Water Testing:  The link below is a letter from Mr. Sloan, Superintendent of Schools, regarding water testing protocols being set in place across the district to ensure safe water is being supplied at all sites.
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October Newsletters:  Please click on the following links to access the newsletters given out at the school.
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welcome-back-pac-letter-2016-17
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Last week was busy!  The Terry Fox Run was a wonderful day and it was amazing how many students ran for the entire time.  A big thank you goes out to those who were able to make a donation to the Terry Fox foundation,

This is a message from PAC:  The deadline to order hot lunch on-line is Wednesday, September 28th at midnight.
Please, contact them at bertambrosepac@gmail.com if you have any questions, thanks!

Planning Day was exciting! During the year, we will share our ideas to support our school vision:   “Striving together to achieve our potential for a better tomorrow.”
-Thank you to the parents who returned the Registration Verification Forms sent out last week! 

We welcome Kit Brekkas as our new Vice Principal!  She has worked in the district for many years and is excited join us on October 1, 2016.

Ordering hot lunches for October, November and December are now open!  All families who previously ordered hot lunches last year and families new to Bert Ambrose who wish to participate in the online hot lunch ordering system need to register their children on the following website: ambrose.hotlunches.net If you need to contact someone or have questions please email  ambrosehotlunch@gmail.com

Last Friday, during the “Infinitus” performance students had so much fun listening to the band and participating! We look forward to our next cultural activity!
Permission Forms and the Registration Verification Form were issued last week for parents to sign and we request students return them to their teacher as of September 21,

Last week, staff and students engaged in activities to get to know each other, share their summer memories and listen to guest speakers. Students in three intermediate classes participated in outdoor activities all week. Pictures will soon be posted of these fun learning experiences.

As you may know our principal Mr. Ritchie moved to Penticton and Mrs. Boyd and Mr. McCracken will be looking after the school start up.
Our school is in the process of the installation of a new heat and ventilation system.