Here’s what’s coming up for Selkirk families, based on the school’s October 12–16 Family Spotlight and the October 15 SPG meeting package.
October 15 SPG meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 6–7:30 p.m. · Kingfisher Room, Selkirk Montessori School. Download the meeting package (PDF). It includes the agenda, current positions and classroom representatives, September 17 minutes for approval, and the proposed 2026–2027 budget. The minutes and budget await approval at this meeting.
Fundraisers and ways to help
McTavish art kits: order through October 21. The SPG receives 30% of fundraiser sales; kits will be delivered to school after the campaign closes. Browse the art kits.
Apples: ordering closed October 6. School pickup is Tuesday, October 20; the pickup window has not been announced.
Clara Clark bedding: view the supplied 2025 catalogue (PDF). Please contact SPG for Selkirk ordering, deadline and pickup details before ordering.
Community pantry: bring non-perishable donations to the collection bin in the school foyer. Peanut butter, jam and nut milks are especially in demand.
Dates for your diary
October 16 — individual photos
October 19–22 — child-hosted visits
October 23 — provincial non-instructional day
October 30 — Historical Halloween (Grades 1 and 2), pizza day and Halloween Howler. Howler time and volunteer signup details are still to be confirmed.
The additional hot-lunch ordering window ended September 28, and the spirit-wear group-shipping offer ended October 9. Check school emails and the store for later ordering announcements.