Valleycliffe PAC
Meeting
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June 14th, 2012
6:55 PM to 8:00 PM
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Minutes
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In attendance: Hilary, Tina, Annemarie, Mandy, Yvonne, Seb, Laura Godfrey from the School Board
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Executive
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Chair - AnnMarie Shrimpton
Vice-chair – Isabel Jordan
DPAC – Tina Sherlock, Sally Nand, Isabel Jordan
SPC – Isabel Jordan, Sally Nand, Sandy Loughran
Treasurer – Mandy Rukus
Secretary – Sally Nand,
Hot Lunch – Georgina McCandlish
Fruit & Veggie Program –Yvonne Colbert
Carnival/Fundraising – Rhonda Grady
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Special Presentation
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N/A
No surprise; just a promotional tactic to lure parents to PAC!
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Minutes of Last Meeting
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Motion to pass May’s minutes made by Annemarie, seconded by Mandy.
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Executive Reports
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Treasurer Report – Mandy
Gaming account $15885.79
Chequing account $8703.87
Haven’t paid out gymnast- money still needs to come out.
Fridge money will be paid back
DPAC Report – Sandy
Hilary- nothing since last meeting…statement letter from BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils talking about barriers between teachers and parents- parent volunteers need to feel welcomed in the schools. Hot Lunch – Georgina $262.50 from last lunch!
Fruit & Veggie Program – Yvonne
Really great- kids loved to help! Peppers not a hot item.
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Fundraising
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No More Fundraising for the year!
Dance nights- booking the gym for next year- January through March- Isabel said she’d organize
Potluck- Isabel is organizing- Thursday September 13th
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Business
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Missoula Theater- booked October 15-20; performance on Saturday
Teachers may be on job action
What we need from parents: concession, student plays piano (or Hilary); parents backstage; host the two people who come with Missoula; parents helping out backstage ; Pat Gilbert help out with lighting?
ACTION: we need to submit a request to the Board to waive the fee of Eagle Eye Theatre rental!!
New PAC Executive
Dieter- DPAC
Annmarie- Chair until October (until we find out about grant)- then hopefully someone else will take over!
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Upcoming Activities
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Summer!!
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Principal’s Report
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· Big thank you for the appreciation luncheon
· Music Residency – Murikami – eg 5 Fridays
· Numerous field trips for end of year- thank you for helping when you can.
· Choir is going very well – our students will be doing a little concert at Hilltop House on Wednesday 20th.
· Mrs. Doherty and her class are off to Kettle Valley for the bike trip the week of the 18th.
· Amanda Morris, Gymnast in Residence is here from 11th to 18th.
· Grade 7 Farewell Assembly is Thursday, June 28th.- also last day of school for students.
· Have a great summer!
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Additional Information: Kirsten Sollid was successful candidate!!
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Next meeting : September
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Friday, June 15, 2012
June 2012 Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
PAC Meeting Minutes April 12
Valleycliffe PAC Meeting
April 12, 2012
6:55 PM to 8:00 PM
Minutes
Present: Annemarie, Isabel, Yvonne, Tina, Laura, Sally, Seb, Rhonda, Sandy, Nic, Carla
Executive
Chair - AnnMarie Shrimpton
Vice-chair – Isabel Jordan
DPAC – Sandy Loughran, Isabel Jordan
SPC – Isabel Jordan, Sally Nand, Sandy Loughran
Treasurer – Mandy Rukus
Secretary – Sally Nand,
Hot Lunch – Georgina McCandlish
Fruit & Veggie Program –Yvonne Colbert
Carnival/Fundraising – Rhonda Grady
Special Presentation
Carnival Decorating
Minutes of Last Meeting
Motion to pass February’s meeting minutes made by Isabel, seconded by Sally.
Executive Reports
Treasurer Report – Mandy –not present
DPAC Report – Sandy – attended Math presentation on Tuesday night, funded by DPAC. It was great!
Hot Lunch – Georgina – hot dogs coming up on the 27th
Fruit & Veggie Program – Yvonne-grape tomatoes coming up
Carnival Report – Rhonda- tickets will be $1 per ticket, and they will be used for all games and food. Every Wednesday from now until May will be decorating night in the gym. Please come out and help. Food Safe person is JC. Information has gone out to the media, already. An event has been created on Facebook – send it to your friends! Dress up for the carnival. Re: the food, we have decided to purchase samosas from Bislas to make it easier. We will need to borrow some tables and arrange for transport of the tables, wither from Stawamus or Brennan Park. We will probably need to obtain 20 more. We’ll need to have all equipment here in the gym by Thursday night for set-up. Barbeques will be brought in. We are still looking for items for the Silent Auction. Please let Sally know if you have an item that can be donated.
