January 2024 PAC Meeting

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)

Agenda BVE PAC Meeting January 08 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:
President  –  Jo Gawler
Secretary – Kristi Dorward
Treasurer –Brodie Johnson
Regrets:Vice President – Alyssa Henry
DPAC   – Stacey Lamont / Austin Luciow
Executive At Large :
Attendance: Kim Hayes, Sasha Walsh, Katrina Antonakis, Chelsea Meulendyk, Chris Miller, Jessica Duerks, Ariel McDowell

Additions to Agenda: Potential Valentines Fundraiser

Approval of December minutes:
Motion: Jo Gawler                           Second: Austin Luciow

Agenda Items:

Treasurer Update: Chq:$3859.81  Gaming:$4859.71

DPAC Committee Updates: Stacey brought notes from BCCDPAC conference
No Updates

FUNDRAISING
–       West Coast Seeds- Lisa Astra will continue to facilitate
–       Purdys has made:$1000
–       Green Christmas: Made $1,000!! There were 24 volunteers. Next year re look at order of how classes attend.
–       Glow party update Chelsea: January 19th 6-8:00pm at the BVE Gym
–       Entry by donation (suggested $5) 2 glo sticks included
–       Glo sticks, popcorn and sparkling water available for purchase
–       Raffle and door prize
–       Family event – Children must be accompanied with caregiver
–       Looking for volunteers to sell tickets, set up / take down, popcorn sales.
–       Set up at 5:00
–       400 person capacity

Hot lunches and Subway-
–       Hot lunch January 23 – Chili and Corn bread
–       Subway Lunch – January 30 – Forms will be sent out January 15

Colder weather: skiing – need clothing? Hand and toe warmers? PAC to buy?
–       Donations of warm clothing always accepted
–       $200 for hand /foot warmers to be purchased
–       Motion: Austin Luciow  Second: Stacy Lamont

Staff request for seasonal outdoor equipment – 10 snow saucers, 10 brick molds and 4 x 8 pack hockey mini sticks. Total request $343.84
–       Motion to approve: Jo Gawler Second: Katrina Antonakis

Fundraiser – Moondily goods to sell as fundraiser. Sasha will look into details for possibly Valentines day
Staff Report & Principal Comments:
–       Newsletter sent out – moving towards online newsletter with link to access to print
–       Family Literacy Week January 21-27. Dress as your favorite book character day January 26
–       Generation Health – Free program for parents of children age 8-12
–       Over $1000 was raised at BVE Christmas concert for the food bank
–       Screen Smart Series: January 16,23,30 @RSS Library
Presented by Manager of Safe Schools & OHS Scott Rothermel
–       Sports – Downhill skiing Grade 3&6
–       Skating Grade 1
–       Nordic Skiing Grade 4
–       Curling Grade 7
–       Staffing Update: Brennan MacIntosh in grade 6/7
–       Pam Jensen returning as EA

Any new business to carry forward to the next meeting?

Next Meeting February ___5_, 2024                                Adjournment: 7:10pm