John Muir Weekly February 20

February 20, 2026 in School News

Friday Newsletter – February 20, 2026

Dear Families,

We are so excited to announce that our school is hosting a NA’TSA’MAHT dinner for our community on March 5th from 5:00pm-7:30pm. All families are welcome to join. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and at the same time highlight all the wonderful things that we do at John Muir. The T’Souke Nation will be preparing a delicious menu that includes a seafood chowder or vegetarian soup. If you would like to join in on this evening, you must register for this event. Please see attachment for the QR code to register as well as additional information about the evening. We look forward to welcoming you to this event!

Reasons to Show up to School

Every day at school matters. See the list below for some of the reasons why regular attendance is so vital for student development.

To see friends and feel connected
To build strong relationships with caring adults
To practice skills that help you grow
To be part of a team and a community
To feel proud of your progress
To discover new interests and talents
To ask questions and explore big ideas
To build confidence
To feel included and valued
To participate in fun activities and special events
To strengthen reading, writing, and math skills
To develop independence and responsibility
To solve problems and think creatively
To create memories that last a lifetime

Pink Shirt Day

On Wednesday, February 25, our students and staff will be participating in Pink Shirt Day; a day that reminds us of the importance of kindness, empathy and inclusion in our school community. By wearing pink, we show our commitment to create a safe and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Staying Home When Ill

If your child is feeling unwell, we kindly ask that you keep them at home until their symptoms subside. When students come to school sick, illnesses can spread quickly to classmates and staff, impacting learning and overall well-being. Keeping children home when they have symptoms such as fever, persistent cough, vomiting, or general unwellness helps protect everyone in our school community. We appreciate your partnership in keeping our classrooms healthy and safe for all students.

Important Dates

February 25 – Pink Shirt Day

March 5 – NA’TSA’MAHT Dinner 5:30pm at John Muir

March 13 – Last day of school before Spring Break

March 16 -March 27 – Spring Break

March 30 – First day of school after Spring Break

From the PAC:

Hot Lunches:

March 12 – Pizza (Orders due March 4)

Place your orders here.

Fundraisers:

Easter Purdys can be ordered online here. Online orders due February 26

Paper order forms for both fundraisers were sent home. Please note that paper order due dates differ from online order deadlines, so double-check the dates for each and submit your paper orders as soon as possible.

***Fundraisers help support important experiences for our students — like field trips, classroom consumables, special presentations, and more!

We truly appreciate every bit of support from our school community. Please remember that participation is always optional, and no one is expected to take part in every fundraiser we run. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our school!***

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

John Muir PAC