Sir James Douglas Elementary

Labour Day - Schools Closed
2021-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)

First Day of School for Grades 1 to 5
2021-09-07 09:00 - 11:30
Students will meet last year’s teachers at their old lineups. At 9:00 line up at the same door you lined up last year. If you are new to the school come to the main office at 9:00 and we will sort you out. Don’t forget to arrange for the early dismissal at 11:30

1 Hour Session for all K Students
2021-09-08 10:15 - 14:20
All K students come to the school at one of the following times:
10:15 – 11:15
11:45 – 12:45
1:20 – 2:20
You will have received an email with your exact time in late June. Please wait outside by the front main doors at your appointed time. We look forward to meeting all of you!

Welcoming Conversations for K students and their Parents
2021-09-09 09:20 - 14:40
In early June you will have received an email for your 15 minute time slot.

Welcoming Conversations for K students and their Parents
2021-09-10 09:00 - 14:40
In June you will have received an email indicating your interview time.

Half Class Session for K Students
2021-09-13 09:10 - 14:30
Half of the K students will come to school for a full day while the other half will stay home. Check your June email for your child’s assigned day.
Start time is 9:00
Dismissal at 2:30

Half Class Session for K Students
2021-09-14 09:00 - 14:30
If your K student stayed home yesterday then today is their day to come to school. Please, refer to your June email for the day that your child is to attend.
Start time: 9:00
Dismissal: 2:30

First Full Day of School for All K Students
2021-09-15 09:53 - 14:35

Terry Fox Run
2021-09-17 13:00 - 14:15
Parents are welcome to join us. Meet the classes on the hardtop at the front of the school at about 1:00. Exact times will be sent out closer to the day.

Meet the Teacher Night
2021-09-21 18:30 - 19:30
Come and meet your child’s new teacher. There will be two half hour sessions. One from 6:30 to 7:00 and the second one from 7:00 to 7:30

School Closed - Professional Development Day
2021-09-27 08:53 - 14:35, 2022-01-17

Orange Shirt Day
2021-09-30 09:00 - 14:30
We remember the cultural genocide of residential schools.
WELCOME (orangeshirtday.org)

Walk and Wheel Month
2021-10-01 08:00 - 17:00
Weekly events and the daily closure of Thurlow Rd will be in place to encourage everyone who can to leave their cars at home.

Individual Photo Day
2021-10-01 08:53 - 14:35
Come dressed for your photo to be taken

Parent - Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal Day
2021-10-06 13:30 - 17:15
Early Dismissal – School ends at 1:30
More information will be sent home closer to the date.

Parent-Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal Day
2021-10-07 13:30 - 17:15

School Closed - Thanksgiving Day
2021-10-11 08:00 - 17:00

School Closed - Provincial Professional Development Day
2021-10-22 08:00 - 17:00

Orange and Black Day - Wear Orange and Black today
2021-10-29 08:00 - 17:00

Photo Retakes
2021-10-29 08:53 - 14:30
If your child missed photo day on October 1 or you are unhappy with the photos taken then they can have their photo taken today.

Halloween Party
2021-10-29 18:00 - 20:00
PAC organizes a spectacular not to be missed Halloween Party for the evening. Details to come.

Remembrance Day Assembly
2021-11-10 10:50 - 23:40
Parents are welcome to join us for this ceremony in the school gym.

Schools Closed - Remembrance Day
2021-11-11

Schools Closed - Professional Development Day
2021-11-12

Fun Hat Day
2021-11-25 08:53 - 14:35
Wear a fun hat of your own creation.

First Term Report Cards Sent Home
2021-12-09

School Closed for Winter Vacation
2021-12-20 - 2022-01-03

Schools Reopen
2022-01-04

French Immersion Kindergarten and Grade 1 Registration Week
2022-01-10 - 2022-01-14
Register your child for French Immersion K or if they are currently in English K and you wish to move them to French grade 1 in September 2022. All registrations happen on line.
Here is the link: Registration – The Greater Victoria School District No. 61 (sd61.bc.ca)
Any registrations submitted after January 14th will be considered late registrations and will be at the bottom of the waitlist.