Fundraising
DDA – Cash for Clothes – we have not yet heard from DDA, may happen this month or next month.
Bangra/ Zoomba Fundraiser – we raised $132 for the bhangra nights, which we split with Gurjit. Zumba’s coming up next week.
Wealthy School Revolution - ongoing
Business
New PAC Executive for next year – Sandy, Isabel, and Sally will return to the SPC. Sally will return as secretary. We’re still looking for a Chair, and Annemarie has offered to co-chair with whomever does step up.
We still owe money for Val’s power board, so that needs to be followed up on.
Upcoming Activities
Next hot lunch – hot dogs on the 27th
Carnival May 4th - BE THERE!
DPAC Meeting April 25 – we have Sandy and Isabel attending and we just need to arrange the teleconferencing with Whistler.
Principal’s Report
· FSA’s have been marked and should be delivered soon.
· Mrs. Booth/Knopp’s classes are in the thick of swim lessons.
· SPC-meeting with School Board went very well, we enjoyed the visit. Thanks you to a most gracious , caring SPC
· DARE continues – grad is tentatively booked for April 30th.
· Mentors continue to work with our students on Fridays- well received.
· Ready Set Learn event at our school was well prepared with lots of resources available. We had about 7 children and parents.
· Kindy library visit will take place on April 1st at 1pm.
· Mrs. Sollid will be back teaching one day a week (Wed) from April 18 to 16th. She will go full time starting Tuesday, April 22nd.
· Earth Day Assembly – 2:15 on Friday April 20th
· Pitch-In week is the week of April 24th
· Two-week Spring Break has been approved by the Board for next year.. The vote was very close.
· We are working with the Whistler Foundation currently and awaiting some news on upcoming technology that may be made available to our District, as long as we can match the funds. This is very tentative and nothing has been finalized.
· Parent-teacher luncheon is going on and will be on June 5th.
· Gymnast-in-residence coming in from June 11th to 15th.
· Sports Day is on the 8th of June.
Additional Information:
Only two PAC meetings left!!
Next meeting: May 10th, 2012 7pm
April 12, 2012
6:55 PM to 8:00 PM
Minutes
Present: Annemarie, Isabel, Yvonne, Tina, Laura, Sally, Seb, Rhonda, Sandy, Nic, Carla
Executive
Chair - AnnMarie Shrimpton
Vice-chair – Isabel Jordan
DPAC – Sandy Loughran, Isabel Jordan
SPC – Isabel Jordan, Sally Nand, Sandy Loughran
Treasurer – Mandy Rukus
Secretary – Sally Nand,
Hot Lunch – Georgina McCandlish
Fruit & Veggie Program –Yvonne Colbert
Carnival/Fundraising – Rhonda Grady
Special Presentation
Carnival Decorating
Minutes of Last Meeting
Motion to pass February’s meeting minutes made by Isabel, seconded by Sally.
Executive Reports
Treasurer Report – Mandy –not present
DPAC Report – Sandy – attended Math presentation on Tuesday night, funded by DPAC. It was great!
Hot Lunch – Georgina – hot dogs coming up on the 27th
Fruit & Veggie Program – Yvonne-grape tomatoes coming up
Carnival Report – Rhonda- tickets will be $1 per ticket, and they will be used for all games and food. Every Wednesday from now until May will be decorating night in the gym. Please come out and help. Food Safe person is JC. Information has gone out to the media, already. An event has been created on Facebook – send it to your friends! Dress up for the carnival. Re: the food, we have decided to purchase samosas from Bislas to make it easier. We will need to borrow some tables and arrange for transport of the tables, wither from Stawamus or Brennan Park. We will probably need to obtain 20 more. We’ll need to have all equipment here in the gym by Thursday night for set-up. Barbeques will be brought in. We are still looking for items for the Silent Auction. Please let Sally know if you have an item that can be donated.
Fundraising
DDA – Cash for Clothes – we have not yet heard from DDA, may happen this month or next month.
Bangra/ Zoomba Fundraiser – we raised $132 for the bhangra nights, which we split with Gurjit. Zumba’s coming up next week.
