Hello Garibaldi Parents,
At the next PAC meeting on December 12, we will be voting on adapting a constitution and bylaws. The constitution and bylaws are documents that contain the basic rules that govern how the Garibaldi PAC works. They cover things like how the PAC elects the executive, calls and runs meetings, and spend funds.
The proposed constitution and bylaws can be access by clicking the following link.This documents is adapted from the suggested constitution and bylaws form the BCCPAC (the provincial PAC body). Modifications from the original document are in red font.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C7PKpjaKI4mO4LCIVVziThHcMZMNGhntj7DBW6krCoU/edit
Regards,
Joel
Garibaldi PAC Co-Chair
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Parent Education Committee
Hello Garibaldi Parents,
The Garibaldi PAC is planning on starting a Parent Education Committee. If you are interested in participating in the committee please email garibaldiannexpac@gmail.com .
The committee will arrange for speakers to present on various parenting topics of interest to the Garibaldi PAC membership. In addition, the committee will coordinate parent education events with other nearby PACs.
The Garibaldi PAC is planning on starting a Parent Education Committee. If you are interested in participating in the committee please email garibaldiannexpac@gmail.com .
The committee will arrange for speakers to present on various parenting topics of interest to the Garibaldi PAC membership. In addition, the committee will coordinate parent education events with other nearby PACs.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Get your Inspiration Pass!
What is it?
It is a pass
that allows you and your family to attend all of the following destinations around Vancouver
once for free and is valid for 2 whole weeks.
- Beaty Biodiversity Museum
- Bloedel Conservatory
- Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
- H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
- Maison Musée Roedde/Roedde House Museum
- Museum of Vancouver
- Nitobe Memorial Garden
- Science World
- UBC Botanical Garden
- UBC Museum of Anthropology
- Vancouver Aquarium
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Vancouver Bach Choir
- Vancouver Maritime Museum
- Vancouver Opera
- Vancouver Police Museum
- Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
- VanDusen Botanical Garden
To borrow a Vancouver Inspiration Pass, you must be a Vancouver resident aged 14-years or older with a valid Vancouver Public Library card.
If you do not have a library card, you can apply for a FREE card online or at any Vancouver Public Library branch.
For more information about Vancouver Public Library or the Vancouver Inspiration program, contact us at 604-331-3603 or info@vpl.ca.
You can also read all about it at
http://pwp.vpl.ca/inspirationpass/using-your-pass/.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Sparkling Soiree and Silent Auction
Join the Garibaldi PAC
for an evening
of sparkling festivities,
socializing, entertainment,
and of course, the
enticing silent auction.
Saturday,
December 1 @ 7pm
Tickets will be available on
sale from PAC members in mid-November, or you may contact Taslim Hameer at tlhameer@hotmail.com and reserve yours
today!
If you’d like to donate to
the silent auction, PAC is always willing to accept merchandise, gift
certificates, talent or time: auction your time as a designated driver,
gardening services, child minding, party planning, baking, a photography session
– just to name a few ideas. Contact Taslim Hameer at tlhameer@hotmail.com with your donation
items, by November 23/12.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
This Wednesday is Movie Night!
What:
This Wednesday is Garibaldi PAC Movie Night.When:
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Were:
In the Garibaldi Gym (bring a cushion or blanket).
PS: Don't forget to bring $3 for popcorn and a drink. Extra donations for the PAC are always appreciated!
Please note that there will not be a Movie Night on Nov 28th as previously posted, the revised movie schedule will be coming out later.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Nov 7, 2012 PAC Meeting Minutes
Garibaldi PAC
November 7, 2012 Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
8 parents
Ms. Baker
It was moved and seconded (Brenda) to adopt the agenda with addition of Parent Room. (Passed)
It was moved and seconded (Joel) to adopt the minutes from Oct 2012. (Passed)
Financial Update:
PAC Account $853.12
Teacher allocations have been withdrawn
Gaming $2346.56
Joel moved that $400 be spent on Tennis Lessons. (Passed)
VP Update – Ms. Baker
Teachers appreciate the class funds
Unicef fundraiser $145 raised by home learners and over $400 aver all
Mother Goose just started 9:45 AM Wednesdays for ages 0-4 for six week.
