Here's what's happening at school

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Check out the PAC website! It's a place to find everything you need IN ONE PLACE! Have any suggestions for the site, please let us know (email Chair). Password for protected areas: sp508.

GO TO PAC WEBSITE

VOLUNTEER FOR EVENTS

Donate your gently used books to the school!

For every two books your child donates, they will be able to take one book home.

Please ensure all book donations are marked with your child’s name and division. All donations should be brought into the school no later than Wednesday March 4th.

Donations can be made in the main hall soon. Get those books ready!

Our monthly PAC meeting is Wednesday March 4th. Come join us. We have a couple of guest speakers - one from Arc Academy or Inquiry and one re: prep for our Reunification drill in June.

Wednesday March 4th from 6:30-8:00.

Everyone is welcome.

Agenda (here) and Minutes from Feb GM (here).

The annual auction gala is our biggest fundraiser. But we need all families in the school to participate. If all families could gather a few donations, we'll be able to have an amazing event!

Here's all that you need to know: letter, forms, and who's been approached already. It's all on the Auction website.

GO TO THE WEBSITE

The SPFS PAC Executive has upcoming positions for the 2020/2021 school year. All positions are available each year, and if there are more two or more nominees for one position, a vote will be held at the Annual General Meeting on May 5th.

Current Positions Available:
Vice Chair of Coordinators
Vice Chair of Committees
Co-Treasurer
Member at large (2)

Please contact the PAC Chair with any questions. Now is the time to chat up the folks in the role so you get an idea of what is involved!

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS

NOMINATE YOURSELF/SOMEONE

The Garden Committee needs some help! This year we need some volunteers to help with the garden, and you can contact Chris to do this! You can reach him here.

But next year, Chris will not be able to be our Chair and is looking for someone to take over! If you're interested, please contact PAC Chair Jenn here.

Important info:

Inclusion Survey:The District is seeking feedback on how to make learning environments more inclusive. Let's make our voice be heard. Please complete the survey here.

Strategic Plan: Feedback on the DRAFT strategic plan is due now. Please have a look and provide feedback ASAP via email. You can send the email to Carmen and cc the Superintendent (sgreen@sd61.bc.ca). Here is the link for the draft.

Annual Budget: The District is seeking input on its 2020/2021 Budget. Please take a moment to look at the website and provide as much feedback as possible. Link here.

Board Meeting Highlights: here (super easy to read!).

Next VCPAC meeting Tuesday April 28, 2020. 7:00-9:00pm at Oaklands Elementary School.

Please see a message from Parents 4 climate and a request to get involved. Here.

See event happening tonight. here.

Some students in our school have life threatening allergies to nuts and fish.

Please DO NOT send these items to school. We all must do our best to provide safe and allergy free shared spaces (e.g., library, playground, washrooms, gym, water fountains, railings, etc).

Please ensure your children are in the habit of washing their hands before and after eating to keep all of our kids safe.

Thank you so much to our amazing volunteers who have dedicated their time to making South Park Family School what it is.

Upcoming opportunities:
Clothing Sale
Spring Fling
Kindergarten Welcome Tea
Auction

Mark your calendars for SPRING events:

May 1-2, 2020
New to Me Clothing Sale

May 2, 2020
Spring Fling and Plant sale

Interested in learning more about our role as parents at SPFS and how we can continue to maintain our school program? Check our our parent handbook here.

Haven't subscribed to the Google Calendar yet? Do it so you can stay up to date on the school events! We even have Pizza Day reminders set!

GET CALENDAR

Are you on Facebook? Have you joined the SOUTH PARK FAMILIES group? Do you know we also have private groups for each division? Look for your link in the announcements section at the top of the Facebook page! Go Now!

Not on Facebook? Don't worry - all info will also come via email.