pm the same day, we will no longer be holding items for students for future school days. They often get forgotten and end up spoiling and, in some cases, does not meet Food Safe regulations. Please do not email teachers directly as sometimes they do not see the email in time, all communication regarding food items needs to come through the office.
If you have not called by 10:00am to arrange pick-up, the teacher will send the food items back to the multi-purpose room and it will be donated to another child.
Thank you for understanding!!!
Inclement Weather Guidelines
See attached
Weekly Reminders: January 19-23
Tuesday, January 20
- Hot Chocolate Sale
- Div. 16 is hosting a hot chocolate fundraiser each Tuesday at lunch until Spring Break, while supplies last.
- Proceeds will be donated to support access to clean water in South Sudan, “Water for South Sudan – Iron Giraffe Challenge”.
- $1.00 medium / $2.00 large with whip cream & marshmallows
Thursday, January 22
- Popcorn Day
- For students that pre-ordered on Munchalunch
Friday, January 23
- Non-Instructional Day (All Schools are Closed)
Grade 5 Spirit Wear
Ordering Link: Strathcona Grade 5 Gear
Ordering Closes on Friday, January 30th
Sample sizes are available at the office.
See attached flyer for more details.
Chilliwack Academy of Music
- Program information (flyer attached)
Upcoming Reminders:
January 27
- Hot Chocolate Sale
- $1.00 medium / $2.00 large with whip cream & marshmallows
- PAC Meeting @ 7:00pm (Multi-Purpose Room)
- All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
January 29
- Hot Lunch – Subway
- Chilliwack Middle School French Immersion Info Night (flyer attached)
- Location: CMS Library
- Time: 6:45pm
- Audience: Parents with a student going into grade 6 in September 2026
February 2
- One School, One Books Starts Today
February 3
- Hot Chocolate Sale
- $1.00 medium / $2.00 large with whip cream & marshmallows
February 5
- BC Lions – “Energy Champions” assembly @ 1:00pm
February 6
- Popcorn Day
- For students that pre-ordered on Munchalunch
February 9
- Ready, Set, Explore 9:00am to 10:00am (flyer attached)
You’re Invited to Ready, Set, Explore
Ready, Set, Explore is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your preschooler’s future neighbourhood school.
During this event, families will enjoy a school tour, a snack, and interactive play activities designed for children and their parents. You'll also have the chance to meet school staff and ask questions in a welcoming, play-filled environment.
Please RSVP to ensure we are prepared for all participants!
February 10
- Hot Chocolate Sale
- $1.00 medium / $2.00 large with whip cream & marshmallows
February 12
- One School, One Book Ends Today
- Hot Lunch – Booster Juice
- Spirit Day
- Dress Like a Book Character or Red & Pink Day
February 13
- Non-Instructional Day – All Schools are Closed
February 16
- Family Day – All Schools are Closed
February 17
- Hot Chocolate Sale
- $1.00 medium / $2.00 large with whip cream & marshmallows
February 20
- Popcorn Day
- For students that pre-ordered on Munchalunch
February 24
- Hot Chocolate Sale
- $1.00 medium / $2.00 large with whip cream & marshmallows
- PAC Meeting @ 7:00pm (Multi-Purpose Room)
- All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
February 25
- Spirit Day - Pink Shirt Day
- Hot Lunch – Hotdogs (this is a PAC sponsored event)
- Each student will receive 1 hot dog and 1 fudge bar
- Parent Volunteers are needed, please contact the PAC if you are able to help: strathconapac@gmail.com
- Volunteers are required to have a current Strathcona Criminal Record Check on file at the office. Please stop by the office to pick up a form if you need to have one completed.
February 27
- Early Dismissal @ 11:24am
Lice Season is Here
Unfortunately, it’s that time of year and head lice have arrived in schools. We’d like to remind parents to be checking their child(ren’s) head for signs of head lice at least a couple times per week. If you find live lice or nits, please let the office know. We will send home a letter home with the class, so parents know they need to be extra diligent in checking. We can also provide some tips and advice for treatment. Lice is a nuisance, and they love clean hair. Once a child has been treated for head lice with a special lice treatment they can return to school the next day, parents will need to continue with the nit picking and following up with a 2nd treatment at 10 days.
Some tips for preventing transfer of lice:
- Spritz hair with a water/tea tree oil spray (add a few drops of tea tree oil to water in a spray bottle). You can also spray backpacks and coats.
- Wear long hair up.
- Use a little bit of hair gel or hair spray.
We are currently doing Inline Skating at our school during PE class and students in grade 1-5, will also be going on a field trip to the Chilliwack Coliseum for Ice Skating next month. It is mandatory for students to wear a helmet for these activities, please remind your student to bring their own helmet if they have one instead of borrowing one.
Indoor Shoes:
All students are required to have clean indoor shoes to wear while inside their classroom & gym. This is especially important since the wet weather has arrived.
Outdoor Attire:
Please ensure that your child has appropriate outerwear for the Winter weather. Students will go out for play periods, even when it’s raining, snowing, windy or chilly. Please make sure your child arrives to school with a warm jacket, small umbrella and proper footwear (particularly boots on rainy & snowy days), and on colder days remember to send mitts and toques as well. The school will only have inside play periods when it rains or snows heavily, is too icy out or we are experiencing extreme cold temperatures. Getting fresh air and some physical activity is an important part of their day…rain or shine! If your child does not have a winter coat, please contact the office, we have a limited supply of coats that have been donated to our school.
Strong Start
Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:30-11:30am.
To register: https://sd33.bc.ca/registration
Moving?
We are starting to work on classroom configurations for next year. If your child will not be returning to Strathcona in September, please let the office know as soon as possible, either by replying to this email or calling the office at 604-792-9301. Thank you!
Kindergarten?
Do you have a child that will be turning 5 years old before December 31, 2025? Please register at: https://sd33.vivosforms.com/Home
Playground Supervision:
Starts at 8:09am, please do not send your child(ren) prior to this time unless they are supervised by an adult or going to Breakfast Club.
Indoor Shoes:
All students are required to have clean indoor shoes to wear while inside their classroom & gym. This is especially important since the wet weather has arrived.
Outdoor Attire:
Please ensure that your child has appropriate outerwear for the Winter weather. Students will go out for play periods, even when it’s raining, snowing, windy or chilly. Please make sure your child arrives to school with a warm jacket and proper footwear (particularly boots on rainy & snowy days), and on colder days remember to send mitts and toques as well. The school will only have inside play periods when it rains or snows heavily, is too icy out or we are experiencing extreme cold temperatures. Getting fresh air and some physical activity is an important part of their day…rain or shine!
Reminder to all Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
Our school grounds are an Idle Free Zone. Please turn your vehicles off while waiting for your child(ren) in the parking lot and pick-up lane. Concerns have also been brought forward regarding vehicles on neighbouring streets being left running unattended while dropping students off. For the safety of students, we ask that you turn your vehicles off while leaving your vehicle unattended. Thank you for your cooperation.