May get funding for spring session
Kindergarten Registration is now open for students within catchment.
Upcoming events:
Giants tickets for community game event
Remembrance day assembly – Nov 8
Christmas Concert – Dec 20th – 1pm
Committee Updates
Fund Raising – Joel for Taz
sparkling soiree planning underway for event Dec. 1
looking for parents to donate time and talent items (eg. Lawn mowing) to the auction
tickets $20 each
Movie Committee
no one in attendance on committee
made $40 at first movie night
A discussion was had about adding PAC events box to the newsletter
PAC dates on fridge magnet as a fundraiser was also talked about as an idea
Garden Committee – Joel
looking to plant bulbs tomorrow Nov. 8
Outdoor Committee – Joel
held skating event at trout lake Oct 21
5-6 families attended
Looking to hold a parent/child soccer match when weather allows
X-county at Cypress in the winter
Food/Health Committee – Jocelyn
looking to have many ways to get involved.
Invitation to meet for discussion Nov. 16, 8-9 a.m.
A one hour round table designed to give everyone a chance to be heard.
One topic that may be discussed in food allergies in the school
Communications – Carole
Kate currently doing most of the blog maintenance
Working ok overall
Sustainability – Jocelyn/Brenda
a lot of enthusiasm at sign up but tapered off
discussion about composter in garden needing maintenance
VSB vs. city have different requirement
Our composer not meeting criteria for the VSB
Sustainability group could take on maintenance
Regular Business
Joel made a motion for PAC meetings to be held the second Wednesday of each month and movie night the 4th Wednesday of each month, as per the noted dates on a circulated list
discussion was held around ability to hold these meetings/events over spring break. It was determined that the Movie on the 27th March would be cancelled.
The motion was carried unanimously
Ms. Baker requested that Brenda and Jana meet her ahead of the food meeting on the 16th in order to frame the meeting
Ms. Baker noted that movie night can no longer be held in Library and will need to be in the gym or elsewhere
Ms. Baker brought up a discussion around “porous boundaries” in the school.
her aim is to create a parent space in the school as a place for parents to “hang out” and interact or to work in school initiatives
School will be accommodating a high needs child and when space no longer needed after child integrated into class room, an opportunity to take this over as a parent space will exist.
Parents asked questions to try to determine from Ms. Baker where the issues were boundaries and expressed their desire to keep the small feel of the school by being able to have a different level of interaction with their child/children than might be “normal” at larger schools
Brenda spoke about the desire of HL parents to have access to the school and the need of the school to have the HL group as part of their infrastructure
Attendees indicated that they have an interest in having a parent space
New Business
Brenda made a motion to fund up to $500 to purchase 2 signs/banners for the school:
a sign to indicate home learners are at Garibalidi (wording to be determined)
a sign to promote registration at Garibaldi kindergarden
passed unanimously
Ms. Baker reported on Teacher wish list:
tennis
fund a performance for children to attend
microphone/sound system for gym – discussion about DPAC possibly helping with this; Angela to look into it and report back
CD for exercising – (Dave Murphy)
Bus for year end beach day
Laminator – size to be determined based on cost
Smart board screens for library – may be costly therefore long term goal?
Brenda made a motion to adjourn the meeting – carried unanimously
Friday, November 16, 2012
Update on community discussion about food at school
Today's community meeting about foods was a very positive event.
Ms. Baker took on the role of facilitator for our Information Gathering Circle. She is trained and experienced in restorative justice facilitation and is a real contribution in sensitive discussions such as this one.
Besides Ms. Baker, representing our administration, there were participants from the teaching staff, parents and PAC executive.
The Talking Piece made two rounds around the table:
On the first round, each participant could choose to pass or to talk about their particular concern and what they hope will come out of this discussion about foods at school.
During the second round, each participant was given a chance to ask a question, which was not to be answered immediately, but for which they would hope to hear/find an answer eventually.
What happens next?
