Hello Families,
This week’s update highlights upcoming events including the PAC meeting next week. That meeting will focus on preparations for the Spring Fair. As we prepare for this big event, we thought it would be a good time to update families on where the PAC funds have been generated so far this year, and where those funds are being used. Enjoy the update.
PAC Meeting
At our next PAC meeting, we will focus on the planning for the Spring Fair. This doesn’t mean it’s just about volunteering, it’s about sharing your best ideas on how to make this event a creative success and a magical event for all our kids. This is a fantastic event that brings kids, staff and parents together at the school. The next PAC meeting is Monday, February 20th, 2017 at 7:00pm in the multi-purpose room. Come at 6:45 for snacks and tea. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend and join us. Agenda will be posted shortly.
What funds have we raised?
Families helped out at so many events this year. The volunteering itself is how we build community. But we also use funds we generate to augment the school community as well. So what funds have we raised so far this year?
- Halloween Dance: $520
- Red Barn money cards: $590
- Art Cards: $2,000
- Basket Raffles: $2,090
- Purdy’s Chocolates: $1,040
- Magazine Subscriptions: $650
What have we funded?
Here is where some of the funds have been directed:
- Classroom Funds: $4,200 (alloted to each classroom for use by teacher over the year)
- Artist in Residence (fall): $1,660 (expanded music classes for Winter Concert)
- New Carpet Multi-Purpose Room: $530
- Wireless Microphone: $400
- Gingerbread cookie decorating: $230
- Families in need: $445 (discretionary fund managed by Mr. Guiguet and Mrs. Blackwell)
- Goldstream field trip: $70
- Inside toys for rainy day play: $185
- PAC Monthly Coffee Morning: $120
- Gifts: $300 (Holiday gifts, flowers as thank you’s, Peninsula Towing who provided support and safety to all PLES families and students recently)
Upcoming Dates
Friday, February 17th – Hot Lunch
Monday, February 20th – PAC Meeting
Wednesday, February 22nd - Coffee morning
Friday, February 24th – non instructional day
Thursday, March 2nd – early dismissal