Vancouver Parents for Public Education FAQ's regarding the VSB projected funding shortfall as noted in the May/June PAC Parent to Parent newsletter.
For more information, please visit: Website: www.vppe.wordpress.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118201294859293
Related documents: 
VPPE FAQ
Kitsilano Secondary School Seismic Upgrade Options as noted in the May/June PAC Parent to Parent newsletter.
If you wish to read the full consultant's report and see the design drawings please follow this link: www.cityspaces.ca/projects/KITS_PAC/100526_UPLOAD.pdf
Related documents: KSS Option Impact Summary
It's time to prepare for elections for the Carnarvon Parent Advisory Council for 2010-2011
How can you help? What do you like to do?
Please look at the positions and put your name forward for one you could help with. We can share the work and have fun while getting to know more parents in the school.
Nominations will take place at the PAC meeting on May 10 at 7pm. Elections will be held at the PAC AGM June 16 at 6 P.M.. If you cannot make the May 10 meeting but would like to put your name forward for a position, please contact Brienna Greenaway.
Related documents: Elections 2010
Shaughnessy Elementary parents in Vancouver discussed our school board's projected $18M deficit and its proposed calendar change to save costs. The definitive issue that emerged was the need for government to adequately support our public schools. In short order, motivated parent volunteers launched a values-based non-partisan postcard campaign articulating this issue.
Shaughnessy Parent Advisory Council is inviting everybody to use their postcard or letter to launch your own campaign and spread the word!
Related documents: Shaughnessy PAC Memo Shaughnessy PAC letter to VSB VSB Postcard Campaign 2010
Join Jim Skinner M Ed for an evening presentation about homework.
Hear about recent research on the value of homework. Learn effective ways to help both students and parents get the most from school learning. Find ways to make homework hassle free for parents. Coming to Carnarvon - Tuesday, February 2, 2010 . . . . read more.
Please note that the upcoming PAC meeting on December 9th has been cancelled. With the Community Dance so close in timing, we decided not to add to parents' schedules any more.
If you have a child with learning challenges and wish to gain a better understanding of what it is like to have a learning disability - then this workshop is for you. Coming to Carnarvon - Tuesday, November 24, 2009 . . . . read more.
Due to popular demand, we will be having Family Photo Night for 4 evening this year, from Tuesday, October 13th to Friday, October 16th.
The $15 session fee gets you 6 to 8 poses, a proof sheet and a complimentary colour 8 x 10 print of your favourite pose (no package purchase necessary.) Bring your family! Bring your pets! Carnarvon PAC keeps this entire fee, so support your school and come on out. . . . . read more.
We are happy to introduce our new re-designed website. We hope this website will become a reliable source of information and documentation for all parents/guardians at Carnarvon Community School. We also expect to reduce the amount of paper and paperwork moving from PAC to parents/guardians by delivering all communication and newsletters online in the near future.
Please feel free to submit your comments and opinions to the PAC executive. Visit our "contact" section for your convenience. If you find any technical problem through these pages, please feel free to submit your comments to the webmaster.
Just after drop off time on the first day of school, we'll hold our traditional Welcome Back Coffee, from 8:45 to 9:45 AM on the black top, near the front entrance. Everyone's welcome. Come say hello to new families and old friends. Please bring your own coffee mug and if you're able, please bring a small plate of "morning goodies" (muffins, scones, sandwiches, cookies or coffee cakes - we are not picky) and let Gili know.
Please remember that our first day of school is on Tuesday September 8 and is one hour only (9-10 AM) for grades 1 to 7. K students should have received specific directions from the school.
