Kindergarten Gradual Entry Schedule – September 2026

June 30, 2026 / School News

Dear Kindergarten Families,

We are excited to welcome our new Kindergarten students to John Muir Kindergarten student!

Please refer to the Kindergarten Gradual Entry Schedule for 2026/27. Closer to start up, the school will send out information regarding the Welcome to Kindergarten Event on Thursday, September 10^th.

Monday

Sept 7

Tuesday

Sept 8

Wednesday Sept 9

Thursday

Sept 10

Friday

Sept 11

AM –

Week 1

No School

Labour Day

Grades 1-5 ONLY

Grades 1-5

ONLY

Kindergarten

Group 1

(9-11am)

PM –

Week 1

Non-Instructional Administrative Time

Grades 1-5 ONLY

Welcome to Kindergarten Event

(1-2 hours; Time TBD by schools)

Kindergarten

Group 2

(12:30-2:30 pm)

Monday

Sept 14

Tuesday

Sept 15

Wednesday Sept 16

Thursday

Sept 17

Friday

Sept 18

AM –

Week 2

Kindergarten

Group 2

(9-11am)

Partial Day for ALL Kindergarteners

(9 am – 12 pm)

Full Day for ALL Kindergarteners

PM –

Week 2

Kindergarten

Group 1

(12:30-2:30 pm)

From September 11 – September 15, please send a snack and a drink with your child. Starting on Wednesday, September 16, please send a snack, a lunch, and a drink with your child.

Please do not hesitate to call (250-642-5427) or email (rhaverty@sd62.bc.ca), if you have any questions. Our office will be open until July 3 from 8:00am -3:30pm. We will be returning to the office from summer break on August 31.

We are looking forward to seeing you in September.

Have a lovely summer break!

Tammy DeLeenheer and Mandi Becking

Strong Start Program Location Change

June 26, 2026 / School News

We would like to inform families that our Strong Start program will be relocating for the 2026/27 school year.

Beginning in September 2026, Strong Start programming will move from John Muir Elementary School to Sooke Elementary School.

We look forward to continuing to provide a welcoming and engaging early learning experience for children and their caregivers at our new location.

For more information about Strong Start and other early learning programs, please visit our Early Learning webpage or contact us at fkrusekopf@sd62.bc.ca

Thank you for your continued support.

John Muir Weekly June 25

June 25, 2026 / School News

Friday Newsletter – June 26

Dear Families,

As we reach the end of the school year, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our families and staff for your incredible support, dedication, and partnership.

To our families – thank you for trusting us with your children, for supporting their learning, and for being such engaged members of our school community. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference every day.

To our teachers and staff – thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students. You hard work, creativity, and care have made this a year filled with growth, discovery, and success.

Together, we’ve created a school year full of learning, connection and memorable experiences. Wishing you all a safe, restful, and joyful summer. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September!

Report Cards

Report cards will be available to read in MyEd at the end of today, Thursday, June 24. If families have difficulties accessing MyEd, please connect with Ms. Rasheeda in the office.

Summer Office Hours

The office will be open from 8:00am – 2:30pm from June 29 – July 3. Our office will reopen on August 31.

From the PAC:

School Supplies2026/27:

We will be doing the school supplies program again for the 2026/27 school year. Please click the link below for more information, cost is $50 per student. Click the link to purchase https://johnmuirpac.square.site/. If you are unable to purchase via square, please email me at pac.johnmuir@gmail.com

PAC Meeting – AGM:

Results of our executive election:

President – VACANT

Treasurer – Jocelyn P. Welcome new member!!

Secretary – Koral L. Welcome our new member!!

Vice President – Koral L.

Fundraising Coordinator(s) – Koral L, Rebecca J., Kerry C.

SPEAC Rep(s) – VACANT

Food Day Coordinator(s) – VACANT

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator(s) – VACANT

Garden Liaison(s) – VACANT

Community Liaison(s) – VACANT

Director(s) – Chantelle C., Kerry C.

Advisor(s) – Danielle P., Laura F.

We are still looking for more volunteers to fill Executive PAC Team positions for the upcoming school year. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved or would like to learn more about what the roles entail, we’d love to hear from you at pac.johnmuir@gmail.com.

If you would like to join the PAC Executive Team, join us at our next PAC meeting on September 23 @ 6pm in the school library. We will also be voting on the PAC budget if you would like to have more information or say on that.

Have an amazing summer with your families! See you all next year.

John Muir PAC

STRONG START ALERTS

May 27, 2026 / School News

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