KEATING PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
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Please find a copy of our constitution here:
On behalf of the Keating Parent Advisory Council (K-PAC), formally known as Keating Home and School Association (KHASA), we would like to welcome all 2019-2020 students and their families.
Officially the purpose of the Association is:
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:
We invite you to contact us anytime at khasa63@gmail.com if you have questions, feedback or would like information.
2019/2020 Executive and Committee Members
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EXECUTIVE |
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CO-PRESIDENTS |
Farrah Simpson / Anthea Helmsing |
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VICE PRESIDENT |
Paula White |
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SECRETARY |
Phil Molloy |
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TREASURER |
Kate Guthrie |
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COMMITTEES |
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CLASS REP LEAD |
VACANT |
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COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR |
Ashley Coull |
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COPACS |
Jenn Vossen/Phil Molloy |
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CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH |
VACANT |
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FRUIT & VEG COORDINATOR |
Jennifer Heard |
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HOT LUNCH |
Michelle Philpott / Jane Bassett |
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KEATING CALL BACK COORDINATOR |
Julie DeMaere |
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS |
Farrah Simpson |
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FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE |
Phil Molloy / Nora Dun |
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GRADE 5 FAREWELL |
Melissa Braun |
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GREENING COMMITTEE |
Marianne Fish |
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HEALTHY SCHOOLS |
Megan Misovic / Brianna Hrasky / Tanya Wrafter |
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KEATING CLOTHING |
Meghan Goodyear |
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STAFF YEAR-END APPRECIATION |
VACANT |
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EVENT COORDINATOR |
Hilary Fairbank |
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STUDENT VOLUNTEER YEAR-END APPRECIATION |
VACANT |
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2019-2020 Meeting Dates:
Note: All meetings are 6:30pm-8:30pm in the School Library
Minutes from previous meetings are available in the Meeting Minutes section
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 khasa63@gmail.com.
The hot lunch dates for this school term are (all dates fall on a Friday):
The Hot lunch program is an online program and all ordering can be done through
Please see the attachment for all other hot lunch details
Why do we fundraise?
All of the KHASA fundraising efforts go toward enriching the experience of Keating kids.
Each year KHASA financially supports field trips, library materials, artist-in-residence, emergency preparedness, classroom supplies, playground equipment and repairs, and much more.
Request for Contribution:
KHASA 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. KHASA 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 KHASA. If each family can contribute $20 per child, KHASA 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!
Upcoming Fundraising Events: $2 Popcorn Day, October 4th
Minutes from various sub committees
Thank you to all the 2019 Spring Fair Donors! Miss Bliss Boutique Muffet & Louisa Pacific Coast Metalcraft Pacifica Paddle Sports CRD-Panorama Recreation Centre Patio Gardens Peninsula Co-op Pharmasave - Brentwood Pharmasave - Sidney The Sidney Pier Bistro Provenance Fine Things RNR Diner Rascals Pet Market Sassy's Family Restaurant Seahorses Café Serious Coffee - Sidney Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Sidney Pet Centre Skyview Industries Ltd. Spelt’s Shell & Coffee Shop Subway –Keating Sweet Dreams Boutique Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Tanners Books Sidney Roost Vineyard Bistro & Farm Bakery The Surly Mermaid Thrifty Foods Thirty-One Gifts Tiny Garden Gifts Tonollis Deli West Coast Bugs Windsor Plywood - Keating Young & Barrel Designs Peninsula Pizza Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites Urban Honey Bee Farm Beyond the City Tours BJ's Bakery and Wraps Bleue Coyote Bar & Grill Brentwood Barber Shop Brentwood Bay Village Empourium Brentwood Cycle Buddies Natural Pet Food Ltd Victoria Butterfly Gardens Cameron Rose Church & State Winery City Scribe Colleen's Cleaning Services Colosso Pizza & Grill Cottons & Blues Current Straw De Vine Wines & Spirits Epicure Evolutions Massage Therapy Fairway Market Fickle Fig Flying Fish Winery Four Paws Pet Grocery & Boutique Fraser Orr's Butcher & Deli Glo Hair & Body Inc Home Hardware - Sidney IceKap Inflame Heating IMAX IDA Cridge Family Pharmacy Island Blue Art Store Janet's Special Teas Buddies Toys Keating Pizza Category 12 Brewing Chantelle Yeo Acupuncturist Eastgate Dressage Kal Tire Wild Roots Dance Yoga 3rd Street Café Allegro Performing Arts Centre Back in Touch Massage Therapy & Wellness Centre BC Ferries Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop Lordco Auto Parts Mark's - Sidney Michell Excavating Ltd
All volunteers are greatly appreciated. An hour here or there will help to spread the work. Whether it’s phoning, driving for field trips, or helping to photocopy, your participation is a huge asset to our school. Please remember that all parents/guardians are also welcome and encouraged to attend all Keating PAC meetings. Your involvement will benefit your child, keep you informed, give you a voice, and build a strong school community.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact the Keating PAC Executive at khasa63@gmail.com.
BC Fruit and Vegetable Program: Coordinator, VACANT
The BC Fruit and Vegetable Program requires a coordinator with FOODSAFE Level 1 to receive local farm produce. Additional volunteers are needed to prepare and distribute the food to the classrooms. Usually occurs monthly. The Keating PAC will reimburse the coordinator for the small fee for the course certification.
Call Back / Safe Arrival: Coordinator, Julie DeMaere
Volunteers are asked to be present at the school for up to 1 hour to telephone homes of students who have not arrived and have not contacted Safe Arrival (250.652.9261 or keating_attendance@saanichschools.ca). You may sign up for once a month or once a week or anything in between. Preschool siblings are welcome to join you during your shift. The success of this program depends on the help of many parents.
Canadian Parents for French: Representative, VACANT
The Canadian Parents for French (CPF) Representative position on the Keating PAC is coordinated through CPF-Saanich. Volunteers may be needed throughout the school year for various activities, such as the annual magazine drive, special events, etc.. Note: a membership fee is required to be a CPF volunteer.
Emergency Preparedness: Coordinator, Farrah Simpson
Volunteers assist the coordinator to ensure that supplies in the school’s earthquake kit are complete, up-to-date and in good working order. Additional programs may include family emergency education or activities around Emergency Preparedness Week in May.
Fundraising: Coordinator, VACANT
Support fundraising through coordinating volunteers and tracking events. The role of the coordinator is to: coordinate events with the school; send out timely communication; support grant submissions, develop ideas for efficient fundraising; coordinate volunteers to help assist with each fundraiser. This position does not mean you have to run each fundraiser yourself.
Grade 5 Farewell: Coordinator, VACANT
Work with Grade 5 teachers and administration to create a memorable farewell activity for Grade 5 students and to assist in the program for the Grade 5 school-wide recognition.
Greening Committee: Coordinator, VACANT
Assist with special gardening, tree planting, and other environmental initiatives.
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 ~
