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John Muir Weekly January 16th

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Dear Families,
Regular school attendance plays a vital role in student learning, well-being and connection to our school community. When students are present consistently, they are better able to build routines, develop friendships, and fully engage in their learning. Missing school on a regular basis makes it challenging for students to keep up academically and socially. We recognize that families may face circumstances that impact attendance. If your child is experiencing challenges that make attending school difficult, we encourage you to reach out to the school – we are here to collaborate and provide support whenever possible.
 
Dressing for the Weather
At John Muir, students go outside in all kinds of weather. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the conditions. We also recommend sending along a couple of extra changes of clothes in case they are needed. Thanks for your support!
 
End of Day Pick Up
Just a reminder to families that there is no supervision on the playground at the end of day. Supervising you child at the end of the day is so important in order to help your children navigate social interactions as needed. Thanks for your support.
 
Late French Immersion
Late French Immersion is a program where students enter in Grade 6 and learn to become fluent in French. By Grade 8, they are at the same fluency level as Early French Immersion students (who enter the program in Kindergarten or Grade 1). If you have a child entering Grade 6 in September 2026 and is interested in joining the French Immersion program, there is an information session at Journey Middle School on January 22nd at 6:30pm. Please see attachment for more information.
 
Grade 4 Student Learning Survey
Today, parents of Grade 4 students received the information about the Grade 4 Student Learning Survey. The survey will be administered at school for Grade 4 students. Parents, guardians and caregivers of Grade 4 students are also encouraged to participate in the survey as the results are important in identifying and celebrating current strengths, as well as determining where the school needs to focus improvement. The survey contains standard questions for the Province – in addition, questions from the school and/or district that focus on local conditions or issues may be included.
The survey can be completed electronically and can be accessed using the link below until May 1, 2026. 
The website to access the electronic survey is:

www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.htm 

The e-survey site will be open until May 1, 2026. 
 
Great Big Buddy Read
The Great Big Buddy Read returns on Thursday, January 29, 2026, as part of Family Literacy Week. This province wide celebration encourages children in kindergarten through grade five to read with a buddy and experience the joy of sharing stories together. Buddies can include older students, classmates, teachers, librarians, family members or any caring adult. Anyone is welcome to take part in the reading event, including classrooms, schools, libraries, and families across Canada. Prize Draw Eligibility for Southern Vancouver Island Only. Please see attachment for more details.
 
Important Dates
January 19 – PAC Meeting 9am in the library
January 26-30 – Literacy Week
January 30 – Pancake Breakfast and PJ Day
 
From the PAC:
Hot Lunches:
 
January 29 – Chester’s Chicken (orders due January 21)
February 12 – Subway (orders due February 4)
March 12 – Pizza (orders due March 4)
 
PAC Meeting:
Join Us for Our Next Meeting!
We’ll be meeting in person on January 19 at 9:00 AM in the library.
If you’d like to join us virtually, please click this link.
We’d love to see some new faces—come share your ideas and be part of the conversation!
 
Enjoy your weekend!
John Muir PAC
 
 
 

Strong Start Super Pod – January 23

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On January 23, Strong Start will be at Eagle Ridge in Langford for Super Pod. The session begins at 9am and runs until 11:00am. The address is 1089 Langford Parkway.

 
 

STRONG START ALERT

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STRONG START

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HOURS

Mon. 8:30-11:30 – John Muir Classroom

Tue. 11:45-2:15 – Ed McGregor Park

Wed. 8:45-11:45 – John Muir Classroom

Thur. 8:30-11:30 – outdoor day John Muir Nature Playground

Fri. 8:30-11:30 – John Muir Classroom

The John Muir StrongStart Program operates five days each week and is open to parents/caregivers and their child(ren). It is a drop-in program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Please bring your child’s birth certificate to register for the program.

Weather restrictions for outdoor StrongStart Programs:

If the administration and/or StrongStart Facilitator feel that the program participants are at risk due to weather including high winds (30 km/hour + and swaying tree tops); persistent, strong rainfall; lightening; and/or temperatures below -5 degrees C, then program will end/close for the day.

strong start registration form

 
 

ONLINE CONSENT PORTAL

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The Parent Page – This is where parents login to provide and/or review consents for their children.

  • When using the system for the first time, parents must use the front page to request an access number (which acts as their password).
  • Parents use the verification number to gain entry. From there, they can provide consent to the six activities. If your student is not listed, please make sure that the email address used is the same email address your students school has on file.
  • This is meant to be a one-stop shop for parents to provide consent.

The URL for this page is https://consent.sd62.bc.ca

Here are the consents that are available as this time to be collected online:

  1. Media Consent
  2. Internet Access Consent
  3. General Consent for School Fieldtrips/Activities (Short walking trips)
  4. School Cash Online Consent
  5. Fresh Grade Consent
  6. Google Apps For Education Consent-Grades 4 and 5 only
  7. Aboriginal Education Information and Self-Identification

When do the Consents expire?

  • Some consents (namely GAFE, KEV, and Fresh Grade) expire once a student leaves the district and/or graduates
  • Some consents last one school year
  • The system tracks the expiry of these consents. To renew a consent year to year (for Internet access, as an example) a parent simply reconnects to the system next school year. The system will note that the consent has expired and will give parents an opportunity to renew their permission.

How do you sign up for these consents?

Step 1 – Add registration@sd62.bc.ca to your email contacts

Step 2 – Parents go to the link https://consent.sd62.bc.ca

Step 3 – Add your email address

Step 4 – Go to junk folder as the verification number may be sent to this folder. Make note of your SD62 email verification number

Step 5 – Add the verification number Step 6 – Click on the Consents and choose, “I do give consent”.