1| Millstream School VOLUME 2 - ISSUE TWO NOVEMBER 2014 It’s the Place to Be! Millstream Newsletter 626 Hoy Lake Road, Victoria BC V9B 3P7 ~ Phone: 250-478-8348 ~ Fax: 250-474-5736 Principal: Julia Sahota [email protected] ~ Vice Principal: Cory Meausette [email protected]Secretary: Taryn Treloar [email protected]Safe Arrival: 250-478-8562 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE: Julia Sahota Principal We have had a fun couple of months here at Millstream. Luckily nearly every day the sun shines for us and we get outdoors to play. The children have been busy learning and parent conferences are just around the corner. Be sure to book a time to meet with your child’s teacher on November 20th . The most impor- tant part of your child’s education is the connec- tion made between home and school. We have had a few very important assem- blies recently. Our first was the WITS/LEADS assembly presented by Constable Cole Brewer of the Westshore RCMP. WITS is the program that gives language and information to our children about how to manage socially at school when encountering dif- ficult situations. W.I.T.S. stands for: W – Walk Away I – Ignore T – Talk it out S – Seek help We are also starting our Peer Helper Pro- gram again. Peer help- ers support children on the playground and receive special training for this very important role. Thanks to Miss Jolivet for sponsor- ing this very important group of Intermediate leaders. Our next assembly was the introduction of our school wide recycling program. You will read more about this in the newsletter. Special shout out goes to Ms. Sihota, Mrs. Heath, Miss Treloar, Mr. Tre- loar who have been instrumental in getting this huge program up and running. Our Remembrance Day assembly was well run by our Division 1 stu- dents, with a special presentation by Mrs. Devenport’s class. It was truly a touching experience. Thank-you Mr. Meausette and Ms. Sihota. We are starting “Com- munity Grouping” ac- tivities on November 18, 2014. Community groups are teams of students working col- laboratively towards a goal. The groups have students from grade K – 6 working together. Our first activity will be reviewing our Restitu- tion goals. December will be here before you know it! Mark your calendars for the Winter Concert “SNOW BIZ”. There will be a matinee and evening show on Decem- ber 18th. We will send home information re- garding tickets closer to the date (limited seat- ing due to fire regula- tions). Entry will be by donation to the food bank. We will also col- lect food in the front foyer of the school for the first two weeks of December. As well, a school-wide Craft afternoon has been planned for the after- noon of December 16th. Special thanks to PAC for providing the materi- als and snacks for this very special activity. COPS FOR CANCER Starting on December 19th the challenge is on to start raising money to help children with childhood cancers. This challenge will run Decem- ber 19th until September 2015 when the riders come by our school. I have told the stu- dents I will shave off all of my hair next Septem- ber if the school raises $5000 for the children. To raise funds we will have a lot of different initiatives. The first fun- draiser will be “PJ day” on December 19th. Kids will be asked to bring a loonie or toonie in when they come dressed in pj’s. Participation in future theme days will also be by donation. We will also hold loonie and toonie weekends. Loo- nie and toonie weekends are where the children pledge to do jobs for family members for a loonie or toonie – ie/ rake leaves, fold laundry, read a story to sibling, help grandparents with a chore. They then donate the earned money to the “Cops for Cancer” drive to help kids with child- hood cancers. More events to follow throughout the school year.
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VOLUME 2 - ISSUE TWO NOVEMBER 2014
It’s the Place to Be!
Millstream Newsletter626 Hoy Lake Road, Victoria BC V9B 3P7 ~ Phone: 250-478-8348 ~ Fax: 250-474-5736
We have had a fun couple of months here at Millstream. Luckily nearly every day the sun shines for us and we get outdoors to play.
The children have been busy learning and parent conferences are just around the corner. Be sure to book a time to meet with your child’s teacher on November 20th . The most impor-tant part of your child’s education is the connec-tion made between home and school.
