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Important Dates – Strong Start

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Friday, December 12 – Strong Start Closed

Wednesday, December 17 – Strong Start Superpod @ 1089 Langford Parkway

 
 

Sooke Lions Breakfast with Santa – December 6

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The Sooke Lions are hosting Breakfast with Santa on December 6. Please click on link for details.

Breakfast with Santa poster

 
 

Pop Up Play at John Muir – December 9

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Please join us for a Pop-Up-Play event in the John Muir gym on December 9 from 1pm-2pm for children who are entering Kindergarten in September 2026. Please click on link for more details.

 

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STRONG START ALERT

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Lockside – December 12th

SUPER POD – December 17th – Eagle Ridge 1089 Langford Prkway

 

 
 

John Muir Weekly November 28

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Friday Newsletter – November 28
 
Dear Families,
It was wonderful to see so many families join us for our Celebration of Learning! Your presence highlights the important role parents and guardians play as partners in their child’s educational journey. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teachers for the time, effort, and creativity they put into preparing meaningful and engaging experiences in their classrooms. Together, we create a supportive community that fosters growth, curiosity, and a love for learning. We truly value your engagement and look forward to continuing this partnership to help every student reach their full potential. Thank you for being an integral part of our school community.
 
Winter Concert
Join us for a joyful holiday concert filled with festive songs, bright smiles, and seasonal cheer! Our talented students will take the stage to share a heartwarming selection of music celebrating the spirit of the holidays. Families are invited to come together for an afternoon of community, and unforgettable performances that showcase the creativity and enthusiasm of our young performers. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
There are two tickets available per family. Thank you for honoring this limit. We look forward to seeing everyone on December 17th!
 
Afternoon concert: John Muir Afternoon Winter Concert 2025 Tickets, Wed, 17 Dec 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
Evening concert: John Muir Evening Winter Concert Tickets, Wed, Dec 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
 
Winter Food Drive
Dear Families,
We are excited to share that Ms. Cook and Mr. Pepin’s Grade 4/5 classes will be running a Food Drive to support the Sooke Food Bank! Our students are learning about community responsibility, empathy, and taking action, and they are eager to make a positive impact.
Starting Friday, November 28th, we will be collecting:
  • Non-perishable food items
  • Household supplies
  • Pet food
If your family is able and willing to contribute, please send any donations to school with your child. Our Grade 4/5 students will have clearly labeled collection boxes ready to receive items. Please see the attachment of specific items the Sooke Food Bank is requesting. 
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us:
  • Ashlie Cook: ancook@sd62.bc.ca
  • Paul Pepin: ppepin@sd62.bc.ca
Thank you for supporting our community and helping our students make a meaningful difference.
Warmly,
Ms. Cook & Mr. Pepin
 
Important Dates:
Wednesday, December 3 – PAC Craft Evening (see attached poster)
Friday, December 5 – Report Cards published and available to families in MyEd
Wednesday, December 17 – Winter Concert 1pm and 7pm
Thursday, December 18 – Crafternoon
Friday, December 19 – Last Day of School before Winter Break
Monday, January 5 – School Reopens
 
From the PAC:
 
Hot Lunches:
December 4 – Subway
December 18 – Pizza (orders due December 10)
https://munchalunch.com/schools/johnmuir
 
***New Hot lunch dates will be loaded into the munchalunch system and open for ordering on 
December 12th***
 
Fundraisers:
Purdys orders are due no later than December 2nd. Easiest way to order is online here. 
Get your orders in soon, things are starting to sell out! Delivery is between December 10 & 12.
 
Poinsettias will be delivered December 3rd. Please pick up after school inside by the gym doors. Or pick up during the craft fair from 6-7.
 
Art Cards delivery will be between December 8 and 17. I will let everyone know when they are here! 
 
Veggie Bundles – Thank you everyone who purchased our veggie bundles, we raised over $500 for our Jaguars!
 
Please volunteer at our Craft evening, without volunteers we will have to cancel this event. 
Please click here to sign up.
 
 
Have a great weekend!
John Muir PAC
 
 

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”.