Hello Hatzic Families,
We had a great family night with Boris. He brought and played numerous instruments from around the world. Everyone was able to try some recycled instruments as well. The weather this week was beautiful, and it was great to be outside in the sunshine.
Learning updates
- Student learning updates will be going home this week or being posted if you child’s teacher uses an online platform
- Please remember that these updates look at your child’s growth over the past term
- If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s learning update please contact your child’s teacher
Donations – Breakfast program or Playground
- If you would like to support one of our food programs (Breakfast Club, Lunch Club, Sharing Shelf or our snack tables) please reach out to the office to find out what is needed or make an online donation through the link below
- https://www.mpsd.ca/District/adminpro/fin/Documents/6.6.1%20Charitable%20Donation%20Form.pdf
- Or stop by the office to donate and pick up a paper copy of the tax receipt paperwork
- All donations over $25 and purchased items must come with a receipt will be eligible for a tax receipt
- Please be very specific as to what school and program you are donating towards
PAC News
- Growing Smiles Plants – open for purchases with a delivery date of May 9th (Friday before Mother’s Day)
- https://hatzic.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
- Neufeld Farms Fundraiser is now open
- https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2025-hatzic-elementary-school?sfnsn=mo
- Martial Arts course Fundraiser – 5-day course during lunch hour for students May 5 to 9th
- Waiver forms are in the office - $20 for all 5 days
- Munch a Lunch from now until end of the year is online – if you are able, please donate to support families who are struggling. Our school currently supports many students with hot lunches every day, daily snacks and weekend backpacks. Thank you

- Next PAC Meeting – Friday April 25th at 8:45 am – Everyone is Welcome
Moving next year
- Allow it is hard to believe… this is the time of year when the School District starts to plan for next year
- If you are planning on moving and leaving Hatzic please let the office know as soon as possible
- If you have a new neighbour or know a new Kindergarten aged student, please get them to contact the office as we are filling up fast for next year
Upcoming Dates
- April 18 – Good Friday - No School
- April 21 – Easter Monday – No school
- April 22 – Learning Updates go home this week
- April 28 – Little Readers at 9 am
- April 30 – Books for Bedtime
- May 5 – Class photo day
- May 14 – Track Meet Grade 5/6
- May 15 – Track Meet Grade 4
Have a excellent weekend and see you on Tuesday! Happy Egg Hunting 
All the best,
Chandy
Chandy Ritter
Principal at Hatzic Elementary
604-826-2481
Chandy.ritter@mpsd.ca