We have had a few very important assem-blies recently. Our first was the WITS/LEADS assembly presented by Constable Cole Brewer of the Westshore RCMP. WITS is the program that gives language and information to our children about how to manage socially at school when encountering dif-ficult situations. W.I.T.S. stands for:
W – Walk Away I – IgnoreT – Talk it outS – Seek help
We are also starting our Peer Helper Pro-gram again. Peer help-ers support children on the playground and receive special training for this very important role. Thanks to Miss Jolivet for sponsor-ing this very important group of Intermediate leaders.
Our next assembly was the introduction of our school wide recycling program. You will read more about this in the newsletter. Special shout out goes to Ms. Sihota, Mrs. Heath, Miss Treloar, Mr. Tre-loar who have been instrumental in getting this huge program up and running.
Our Remembrance Day assembly was well run by our Division 1 stu-dents, with a special presentation by Mrs. Devenport’s class. It was truly a touching experience. Thank-you Mr. Meausette and Ms. Sihota.
We are starting “Com-munity Grouping” ac-tivities on November 18, 2014. Community groups are teams of students working col-
laboratively towards a goal. The groups have students from grade K – 6 working together. Our first activity will be reviewing our Restitu-tion goals.
December will be here before you know it! Mark your calendars for the Winter Concert “SNOW BIZ”. There will be a matinee and evening show on Decem-ber 18th. We will send home information re-garding tickets closer to the date (limited seat-ing due to fire regula-tions). Entry will be by donation to the food bank. We will also col-lect food in the front foyer of the school for the first two weeks of December.
As well, a school-wide Craft afternoon has been planned for the after-noon of December 16th. Special thanks to PAC for providing the materi-als and snacks for this very special activity. COPS FOR CANCER
Starting on December 19th the challenge is on to start raising money to help children with childhood cancers. This
challenge will run Decem-ber 19th until September 2015 when the riders come by our school.
I have told the stu-dents I will shave off all of my hair next Septem-ber if the school raises $5000 for the children.
To raise funds we will have a lot of different initiatives. The first fun-draiser will be “PJ day” on December 19th. Kids will be asked to bring a loonie or toonie in when they come dressed in pj’s.
Participation in future theme days will also be by donation. We will also hold loonie and toonie weekends. Loo-nie and toonie weekends are where the children pledge to do jobs for family members for a loonie or toonie – ie/ rake leaves, fold laundry, read a story to sibling, help grandparents with a chore. They then donate the earned money to the “Cops for Cancer” drive to help kids with child-hood cancers.
More events to follow throughout the school year.
For Your Information...
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NOVEMBER ADMINISTRATION
Julia Sahota, Principal/LibrarianCory Meausette, Vice-Principal
Ì TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH: Community Group Craft - Whole School - Afternoon
Ì FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH: Hot Lunch
Ì THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH Winter Concert - Morning and Evening Performances
Ì FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH: PJ DAY!! - Last day of School before Winter Break
ÌWINTER BREAK: DECEMBER 20TH - JANUARY 4TH
CALENDAR of EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
“I like nonsense. It wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary
ingredient in living.”Dr.Seuss Quotes
MOVEMBER Moment
Looking good and raising money for a good cause!
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MILLSTREAM Recycles & Composts!
Millstream learns about Recycling and Composting!Taryn TreloarSchool Secretary
In the beginning of November, Ariel, our Recycling specialist came into the school to give a presentation on recycling and composting. Ariel worked with 12 students in a small group to train and teach them about recycling. This small group of students, A.K.A. “The Community Champions”, is now running our highly organized recy-cling and composting program at Millstream. Our recycling committee has or-ganized plastic recycling drawers in every classroom so that stu-dents can sort the folloing: Foil lined, soft plastics, hard plastics, drink containers and compost items in their classrooms. It is our goal as a School Community to become a Litterless Environment.
Learning about Composting
What can we recycle?
What can’t we recycle? Not Sterling!
Community Champions present with Ariel to the school
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Division Nine - French fanatics!
From the Classroom...
Mme GosselinDivision Nine - Grade 1/2 French
In the occasion of Le Jour de Souvenir / Remembrance Day our class had the opportunity
to meet Master Cor-poral Gordon a veteran who speaks French and English. Master Corporal Gordon has completed 5 missions overseas. (Bosnia, Africa and Afghanistan).