We would like to hear from as many parents as possible. You can submit your responses to the questions
"What I hope comes out of this conversation" or
"What I hope does not happen as a result of this conversation"
until December 15 by either using our PAC box at the school office (put Att: Food and Health committee on your message) or by e-mailing your response to the chair of the committee at jana.ronne@gmail.com.
There will also be another community meeting opportunity scheduled for just-before-pick up time for those who cannot come before school. We will notify you of the date as soon as it is set.
Based on what was heard today, what written responses we get and what will be heard at the next meeting(s), a draft motion will be created and brought to PAC.
Ms. Baker took on the role of facilitator for our Information Gathering Circle. She is trained and experienced in restorative justice facilitation and is a real contribution in sensitive discussions such as this one.
Besides Ms. Baker, representing our administration, there were participants from the teaching staff, parents and PAC executive.
The Talking Piece made two rounds around the table:
On the first round, each participant could choose to pass or to talk about their particular concern and what they hope will come out of this discussion about foods at school.
During the second round, each participant was given a chance to ask a question, which was not to be answered immediately, but for which they would hope to hear/find an answer eventually.
What happens next?
We would like to hear from as many parents as possible. You can submit your responses to the questions
"What I hope comes out of this conversation" or
"What I hope does not happen as a result of this conversation"
until December 15 by either using our PAC box at the school office (put Att: Food and Health committee on your message) or by e-mailing your response to the chair of the committee at jana.ronne@gmail.com.
There will also be another community meeting opportunity scheduled for just-before-pick up time for those who cannot come before school. We will notify you of the date as soon as it is set.
Based on what was heard today, what written responses we get and what will be heard at the next meeting(s), a draft motion will be created and brought to PAC.
Kids Culture Film Series - On The Sly
Rio Theatre. “On The Sly” 2 p.m. Sunday November 18th.
Tickets available at the door and at
www.riotheatre.ca .
Our
first Sunday Children’s Movie Matinee was a great success when we
screened “Kooky” (a Czech children’s movie). This Sunday is our second
installment
in the Kids Culture Film Series. We will be screening a French movie
(in English language) called “On The Sly”, a story of a girl who tests
her theory that she is invisible to her parents. If you have a parent
group that is looking for children’s entertainment
outside of the usual Hollywood fare this is a great event. Attached is
a poster and a short description of the film. If you think appropriate
for your community please pass this on to your parents.
For the trailer see
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu0Tf9kx9tE
All net proceeds for this movie will be going to Queen Victoria’s playground fund.
Promo Email
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Food community forum Friday 8-9am
Come and help us figure out what do we agree on and what are we hoping for in regards to foods at school.
We will be meeting tomorrow 8-9am at the school library. You are welcome to bring your children along - they can play and read while we listen to each other.
If you cannot come but want to be heard, please e-mail jana.ronne@gmail.com or drop a message att: to the Food and Health committee into the PAC box by the school office.
We will be meeting tomorrow 8-9am at the school library. You are welcome to bring your children along - they can play and read while we listen to each other.
If you cannot come but want to be heard, please e-mail jana.ronne@gmail.com or drop a message att: to the Food and Health committee into the PAC box by the school office.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Bulb planting today!
Stay with us for few minutes after school and help us plant our bulbs. What a beautiful day to do it!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
2012/13 Garibaldi PAC Meeting Dates
2012/13 Garibaldi PAC Meeting Dates
PAC Meetings will be held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM
December 12, 2012
January 9, 2013
February 13, 2013
March 13, 2013
April 10, 2013
May 8, 2013
June 12. 2013
September 11, 2013
BCCPAC Newsbytes Volume 13 Issue 2
BCCPAC Membership 2012-13. – Join us as we work to keep the parent voice vibrant and strong in BC!
· Healthy Schools: Dry Grad Guidebook for BC
· WITS – Show us your WITS (Contest for schools)
· Snowpass: Opportunity for grades 4/5 students
To read these and other articles click on the hyperlink below.
