Keating Parent Advisory Council

KEATING PARENTS' ADVISORY COUNCIL 

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** contact us any time at keating.pac@gmail.com **

Please find a copy of our constitution here:

Keating PAC Preamble, Constitution and Bylaws

On behalf of the Keating Parents' Advisory Council (K-PAC), we would like to welcome all 2019-2020 students and their families.

Officially the purpose of the Association is:

• To promote cooperation between parents and the school in providing for the education of our children
• To promote the free exchange of ideas among parents, school administrators, staff, students and the School Board with respect to school programs and policies, and evaluation of their effectiveness
• To provide the Principal and staff with the opportunity to consult those affected by their decisions
• To enable parents to examine educational and school philosophy and policy, and to suggest alternatives
• To organize and coordinate issues of interest and social functions including fundraising

All of this is done through a variety of means including monthly membership meetings, education seminars for parents, social events and fundraising activities. The Keating PAC is also the organization behind important Working Committees that provide our children with everything from crossing guards to the Hot Lunch Program.

As a parent of a child in attendance at Keating, you are automatically a member of the Keating PAC. You can play an important role in your child’s education and school by participating with our PAC. You can help in many ways. Some parents like to be “on call” with things such as last-minute volunteering for special events or baking; others prefer a particular responsibility or have a skill or expertise they know can support a specific committee. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in some manner throughout the school year. Please see the attached volunteer descriptions and/or go to Sign Up Genius to find a spot that suits you:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044fa4ae23a1ff2-201820191

Your participation and support will help our school and the community, and enrich your life and that of your child. Being active in your school pays back in so many ways! 

Some of our goals for this year include:

• Open House/Meet the Teacher Night – September 19, 2019 (5pm - 7pm)
• Encourage more parent involvement in the Keating PAC through engagement and exciting initiatives
• Facilitate and promote parent education nights
• Identify meaningful projects for PAC spending

We invite you to contact us anytime at keating.pac@gmail.com if you have questions, feedback or would like information.

** contact us any time at keating.pac@gmail.com **

2020/2021 Executive and Committee Members

2020-2021 Dates: Stay tuned. Coming soon

Note:  All meetings are 6:30pm-8:30pm in the School Library

Please find our Welcome Package attached (below)

Parent Involvement (Policy 1100) 

COPACS - Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils Saanich

BCCPAC - BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

CPF - Canadian Parents for French

Head lice:  http://www.headlice.org

26 Weeks to Family Emergency Preparedness

Common Sense Media - A good resource for parents and teachers to rate movies, books, games etc for age specific suitability. 

At Home Alone - Keeping your children safe

Please email keating_attendance@saanichschools.ca before 8:40 a.m if your child is going to be absent.

The Safe Arrival Program needs your help! To volunteer (as little as one hour per month!) please email keating.pac@gmail.com. 

Keating Hot Lunch Parent Info 2020-2021

The hot lunch dates for this school year will be announced soon

The Hot lunch program is an online program and all ordering can be done through

keating.hotlunches.net

Please see the attachment for all other hot lunch details 

Why do we fundraise?

All of the Keating PAC fundraising efforts go toward enriching the experience of Keating kids. Currently our fundraising priority is for a new play space for the students.

Each year Keating PAC financially supports field trips, library materials, artist-in-residence, emergency preparedness, classroom supplies, playground equipment and repairs, and much more.

Request for Contribution:

The Keating PAC has considered many options, but in the end, feels that the parents at Keating are asked to give so much for their time already, and believes the easiest and most convenient way to raise the needed money is to lay it at the parents feet and ask. The Keating PAC is asking if each family could contribute $20 per child over the course of the next month via keating.hotlunches.net or by dropping off a cheque to the school office payable to Keating PAC. If each family can contribute $20 per child, Keating PAC will be able to focus on a few, value added and fun fundraisers this year and lessen the burden on all of us. Thank you for your consideration and contributions!  

Minutes from various sub committees

Thank you to all the 2019 Spring Fair Donors! 

Healthy Schools: Coordinator, Melissa Braun, Megan Misovic, Brianna Hrasky

Support student health at school. Initiatives include developing options for offering cooking classes, connecting with Stelly’s Climbing Academy, and collaborating with the Greening Committee.

Hot Lunch Program: Coordinators Michelle Philpot & Jane Bassett

Many volunteers are required to assist the coordinators on the designated Hot Lunch payment/order form counting days and on each Hot Lunch Day to prepare and deliver the orders to the classrooms.

Events: Coordinator– Hilary Fairbank    

The Spring Fair, which runs on alternate years (next one will be Spring 2021) is the biggest fundraising event put on by the Keating PAC. Other family events include the Family Dance, Bingo Nights and Movie Nights.

Seasonal Fun Projects: Coordinator – VACANT

These fun seasonal projects add a festive component to the school and foster a sense of pride. This is a short-term commitment over the course of 3-4 weeks.

Staff Appreciation Luncheon: Coordinator - VACANT     

The Coordinator determines the date of the Staff Appreciation Luncheon (usually spring), and is responsible for decorating the Multi-Purpose Room and organizing the lunch. Parents are invited to sign up (usually online) for bringing a potluck item and to setup, serve, and clean-up following the event.

Keating Clothing: Coordinator – VACANT

Ordering and tracking Keating clothing sales. Keating Clothing has been around for a while. The Coordinator may explore new designs/colours, ideas etc. in consultation with School Administration and Keating PAC Executive.

Miscellaneous  

Many events throughout the school year will require volunteer support from setting up the school open house to helping with a school-wide art project. These opportunities are usually very short term, often one shift and usually great fun! If you are not sure how to help, consider signing up at the link below under Misc. Volunteers. From there you can select which opportunities you are interested in as they come up. Examples of miscellaneous activities include:

·       Photo Days

·       Cross Country

·       Library Volunteer

·       Baking

Please take the time to visit our sign-up page and volunteer for one (or more) of the positions that best suits your interests, skills & abilities:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044fa4ae23a1ff2-201820191

~ Thank You ~