During his presentation we travelled to Afghani-stan. The students were able to see the country’s lifestyle and how Master Corporal Gordon lived while deployed there. The children also had a
chance to try on some military clothing.
The kids really enjoyed their interations with the veteran, as well as the opportunity to use their French.
Miss JolivetDiv. 7 - Kindergarten
Miss Jolivet’s class became WITS special constables.
This means that the students made an oath with Constable Brewer, our School Liaison Officer, to use their “WITS” and make our school and community a better place.
WITS is a program used in schools that gives students strategies for solving problems.
www.witsprogram.ca
Division Seven - Using their WITS!
Photo of our class with WITSUP! the walrus who reminds kids how to be a friend. Ask your child to share their “Huddy huddy” handshake with you!
W- walk awayI- ignoreT- talk it outS- seek help
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Mr. MeausetteDiv. 1 - Grade 5/6
Division One has been very busy these past few weeks. Of course, the main focus at school has been learning the academic subjects. They are using a new program in Math called IXL. It is a website they can access from anywhere that will help reinforce the concepts taught at school. A different site is being used in Social Studies. It is helping students to learn about the counties of the world. In Lan-guage Arts, the focus has been on writing de-scriptive paragraphs, as well as reading fluency.
At lunch hours, the students have been running an intramural program for most of the students in grades 4, 5 and 6. They are doing their own special version of dodgeball and the participants love it!
Many of the students in the class volunteered to be a part of the Remembrance Day As-sembly and they helped put on a very meaningful presentation.
As well, some of the students have been a part of the recycling program and have been working hard to get it started.
On November 19th and 20th, the students in
Division One will be run-ning their first Student Led Conferences. They will be showing work samples to their par-ents and reflecting on their academic, social and personal perfor-mance over the last term. It is an exciting way to look at a stu-dent’s learning profile.
In Science, students have been learning about natural re-sources. We have been implementing a new school-wide recycling program and are aiming for a garbage/waste free school!
We went on a field trip to Goldstream Park to go for a hike and develop a
greater appreciation for our resources and to see and learn about the Chum Salmon Cycle. We had our first Science test Friday, November 14th.
In music, we are work-ing on rhythm and have begun working on our song for the musi-cal “Snow Biz.” A few students have chosen to be part of the cast as well! All students were offered the opportunity, and all that took it were given a part.
In French we have been working on some greetings, and will continue with this next term. Our goal for the end of the year is to have a French Cafe!
From the Classroom...
Division One - What we’ve been up to
PAC Information
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PAC Welcome Newsletter
Who is PAC ?
. . . You!
All parents and/or guardians of students at Ecole Millstream School are members of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC).
If you have any ideas or interest in getting involved, all you have to do to is come to a meeting, sign up to help with an activity or contact one of our Executive members. Several opportunities are available in your PAC.
Outlined below are the current PAC positions and vacancies. Please contact Dionne Buckham at [email protected] if you are interested in helping out.
Current PAC Positions and Vacancies
President: Dionne Buckham
Vice President: Salome Crowley
Treasurer: Krista Bekkema
Ways and Means: Lia Graham Lyon
Secretary: Jeremy Martin
PAC Events Coordinator: Available
SPEAC Rep: Dara Kirkpatrick
Newsletter: Available
Hot Lunch Coordinator: Dav Dalep
Popcorn Day: Marcie Hatcher
Safe Arrival: Salome Crowley
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator: Available
The PAC is pleased to report the Welcome BBQ was very successful! Thank you to all who supported this event!
Why do we fundraise? Successful fundraising efforts by the PAC have equipped Ecole Millstream School with Smart Boards for every classroom!
A focus for the 2013/2014 fundraising year was to supplement new playground equipment. We raised enough money to add more swings sets for the primary playground!!!
The focus for this school year will include raising funds to replace old and damaged outdoor sports equipment.
The PAC will also continue to support field trips, in-school cultural and art events, new books for the library, classroom supplies, learning support resources and up-to-date technology for the classrooms.
