Bear Blast
Week of Jan 24, 2022
Working together; succeeding together.
We are priviledged to share Treaty 6 Territory traditional lands of the Cree, Dene, Saulteux, Ojibwaya and the Metis Nation.
Casual Custodians Needed
We Made it Half Way
Very soon term 2 will come to a close and term 3 will begin. This, historically, would mark the beginning of a new semester; this means that we have officially made it halfway. I once read an article that the perception that time moves faster as you get older is a real thing. Scientifically speaking, it is because as we age a year becomes a smaller and smaller portion of our lives (i.e. when you are 5 a year is 20% of your life, but when you are 50 it drops to only 2%). I would say that COVID has further enhanced this phenomenon. This year has quite literally flown by in a blur. Until recently, we have experienced a fairly normal year and for that, we are very grateful.
As we head into semester 2/term 3 we have much to look forward to. Eventually, extra curr travel will resume, 3456 basketball will start up, literacy week activities are coming, foyer furniture is back, the foosball tables are getting a much-needed overhaul and a fresh set of classes is about to start. I think that as much as we have developed resiliency we have also developed a great sense of hope. I can't wait to see what term 3 has in store.
Stay tuned for the release of term 2 report cards. If you would prefer a paper copy of your child's report card, please click the button below and complete the request form.
Final Exam Schedule
January 28 - History 10
Supporting Students Who Must Isolate
- The teacher will reach out to let you know the format of delivery (paper copies or digital).
- The work provided may not match the work done in class, especially if the classwork is discussion-based.
- TO avoid overwhelming you and your child, we will only send new work when completed work is sent back to the teacher.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the school. It is very important that students learning continues during periods of mandatory isolation.
New Website
Healthy Snack Ideas
Vaccine Requirement
Incidental visits, such as dropping off or picking up students, dropping off lunches, etc do not require proof of vaccine or negative test. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the school.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
SRC Corner
Make it Sow Fundraiser
REMEMBER THAT ORDERS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY JAN 26!
PPCS is partnering with Make It Sow Inc. to provide an opportunity for our families to get the jump on spring and buy their garden and flower seeds.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will help to support extracurricular travel and field trips.
Visit https://makeitsow.com/shop/#code-submission (or click the button below).
The group code is porcupine_plain_comprehensive_2022
It can be a little bit glitchy. If it doesn't work at first, try closing your browser and try again.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Orders are due Jan 24th.
Citrus Fundraiser is Coming
Seen Around PPCS (and Beyond)
PAA 7 Cutting Boards
Purple Day
This One is For the Older Bears
Upcoming Events
Jan 26-Feb 1 - Family Literacy Week
Jan 26 and 27 - Kevin Miller Virtual Author Visit
Jan 28 - Term 2 ends
Jan 31 and Feb 1 - No School (SIP DAY)
Feb 2 - Term 3 Begins
Feb 11 - Jump Rope for Heart Event
Extra Curr Travel
Athletes of the Week
We Want Fans in the Stands
- You only come if you are feeling well.
- Provide proof of vaccination or a negative test (48h).
- You wear a mask at all times when in the building
- Sanitize your hands upon entering and frequently while in the building
- Complete our contact tracing list upon entry
- Show our Bears how awesome they are by cheering loudly (albeit through a mask).
Hot Lunches are Back!!
Jigs Corner Stop Cafe
Carolines
Youth Group (Beyond Discovery)
Awana Kids Club
For Kindergarten-Grade 6!
It’ll run each Thursday from right after school gets out until 5:10pm.
Kids can come to the old elementary school (QCP) and enter through the back double doors!
Games, live music, and learning time every week!
Free to register!
Call Heidi at 306-278-7883 or Desi at 306-865-6350 if you have any questions!
New COVID Protocols
If you receive a letter from the school or health explaining that your child has been close contact...
- If your child is fully vaccinated (at least 2 weeks from their 2nd dose). They can attend school and all activities as long as they are symptom-free.
- If your child is not or is unable to be fully vaccinated, they can attend school as long as they are symptom-free but must isolate from all extracurricular (school and non) activities for a period of 10 days from exposure.
- We strongly recommend using rapid testing to monitor status, regardless of symptoms.
- If your child becomes symptomatic, regardless fo vaccine status, you should contact 811 and follow their instructions.
A Letter From NESD
Welcome back to #bestyearever
Porcupine Plain Comprehensive School
Email: ppcs@nesd.ca
Website: ppcs.nesd.ca
Location: 403 3rd Avenue East, Porcupine Plain, SK, Canada
Phone: 306 278 2288
Facebook: facebook.com/PPCS2011
Twitter: @Porcupine_BEARS