John Muir Weekly May 8

Dear Families,

We had an amazing turn out for our Read and Ride Event for Kindergarten students starting this September.

Our future students sat on a school bus and listened to Ms. Hepting read the story, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Ride the Bus!”  After the story, they sang “Wheels on the Bus” and went for a ride around the neighbourhood.

The students finished off the day with a play in the gym and took a book home to read. A big thanks to Ms. Hepting, Ms. Reade, and Ms. Sharon for running the event.

 

New Kindergarten Orientation: 

On May 25, we will be welcoming new Kindergarten students to John Muir for our Kindergarten Orientation. Families and children will meet our K team, have a play on our playground, and participate in a variety of Kindergarten activities.

Division 2 is doing a licorice fundraiser on Tuesday, May 12th. Students can purchase 3 pieces of licorice for $1.00.

On May 20th we will have an in-school talent show. This event will be a celebration of creativity, courage, and community! Students will take the stage to share their special talents with their school mates—whether it’s singing, dancing, comedy, magic, musical instruments, or something wonderfully unique. 

Does your child have a talent that is not easily shared on a stage? This year we are also accepting video submissions so that we can include as many diverse talents as possible! For example: trampoline tricks, scoring a goal (hockey, soccer), horseback riding etc.

Video submissions must be 1 minute or less in length and emailed directly to Ms. Gray: sgray@sd62.bc.ca by Friday May 15th to be considered for entry.

Next week students will be asked to perform their talent for a small group of teachers. This will give students the opportunity to test out their talent in front of a small audience.

 

Please help your student feel successful with this opportunity by having them practice their talent at home. 

Science Rendezvous is hosted by the University of Victoria and offers students K-12, educators, and science enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to engage in hands-on STEM learning by participating in 40+ activities side-by-side with real, world-renowned scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and computer and software experts who live right here in Victoria. 

Walk through a state-of-the-art greenhouse, peer at the stars using the largest telescope on any Canadian university campus, demo the latest tech for renewable energy, experiment with lasers, explore the ocean…there’s science galore at Science Rendezvous!

Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2026  

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location: Bob Wright Centre, Elliott Building and Petch Building, University of Victoria (map)

Cost: Free! 

Visit the event website for more details Poster attached.

 

Please see the attached poster for more information.

EMCS Society along with Washington Kids Foundation is offering free to low-cost summer camps. Please see attached posters for more information.

May 11: Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL

May 18: Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL

 

May 21 – A&W – Orders due May 13

June 4 – Chester’s Chicken – Orders due May 27

June 17 – Pizza – Sooke 2 for 1 – Orders due June 10 (please note I have changed the pizza day from June 18 to June 17. If this does not work for you please email me for a refund)

 

Thank you everyone for supporting our meat fundraiser! Orders should arrive at the school on May 14. Anyone who ordered will be called/text to let know what time to pick up.

PAC Meeting(s):

Our next meeting will be May 5 at 9:30am in the school library. Click here if you would like to join us virtually.

If you would like to join our school PAC for the 2026/27 school year come to our AGM June 8 @ 6:00pm in the school library, and put your nomination in!

 

Have a great weekend!

John Muir PAC