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October 16

Hello Brackendale families,

 

Another beautiful week comes to a close, and we hope everyone enjoyed the extra day with family and loved ones on Thanksgiving. We have entered autumn here at school, and had many classes take field trips to the pumpkin patch, with skating field trips just around the corner in the weeks ahead. 

 

As we look ahead to next week, please be aware that Wednesday and Thursday are early dismissals at 2:00pm for parent-teacher interviews. Our students on the #6 and #9 bus will have a 2:00pm pickup on those days, so please plan accordingly. Next Friday, October 23rd, is our first professional development day, and school is not in session. 

 

For those families who have children biking or riding a scooter to school, please ensure they are wearing helmets and bright clothing. With our mornings increasingly getting darker, we want our students to be safe. Please also ensure they have a solid lock and teach them how to lock their bike/scooter securely through metal framing, not just the front tire. Schools in Squamish are experiencing bike theft, and it can be easily avoided with a good lock.

 

Please note that there is some new paint down in our parking lot. You will notice a clearly marked yellow parking lane on the right-hand side, closest to the school. We would like parents to make every effort to park here for pick-up and drop-off. Also, when exiting the parking lot, we painted a right-hand and left-hand turn lane. This will allow our parking lot to clear much more efficiently. Please be aware of these changes. 

 

Antony Blaikie

Principal – Brackendale Elementary School

604-898-3651

I am honoured to be living, working, and learning on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵwxwú7mesh Nation.

 

 

  

Parent–Teacher Conferences – Wednesday and Thursday

 

Parent–Teacher Conferences are taking place next Wednesday and Thursday! If you would like to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress, please book an appointment using our online booking system: Book your appointment here. We look forward to connecting with you!

 

 

 

 

Book fair
 
 

Cross-Country Running

We are looking for volunteers for Brackendale’s Cross-Country race on Tuesday, October 27th. The students have really enjoyed being part of a team, and their determination and resilience is impressive! They are so excited to race at our school. Over the past few years, the Brackendale race has been a big success, and it’s a great way to cap off the season.

Ideally, we would have volunteers from around 3:15 to 4:45 pm, and we’ll do our best to keep things as efficient as possible.

As in previous years, the races will start and end by the Outdoor Classroom. We will provide a map of the course and make sure volunteers know exactly where they need to be.  

Here’s what we need in terms of volunteers:

  • Marshals: Stationed along the course to guide students. We’ll provide high-visibility vests so everyone knows who the marshals are.
  • Rabbits: Riders on mountain bikes who lead the runners along the course. An e-bike is preferable for the longer races.  If you have an older child who could be a rabbit, that would be great.  
  • Finish Line Volunteers: Hand out ribbons as runners cross the finish line.

If you can help, please let us know, and include any specific job you would prefer in your message.

Nairn Falls
 
 
Cross Country Schedule
 
        
 
 

PAC BOARD 

Movie Night

 

🍔🍗𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!🍪🍖

Our Neufeld Farms fundraiser is live! Stock your freezer with family favourites while supporting the Brackendale Elementary PAC.

Orders close 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, with pickup at the school on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝘁 𝟮:𝟯𝟬 𝗽.𝗺.

𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:
https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2026-brackendale-elementary-a4f22e43f9

Options include:

* Chicken breasts, nuggets, strips and wings
* Steaks, ground beef, ribs, bacon and sausages
* Salmon, prawns, scallops and other seafood
* Appetizers, perogies, pizza, pot pies and lasagna
* Breakfast sandwiches, egg bites and croissants
*Vegetarian and gluten-free options
* Pies, cheesecakes and cookie dough

Plus lots more!

Happy shopping—and thank you for supporting our school! ❤️

 
Neufeld
What to bring to School
October

 

Community Board

 
 
 

Socktober

 

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Criminal Record Check
 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

Please consider this efficient method for obtaining a Criminal Record Check at no charge for volunteers.

 

Online Link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/home.htm

Access Code for Brackendale Elementary: EFQHCA7NB2

 

Instructions:

  1. Please follow the link and read the information provided.
    1.     Note that the CRRP is not affiliated with the police or RCMP and so any previous record checks done through them cannot be shared with us through the CRRP.
    2.     Two of the requirements to use the online process is living within Canada for at least 24 months and having at least six months credit history (for ID verification). 
  1.     Enter the Access Code and choose the appropriate option to either Request a New CRC (recommended) or Share the result of a Completed CRC. 
  1.      Read and confirm understanding of Consent Information 
  1.      Complete applicant information as required. 
  1.     Identity verification questions will be asked. These are provided by Equifax and use your financial history to verify your ID.

     If you fail any of the ID verification questions you will be asked to print off the application and have the organization (Brackdendale Elementary) verify your ID using two pieces of valid ID and provide a signed signature where it asks for it (under “To be completed by requesting organization”).

 

Drivers Abstract - Volunteer Drivers

 

The volunteer drivers need to fill out a Volunteer Driver Authorization Application, which includes a drivers abstract (ordered through ICBC) and have a valid criminal record check.

 

If you are willing to drive your child AND other children to an "away" school event, you will be expected to bring these children back to BRE at the end of the games as well, unless their parent comes to pick them up from the game.

 
 

 

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