Collective Responsibility

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With help from parents, teachers, Grade 5's and support staff, we treated our Grade 6's to a celebration breakfast. Parents and staff cooked up a huge yummy breakfast for the students followed by awarding them all with the laughable, 'Most Likely To' certificates as voted on by their peers. Parent and staff support make this tradition possible - thank you!</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bcd61c48-97e3-4dc0-9b71-09e1198e9dba?fingerprint=ppb20260617230354" alt="Grade 6 Breakfast" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e08c86f0-683d-4722-bd74-d4d15e045a60?fingerprint=ppb20260617230354" alt="Grade 6 Breakfast 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 Mile students conducted outdoor learning at some local ponds on private land. The very generous parents of some of our students allowed for a fantastic walking trip to access these ponds which were teaming with life. Students investigated ecosystems, food chains and had some great hands on experiences with critters of all sorts including leaches - which they found very interesting.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/eb0eb97f-8bfa-44fa-bd94-5cdcd2061952?fingerprint=ppb20260603220006" alt="Pond Life 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/af4aec96-0834-4664-aa37-469d3620db8f?fingerprint=ppb20260603220006" alt="Pond Life 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scout Island and their great offerings of outdoor learning topics and units has been foundational in our goal to get outside and learn. Martin Kruus has been fantastic hosting our students in learning sessions at Scout Island and also visiting our school for many site based outdoor learning opportunities. A truly great partnership!</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fabc21fc-acf0-4d72-86a3-87a8b2cfc6f6?fingerprint=ppb20260525163040" alt="Outdoor Teamwork 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7d0ab4b7-ce76-41ff-9e7d-53fc3c393ba1?fingerprint=ppb20260525163041" alt="Outdoor Teamwork 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All classes at 150 Mile took to the community to help keep our Earth. Students, teachers, support staff and a huge showing of parents helped lend a hand picking up garbage all around the school and in the local community areas. A job well done, it was remarkable to see how many parents came out to pitch in a helping hand and chaperone and supervise on the road crossings.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/20d8ad96-1d70-4ee2-b8c1-8d43a7a81880?fingerprint=ppb20260506214356" alt="Earth Day Challange" width="480" height="640" style="width:480px;height:640px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Big Brothers and Big Sisters visited Mrs. Davis's Grade 3/4 class to help teach the students science, specifically 'Forces.' Students had a hands on experience making different designs of catapults and launching ping-pong balls to test their designs. Thank you to Tasha and Jaidynn for bringing your knowledge, enthusiasm, and supplies and sharing such a great learning experience with our students.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4bbdb31a-1c97-40af-a2d0-6dd2126bb7d6?fingerprint=ppb20260412031316" alt="ADST2 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e309eca4-26f3-4749-a7ac-7cdc82702ec6?fingerprint=ppb20260412031319" alt="ADST1 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In partnership with the Williams Lake First Nations Recreation Team (Paige and Nate) and the Golf Canada Junior Development program, Grade 5/6 students from Mrs. Vath's and Mrs. McKimm's classes are getting an introduction into the sport of golf. WLFN staff will be coming once a week over the month of February to show our students the basics of golf and introduce a 'life' sport.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/768b46f2-ef96-4bc2-acc4-7093a4218458?fingerprint=ppb20260216195550" alt="Golf Introduction1 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c0be9c5b-0be6-4611-882f-74b554e7d8f5?fingerprint=ppb20260216195550" alt="Golf Introduction2 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Williams Lake Mustangs sent three team members to 150 Mile to support or reading program. Cash, Trenton and Brendan took turns reading with, and reading to multiple groups of eager readers throughout an afternoon. Not only did they share their love of reading but they also stood out as great role models for our students. Thank you to Parnell Pinette from the Mustang organization for setting up this great opportunity.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cf30a4ab-6a2d-41c1-9f6d-5d2b1f822f85?fingerprint=ppb20260204045611" alt="Mustang Reading Program2 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/73dbce6b-7f8f-4e2b-8cbc-f3d18a4bf308?fingerprint=ppb20260204045611" alt="Mustang Reading Program1 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"On Halloween night, the Great Pumpkin rises out of his pumpkin patch and flies through the air with his bag of toys for all the children!" (Linus), Well at 150 Mile Elementary, with the help of PAC parents, we set the pumpkin patch up early this morning for all the students to select a pumpkin. Now all we need to do is wait......