Welcome to Norquay PAC!
Who is part of the PAC? All parents and guardians of Norquay students are a part of the parent advisory council (PAC). All voices are welcome to join PAC meetings and PAC initiated events.
What is the mission and goal of PAC?
Mission: Our mission is to work cooperatively with the parents and the school for the benefit of all children. The PAC consists of every parent/guardian of a student at Norquay and they are encouraged to be a part of all PAC initiatives.
Goals:
- To build a strong community and sense of belonging
- To facilitate communications between the parents/guardians and the school
- To raise funds for the school to be used for community building and extra curricular initiatives.
Where can I find more information about PAC?
- Website: https://norquaypac.ca/
- Facebook PAC: Norquay Elementary PAC
- Facebook Alumni: John Norquay Elementary School Alumni
- Instagram: @norquaypac
How can I be involved in the PAC? There are many ways to be involved with PAC!
- Volunteer at PAC initiated events https://norquaypac.ca/volunteering/ for more information or sign up here
- Become a PAC executive team member: unfilled positions are listed below.
- Become a PAC Class Representative: Each division will have a class representative to pass on information to the parents/guardians of that division. Bonus perk: discounts on PAC spirit wear!
- Attend PAC meetings either in person or via zoom. Link Here
- Participate in the “Wish List Survey” of what your kids and family would like to see happen this year or what equipment/supplies you wish for. Link here
- Email Norquaypacteam@gmail.com if you have any ideas or questions
Who is part of the PAC executive team? Below is a list of a group of dedicated parents/guardians committed to planning and organizing PAC initiatives at Norquay. Please email norquaypacteam@gmail.com if you are interested in joining the executive team and filling any vacant roles.
| Chair | Hannah Tan |
| Vice-Chair | Sue Ann Selman |
| Secretary | Holly Ma |
| Co-Treasurer | Annie Wong |
| Co-Treasurer | (Unfilled position) |
| JNEAA – John Norquay Elementary Alumni Association | Nana Hamilton |
| EMB – Early Mandarin Bilingual Coordinator | David Yap |
| Volunteer coordinator | (Unfilled position) |
| Website Coordinator | Cherie T |
| Fundraising Coordinator | Christina Lui |
| Communications Coordinator | (Unfilled position) |
| DPAC – District Parent Advisory Council | (Unfilled position) |
| Garden Coordinator | Jen Liu |
| Members at Large | Nancy McLean, Jason Yuen, Michelle Yuen, Sharon Lee, Stephanie Keating, Pearl Chow, Janisha Haywood, Edna Aguinaga, Amy O’Brian, Kelly Sandhu |
Fundraisers
More details visit online: https://norquaypac.ca/current-pac-fundraisers/
Fundraising Goals for 2023/24:
- Sports Equipment for extracurricular outdoor play (~$3,000)
- Nature Play Installation at the front of the school (~$15,000)
Some fundraising initiatives planned for this year:
| Norquay Spirit Wear | September + Ongoing |
| Purdy’s + Gift cards | End of November/ Early December |
| Yearbook order deadline | December 22, 2023 |
| Freezie Frenzy | May/June 2024 |
| Mable’s Labels | Ongoing |
| Vector Training Centre | Ongoing |
| Just Mulch Organic Soil & Mulch | Ongoing |
| Return It Recycling | Ongoing |
PAC Calendar 2023/24
Note: dates are subject to change
*Many PAC events can only happen successfully with the help of the Norquay community.
Parents, guardians, older siblings, grandparents or anybody with a willing spirit are all welcome to help! Sign up here to be a part of upcoming events
PAC meeting zoom ID: Link Here
| PAC Welcome + Information Tables | Tuesday Sept 5, 9-11am |
| PAC Welcome BBQ + Meet the Teacher event | Thursday Sept 21, 5:00-7:30pm |
| PAC Meeting | Tuesday Sept 26, ZOOM online only |
| Norquay 110th Birthday Celebration | Thursday Oct 19, 5:30-7:30pm |
| Movie & Costume/Pajama Night | Friday Oct 27, 6-8pm |
| PAC Meeting | Tuesday Nov 21, 6-7pm In person + Zoom |
| Seymour Ski | January 11, 18, 25, Feb 1 4:30-6:30 |
| Welcome Back Breakfast | Friday Jan 19, 8-9am |
| PAC Meeting | Thursday Jan 25, 6-7pm Zoom only |
| Lunar New Year Celebration | Friday Feb 9, details TBD |
| PAC Meeting | Thursday Mar 7, 6-7pm In person + Zoom |
| PAC Meeting | Tuesday April 16, 6-7pm In person + Zoom |
| PAC Meeting Annual General Meeting | Thursday May 23, 6-7pm In person + Zoom |
| Bike to School Week | May/June Date TBD |
| Spring Fair | Friday June 14, 3-7pm |
| BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Run – John Norquay Elementary Team | June Date TBD |
| School Wide Lunch Days | TBD – stay tuned! |