2025-2026 School Bell Schedule
8:19am – Warning Bell to Line-up
8:24am – Classes Begin
10:30 to 10:45am – Recess
12:11 to 12:56pm – Lunch
2:22pm – Dismissal
Student Fees
Please note: We will be collecting a $50.00 Student Fee for all Kindergarten Students and a $45.00 Student Fee for all Students in Grade 1 to 5. Please do not purchase individual school supplies, all school supplies will be provided to students from the Student Fee collected.
Please wait until classes are set to pay your child’s student fee.
An email will be sent out to parents when the online portal is open for payments with instructions.
All student fees are to be paid online using the Quick Pay Portal.
All payments will be due by October 1, 2025.
If needed, please contact the office regarding payment plan options.
We will also be collecting all field trip fees using the online Quick Pay Portal.
Your Student Quick Pay Portal account will follow your student until graduation.
Absence Reporting:
To enhance our existing absence-checking procedure, we are introducing a new, more efficient student absence reporting system called SafeArrival. This new system will reduce the time it takes to verify student attendance, make it easy for you to report your child’s absence and easy for staff to respond to unexplained student absences.
With SafeArrival, you are asked to report your child’s absence in advance using any of these 3 convenient methods:
1) Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://www.sd33.bc.ca/safe-arrival ). The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
2) Use the SafeArrival website, https://www.sd33.bc.ca/safe-arrival. The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
3) Call the toll-free number 1-833-698-6567 to report an absence using the automated phone system.
These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time.
Parking Lot Safety Reminders
• Please Do Not park in staff designated parking spots, please use visitor parking or park on side streets.
• Do Not park and leave your vehicle in the drop off / pick up lane.
• Have child(ren) exit the car as quickly as possible from the curbside of the car.
• Please Do Not hold up traffic in the drop off zone by having extended good-byes etc.
• Do Not drop off or pick up before your car has reached the designated zone.
• Please use the crosswalks.
Weekly Reminders: September 8-12
Monday, September 8
Kindergarten Schedule
All Students – 8:30-10:30am
K Students - Do not bring anything
Breakfast Club Opens Today (8:00-8:19am)
Tuesday, September 9
Kindergarten Schedule
All Students – 8:30-12:00pm
K Students – Bring backpack, water, snack
Wednesday, September 10
Kindergarten Schedule
All Students – 8:30-12:00pm
K Students – Bring backpack, water, snack and lunch
Call School after 9:00am to book Kindergarten Interview for Thursday or Friday 604-792-9301
Thursday, September 11
Kindergarten Interviews – By Appointment
Kindergarten Schedule
No Kindergarten Today
Friday, September 12
Kindergarten Interviews – By Appointment
Kindergarten Schedule
No Kindergarten Today
Upcoming Reminders:
September 15
Full Day Kindergarten Starts 8:24-2:22pm
Bus Evacuation Drills – All Students @ 9:00am
Munchalunch Ordering Opens Today
Milk, Popcorn & Hot Lunches (October to December)
Orders Due September 26
3:00pm for Paper Orders
Midnight for Online Orders
Returning Parents: https://munchalunch.com/login
New Parents: https://munchalunch.com/schools/Strathcona
Any questions, ordering issues, or would like to volunteer, please email: strathconahotlunches@gmail.com
September 17
Open House 5:00-6:30pm
Watch for More Details
September 23
PAC Meeting @ 7:00pm (MPR)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
September 26
Orange Shirt Day
Munchalunch Orders Due
3:00pm for Paper Orders
Midnight for Online Orders
Returning Parents: https://munchalunch.com/login
New Parents: https://munchalunch.com/schools/Strathcona
Any questions, ordering issues, or would like to volunteer, please email: strathconahotlunches@gmail.com
September 29
Non-Instructional Day
September 30
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – All Schools are Closed
October 1
Student Photo Day
October 7
Family Photo Night
October 13
Thanksgiving – All Schools are Closed
October 22
Student Photo Retake Day
October 23
Early Dismissal @ 11:24am
October 24
Non-Instructional Day – All Schools are Closed
October 28
PAC Meeting @ 7:00pm (MPR)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
October 31
Spirit Day – Costumes or Orange & Black Day
Munchalunch (Hot Lunch Ordering)
Watch for further updates on the “Strathcona PAC Group” Facebook page.
If you are new to Strathcona, you will have to create an account using the link provided for new parents (which is also posted on the school website). If you have any issues, questions, or would like to help out on those days, please feel free to contact: strathconahotlunches@gmail.com😊
Returning Parents:
New Parents:
https://munchalunch.com/schools/Strathcona
Hello Families!
Family photos are coming up soon! The sessions will take place on Tuesday, October 7 at the school. This environment allows us to provide quality portrait sessions within a comfortable location. Our goal is to provide portraits that CELEBRATE YOU and your Family.
This is a fundraiser! 100% of the sitting fee goes directly back to the school, and each family will receive a complimentary 8x10 print.
To book your Family portrait sitting, please visit this link:
Strathcona Elementary Family Sittings
If you have any questions after reviewing our sign up page, please contact our customer service team.
Mountain West Studios
Phone: 1.888.644.4494
Email: help@mountainwest.ca
Attachments:
Fair Notice
Accident Insurance
Mountain West Poster – Family Photo Night – October 7th
Bus Evacuation Letter
Strong Start
Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:30-11:30am.
To register: https://sd33.bc.ca/registration
Lice Checks
It’s that time of year! We’ve had some cases of lice in a few classrooms. Please do regular lice checks. If you find lice, please treat your child before having them return to school and notify the office or classroom teacher. Once treated, your child can return. Please be sure to continue with the nit picking so new lice don’t continue to hatch and retreat on day 10.
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.