</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9ec8ada4-e46c-4f65-9e8c-9ed237b2dd33?fingerprint=ppb20260128043112" alt="Great Pumpkin Patch1 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ebbf2c61-2473-43f4-b360-9b7bb23c9d2e?fingerprint=ppb20260128043114" alt="Great Pumpkin Patch2 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Two classes with Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students visited the 150 Mile Fire Department as they began their unit on learning about community. The volunteer fire fighters were more than happy to show the students around and give them a hands on experience with some gear.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b040e0ca-e397-4f67-9ea0-c79c0a94bbd6?fingerprint=ppb20260128041811" alt="Exploring Community2 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/781c32f4-abb4-4a3b-8809-54e40b0e9362?fingerprint=ppb20260128041810" alt="Exploring Community1 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents of 150 Mile gathered to help put on our annual Harvest Soup lunch for all the students and staff in the school. A huge group of parents prepared a healthy soup made from root vegetables and cooked fresh Bannock to add to the yummy lunch. I can't say enough about how great this group of parents are in supporting their children through school activities!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1e6c3538-997e-439c-b07f-ea5a27ef8a96?fingerprint=ppb20260127232004" alt="Harvest Soup2 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e4805d3e-13aa-4086-9747-a58548395a7b?fingerprint=ppb20260127232003" alt="Harvest Soup1 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 PAC sponsored a welcome back BBQ on Friday at the end of the week. PAC parents take an active and important role in building a strong sense of belonging for students and their families as well. This event was very well attended, thank you PAC!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4806666f-ed44-4e09-aa81-42aac03e9e59?fingerprint=ppb20251217033956" alt="8 Craig Munroe" width="463" height="347" style="width:463px;height:347px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 Mile Elementary in partnership with the Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy (CCPL) held our annual Popsicles in the Park Kindergarten 'Ice Breaker'. Turn out this year was over 85% of all our incoming Kindergarten students! 'Kindies' participated in an introduction scavenger hunt, received many free books and had a popsicle. Thank you CCPL for your ongoing support.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/49fea1d0-e2c8-4161-88e2-c83cc71eafdf?fingerprint=ppb20260127225111" alt="Popsicles Park1 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f3e7486c-d5d4-4d71-b504-6e3bbf252735?fingerprint=ppb20260127225112" alt="Popsicles Park2 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our students from Mrs. Vath's class took some time today to help clean up litter in the local community. The class went over to the 150 Mile Center and picked up litter with the hopes that this, often a first stop for visitors, will be looking great for the summer season!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/da7d5735-b81b-429b-8051-5b9bc37368b8?fingerprint=ppb20260127223308" alt="Environmental Cleanup Craig Munroe" width="486" height="364" style="width:486px;height:364px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5 and 6 students with 150 Mile Elementary School organized a food drive in their school, collecting 1,000 food items for the Salvation Army food bank in Williams Lake.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"We're learning about global hunger as a world problem," said the class' teacher Brandi Vath as she explained why they decided to organize the food drive. "The kids wanted to do something and they kind of generated the idea," she said.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With big smiles and helping hands, the students delivered the food donations on Tuesday, May 6 directly to the food bank.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3dd68681-2ee3-4365-8951-226319eac50c?fingerprint=ppb20251217033929" alt="Food Drive" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a10e16c3-ee77-4fd9-bb47-389b210f1fd1?fingerprint=ppb20251217035031" alt="Food Drive" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Starfish Pack Program through Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club is excited to begin supporting families and students at 150 Mile Elementary starting in September of 2025. Staff at 150 Mile Elementary have volunteered to pick up and drop of Starfish Packs at Marie Sharpe each week to make the program work. A real team effort, between community, schools, and staff!