NEXT PAC MEETING: OCTOBER 28th, 6:30 pm in the school Library.
Child Care Available: Please contact Dionne ([email protected]) to pre-arrange.
Short on Time? Thifty Smile Cards - 5% goes to our school! CO-OP #13999 - $2800.00 was raised last year! Cobs Bakery - Mention our school with purchase!
Bottle Drive – Keep your empties! Olivers Labels – Order info next page Shop Online Amazon << NEW THIS YEAR!!! Canadian Tire Money - Donations box inside school
Upcoming PAC Events and Fundraising on Next Page …
November 25th,
Halloween Howl
PAC Information
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Any online Amazon purchases (including Gift Cards!) can now give Millstream Elemen-tary a 5-10% kick back!!!!
In order for your purchase to qualify, you must access the Amazon websites through spe-cific links which remain active for 24 hours only.
There are separate links for the Canadian and American website, Boutique Francophone and for gift card purchasing.
To begin today, type the fol-lowing in your browser address bar and bookmark:
We have posted the Amazon fundraising links on the Mill-stream website so that they can easily be bookmarked in your browser.
SHOPPING SEASON IS HERE!!!!
“Night of Lights” tickets are on sale in the office now for $5 until November 21. This event at Hillside Mall is AMAZING with FREE wine tast-ing, appy’s and great discounts. Sunday, November 23rd from 6:00pm-10:00pm! The staff and parents who attended last year loved this event!! If you cannot attend and still would like an entry into the many amazing draws Lia, Ways and Means Co-ordinator, will personally will drop off the ballots on the night of the event..
Bring your pre-schooler to Strong Start at Millstream Elementary!Tanya OwensStrong Start Coordinator
StrongStart BC early learning programs provide school-based early learning services for adults and their young children, aged 0-5years, at no cost to families.
Both children and adults can benefit from StrongStart BC early learning programs – chil-dren have access to high-quality
learning environments and ben-efit from social interactions while the adults who accompany them learn new ways to support learning, both at the program and at home.
Qualified early childhood edu-cators lead learning activities, including stories, music and art to help children get ready for success in kindergarten.
Parents and caregivers attend-ing StrongStart BC programs can
expect to participate in orga-nized sessions like story time, in play activities, and in serving a healthy snack.
Parents and caregivers are likely to discover new ways to support their children’s learning at home, and may make valuable connections with others attend-ing the program.
Ì Monday to Friday - Room 504 Ì 9:00am-11:45am
Daily Program Schedule
9:00 AM Center Activities including Art
10:15 AM Clean Up
10:20 AM Circle Time
10:35 AM Snack Time
10:45 AM Free Play Time
11:30 AM Clean Up
11:30 AM Story Time
11:50 Good Bye Song / Stickers
MILLSTREAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Website: millstream.sd62.bc.ca
Phone: (250) 478-8348
Letters E - H
Closed: November 11 November 21
November 2014
Make Poppy Seed Muffins
Muffin Art
Red Sprinkled Poppy Art
Carrot Garden Art
Handprint Poppies
Unplug & Play NOTE: Cell phones are for
Emergency use only while in the classroom
Explore with Pumpkins
Plant Poppy Seeds Paper Plate
Poppies
Make Granola Pancakes
Pancake Craft
CLOSED FOR
CLEANING
CLOSED Remembrance
Day
PRO-D Day CLOSED
Tissue Paper Poppies
Erin SFRC
Spider Plates
Special Note: SFRS Sooke Family Resource Society will visit every other Wednesday. Please ask if you have any questions.
