EME PAC STAR - September 2014
EME PAC CONTACT INFORMATION
Nicola Vrijmoet Co-chair
604-763-4908
[email protected]
Sommer Kinney – Co-chairs
604-812-4842
[email protected]
Karen Bateson – Secretary
604-603-1357
[email protected]
Louise Meszaros – Treasurer
778-866-1678
[email protected]
Next PAC Meeting
Monday, October 6, 2014
9:00am. EME Library
Welcome back! It looks like we are in
store for another terrific year at Edith
McDermott!
are “extras” and are not currently part
of the BC School budget.
We always welcome any parent who
Who and what is a PAC you may ask? would like to assist us in our efforts. It
doesn’t take much time and it can
Your PAC Representatives are parents
work around your own work and/or
just like you who have made a
family schedule. We also welcome you
commitment to volunteer their time to
to attend one of our PAC meetings
add enhancements to our school
which are held once a month at the
environment.
school. This year we are staggering
How exactly do they do it?
meeting times between early mornings
and evenings to allow all of our parent
We spend a lot of time fundraising, as
community an opportunity to attend.
well as planning special events,
Meetings usually last about an hour.
cultural presentations and maintaining
Small children are welcome to
many of the school value added
accompany their parents and we will
programs that are already in place.
have babysitting available for evening
Most parents don’t realize that the PAC
meetings. We look forward to meeting
sponsors or purchases many of the
you and your families.
school’s essentials, such as special
events, field trips, library books,
WELCOME BACK TO ALL OF OUR
equipment, computers and playground FAMILIES, TEACHERS & SUPPORT
items. A majority of these endeavors
STAFF!
Check the Backpack…
Save-On-Foods Receipts
&
Canadian Tire Money
The PAC collects Save-On-Foods receipts and
Canadian Tire money, which in turn we can
exchange for funds for our school. Please
drop them off in the PAC Box in the office.
Thank-You!
Every year EME PAC sends out a donation drive
letter asking families to donate $25. This enables
families that can’t commit to fundraising
opportunities but still want to contribute to their child’s school.
Each $25 donation is also eligible for a tax credit receipt that
will be provided by our treasurer. Your full $25.00 donation will
go directly to the PAC. We appreciate our parents contributing
to all of our past fundraisers throughout the years. We will still
offer other fundraiser campaigns this school
year. Thank you in advance for your
generosity and continued support of our
efforts to enhance new experiences and
equipment for our kids!
Edith McDermott Elementary School Parent Advisory Council 2014-2015
EME PAC STAR - September 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS / REMINDERS
PAC Meeting
Monday, October 6 at 9:00am
School Photos
Wednesday, October 8
Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 13, 2014
Starting in October we will be offering
a Subway lunch! Watch your child’s backpack
for a yellow order form. A portion from Subway &
Lunch Lady is donated to our PAC.
PAC FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS FOR 2014-2015
September - Per Family Charity Donation Drive
October - Family Photo Night
November - Ordering for Dessertco Cookie & Pie Sales
December - Raffle of Front Row seats for Christmas
Concert & Clothing Drive bags handed out
January - Return of Clothing bags
February - TBA
March - Dessertco and Purdy’s Sale
April - TBA
May - Flower fundraiser
June - Fun Day Concession Sales
** Hardbite chips will be every second Wednesday **
Do you have a
fundraising idea?
Bring it to us either in person
at the PAC meeting, by
email, phone or text. We
welcome all ideas and
comments from all parents
in our school community.
PAC Colouring Contest. We are looking for a logo for our
PAC. Best design wins a $25 Toys R Us gift certificate!
!
Watch for our new bin in the foyer!!
The Book Fair is coming in November. All profits are
donated to our school library. Last year over $1000 went
towards our library to purchase new books. Volunteer lists
will be posted outside the library in November.
Your Real Estate Connection - Shannon McComb
ADVERTISING WORKS!
HOW TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE PAC STAR
To advertise in the PAC STAR, please leave your request in the PAC
Box located in the school office. You may also e-mail your ad request
to:
[email protected]
ALL ADS WITH SPECIFIC GRAPHICS MUST BE PREPARED AND
SUBMITTED COPY READY, DESKTOP PUBLISHING AND EDITING IS
NOT PROVIDED.
ALL ADS AND MATCHING FUNDS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE
15TH OF EACH MONTH TO MAKE THE DEADLINE!
Please note that Edith McDermott Elementary and it’s PAC accept no
responsibility for the goods/services advertised. Our ad rates are as
follows:
* 1/8 Page Ad @ $2.00
* 1/4 Page Ad @ $5.00
* 1/2 Page Ad @ $7.00
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Edith McDermott Elementary School Parent Advisory Council 2014-2015