Wealthy School Revolution - ongoing
Business
New PAC Executive for next year – Sandy, Isabel, and Sally will return to the SPC. Sally will return as secretary. We’re still looking for a Chair, and Annemarie has offered to co-chair with whomever does step up.
We still owe money for Val’s power board, so that needs to be followed up on.
Upcoming Activities
Next hot lunch – hot dogs on the 27th
Carnival May 4th - BE THERE!
DPAC Meeting April 25 – we have Sandy and Isabel attending and we just need to arrange the teleconferencing with Whistler.
Principal’s Report
· FSA’s have been marked and should be delivered soon.
· Mrs. Booth/Knopp’s classes are in the thick of swim lessons.
· SPC-meeting with School Board went very well, we enjoyed the visit. Thanks you to a most gracious , caring SPC
· DARE continues – grad is tentatively booked for April 30th.
· Mentors continue to work with our students on Fridays- well received.
· Ready Set Learn event at our school was well prepared with lots of resources available. We had about 7 children and parents.
· Kindy library visit will take place on April 1st at 1pm.
· Mrs. Sollid will be back teaching one day a week (Wed) from April 18 to 16th. She will go full time starting Tuesday, April 22nd.
· Earth Day Assembly – 2:15 on Friday April 20th
· Pitch-In week is the week of April 24th
· Two-week Spring Break has been approved by the Board for next year.. The vote was very close.
· We are working with the Whistler Foundation currently and awaiting some news on upcoming technology that may be made available to our District, as long as we can match the funds. This is very tentative and nothing has been finalized.
· Parent-teacher luncheon is going on and will be on June 5th.
· Gymnast-in-residence coming in from June 11th to 15th.
· Sports Day is on the 8th of June.
Additional Information:
Only two PAC meetings left!!
Next meeting: May 10th, 2012 7pm
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
January 2012 PAC Meeting Minutes
Valleycliffe PAC
Meeting
January 19th 2012
6:55 PM to 8:00 PM
Minutes
Present Yvonne, Nic, Mandy, Isabel, Annemarie, Tina, Seb, Sandy, Sally
Executive
Chair - AnnMarie Shrimpton
Vice-chair – Isabel Jordan
DPAC – Tina Sherlock, Sally Nand, Isabel Jordan
SPC – Isabel Jordan, Sally Nand, Sandy Loughran
Treasurer – Mandy Rukus
Secretary – Sally Nand,
Hot Lunch – Georgina McCandlish
Fruit & Veggie Program –Yvonne Colbert
Carnival/Fundraising – Rhonda Grady
Special Presentation
Dr. Ashley Gordon – Keeping children healthy – Naturopathic doctor speaking about strengthening the immune system for cold/flu season. Naturopathy works complementarily with medicine, and the main principle is to work to strengthen the body’s natural defenses. It is involved with treating the root of the problem, rather than just the symptoms and trying to avoid side effects associated with pharmaceutical treatment. Prevention of disease is also very important. The diet is key. Naturopathy also utilizes the science of acupuncture, Eastern medicine, and herbal medicines. Homeopathy is included in Naturopathy and relates to using very dilute amounts of elements as remedies.
Some things that tend to influence our immune system include diet, stress, sleep, hygiene, dehydration, exposure to sunlight, routine, regular exercise, mental health, digestive problems, food sensitivities/intolerances. How can we strengthen our immune system? Hydrate with approximately 2 litres of water per day. Regular sleep, especially the hours before midnight. It has been said that every hour before midnight, is as important as two hours after midnight – this is due to the release of certain hormones before midnight, namely growth hormone that restores and regenerates our bodies. Exercise is also important. In terms of food: lowering sugar intake, ensuring adequate protein in the diet, cutting out “white food” (pasta, potatoes, rice, bread, etc.), having a variety of colors of fruits and veggies, eating good fats vs. bad fats (fish, avocados, olive oil) Regular handwashing is also important. Managing stress is important, as much as possible, through things such as exercise, meditation, yoga, massage, counseling. Some important supplements to help in the winter season: Vit C, Omega 3’s, Vit D, B Vitamins. Echinacea and oil of Oregano(Cold FX) can also be used at the first signs of illness. Routine is important, as well as getting out in the fresh air as often as possible. Dr Gordon does testing for food sensitivities, through blood work and Vega testing (electro-dermal). One question brought up was whether there is any truth to eating for your blood type.