GYM 9:15 – 10:15
Themes Remembrance Day
Shapes
GYM 9:15 – 10:15
GYM 9:15 – 10:15
GYM 9:15 – 10:15
GYM 9:15 – 10:15
GYM 9:15 – 10:15
GYM 9:15 – 10:15
GYM 9:15 – 10:15
Erin SFRC
Explore with Pumpkins
Shape Collage
Paint with Toothbrushes Cereal
Necklaces
Yellow Art YELLOW DAY
Sort Food Activity
Explore Peas in a Pod
Peas Pod Art
Band-Aid Hearts
Triangle Pinecone Prints
Circle Caterpillar
Art Square Mac-Tac
Activity Shape
Rubbings
Island Health Presents
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BC Healthy Kids Program
For more information on any of the above, please contact: Health Units: West Shore: 250-519-3490 VIHA Child, Youth and Family Community Health Dental: Victoria: 250-519-5100 or 1-800-663-7867,
Registered Dietitian or www.healthlinkbc.ca/ealthyeating/,HealthLink BC File #100 Severe Food Allergies in Children: www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-files/hfile100a.stm Anaphylaxis Canada www.anaphylaxis.ca/ Your doctor, Your pharmacist ~ HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 and ask to speak to a Registered
Dietitian or www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthyeating/ www.sexualityandu.ca
PREVENTING COLDS AND INFLUENZA (FLU)
Cold and influenza season is here. As the weather gets cooler and we move indoors, so do germs. Chil-dren need reminders to decrease the risk of colds and flu in your house by:
Ì Washing hands often Ì Coughing and sneezing into their elbow
Ì Not sharing facecloths or towels
Ì Keeping hands away from nose and mouth
Ì Not sharing food or drink with others
To help limit the spread of germs, please keep your child at home if he or she is feverish, coughing a lot, has a thick yellow or green discharge from the nose, or is otherwise obviously unwell.
Viruses cause colds and influenza. The most ef-fective treatment for a cold is rest and fluids. The influenza vaccine will pro-tect against specific types of influenza. Antibiotics will not make a cold or other virus go away faster. However, more serious infections can start out as a cold. Call your doc-tor if your child has an earache, fever higher than 39o C (102o F), rash, is very sleepy, very cranky or fussy, has trouble breath-
ing or a cough that will not go away.
Handwashing is the most effective way to stop the spread of germs that cause colds, influenza, di-arrhea, and other illnesses. To wash hands properly:
Ì Wet hands under warm running water
Ì Scrub with plain soap for a count of 20, all over hands and between fingers
Ì Rinse under running water for a count of 10
Ì Dry hands with a clean paper towel
Ì Turn off taps with a paper towel
Remember to wash hands:
Ì Before and after eating or handling food
Ì After using the toilet, handling pets, coughing, sneezing, or wiping noses
BIG TROUBLE IN LIT-TLE EARS
Ear infections or middle ear fluid occur in nearly two-thirds of all children by the age of three years! Ear infections are the most common reason chil-dren see the doctor. Ear infections can lead to fluid behind the eardrum, lead-ing to a temporary hearing loss. When the fluid is gone hearing usually goes
back to normal. This can take up to three months. Frequent ear infections can cause difficulties with pronunciation, language and learning.
If your child has an ear problem, be sure to let the teacher know. Ear prob-lems can make it hard for your child to hear, listen and learn at school. If the hearing loss persists, con-tact a Health Unit Hearing clinic to arrange a hearing test for your child.EATING TOGETHER, EATING BETTER
With busy schedules, it can be hard to arrange family meals regularly. Finding the time for family meals is worth it. Chil-dren who eat with an adult almost every day:
Ì Make healthier food choices
Ì Are more likely to maintain healthy growth and weight
Ì Do better in school Ì Are more connected to their families and friends
Ì Are less likely to be bullied
Ì Are less likely to engage in high risk behaviours, like smoking, alcohol and drug use
Ì Have less risk of
depression and suicideChildren and teens say
eating together as a family is one of the things they like to do with their par-ents. Eating together is good for the whole family.
Here are some ideas for getting started:
Ì Make family meals a priority. Schedule meals the same way you schedule other activities.
Ì Share any meal or snack together.
Ì To start, eat foods you usually eat. Just eat them together.
Ì If children are old enough, have family members take turns choosing and/or preparing the meal items. It doesn’t have to be fancy.
Ì Keep talk positive and supportive. Focus on the good things that happened in everyone’s day, such as things learned at school, holidays, good deeds done, a book you are reading or a joke you have heard.
Ì Make preparing a meal and cleaning up family time, too. Give everyone a job; even young children can set the table.
