February 2024 PAC Meeting Minutes

Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Monthly Meeting All Parents with Children in Begbie View are members and encouraged to attend any/all PAC meetings SD19-Revelstoke-Begbie View Elementary (BVE)

Minutes BVE PAC Meeting February 5 2024

– Meeting called to order @ ________6:32___________Child Care available

We would like to begin our PAC meeting by acknowledging and honoring the four nations on whose traditional land we live and learn.

We acknowledge the Sinixt, (pronounced sin-IKES-t,) we also pay our respects to the Ktunaxa,( pronounced tah-NAH-ha). And we acknowledge the Secwepemc, (pronounced suh-KWEP-meh. )And finally, we acknowledge the Syilx, (pronounced silks, )who all  have maintained a strong and enduring connection to this land.

We acknowledge that these lands are unceded and are grateful for the opportunity to live, work, and learn on this land and commit to respecting its history and the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples to our community.

Let us always strive for reconciliation, understanding, and collaboration as we work together for the betterment of all our children.

Attendance:
Attendance: Alyssa Henry, Brodie Johnson, Kristi Dorward, Ariel McDowell, Stacey Lamont, Chelsea Meulendyk, Diana Bostock, Katrina Antanokis, Chris Miller, Jana Mcnutt, Rachel Kenward, Eleanor Wilson

Additions to Agenda: Snow Sculpture Contest – Revelstoke Winter Carnival

Approval of amended January minutes:
Motion: Stacey                                 Second: Rachel

Agenda Items:

Treasurer Update: Chequing Account:$ 8773.91
Gaming Account: $4747.20

DPAC Committee Updates:  No update

FUNDRAISING
–       West Coast Seeds- Runs February 1-20. Online ordering. Link will be added to parent email.
–       Harvest Festival – There is interest to organize for fall 2024.
–       Ideas: Grade 7 to run concession as part of year end trip fundraising, re-evaluate prizes / distribution, date TBD and check with Grizzlies as to availability.
–       Add to March agenda
–       April Spring Dance – Diana will spearhead and organize. Date TBD

Hot lunches and Subway – Subway was so well organized, thank you Stacey!
Next PAC lunch -Potentially end of February – Pizza. Stacey will look into restaurant availability and pricing.
April – Sushi lunch

5.     Snow Sculpture Contest – BVE PAC received an email with information on the Revelstoke Winter Carnivals snow sculpture contest as well as request for donations. The PAC can post information about the event but will not be able to donate.

Staff request:  $440.19 : The library is looking for funds to help purchase card and board games for students to use during recesses and some lunches
Motion to approve $500 to purchase board and card games: Stacey   Second: Diana

Staff Report & Principal Comments:
–       Battle of the books – March 5. Teams will be organized February 20. At AHE this year. Will also travel to Vernon to compete
–       BVE newsletter is now online.
–       Second Tuesday of each month is hot lunch provided by the school district. Reminder to bring container and fork.
–       Pro D day February 16. Family day holiday February 19 no school
–       Grade 6/7 Purdys fundraising for year end trip. Order deadline February 28
–       Kindergarten registration is currently at 35 students.
–       Tech and social media series was well received.
–       Strategic Planning- Sarah Zimmer to present information at March PAC meeting
–       Second learning updates will be sent home before spring break. In person conferences will be in April
-Local nurse and sexual health educator Jessica Wyslouzil is offering      parents of Kindergarten to Grade 3 students an opportunity to hear her speak about the importance of developmentally appropriate conversations about sexual health at home Monday, February 26th from 6:30-7:15pm in the BVE Library

Any new business to carry forward to the next meeting?

Next Meeting March 4, 2024                                Adjournment: 7:35