Hillcrest Elementary School

About

Mission Statement:
At Hillcrest Elementary we believe in a purposeful, directed
learning environment, where everyone
can feel happy, safe and valued.

Story

All parents and guardians of students at Hillcrest are members of the PAC and are welcome at the monthly PAC meeting to contribute their ideas and involvement. Parent volunteers are elected to the executive to serve one term from October to September. Most positions are shared.
The purpose of the PAC is to support, encourage and improve the quality of education and the well being of students at Hillcrest Elementary School.
To advise the principal and staff on parents’ views on any matter relating to the school – programs, policies, plans and activities.
To communicate with parents and to promote cooperation between the home and school in providing for the education of children.
To assist parents in accessing the system and to provide advocacy support for individual children and their parents.
To organize PAC activities and school events
To contribute to the effectiveness of the school by promoting the involvement of parents and other community members.
Hillcrest School Planning Council
Each school in the province is required by law to have a School Planning Council (SPC). The SPC is an advisory body and its major responsibility is to consult with the school community in developing, monitoring and reviewing school plans for improving student achievement. Each School Council consists of one elected teacher representative, three elected parent representatives (one of whom must be on the PAC Executive) and the principal. The council meets a minimum of three times per year.
Hillcrest Parent Partners
1. Participating on the Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Attend monthly PAC meetings
Relay important information to parents in each division via e-mail or phone
Coordinate parent volunteers from each division to assist with school wide events
2. Supporting the Teacher and the Classroom
At the request of the teacher, parent partners assist to:
Organize drivers for class field trips
Coordinate parents to assist with activities such as class parties, listening to students read, etc.
There is a maximum of two parent partners per class and volunteers are taken on a first come, first served basis. Volunteers must have access to, and be comfortable working on a computer as most PAC correspondence will be distributed via e-mail.
PAC Executive
Executive Chairperson(s)
Treasurer
Parent Educational Coordinator(s)
Secretary
Fundraising coordinator(s)
VCPAC Representative
Member(s) at Large
School Planning Council Member(s)
Please check the PAC bulletin board for current PAC executive members and their contact information.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Parent Partner(s)
Lice Brigade
Annual Staff Appreciation Lunch
Coordinator – Emergency/Earthquake Kit Preparation
School Yard Clean-Up
School Library Assistance
Social / Fundraising Events
Thrifty smile cards
Monthly Hot Lunch Days
Welcome back coffee morning
Magazine sales
Family bingo night
Spring plant sales
Seasonal Poinsettia sales
Spring Fair
School Dance
Holiday Gift Fair
Services to Parents
Lost and found
Community board / PAC board
Newsletter information
Charitable drives
For any questions, suggestions or to find out how you can get involved, please send an email to [email protected] or leave a note in the PAC draw located in the front office.
PAC meetings are scheduled on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the library.
- See more at: https://hillcrest.sd61.bc.ca/parent-info/pac-overview/#sthash.2SLSVK8R.dpuf