Community Events
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Monday, December 1st David Cameron Elementary
Monday, January 12th Ruth King Elementary
Wednesday, January 14th
Colwood Elementary
Monday, January 26h John Stubbs Memorial
Wednesday, January 29th
Wishart Elementary
JOIN US!
6 – 7pm
BEDTIME SHENANIGANS
Join us for pre-bedtime fun! We will be playing games, enjoying
snacks, and listening to a few delightful stories and songs. This FREE
evening is for children aged 0 to 5yrs and their parents/caregivers.
Activities take place in the school gym, 6 – 7pm.
Running shoes suggested, wear pajamas if you like.
Saturday, December 6th, 2014 Veterans Memorial Park
(Goldstream Avenue at Veteran’s Memorial Parkway)
Bring the Family and Enjoy Music, Shopping, Crafts for the Kids,
Free Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate!MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT BY WEST SHORE COMMUNITY BAND
5:00 pm Goldstream Station Christmas Market 5:30-6:30 pm Free Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate (while supplies last) 6:30 pm Santa Arrives 7:00pm OfficialLightUp 7:45pm IslandEquipmentOwnersTruckLightConvoy & Food Drive passes by
BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATION
Millstream Moment
Community Events
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PACE 2014 Christmas Show
Information Sheet For Parents and Students
PACE Musical Theatre is a School District 62 program that has been in place for more than 25 years. Students from all schools in the Sooke School District are invited to participate in the two main shows – the PACE Christmas Show and the Spring PACE show.
All rehearsals and performances are held at the Isabelle Reader Theatre at Spencer School.
There are no auditions and no fees (other than minimal costume expenses.) All students who participate in the program perform in the shows.
Although casts are large (300 K-12’s!), the benefits of older and younger students working and performing together are tremendous. A team of professional voice teachers and dance teachers provide quality instruction for the students, and an enormous team of parent volunteers provide production support. For many, PACE is a family affair. There are not many opportunities for children and their parents to be involved in the same activity, but PACE is one of those experiences. Having said that, most parents have other demands on their time, and if you are dropping your child at the theatre, I can assure you that they are always well-supervised.
Performance Dates
December 3 @ 7 p.m. December 4 @ 7 p.m. December 5 @ 7 p.m.
December 6 @ 2 p.m. and @ 7 p.m. December 7 @ 2p.m.
All performances will be held at the Isabelle Reader Theatre.
Rehearsals Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Rehearsals for the PACE Christmas show will begin on October 5, 2013, but recognizing
this notice is short, I am not expecting that most students will arrive before October 19th . There is no rehearsal on Thanksgiving weekend.
I can take new students up until November 2, 2013 Note: This actually is a Christmas show – complete with sing-along carols, Santa and Elves. If you have any concerns with the content, give this show a miss and join us in January for the Spring show rehearsals. See you at the Theatre! Sandy Webster-Worthy, Artistic Director ([email protected]) or ([email protected]) 250-391-9002
NEW PLAYERS
Come out and try Ball Hockey for FREE
Saturday, November 15th, 2014 2:00pm – 3:30pm: 6 - 8 years old 3:30pm – 5:00pm: 9-10 years old
EAGLE RIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE IN LANGFORD (Located at 1089 Langford Parkway – City Centre Park – dry floor arena)
All participants must have a CSA approved helmet with cage, gloves and a hockey stick.
Soccer type shin pads are recommended.
Registration starts Nov. 1st for the 2015 Spring Season
For more information or to register, please visit our website at: www.vmbh.ca
Millstream MomentDiv. 1 working in the school gardens
Girle Guide meetings gave started but it’s not too late to join! Florence Lake Sparks (ages 5&6) meet at Millstream School and Florence Lake Brownies (ages 7 & 8) meet at Lakewood School on Wednesday nights. There are limited spaces available for Streams Guides (ages 9-11) meeting on Tuesday nights at Lakewood School. Spaces are also available for Pacific Skies Pathfinders (ages 12-14) and West Shore Rangers (ages 15-17) that meet at Lakewood School. Register now at www.girlguides.ca
