P.A.C. NEWSLETTER #1

South Meridian PAC

What Is The PAC? – The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) are a group parents working together with the teachers and administration to support our school programs, policies, plans and activities. All parents and guardians of students registered in the school are able to participate as a member of the PAC. 

How Does a PAC Work? - Through their elected executives from parents in the school, PACs communicate with their parent community, gathering and discussing issues of importance regarding their school in order to adequately advise those who influence their school. In addition to PAC meetings, communication may also be done through newsletters, telephone, email, and websites so that all parents have the opportunity for input.

The Purpose Of Our PAC:

• To promote the education and welfare of students in the school.
• To encourage parent involvement in the school, and to support programs that promote parent involvement.
• To provide leadership in the school community.
• To contribute to a sense of community within the school and among the school, home, and neighbourhood.
• To provide parent education and a forum for discussion of educational issues.
• To assist the principal and staff in ensuring the highest safety standards are maintained in the school and neighbourhood.
• To organize and support activities for students and parents.
• To provide financial support for the goals of the Parent Advisory Council, as determined by the membership.

The PAC is NOT:

• A forum to discuss individual students/staff problems or conflicts.
 

 

WHAT HAPPENS AT A PAC MEETING? – The PAC meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month at 7:00pm in the school’s library. Typically, there is a report from the principal, a report from the PAC president, an update from the treasurer and discussion regarding upcoming social events and fundraising. There is also an opportunity to discuss any new business.

PAC COMMUNICATION - PAC news will be sent out via email. The emails could include information about upcoming special events or speakers; hot lunch reminders; important dates and other PAC related information.

IF YOU ARE NOT RECEIVING PAC NEWS AND WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP PLEASE EMAIL: pacsouthmeridian@gmail.com

PAC FUNDRAISING - Provides financial support for classroom programs, fieldtrips, purchasing and upgrading technology, sports equipment and for hosting special events and speakers.

HOT LUNCH - Hot lunch is the biggest fundraiser for the PAC!  You will be receiving an email shortly with hot lunch details and information on how to register.

2015-2016 EXECUTIVE - The PAC Executives are parent volunteers who are elected annually.  PAC Executive members are required to attend all PAC meetings.  Positions can be shared.

PRESIDENT – Tiffany Lannard
VICE PRESIDENTS – Alexandra Haukaas and Michelle Wheeler

TREASURER – Krista Piper

SECRETARY- Jackie Niddrie

Some events and programs require additional support and coordination during the year.  Coordinators and Committee Chairs are parent volunteers who oversee specific programs and/or events.  Those holding these positions are not required to attend every PAC meeting but attend when required to update PAC on activities.