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May 15, 2026
NEWS
Reminder – No school Monday for Victoria Day!
Thank you to our PAC and all the families who supported the Glow Dance this week. The kids seemed to have a blast and connected to many of the oldies played that night. A huge thanks to all the families that helped set up and take down as you made our custodian’s job so much easier. These events really do bring the village together, thanks for your support!
Online Calendar
Just a helpful tip, you will find a button under our online calendar. Sync our calendar to you phone by clicking this helpful tab. All dates for the new year, will be populated in this calendar over the summer.
Sign-Up Process for the Paid Flourish Hot Lunch Program
To sign up, please visit:
https://flourishschoolfood.ca/signup
Once on the site, please select Sooke Elementary and enter the password:
FlourishingSooke (please note the capitalization and that there are no spaces)
We encourage families to sign up for a prorated monthly subscription at $120/month. Depending on the month you begin, the cost works out to $6.80–$7.00 per meal.
Please note that we are unable to provide refunds for missed school days, though we can pause subscriptions or issue refunds for extended absences.
Families who choose the monthly subscription will be billed automatically each month. You only need to sign up once per school year.
Parents are welcome to cancel their subscription at any time by emailing Matthew at matthew@flourishschoolfood.ca. If a cancellation happens mid‑month, we can provide a prorated refund for any meals paid for but not received.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Matthew directly.
Student Code of Conduct
As a school within Sooke School District 62, we believe it is important to inform and reinforce the behaviors that support a safe, caring and inclusive environment for all. Please be aware that our school procedures and responses are based on an understanding of this policy document. Feel free to review and reach out with questions.
Online Sooke Stickleback Gear Order
Attachments (available online): Bus Driver Appreciation
Coming Up:
May
(Please note divisions attending fieldtrips are not listed publicly, watch for permission and communication directly from your teachers for clarity.)
18 Victoria Day no classes, Welcome Pen-áwen Moon (Moon of Camas Harvest)
19 Butterfly garden trip
Brother Rick visiting!
20 Grade 5 transition visit to Journey
Elder Bruce visiting!
22 Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Filipino Fiesta
Brother Rick Visiting!
29 Track Meet
June
16 Beach DAY!
Sooke Elementary School Weekly Update
May 8, 2026
NEWS
We’re pleased to share that we have secured funds to cover school supplies for next year, so families will not need to purchase items. While this may not be possible in future year, we’re happy to offer it for the upcoming school year.
Thank you to all our families who supported the grade 5 SMENCIL sale fundraiser for their end of year celebration fieldtrip to Galiano.
Glow Dance Thursday, May 14th 6pm.
Get yourself ready to show your moves with DJ Dad at the Glow Dance! Parents must accompany their little ones for this evening to be a success for all.
Student Code of Conduct
As a school within Sooke School District 62, we believe it is important to inform and reinforce the behaviors that support a safe, caring and inclusive environment for all. Please be aware that our school procedures and responses are based on an understanding of this policy document. Feel free to review and reach out with questions.
Online Sooke Stickleback Gear Order
Attachments (available online): Bus Driver Appreciation 
Into The Woods Jr Production
Coming Up:
May
(Please note divisions attending fieldtrips are not listed publicly, watch for permission and communication directly from your teachers for clarity.)
11 ProD Day no classes
12 Swan Lake Learning Program
14 Glow Dance 6pm
18 Victoria Day no classes
20 Grade 5 transition visit to Journey
22 Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
29 Track Meet
June
16 Beach DAY!
Please click here for the latest news and here for our online calendar of events.
Sooke Elementary School Weekly Update
May 1, 2026
NEWS
Thanks to our maintenance crew for filling some holes in our field, brand new paint in our halls, filling up our sand box and tamping down some gravel around our picnic tables to keep us safe out there. They are so awesome and take great care of our school! (OK, our electrical, carpentry and HVAC team is awesome too, but harder to see their work!)
May 4-10 is known as Mental Health Week. There are some great resources for parents at the bottom of this message for you!
If you are moving and won’t be attending Sooke Elementary in September, please let the office know asap.
Sounds like there is some excitement out there… We are in the process of setting up and gaining board approval for a before and after school program for the fall. We are not accepting registrations at this time and should be able to provide a timeline later this spring. Please watch our weekly updates and website for when this will be open for registration. We anticipate we will have a clearer picture and timeline near the end of May. Thanks for your patience.
ONLINE STICKLEBACK SWAG ORDER
Crown Me Creations is excited to be the OFFICIAL ONLINE STORE for Sooke Elementary for the 2025/2026 school year.
All items will be delivered to the school 1-2 weeks after ordering, during school year.
$2-$9 of every item goes back to Sooke Elementary PAC
For free shipping please select – “Pickup at Event/School”
Attachments:
COMMUNITY – BGC Sooke Summer Camp 2026 ads
COMMUNITY – BGC Youth Drop In Poster
CURRICULUM – UVIC Science Rendezvous
May
(Please note divisions attending fieldtrips are not listed publicly, watch for permission and communication directly from your teachers for clarity.)
4-8 Smencils Sales
11 Pro-D Day no classes
12 Swan Lake Learning Program
14 Glow Dance 6pm
18 Victoria Day no classes
20 Grade 5 transition visit
22 Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
29 Track Meet
Mental Health Week Resources
May 7th – National Child and Youth Mental Health Day!
Here are the details: When Our Children Hurt Inside – Nurturing Awareness and the Power of Relationships:
Younger children can experience emotional pain that they don’t yet have the words to describe. Sometimes this shows up as statements about not wanting to be here or behaviours that look like self‐harm. This gentle, supportive session may help parents and caregivers understand why these moments happen, what they may mean, and how to respond with calm connection. Together we’ll explore how small moments of being seen, heard, and supported can make a big difference in a child’s safety and well‐being.
Date & Time: Thursday, May 7th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Live) A recording will be available in the coming months.
Register: https://familysmart.ca/may-7th/
ADHD – The Real Deal video presentation by Dr. Duncan will dispel the many myths surrounding ADHD, and provide up-to-date scientific facts about cause, prevalence, diagnosis and treatment. He will explain how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does.
Join Us:
Tues. May 12, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Wed. May 13, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Register: https://familysmart.ca/online-events/
Watch now: https://youtu.be/A9Vpmh7iHbc
Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health: As parents, we struggle with balancing our children’s time spent in the digital world and what we consider the real world. It’s not easy to know how much time spent on technology is too much, and how to set boundaries that don’t create conflict. Learn from Dr. Kristy Goodwin, digital wellbeing and productivity researcher, speaker, author and consultant.
Join Us:
Tues. May 19, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Thurs. May 21, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Wed. May 27, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Register: https://familysmart.ca/online-events/
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/oeVSgvi7BKg?si=YrUtTfxBC2ND5Jbp