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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

October PAC Meeting Minutes

Garibaldi PAC Meeting
October 9, 2013


Attendance (approx.):
Lorraine Baker
PAC Board (4)
General PAC Members (10) including 3 Home Learner Parents
Home Learning teacher (1)

Joel called meeting to order and asked for any additions to the agenda

1) A motion was made to accept the agenda, to adopt the minutes for the September PAC meeting, and the annual report (circulated ahead of this meeting).
 - Jocelyn 1st; Maria (2nd)


2) VP Report - Lorraine Baker - had goal setting conferences with parents;
- Terry Fox Run went well; students carried themselves very well.
- ProD day – students to go over the school growth plan which helped to guide staff development – what are we doing already and what do we need to address. A great collaborative time.
-Fire Drill – fire department came because notification did not go through. Kids did great.
- Code Red Drill – lock down and safe place for staff and kids.
- Photo day – coming up; pictures also for library card
- Mother Goose – orientation to school; in consultation with VPL; 6 sessions that start next week.
- Earth Quake Drill – Coming up
- Halloween – Frog Hollow pumpkin patch not happening; school hosting pumpkin parade; parents welcome to attend on the 31st at 10:00am; if kids afraid there will be an alternate activity.
- Remembrance Day Assembly – Nov. 11. Parents welcome – will occur before next PAC meeting
 - School Board Website - almost operational; May need to wait for Ms. Conte to get back. Away for at least 2 weeks.


3) PAC Elections – Joel went over all the positions and who is currently in the position. Explained the rolls and welcomed anyone who has any interest to take a roll. Small PAC and able to make additional positions. No experience necessary.

Co –chair – Joel nominated by Angela; Julie nominated by Lisa; both were in by acclimation; Julie and Joel were voted in; carried

Vice- Chair – Angela nominated by Julie; accepted position noting that she would decline treasurer position; in by acclimation; carried

Treasurer - Angela nominated Caroline La Pointe – Caroline in by acclimation pending acceptance of the role.

Secretary - Andrea nominated by Lisa Osoba in by acclimation; carried.

Joanna and Lillia – were acknowledged and confirmed at home learning representatives on the PAC.
A motion was made to adopt Joanna as rep for Tuesday/Thursday HL Coordinator and Lillia as the M/W Coordinator. Angela; Taz seconded; carried.

Lisa Osoba and Lisa Nessi were voted in as members at Large on the PAC – carried.

4) Committees:
Julie provided a brief update of the committee sign ups and noted that emails were sent out, usually with a lead person to initiate the first meeting.
4a) Garden –
 - Harvest festival - date moved to the 20th. Come out; help out; happy for any participation.
 - Bulb fundraiser – bulbs are in; Made approximately $350 roughly


4b) Movie Night – Kerry not here but first movie night went well. Next to be held Oct 23rd.

4c) Fundraising Committee
- Last year was a silent auction soiree that has run for several years
 - Taslim willing to take the lead and trying to get the first meeting together to discuss what can be done and to brainstorm and event.

5) Treasurer’s Report
Gaming fund: $1,550.26
Savings PAC: $5,155.24
These numbers will be adjusted with a few items such as the laminator and the bulb sale that needs to be paid out to the organizer.

Angela made a motion to allocate $700 for a general allocation from the PAC (which can be spent with an executive’s approval). This amount was increased from $500 from last year to allow more flexibility. Lisa seconded; carried.

6) PAC requested teacher wish lists from Lorraine to be brought to next meeting for discussion.

7) PAC Blog best way to keep informed. Joel asked that we pass this info on to parents on the playground.

8) Next PAC meeting November 13. A discussion and informal vote for the best time to hold PAC meetings was held. Looking at alternating between afternoon and evening meetings. Most parents indicated that and earlier time in the evening would be better and that in the afternoon 3:15-4:30 best time provided child care is provided.

Julie made a motion to hold the PAC meeting on Nov. 13 at 3:15. Carol seconded Carried.

The meeting was adjourned.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Wednesday is Family Movie & Pizza Night

Family Movie & Pizza Night


Join us for a night of fun and food in the school gym on Wednesday October 23rd.
Doors open with pizza available at 5:30pm. Movie starts at 6:00pm.
This month's movie is Despicable Me. 
Entry is by donation with funds supporting the Garibaldi PAC. 
Bring a blanket to stay cozy on the gym floor. 
See you there.



Friday, October 18, 2013

Join us for the Garibaldi Harvest Party this Sunday 2-4pm

Come and enjoy!
Hot Garibaldi-grown potatoes with butter,
Garibaldi-grown veggies in our Stone Soup (so, please bring any soup ingredients you would like to add to the soup - I am sure it will be delicious),
Raspberry jelly from our awesome raspberry canes and also
a sampler of fermented Garibaldi beans and zucchinis,
Hot chocolate and apple cider.

Kids can make their own bird feeder to take home, create a leaf print card or help us finish painting our Garibaldi garden signs (we will have old T-shirts on site to help protect clothes).
For those who are playful, there will be games:)

We will also have for sharing many seeds saved from the school garden and other gardens. If you have nay to share, please bring them along!
If you need strawberry or mint shoots, there are plenty to take to your home.

A limited amount of local honey and beeswax will be available for sale.

Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Big Night with the Vancouver Giants Fundraiser

Ticket orders will be taken in the school office until they run out or until Thursday Oct 17th whichever comes first.


Monday, October 7, 2013

PAC Meeting this Wednesday


Hello Garibaldi,
This Wednesday is the Garibaldi PAC AGM where we will have our annual nomination and elections for the executive. If you have the time and interest consider volunteering for an executive position. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome. Hope to see you Wednesday night.
Joel

Garibaldi Annex Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, October 9, 2013
School Library 6:30-7:45 pm (free child care available in the gym)

  1. Welcome New Members, PAC Intro; Joel Ronne, PAC Co-Chair (10 min)
  2. Agenda Additions/ Adapt Sept 2013 Minutes and Annual Report (5 min)
  3. Update from our school VP; Lorraine Baker (10 min)
  4. PAC Executive Nominations and Election (30 min)
  5. Quick Committee Update; Julie Beer (5 min)
    1. Movie Night
    2. Garden
    3. Fundraising
    4. Sustainability
    5. Other
  6. Financial Update and Budget; Angela Wong-Moon (5 min)
    1. Spending requests (if any);
  7. Garibaldi PAC Blog; Joel Ronne (5 min)
  8. Next PAC meeting (Nov 13th); When is the most convenient time? (5 min)
  9. Adjournment at 7:45 pm

Sunday, October 6, 2013

2012/2013 Annual Report

Hello Garibaldi,
Here is a link to the Garibaldi PAC 2012/2013 Annual Report which list the PAC executive members, our objectives, committees with activities in point form and our finacial statement.
Annual Report
We will be accepting the report along with the September meeting minutes at the up coming Annual General Meeting, this Wednesday October 9th.
Regards,
Joel Ronne
Garibaldi PAC Co-Chair