We are very excited that construction for our new additions to the playground has started. Fencing went up on Thursday, Sept 19th, 2013, and the metal equipment, benches and wooden borders were removed. Over the next 7-8 weeks, we will see the site undergo preparation for the new playground equipment. The estimated completion will be
How Parents Can Help It takes a lot of work to put together Health & Wellness Day and the teachers have asked for our help in a couple of key areas: A fundraising raffle is held on the day to raise money for the event. There is a draw for adults and one for kids.
Don’t miss Norquay’s End-of-Year Waffle Breakfast! All Norquay students, staff and families are once again invited to gather for a meal and fun at the Norquay End-of-the-Year Waffle Breakfast! When: Wednesday, June 26th, 8-9am Where: Norquay Lunchroom Why: To gather together to celebrate a great year! As always, parent, staff & student volunteers are needed
Every Parent Is Welcome To Join The one year terms are almost up for the current Parent Advisory Council Executive and we are looking for parents who are interested in joining and helping to shape our school culture. Things that PAC Executive members do: Help to connect our school with the community Organize the wildly
What’s not to love about waffles? On Thursday, February 14th, we’re selling WAFFLE LOVE buttons at school! The proceeds will help fund our next waffle breakfast. On Valentine’s Day, kids can purchase WAFFLE LOVE buttons in the lunch room for $1 each. They would make a great little gift for friends & family! Send your child
The Ministry of Education recently announced changes to the School Act and School Calendar Regulations. These changes have the following implications for school districts: The Ministry no longer publishes a provincial school calendar outlining days in session, vacation days, school start and end dates. School districts are required to meet a minimum number of hours
Welcome & Introductions (if needed) Attendance checklist circulation Review & approval of previous minutes Action items/updates from previous meetings: Naming of DPAC and SPC representatives Results of parent survey Website feedback Collingwood Neighbourhood House afterschool care update Financial standings (Shirley) Principal’s message (Tricia/Erin) Coffee & Conversation sessions Centennial Year Steering Committee SPC meetings Highlights to
As many parents are aware, the current before and after school care program is inadequate to meet the needs of Norquay families. That is, the current program, which is run by Collingwood Neighbourhood House, cannot accommodate all of the families who need before and after school care. For the past year, Norquay’s administration, the Vancouver
We’re gearing up for our annual Scholastic Book Fair! The fair will run from Monday, Feb. 18th to Friday, Feb 22nd, during the February Parent/Teacher Conferences. This is a school event that is supported by the PAC. All book sales will help Norquay earn books and resources for our school library. This major event needs many
John Norquay Elementary School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting Agenda Tuesday, Dec 4, 2012 School Library Introductions (if needed) Attendance checklist circulation Review & approval of previous minutes Action items/updates from last meeting: Approval and vote on PAC Constitution & By-laws Approval and vote for DPAC representative Approval and vote for SPC representatives Presentation of