Minutes of Last Meeting
Motion to pass last month’s minutes made by Sally, seconded by Isabel.
Executive Reports
Treasurer Report – Mandy – some money may be left in the gaming grant that needs to be spent. Annemarie to follow up.
DPAC Report – Sandy – April 25th is next meeting at Valleycliffe, at 6:30pm. Two people have expressed interest in providing workshops: Liz Barrett from Jump Math and someone from Parenting/Friends for Life.
Hot Lunch – Georgina - coming up next Thursday
Fruit & Veggie Program – Yvonne – apples much appreciated
Carnival Report – by Sandy – date is May 4th, from 5 to 8pm. We need to have a space to put items that we’re collecting…the PAC room is the best idea as it can be locked. As well, we would like to put a box in the hallway for items donated to the carnival. This will be cleared away by the carnival committee members periodically. Nesters donated all the food last year, Tims’ donated doughnuts at half price that were sold at the bake sale. The next Carnival meeting will be Feb 1, 6 to 7pm. Finally, the food permit needs to be applied for at VCCH.
Fundraising
DDA – Cash for Clothes – will coincide with Spring cleaning, and we may end up doing it as a joint effort with Stawamus Elementary. We can have a count for each school and split the money accordingly. This will help us to make more money with more bags collected.
Fitness Fundraiser – may end up in February. People have been lined up and more info will be forthcoming.
Wealthy School Revolution – this is ongoing and thus far, we have raised about $300 so far.
Business
Looking for someone to take care of Valleycliffe PAC Facebook page. It needs to be updated with posting of the agenda, the subsequent minutes and any announcements. Best to have more than one person involved.
New PAC Executive for next year – Annemarie will not be returning as Chair, so if anyone is interested in Chairing, please come forward. This is especially important as we must have a chair in order to qualify for the Gaming grant.
Upcoming Activities
Next hot lunch – last Friday of the month
Aqua Van – five sessions throughout the day.
Gymnastics – we have not heard from Amanda yet, who is having some family issues.
Carnival meeting date – Feb 1st, 6 to 7 pm – babysitting included.
Principal’s Report
Boys and Girls Basketball has started – Girls – Mrs. Booth, Boys- Mr. Tehara and Mr. Amenta. Games will be every Tuesday starting the 24th for boys and every Thursday starting Jan 26th. Mrs Booth is unable to continue coaching due to health issues and we are looking for a replacement.
Pj Day will be on Friday, January 13th.
FSA’s will be administered to the grade 4 and 7 students between January 16th and February 24th. The teacher’s will not be administering the tests because of the teacher strike action. The tests will be administered by the administration.
January 20th the grade 3-5 students well have an hour presentation on X-country and skiing safety- put on by Sergeant Murray Watt of the Squamish RCMP.
DARE starts for our grade 5’s on Thursday , February 2, 2012
Aquavan coming to Valleycliffe on Wednesday, February 8th.
W e are trying to work on getting our students out Tubing – stay tuned.
Monday, February 13- Professional Development Day.
Emergency food – request for $200 per year to cover cost of food for 3 days. If unused, the food lasts for five years.
Next meeting : Feb 23, 2012
Meeting
January 19th 2012
6:55 PM to 8:00 PM
Minutes
Present Yvonne, Nic, Mandy, Isabel, Annemarie, Tina, Seb, Sandy, Sally
Executive
Chair - AnnMarie Shrimpton
Vice-chair – Isabel Jordan
DPAC – Tina Sherlock, Sally Nand, Isabel Jordan
SPC – Isabel Jordan, Sally Nand, Sandy Loughran
Treasurer – Mandy Rukus
Secretary – Sally Nand,
Hot Lunch – Georgina McCandlish
Fruit & Veggie Program –Yvonne Colbert
Carnival/Fundraising – Rhonda Grady
Special Presentation
Dr. Ashley Gordon – Keeping children healthy – Naturopathic doctor speaking about strengthening the immune system for cold/flu season. Naturopathy works complementarily with medicine, and the main principle is to work to strengthen the body’s natural defenses. It is involved with treating the root of the problem, rather than just the symptoms and trying to avoid side effects associated with pharmaceutical treatment. Prevention of disease is also very important. The diet is key. Naturopathy also utilizes the science of acupuncture, Eastern medicine, and herbal medicines. Homeopathy is included in Naturopathy and relates to using very dilute amounts of elements as remedies.
