What is PAC/PAS?

PAC’s purpose is to support and enhance student learning

Earl Buxton’s Parent Advisory Council is an organization of parents and school leadership which meets monthly to discuss and plan school activities and events, and provide support for staff. The Parent Advisory Society (PAS) is responsible for fundraising, and meets in conjunction with the PAC, under the same leadership. All parents and guardians of Earl Buxton students are welcome and encouraged to participate, since parent involvement is a key element of student achievement.

PAC meetings offer insight into what is happening at the school and provide an opportunity to offer feedback as programs and events are developed. PAC drives and helps to fund many of the school’s popular programs, including:

• Lunch ‘n’ Learn
• Hot Lunch and Club Moo
• Every Bite Counts/Healthy Earl Buxton
• Family Dance
• Parent seminars
• Student drop-off and pick-up patrol
• Parent Parking Patrol (P3)
• Annual Staff Appreciation Week (EB Staff Rocks Week)

When does PAC meet?

The first PAC meeting of the 2010-2011 school year will be Tuesday, September 14^th at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s staff room. Meetings are monthly (typically, the second Tuesday), and dates and times are announced on SchoolZone, through the school newsletter and on the outdoor school sign.

Who are the leaders?

PAC is parent-led, but with significant school leadership support and engagement. The 2010-2011 executive team includes Chair, Sara Hiebert; Vice Chair, Claire Briggs; Secretary, Michelle Falvo-Thom; and Treasurer, Shannon Scott.

Who can I contact with questions?

Feel free to contact Chair Sara Hiebert at sarahiebert@shaw.ca.