Hello Hatzic Families,

Students had a great time learning Martial Arts moves and exercises from the Excel Marital Arts Academy. Thank you to everyone that was able to come to Family Breakfast this morning. Special shout out to all the staff and volunteers that helped with cooking, serving, and cleaning up.  Thinking about and sending positive wishes to the special ladies playing important roles in the lives of others  Have a wonderful weekend!

Coding Classes – Grade 4-6

• We are pleased to offer a beginners coding class for students in Grade 4-6
• 4 classes – Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 pm, May 15, 22, 29 and June 5
• $30 for all 4 classes – pay at the office with cash or to the PAC at Hatzicfundraising@gmail.com
• Limited space avaible due to limited computers

Energy Drinks

• Please be mindful of sending your student with energy drinks to school – we are strongly discouraging them as a source of energy at school
• These are the drinks that have extra caffeine added, not Gatorade type drinks
• https://www.realmomnutrition.com/energy-drinks-and-kids/

Bus Registration

• To ride a District School bus, all NEW and RETURNING riders MUST complete an on-line registration form each year.
• We need to know the SCHOOL your child/ren will be attending and the GRADE they will be enrolling in for the 2025 - 2026 school year. This is very important information. Please use the ▼ on the online form to access the list of schools/grades.
• Should you not require bus service for your child(ren) next year please inform us via E-MAIL and INCLUDE your child/ren full names.
• How To Register:
• Go to – www.mpsd.ca
• Click on the Transportation icon
• Click on Registering to Ride a Bus
• Complete the 2025 - 2026 Form and Submit   

Track and Field – preorder food

• The PAC at Albert McMahon is offering pre-order food items for the District Track Meet
• Wednesday – Grade 5/6 students
• Thursday – Grade 4 students
• https://albertmcmahonpac.square.site

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

• MUSIC BINGO – save the date May 30 at 7 pm at the Dewdney Pub (attached flyer)
• Next PAC meeting and voting – May 30^th – Everyone is Welcome
• Sports Day Sign up for Volunteers
• https://signup.com/go/tZsEPnc

Upcoming Dates

• May 12 - Little Readers @ 9 am
• May 14 – Track Meet Grade 5/6
• May 15 – Track Meet Grade 4
• May 15 – Grade 5/6 classes to Matilda Play
• May 16 – No School
• May 19 – No School
• May 22 – Family Games Night
• May 23 – Welcome to K at 1 pm
• May 30 – Music Bingo Fundraiser at the Dewdney Pub

Have an amazing weekend and see you on Monday!

All the best,

Chandy

Chandy Ritter

Principal at Hatzic Elementary

604-826-2481

Chandy.ritter@mpsd.ca​