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                                    BCCT Fact Finder Meeting

On July 20, 2010, BCCPAC was invited to provide information into the investigation regarding the independence of the BC College of Teachers(BCCT) as commissioned by the Minister of Education. From the input gathered from all partner and other community groups, government appointed "Fact Finder" lawyer Don Avison, will provide a report and make recommendations regarding BC College of Teachers in fulfilling its mandate under the Teaching Profession Act.

The deadline for the report to the Minister of Education is Sep. 17, 2010. For a summary of the meeting, check out "What's New" on the BCCPAC home page, http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/

   BOARD NEWS

It is with regret that the BCCPAC Board has accepted the resignation of first Vice President, Barb Lund. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Barb for her time and commitment to the parents and children of British Columbia, the knowledge and wisdom she has shared, and wish her all the best in her future endeavours.

2010 BCCPAC Fall Conference

The BCCPAC 2010 Fall Conference will be happening the weekend of November 12-14, in Burnaby, BC. Watch your email and the website for regular update and information on this exciting event.

Extraordinary General Meeting(EGM)

On Saturday, November 13, 2010, BCCPAC will be holding a membership meeting to consider a new Constitution and Bylaws. Information on this meeting will be available on the website very soon as well as official notice being communicated to members before the middle of the month.

 

Bike Camp

Late night swim

Skate Daze

Bonsor Complex Multicultural Festival

Fun Fair 50/50 Raffle

The 50/50 raffle winnings of $65.50 for the 6pm draw was unclaimed.

Winning # 0860385

To claim prize, you must produce your ticket by June 11, 2010.

2010 Burnaby Environment Week - May 31st to June 6th

Burnaby Environment Week is approaching soon!

Take a look at the attached event schedule poster with all the great activities that will be happening and please make available for those without email. This year's big event will be an Envrionment Festival on Saturday MAY 29th next to the Farmers Market at City Hall!  

WE NEED YOU

We are just putting the finishing touches on our school Fun Fair on May 28.  We need volunteers to help with the food stations,  50/50 draw, Ticket Booth and Prize booth.  Even if you are already helping with your children's classroom station we would really appreciate your help for another 30 minutes.  Please contact Nicole at ngeyer@telus.net if you can help out.

See you at our GREEN AND GROOVY FUN FAIR May 28.  It's going to be tons of FUN!

Looking for few good men or women – PAC Election June 7

You don’t need to be a naval officer but you do need to be interested in getting involved at Chaffey. Are you looking for an excuse to get out of the house a few nights a year? If so, we’d like your name and number. We have several positions on our PAC up for election this year and we’re counting on a new group of parents to step up to these roles:

PAC Co-chair

Treasurer

Secretary

Two Members at Large

Please consider a role on PAC. The parents retiring from PAC this year have been involved for many years. We thank them for their invaluable contributions. Now is the time for parents with younger children at Chaffey to get involved. If we do not have these positions filled, it’s very possible that Chaffey-Burke will no longer have a PAC to support our children’s social and educational experience at Chaffey. That is not something we want to happen but we do need a few “good” parents to take action.

Please call Mary MacKillop (604.439.1671) or Elaine Dun (604.431.8895) for more information.

GEORGE MCLEAN PARK - Public Open House

Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is about to prepare a master plan for the proposed neighbourhood park formerly known as Inman Green Park. This is your opportunity to learn more about our plans to develop this new park, located on Patterson Avenue at Bond Street in the Garden Village neighbourhood of Southwest Burnaby.  You’re invited to attend an open house to view displays and tell us your preferences for activities and amenities in the park. If you get a chance, drop by the park for a walk on the interim loop path and enjoy the tranquil setting before the open house.

Public Open House
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
6:00-8:30pm
Inman Elementary School
3963 Brandon Street, Burnaby


Tell us what kind of park you’d like to see in your neighbourhood—we need your input!

For more information, check out the flyer or poster.

Burnaby Farmers Market

The Burnaby Farmers Market will be held this year every Saturday from May 1^st to October 30^th from 9:00AM to 2:00PM.

