Parking

The Chaffey-Burke Parent Parking Patrol is reminding parents and students the importance of respecting all traffic rules and bylaws in the school area. The school was built many years ago, and not designed to accommodate the increase in vehicle traffic. Therefore, the responsibility of keeping all our students safe is shared by everyone in the Chaffey-Burke community. Please review the following:

1.       Walk whenever possible. If you do drive, please drop your child off earlier to avoid traffic jams at 9 am.

2.       Pick up/drop off your child in the designated areas only. Respect the “No Stopping” zone and do not stop your car in the middle of the street.

3.       The upper and lower parking lots are reserved for staff or special guests between 8:45 am and 3:15 pm. Do not drop off or pick up your child in these areas during these times.

4.       U-turns are illegal. Do not use the residents’ driveways to make a U-turn. Please drive through to the end of the street.

5.       Avoid traffic congestion and head north on Abbey Ave. The Sardis/Abbey corner can be dangerous with two-way traffic.

6.       Cross at designated corners and wait for the Parent Parking Patrol to escort you across the street. Do not jaywalk.

Any drivers violating the traffic rules and bylaws will have their license plate reported to the Burnaby RCMP for ticketing. If you have any questions, please call the school and leave a message. A member of the Parent Parking Patrol will return your call. Thank you for your cooperation.

Earthquake Preparedness Volunteers Urgently Needed

Dawayne Wurtz, Chair of our Earthquake Preparedness Committee, is desperately seeking parent volunteers to assist him in the event of an earthquake or another emergency while our children are at school. The school has an excellent plan in place, but we still need volunteers to work with the teachers/staff to help ensure our children are safe when disaster strikes. The situation in Haiti has shown us the importance of being prepared and having volunteers available. Please volunteer your time by calling Dawayne at 604-734-1045 or 778-385-1045. 

If you have not yet returned your Earthquake Preparedness form to the office ($3/child or $5/family) please do so now.

PAC Meeting - February 1, 2010

Our next PAC Meeting is Monday, February 01, 2010 at 7pm in the School Library.

Agenda:

·         Welcome and Introductions

·         Minutes from January’s meeting

Updates and Reports:

·         Principal’s Report

·         Head Teacher’s Report

·         Fundraising Report/Fun Fair Update

·         Treasurer’s Report

·         Playground Update

·         DPAC

·         Earthquake Preparedness

·         Special Lunch

·         School Planning Council

·         Other

Babysitting provided and please bring a mug along for coffee and or juice.

Refreshments this month are being provided by Jean, Mary and Nicole

Sincerely,

Mary and Elaine

PAC Co-Chairs

Helping out a Chaffey Family in Need

As many of you may have heard, we have a Chaffey Burke School family who has lost everything from their home due to a tragic fire last week. We are all grateful no one was injured but the slow and expensive process of rebuilding begins. We are asking for help to assist this family in their time of need. Cash or cheque donations are gratefully being accepted at the school office. If writing a cheque please make payable to Chaffey Burke Elementary School and have the memo line read; family support. All proceeds will go directly to the family and all donations will be incredibly appreciated!

If you would like to donate furniture or a large a household item please coordinate donation/viewing/pick up with Kathie Cornell, Principal- copied here.

Thank you and please share this message to anyone who may be able to assist!

Burnaby Express Hockey game

The PAC Fundraiser, Burnaby Express Hockey game, is on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2:30pm.


Game is at Bill Copeland and tickets are currently on sale. Come out and see the game as Burnaby Express is moving to Coquitlam next year. Players will be reading to primary classes, signing autographs, playing a floor hockey game, and taking pictures with first 10 ticket buyers as well as signing autographs.


Please pick up your tickets and join us for a fun, family afternoon!

Open letter to parents from Minister MacDiarmid on FSA

An open letter to parents from the Honourable Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Education on FSA has been posted on the PAC website.  This letter was forwarded from the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC).

PAC Meeting Minutes Available

The Chaffey Burke PAC meeting minutes are now available on the PAC website.

PAC Meeting - Monday, January 11, 2010 7pm

Happy New Year!

We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season!

This is a reminder of our next PAC Meeting- please see details below and we look forward to connecting with those of you who are available.

PAC Meeting

Monday, January 11, 2010

7pm in the Library

Agenda

1. Welcome/Introductions
2. Principal Report
3. Head Teacher Report
4. DPAC Report
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. SPC Report
7. Special Lunch Report
8. Fundraising Report
9. Other

·         Educational topics for future PAC meetings

·         PAC Elections/Succession Planning

10. Adjournment/Next Meeting

Reminder: please bring a cup or a coffee mug and babysitting will be provided.

Thanks to Donna and Wes who will be bringing treats.

Mary MacKillop and Elaine Dun

Co-Chairs