Prospect Lake Elementary School PAC

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

• Monday September 26: Individual School Photos
• Tuesday September 27: PAC Meeting, 7:00pm
• Wednesday September 28: Corn Roast, 5:00-6:30pm
• Thursday September 29: Orange Shirt Day
  
• Friday September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, school not in session
  

• Friday October 7: Pizza and Sushi Hot Lunch
  
• Monday October 10: Thanksgiving Day, school not in session
  
• Thursday October 20: Subway Hot Lunch
  
• Friday October 21: Pro-D Day, school not in session 
• Friday October 28: Halloween Howl Dance

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC) MEETING

We would like to invite all parents and guardians to join us this Tuesday, September 27th at 7:00pm for our first PAC meeting of the year.  Meetings will be held in person at the school in the Learning Commons (library).  When you join us, please enter the school through the main front doors, sanitize your hands, sign in at Mrs. Blackwell’s desk and proceed directly to the Learning Commons.  Masking is optional and choices are respected.  Doors open at 6:45pm with the meeting starting promptly at 7:00pm.  September’s meeting agenda can be found HERE. **Parking is available at the school!!**

What is a PAC?  The Parent Advisory Council, commonly known as a PAC, is the officially recognized collective voice of parents and guardians in our school. 

What does the PAC do?  Our PAC strives to represent the diversity within our school community as well as contributing to the benefit of all students. We strive to maintain positive relationships with school administrators and staff.  Throughout the year the PAC may host whole school events, fundraisers, and other activities with the goal of providing enrichment for the students.   

Why attend a PAC meeting? Every parent and guardian of a student registered at Prospect Lake Elementary School are members of the PAC and are eligible to participate in our monthly meetings.  Our PAC meetings are a forum to discuss matters affecting the school and the education of our children.  Parents’ voices are a tremendous value to our school as they offer a wealth of ideas, knowledge, and support.  At our monthly meetings, the principal and / or vice principal, will be in attendance to provide us with a school update.  They are also available for questions and discussion.  Upon their departure, the PAC president will facilitate the evenings agenda.  There are topics available for discussion, voting, new ideas, etc.

We are hopeful to see new faces at our September meeting.  If you are unable to make this month’s meeting, you are always welcome to attend another meeting throughout the year.   If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to connect with us at prospectlakepac@gmail.com

CORN ROAST & OPEN HOUSE

The Corn Roast and Open House will be held this week Wednesday, September 28th, from 5:00-6:30pm at the school.  Please park at the Prospect Lake Community Hall, Whitehead Park, walk, or ride.  Parking is not available at the school.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to help Mrs. Blackwell sort through all of the returned student packages.  Please sign up HERE if you’re interested.

HALLOWEEN HOWL SCHOOL DANCE

The Halloween Howl dance is back!  There is an immediate need for volunteers to help with the planning and coordination of this whole school event.  Please sign up online and forward any questions about the roles to the PAC Executive at prospectlakepac@gmail.com.  There will be discussion about the dance at this week’s PAC meeting as well. 

What is the Halloween Howl?  The Halloween Howl is Prospect Lake's Halloween Dance.  This is a whole school event that is held after school in the early evening.  ALL family members are invited to attend.  Costumes are encouraged, however please leave any weapons and masks at home.  This year, due to the increase of our school population, we will be hosting the dance at Bayside Middle School.  There will be more information to come, so save the date for this exciting event!

OCTOBER HOT LUNCHES

The MunchaLunch system is ready for your October Hot Lunch orders.  

• Friday October 7: Pizza and Sushi – gluten and dairy free options available
• Thursday October 20: Subway – a new gluten free meal package available

THANK YOU!!

We would like to extend a BIG thank you to the following people for volunteering their time to help set up, sort, and clean up the at the bottle drive: Angela Formosa-Gray, Heiley Gnam, Jacquie Davis, Amanda Earle, Micaela Maftei, Pallavi Murthy, Iris Scruton, Sarah Angus, Desiree Davies, Shelly McIntyre, Terri Archer, Carolyn Ensing, and Ivory Xi.  We would also like to thank EVERYONE that donated their bottles.  We raised $1,260.00!!

YEAR-ROUND FUNDRAISERS

Please help us raise funds for our children and school with these ongoing fundraisers:  

• Please save your receipts from Country Grocer and your Canadian Tire money. Place them in the bucket on top of the wooden PAC mailbox beside Mrs. Blackwell’s desk 
• If you shop at Cobb’s Bread, please mention Prospect Lake School before you pay. 5% of what you spend comes back to the school. 
• If you shop at Peninsula Co-op or buy gas at Save on Gas, please quote membership number #79184 

Please make sure to thank these local businesses for the support they provide our school.  

CONNECT WITH US

Please feel free to connect with us at any time: prospectlakepac@gmail.com

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Don’t forget to check our PLES PAC website regularly for up-to-date fundraisers, current news, important dates, and much more:  Course: Prospect Lake Elementary School PAC (sd63.bc.ca)

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