It’s the same location as last year; at the Burnaby City Hall parking lot next to Deer Lake Parkway near Canada Way.

There will lots of produce, ready to eat nibbles and crafts available for sale as well as a book exchange and play area!

There will also be family days and cooking competitions! Take a look at the poster for more details and please pass on the information to those with no email.

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What: Burnaby Farmers Market!

When: Saturdays May 1^st to October 30^th, 9:00AM to 2:00PM

Where: Deer Lake Parkway and Canada Way, Burnaby City Hall

City of Burnaby Babysitters program

The babysitters basics program is going to start on Monday. We just have enough children to make the program go, 2 more registered would really be great, it also helps with group dynamic in the calls. I would appreciate if you could help me spread the word.

Babysitters Basics bar code: 209098
ages 11+
Monday 3:15pm - 4:45pm
8 sessions $47.40
library
starts: March 29
ends: May 31
No class on April 5/May 24
Instructor is Janice
Thank you

Louise Rusch
Community Program Coordinator - SW
City of Burnaby
louise.rusch@burnaby.ca
tel: 604 540 5904
fax: 604 540 6983

Message from Burnaby DPAC

We really need your help! We have just a few more spots to fill and need help getting the word out to all parents. Please send to your Chairs and parent volunteers. Thank you.

Dear Parent Volunteers:
Thanks to so many volunteers who have come forward. We are in need of parent volunteers for the last few dates now. Would you be interested in participating at a school visit? Details can be found attached with the
list of times and dates. Please be sure to pass along this invitation to all the members of your SPC and any other parents. School visits give parents an excellent opportunity to network, see other best practices and a
fresh perspective. This is a great opportunity - which is available to all parents - to learn and share what is happening in another school. Please let us know ASAP which one(s) you would be interested in volunteering for.

Please send the dates you are available and your child(ren)'s school(s) to spc@burnabydpac.com.
Thank you.
Burnaby DPAC

Thursday, March 25 at 12:30 pm
Monday, March 29 at 3:30 pm

Wednesday, March 31 at 12:30 pm
3:30 pm
Tuesday, April 6 at 12:30 pm
3:30 pm
Wednesday, April 7 at 8:30 am
at 12:30 pm
3:30 pm
Thursday, April 8 at 12:30 pm
12:30 pm

Optimist International Oratorical Contest

The rules and application form for the 2009-2010 Optimist International Oratorical Contest  is available for download.

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.

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!

Writer's Workshop - Monday 6:30pm

Just a reminder that Monday, November 30, at 6:30pm is the PAC Sponsored Writer’s Workshop with Mr. Brian Gidinsky once again presenting!  This was an enormously successful event previously and we hope you and your Chaffey Burke students will join us in our Gym. 

Babysitting for younger non school aged children will be provided.

Mary and Elaine

PAC Co-Chairs

Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony Meeting

Any parents or guardians of Grade 7 students are invited to attend a meeting to start the planning for the June 2010 Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony. The meeting will be held in the school library on Thursday, November 19 from 7-8pm. Come learn more about the format of the evening and how you can help organize the event. We need volunteers to help decorate, plan the food, and create a PowerPoint Presentation. If you have any questions, please contact Elaine.

Writer's Workshop Postponed

Please note due to an overwhelming response in numbers to participate we are needing to postpone the Writer’s Workshop until November 30th in what will be the newly upgraded gym as we cannot hold so many in the library or music rooms.

Community/Family Picnic - Friday Sep 11

Tomorrow Chaffey Burke Elementary will have its annual Community/Family Picnic, 12pm to 2:30pm. Children return to the classrooms they occupied this week at 2:30pm for any announcements, picking up school supplies they may have brought/used, and will be informed about Monday. Students are released at 3pm as usual.

Please meet your child/children at noon to have lunch together - blankets are often a good idea as the grass may still be a bit damp from yesterday’s rain.

Tables will be set up for your food item to share after lunch and if you are able to volunteer during this time with arranging tables of food and helping to direct families through buffet style lines, look for Nicole, Elaine or I and we will be able to direct you.

Enjoy the afternoon with your family and see you there!

On behalf of the PAC Executive,

Mary