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/84240db7-a11a-4974-8f08-2f9aca8653f6?fingerprint=ppb20251217034611" alt="Starfish Back Pack Program" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/013a1d37-abbd-46c6-a084-41603c289697?fingerprint=ppb20251217033632" alt="Starfish Back Pack Program" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The staff at 150 Mile submitted a team for the annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser, they raised over $4000 dollars for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ee48e084-3d2d-44c7-b8d5-3349cc9c6388?fingerprint=ppb20251217040511" alt="Bowl for Kids Sake" width="499" height="424" style="width:499px;height:424px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 Mile was happy to host Jenny Howell from Waterwise. Jenny shared her extensive knowledge on water topics to help augment our students' understanding of water and it's key role in our lives. Topics ranged from water chemistry, world water issues, the water cycle and water sheds. All 10 divisions had an opportunity to have a Waterwise presentation. Our sincere thanks to such a great community resource that is invested in our children learning about the world around them.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a867dde5-ea9a-4133-94fe-6bc75541d9c3?fingerprint=ppb20251217035244" alt="Waterwise" width="553" height="347" style="width:553px;height:347px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The 150 Mile Strong Start, led by Tara Flanagan, hosted a Block Builders program. This program is a family literacy initiative that uses building blocks in learning activities that can be duplicated at home. Attendance was FULL!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f75d52a0-fbdd-44e5-bc92-0aa3083284c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217040624" alt="3rqjnz2l" width="551" height="733" style="width:551px;height:733px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 Mile was happy to host our very own Trustee Mary Forbes this past week. Mark shared her extensive knowledge of animals, animal habitat and conservation with most of the classes in the school. Our learnings will undoubtedly help focus our outdoor learning activities as we explore the WLFN fields, forests and creek behind the school.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2c280de7-d6b5-54a8-87ce-789ecb8557ba?fingerprint=ppb20251217033835" alt="4f5uneve.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 Mile Elementary hosted a Craft Night on December 18th for students, parents and family. Many different types of crafts were available for making. Special note going out to Oliver from the Conservation Society for joining us and helping make sustainable and recyclable door hangings. The door hangings were beautiful and helped teach our students about sustainable holiday activities.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ca8d3c8b-ed15-5f3b-9b66-5531f7c2fe57?fingerprint=ppb20251217040230" alt="ib81ff9i.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With the help of a veritable army of parent volunteers, 150 Mile Elementary hosted our annual turkey dinner at lunch. We managed to have a sit down dinner with all 233 students, 29 staff and over 12 parent volunteers. Many thanks to such an amazing parent support team that helps us immensely with making students comfortable at school with a strong sense of belonging.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3d5e800a-a589-5645-8665-01dad14c5578?fingerprint=ppb20251217033929" alt="mdun55zh.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6018e93c-2f23-5098-bc90-a8a2a73875ba?fingerprint=ppb20251217034115" alt="7u30hok6.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The staff with a large group of parents put on our annual Harvest Soup event at 150 Mile. In a collaborative effort about 12 parents with several staff and students came to help cook, serve and clean-up. Local root vegetables and locally purchased meats were all used to create soup for all students and served with yummy bannock.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b930d6f7-a2c9-503d-b562-ef39a0804340?fingerprint=ppb20251217035632" alt="cchuexll.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 Mile Elementary PAC hosted a welcome back BBQ at the end of the first week of school. Over 180 students and parents came out to spend some time with teachers connecting and building community ties. Even the neighborhood bear made a visit in a nearby field munching on berries.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7c0bf166-f74e-5c7e-b673-b0031b3d51cd?fingerprint=ppb20251217034541" alt="bxoosi4i.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/13f9588f-cd8e-599e-8dd7-c239304092b0?fingerprint=ppb20251217033726" alt="7mtxwjbk.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>