Reminder: PAC Meeting Tonight November 7th, 6:30pm
School Library 6:30-8:00 pm (free child care available in the gym)
Review of BC’s school food and beverage sales guidelines
From BCCPAC
On behalf of the Directorate of Agencies for School Health BC and Dietitians of Canada, BC Region, we are inviting you, as a parent, to join us in the review of BC’s school food and beverage sales guidelines. Time is limited, so please respond to this email immediately if you are interested in joining one of our three conference calls. The Ministries of Health and Education are revising the Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools (Guidelines), to ensure that it reflects the most up-to-date scientific (i.e., life sciences – food/nutrition) evidence, and the current market place (i.e., what and how foods and beverages are sold). In 2011, health and education stakeholders (specifically groups that use the Guidelines on a regular basis such as BCCPAC members) were engaged in stage 1 of a consultation process to review and provide input into the current Guidelines (2010). The Ministry of Health has revised and updated the 2010 Guidelines based on stage 1 input. Stage 2 of the consultation process is now in progress. The objectives are to meet with stakeholders to ensure their feedback is adequately reflected in the proposed Guidelines revision, and to gain input (i.e., comments or feedback) on resources required to implement the Guidelines. Three opportunities for you to provide feedback have been scheduled.
RSVP BCCPAC by November 9 to confirm your involvement in one of the following teleconferences by emailing info@bccpac.bc.ca with your school district number added to the subject line text box, and your choice of date in the email body. The available dates and times are:
November 19 7:00-8:00 pm
November 22 12:00-1:00 pm
November 27 1:30-2:30 pm
Prior to the meeting, participants will receive an email containing information to review before the teleconference call. We hope to hear from you soon!
On behalf of the Directorate of Agencies for School Health BC and Dietitians of Canada, BC Region, we are inviting you, as a parent, to join us in the review of BC’s school food and beverage sales guidelines. Time is limited, so please respond to this email immediately if you are interested in joining one of our three conference calls. The Ministries of Health and Education are revising the Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools (Guidelines), to ensure that it reflects the most up-to-date scientific (i.e., life sciences – food/nutrition) evidence, and the current market place (i.e., what and how foods and beverages are sold). In 2011, health and education stakeholders (specifically groups that use the Guidelines on a regular basis such as BCCPAC members) were engaged in stage 1 of a consultation process to review and provide input into the current Guidelines (2010). The Ministry of Health has revised and updated the 2010 Guidelines based on stage 1 input. Stage 2 of the consultation process is now in progress. The objectives are to meet with stakeholders to ensure their feedback is adequately reflected in the proposed Guidelines revision, and to gain input (i.e., comments or feedback) on resources required to implement the Guidelines. Three opportunities for you to provide feedback have been scheduled.
RSVP BCCPAC by November 9 to confirm your involvement in one of the following teleconferences by emailing info@bccpac.bc.ca with your school district number added to the subject line text box, and your choice of date in the email body. The available dates and times are:
November 19 7:00-8:00 pm
November 22 12:00-1:00 pm
November 27 1:30-2:30 pm
Prior to the meeting, participants will receive an email containing information to review before the teleconference call. We hope to hear from you soon!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Help us plant some bulbs this Thursday after school!
The fabulous Sandra Larson has some pretty bulbs for our school yard and garden that really need to go into the ground! So we are hoping to have you stay for a few minutes longer after school on Thursday and find the inner squirrel in you and help us plant these beauties:)
Let's dig dirt!
Let's dig dirt!
November 16th, 8-9am, a talk about food in the school setting
Come and help us formulate what Garibaldi parents and teachers expect with regards to food at school!The Food and Health committee is hoping to see you at our next meeting on Friday, November 16, 8-9am at the school library.We are hoping to come up with a plan for series of “open houses” where all of Garibaldi community, including teachers, administration and parents, will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on a particular topic such as “What are the pros and cons of litter-less lunches?” You need to help us select the questions that are in the greatest need of addressing!The open houses would be run once per month in the spirit of “talking stick” meetings, where a speaking token is being passed around the circle and each participant gets to hold it for a minute, during which they get an uninterrupted opportunity to speak. The speaking token is passed around the circle until there is no longer a need to respond to what was heard. This should allow us all to learn about each others challenges with regards to foods. Understanding will help us all to respect one another.The Food and Health committee is also hoping to arrange for some guest speakers that would help us all learn more about topics of interest – to be identified during our November meeting and the subsequent open houses.
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