A message from the PAC

1. CANCELLED – Bottle Drive for Sat. May 10th – CANCELLED

Unfortunately we were not able to secure enough volunteers to run our bottle drive this year. Please consider helping in the future so we can support our school field trips, clubs and other fun activities in the school year.

2. PAC FUN LUNCHES!!!! 🍕🥪

Last chance to order for Panago Pizza is this Sunday, May 11th at 12pm. Don’t miss out!

Order here through Munch A Lunch

Panago Pizza – Friday, May 16th (order deadline Sunday, May 11th)

Subway – Friday, May 30th (order deadline Sunday, May 25th)

Panago Pizza – Friday, June 13th (order deadline Sunday, June 8th)

3. A secretary has been secured for the remainder of the year – Thank you to Jaime Eaglestick for volunteering to help in this way! 🥳
4. Grade 8 Graduation Events…. more information to come soon!
5. Next meeting, Tuesday, May 13th at 7pm at the Journey library. Everyone welcome! Our AGM and voting on Executive positions for next year will take place on June 11th. Read more about the different positions in our constitution, posted on our facebook page.

From Emma, (for the PAC)

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Journey Middle School Parent Advisory Council

journeymiddleschoolpac@gmail.com

Find us on Facebook here!

Letter to Parents May 7, 2025

Please see the attached link for more information on the Affirmation Alphabet/Confidence Building for Early Learners.

SEAPARC Poster

We have new and exciting Journey Middle School Toques!

They are in red and black and are one size fits all. The toques are $25 each, payable by cheque, (SD62) or cash at the Journey Middle School office.

The students in Division 9 & 10 have been working hard on their Salish Sea unit!

The PAC are also looking for parent/student volunteers for this event –  Please see the link below.

volunteersignup.org/CHTHM

Hello,

I wanted to reach out and include you in a wonderful opportunity for our school community.  Diane Wiens, Brandon Van Hooydonk and Kelly Dvorak went to Japan last year, and this year we are hosting students from Natori, Japan.  Please find below an invitation to host students on this exchange.  Please note that families who host will be given priority to register for the exchange to Japan during spring break, 2026.

We are excited to announce that, as part of the longstanding exchange program between Journey and Natori, Japan, we will be welcoming 22 students from Natori to our community from March 25 to March 30, 2025. This exchange offers a wonderful opportunity to foster cross-cultural understanding and build lifelong connections.

To make this program possible, we are seeking 22 host families to welcome these visiting students into their homes during their stay. Hosting a student is an incredibly rewarding experience, allowing families to share Canadian culture while learning about Japanese traditions and values.

Host Family Requirements:

• Provide a separate bedroom for the student.
• Ensure a warm, welcoming, and inclusive home environment.
• Participate in some cultural activities organized throughout the week.

The week will include various community events and cultural activities, including visiting the Sooke Region Museum, French Beach, and activities in Langford that host families will be invited to join. These activities are a great way to connect with the visiting students and share in this memorable experience.

If you are interested in hosting a student or have any questions, please contact Kelly Dvorak at kdvorak@sd62.bc.ca. We will be holding an informational meeting on February 20th @ 6:00 pm in the library.  Please RSVP your interest to Kelly as well.

Thank you for considering this meaningful opportunity to support our exchange program and strengthen the bond between Journey and Natori.

Sincerely,

Kelly Dvorak, Diane Wiens and Brandon Van Hooydonk.