Prospect Lake Elementary School PAC

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

• Tuesday May 9: Staff Appreciation Lunch
• Thursday May 11: COPACS Meeting
• Thursday May 11: Hot Lunch Orders Due
• Thursday May 11: Spring Florals Pick Up
• Friday May 12: Spring Florals Pick Up
• Friday May 12: Used Book Sale

• Thursday May 18: Hot Lunch
• Friday May 19: Professional Development Day – School NOT in Session

• Monday May 22: Stat Holiday – School NOT in Session
• Tuesday May 23: PAC Meeting & AGM

• Wednesday May 31: ROMS Open House 5:30-6:30pm (for current Grade 5 students and families)

STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH

On Tuesday May 9th we would like to show our appreciation to all the great staff at Prospect Lake school by throwing them a special lunch.  In order to have a successful meal, we need lots of help!  Thank you to all the families that have signed up so far to help.  We still have a few spaces available that we need to fill.  If you are able to help out with this event, please sign-up HERE.

We need 5 more volunteers to help with the following menu items:

• 1 x main dish - casserole, sandwiches, family favourites, hot / cold, etc.
• 2 x main dish - vegetarian option, hot / cold
• 2 x side dish - salad, fruit, bread/buns, veggies, etc.

Notes for meal volunteers:

• Food can be dropped off at the school, in the gym, between 8:30 - 11:00am
• Food containers / trays should be clearly labelled with your family's name or use a recyclable container / tray that we will dispose of
• Include any notes regarding allergens: dairy / nuts / gluten-free / vegan / etc.
• Food containers / trays can be picked up, in the gym, at the end of the day

We need 1 more volunteer to help with set-up:

• Set-up, 9:00am - 11:00am

Notes for set-up, service and clean-up volunteers:

• Allow yourself enough time to park - lower lot or street parking.
• Masking is not required; personal choices will be respected.

If you are able to help out with this event, please sign-up HERE.

USED BOOK SALE

Thank you to our school community for their generous donations of Used Books. The PAWS Picks club has been busy sorting and organizing in preparation for their sale.

The Used Book Sale will be held on Friday May 12 in the Learning Commons.

Students will come through with their classes throughout the day.  The sale will also be open to all families after school from 2:45-3:45pm.

Prices:

• Readers and Paperback – 2 for $1.00
• Hardcovers $1.00 each
• Cash only please!

All proceeds will support our school library collection. 

Thank you for your support!

UPCOMING PAC MEETING & AGM

This month’s PAC meeting will be held on Tuesday May 23.  We will have our regular PAC meeting starting at 7:00pm with our AGM to follow.  Please keep an eye on your inbox as a letter will be coming home soon with important information regarding the PAC.

Every PAC Executive position is accepting nominations; President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications, COPACS Representative and Members-at-Large.  Please note, all positions can be co-chaired.  We have a great set of parents that would happily help support new people transition into their roles.  

We also need an Elections Officer that can help facilitate the elections. 

If you are interested in any of the PAC Executive positions or if you are willing to be the Elections Officer, please connect with us at prospectlakepac@gmail.com . 

Click HERE for specific details regarding what each Executive position entails. 

SUPPORT OUR GRADE 5 GRADUATES WITH THEIR FUNDRAISERS!!

Each year our graduating class of grade 5’s celebrates their end of Elementary School with a day trip to a local camp.  This year our students are heading to Camp Imadene.  As the cost of everything has gone up significantly, our graduating class of 63 students need to raise $100 each to cover camp, plus an additional $30 to cover the cost of their yearbooks.  To help raise money to cover these costs, there are two on-going fundraisers available:

• Is your recycling filling up with empty beverage containers and milk jugs?  Looking for somewhere to return them?  Why not bring them to the Glanford Bottle Depot!  Our Grade 5 graduating class is hosting an on-going fundraiser.  You can drop off your empties and donate the deposit under the account "Prospect Lake Grade 5 Fundraiser”.  All the donations raised will go towards helping these students pay for their year-end day trip to Camp Imadene, and to help cover the cost of other graduation activities and expenses.

• If you shop at Country Grocer, our Grade 5 students would happily take your receipts off your hands.  When you return your receipts to the school (bucket by Mrs. Blackwell’s desk), we tally up the total spent and submit it to Country Grocer.  Country Grocer then gives us a portion of our cost spent back in gift cards.  Our grade 5 parent reps then sell the gift cards to anyone that would like one (usually in $50 increments) and the cash received goes back towards the grade 5 graduating classes year end activities.  This is a year-round and on-going fundraiser.  Any money left at the end of the year gets carried over to next year’s graduating class.  It benefits everyone!

If you have any questions about the above fundraisers, if you would like to purchase some of the Country Grocer gift cards, or if you would like to support our graduates in a different way, please contact Sam at sambeecher@hotmail.com

COPACS NEWS – SAANICH SCHOOLS ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE SEEKING MEMBERS

The district is seeking individuals with lived and learned accessibility experience to join Saanich Schools Accessibility Committee that will be created to help:

• Identify, prevent, and eliminate barriers to accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities within Saanich Schools
• Contribute to the development of an Accessibility Plan for the District
• Bring greater awareness and attention to the lived experience of those learning and working within Saanich Schools

Read the overview here

The Committee will meet over the Spring - dates and times will be based on what works for committee members.

At least half of the Committee members will be comprised of persons with disabilities and/or individuals representing disability-serving organizations(s) and membership should also reflect the diversity of British Columbians and include Indigenous peoples.

Applications (click HERE) are due Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. to Robyn Reid rreid@saanichschools.ca

LOST AND FOUND

Missing a jacket?  Did only one shoe make it home?  The lost and found is over-flowing at the school.  Please ask your child to take a moment to look through and see if any item might belong to them.  Adults, the lost and found, is available to check in the undercover area before and after school.  Any labelled items have been returned to students.

SD63 NEWS

FOOD SURVERY FOR FAMILIES

We are beginning the process of gathering feedback about food programs in Saanich Schools and would be grateful for your feedback.  Please complete the following survey here:  

Community/ Parent Survey: School Food Program | Saanich Schools

Thank you for your participation. 

YEAR-ROUND FUNDRAISERS

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

• Please save your receipts from Country Grocer. Place them in the bucket on top of the wooden PAC mailbox beside Mrs. Blackwell’s desk.  This fundraiser helps support our Grade 5 graduating class each year with their camp day and other special graduation activities.
• 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

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)

Sign up for the PAC Forum Subscriptions - found on our webpage!