Some things that tend to influence our immune system include diet, stress, sleep, hygiene, dehydration, exposure to sunlight, routine, regular exercise, mental health, digestive problems, food sensitivities/intolerances. How can we strengthen our immune system? Hydrate with approximately 2 litres of water per day. Regular sleep, especially the hours before midnight. It has been said that every hour before midnight, is as important as two hours after midnight – this is due to the release of certain hormones before midnight, namely growth hormone that restores and regenerates our bodies. Exercise is also important. In terms of food: lowering sugar intake, ensuring adequate protein in the diet, cutting out “white food” (pasta, potatoes, rice, bread, etc.), having a variety of colors of fruits and veggies, eating good fats vs. bad fats (fish, avocados, olive oil) Regular handwashing is also important. Managing stress is important, as much as possible, through things such as exercise, meditation, yoga, massage, counseling. Some important supplements to help in the winter season: Vit C, Omega 3’s, Vit D, B Vitamins. Echinacea and oil of Oregano(Cold FX) can also be used at the first signs of illness. Routine is important, as well as getting out in the fresh air as often as possible. Dr Gordon does testing for food sensitivities, through blood work and Vega testing (electro-dermal). One question brought up was whether there is any truth to eating for your blood type.
Minutes of Last Meeting
Motion to pass last month’s minutes made by Sally, seconded by Isabel.
Executive Reports
Treasurer Report – Mandy – some money may be left in the gaming grant that needs to be spent. Annemarie to follow up.
DPAC Report – Sandy – April 25th is next meeting at Valleycliffe, at 6:30pm. Two people have expressed interest in providing workshops: Liz Barrett from Jump Math and someone from Parenting/Friends for Life.
Hot Lunch – Georgina - coming up next Thursday
Fruit & Veggie Program – Yvonne – apples much appreciated
Carnival Report – by Sandy – date is May 4th, from 5 to 8pm. We need to have a space to put items that we’re collecting…the PAC room is the best idea as it can be locked. As well, we would like to put a box in the hallway for items donated to the carnival. This will be cleared away by the carnival committee members periodically. Nesters donated all the food last year, Tims’ donated doughnuts at half price that were sold at the bake sale. The next Carnival meeting will be Feb 1, 6 to 7pm. Finally, the food permit needs to be applied for at VCCH.
Fundraising
DDA – Cash for Clothes – will coincide with Spring cleaning, and we may end up doing it as a joint effort with Stawamus Elementary. We can have a count for each school and split the money accordingly. This will help us to make more money with more bags collected.
Fitness Fundraiser – may end up in February. People have been lined up and more info will be forthcoming.
Wealthy School Revolution – this is ongoing and thus far, we have raised about $300 so far.
Business
Looking for someone to take care of Valleycliffe PAC Facebook page. It needs to be updated with posting of the agenda, the subsequent minutes and any announcements. Best to have more than one person involved.
New PAC Executive for next year – Annemarie will not be returning as Chair, so if anyone is interested in Chairing, please come forward. This is especially important as we must have a chair in order to qualify for the Gaming grant.
Upcoming Activities
Next hot lunch – last Friday of the month
Aqua Van – five sessions throughout the day.
Gymnastics – we have not heard from Amanda yet, who is having some family issues.
Carnival meeting date – Feb 1st, 6 to 7 pm – babysitting included.
Principal’s Report
Boys and Girls Basketball has started – Girls – Mrs. Booth, Boys- Mr. Tehara and Mr. Amenta. Games will be every Tuesday starting the 24th for boys and every Thursday starting Jan 26th. Mrs Booth is unable to continue coaching due to health issues and we are looking for a replacement.
Pj Day will be on Friday, January 13th.
FSA’s will be administered to the grade 4 and 7 students between January 16th and February 24th. The teacher’s will not be administering the tests because of the teacher strike action. The tests will be administered by the administration.
January 20th the grade 3-5 students well have an hour presentation on X-country and skiing safety- put on by Sergeant Murray Watt of the Squamish RCMP.
DARE starts for our grade 5’s on Thursday , February 2, 2012
Aquavan coming to Valleycliffe on Wednesday, February 8th.
W e are trying to work on getting our students out Tubing – stay tuned.
Monday, February 13- Professional Development Day.
Emergency food – request for $200 per year to cover cost of food for 3 days. If unused, the food lasts for five years.
Next meeting : Feb 23, 2012
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