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    The PAC meeting discussed several ongoing issues: - Traffic safety efforts including upcoming speed bump installations and a new LED speed sign. More volunteer support was requested for ongoing initiatives. - Kindergarten registration had begun and important dates for photos, assemblies, and immunizations were announced. - Fundraising efforts like Purdy's chocolate and the upcoming Winter Social were discussed. The general donation appeal would remain as-is for now rather than targeting the playground specifically. - The playground upgrade project was presented with initial quotes around $50,000. PAC members debated priorities and seeking community funding before deciding on next steps. - Upcoming dates were set for the Read-A-Thon fundraiser in January/February.

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    The PAC meeting discussed several ongoing issues: - Traffic safety efforts including upcoming speed bump installations and a new LED speed sign. More volunteer support was requested for ongoing initiatives. - Kindergarten registration had begun and important dates for photos, assemblies, and immunizations were announced. - Fundraising efforts like Purdy's chocolate and the upcoming Winter Social were discussed. The general donation appeal would remain as-is for now rather than targeting the playground specifically. - The playground upgrade project was presented with initial quotes around $50,000. PAC members debated priorities and seeking community funding before deciding on next steps. - Upcoming dates were set for the Read-A-Thon fundraiser in January/February.

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    The PAC meeting discussed several ongoing issues: - Traffic safety efforts including upcoming speed bump installations and a new LED speed sign. More volunteer support was requested for ongoing initiatives. - Kindergarten registration had begun and important dates for photos, assemblies, and immunizations were announced. - Fundraising efforts like Purdy's chocolate and the upcoming Winter Social were discussed. The general donation appeal would remain as-is for now rather than targeting the playground specifically. - The playground upgrade project was presented with initial quotes around $50,000. PAC members debated priorities and seeking community funding before deciding on next steps. - Upcoming dates were set for the Read-A-Thon fundraiser in January/February.

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    PAC Meeting November 4, 2014

    Present: Averill Sadleir, Annie ODonoghue, Nicky McConnell, Amalia Cook, Mio
    Kiyooka, Liping Wu, Daphne Beck , Stephanie Lewinson, Esther Rosillo, Carolina
    Palacios, Sarah Pike, James Yao

    Welcome: Averill Sadleir


    -No additions to agenda
    -Minutes from previous PAC, motion for acceptance by Liping, seconded by Nicky
    CHAIR Report (Averill)
    -Traffic update: had a traffic safety day on Oct. 30th. This also will be happening at
    other Dunbar schools. We seem to have tapped into some political will with respect
    to our traffic. Confirmed that we will get speed bumps in 2015. We have been
    added to C of V Traffic Planning (who will review everything about our traffic,
    signage, survey, parking, bike rack locations, then provide recommendations and
    implementations).
    ICBC is now looking into getting us an LED speed sign of our ownCaroline from
    Genesis will liaise with community policing regarding this sign and ICBC will
    provide parent training.
    -Cheryl is planning on holding a traffic meeting later this month, open to more
    volunteers. Will plan a walk to school week for spring as well as other events.
    -Liping will translate our traffic safety cards; James will speak to Mandarin-speaking
    people to help
    PRINCIPALS REPORT (Annie ODonoghue)
    - Kindergarten registration has started. In catchment children get first priority;
    there is a draw for out of catchment students (signup is online).
    -Goal setting conferences: great turnout, went well
    -Thank you to traffic committee..school patrols are trained by VPD, there is always
    an adult nearby. Cars are definitely slower since big media blitz.
    -Professional Day on 24th: full day workshop on concept-based and inquiry learning,
    well-received by staff. On the PD day on the 27th, Shane Point spoke re: need for all
    students to feel a sense of belonging; spoke of intergenerational effects of residential
    schools in a very accessible way.
    -Thanks to everyone who drove and supported for cross country
    -Volleyball has started, Mr. Lee and Mr. Jung with boys, Ms. Kinneard and Ms.Rybar
    with girls
    -Student Leadership beginning to meet again, looking at global ideas.
    -Thank you to everyone for coming to the Halloween parade. Choir sang and did
    very well, excellent audience participation
    -Hot Lunches is going well, thank you to PAC for that.
    -Choir and recorders going well, thank you (Esther) for that.
    -School plans will be approved and uploaded in next couple weeks. Goals are the
    same as last year, especially due to lost 7 weeks of school. Literacy (written and

    verbal) is a huge focus for Southlands with our IB focus. We also have an aboriginal
    enhancement goal. This goal is throughout the whole district.
    Nov 5 Photos
    Nov 7 Remembrance day assembly at 11
    Nov 10, 11 No school
    Nov 16 Grade 6 immunization
    Nov 19 Green Thumb theatre group
    Nov 27 IB assembly : Curiosity
    Nov 26 Info session on PYP for new K families
    FUNDRAISING REPORT (Averill for Heidi Maclean)
    -Backpac lunch and Subway lunches going well
    -Purdys will start Nov 6 (forms go home then), delivery around Dec 9
    -Halloween costumes made $60
    -Starting to plan Winter Social, which is Dec. 17th. Bake sale in library, holiday arts
    and crafts tables, live auction of wreaths, Southlands choir will sing, Gr 7s will raffle
    a basket, Gr 7 book and DVD sale, concession selling dinner things, visit from Santa,
    etc.
    TREASURERS REPORT (Nicky McConnell)
    -Everything on track in both revenues and expenses. The gaming grant is definitely
    coming in, slightly less than anticipated, but within ball park (expected $4500,
    getting $4280)
    OTHER BUSINESS (Averill)
    -Playground committee: Andrea Shrive heading up playground committee, has
    received 2 quotes so far. We are looking at around $50K before installation, and
    without surfacing and boxes. Will need to add at least another 25% for that. We
    have $10K set aside for this from last year.
    Normally every year we put out a direct appeal for general PAC revenue at this time
    of year, donations get tax receipt. This year the question is should we aim the direct
    appeal at the playground specifically???
    QUESTION: what will we get for $50K? ANSWER: one is from the same vendor
    weve used previously and can attach to the existing pieces (platforms, double slides,
    disc swings). COMMENT: 50K is too much for a piece of playground equipment,
    would like to see this kind of money going to technology, etc. Southlands has lots of
    space, this is a privilege, dont need to spend another $50 K on playground
    equipment.
    QUESTION: what is the communitys contribution? They use the playground too.
    ANSWER: Andrea is looking for community funding. We dont know yet how much
    we can get in this way.
    QUESTIONS: Can we poll the parents and students about whether or not they are
    missing the equipment? Maybe no one cares? This piece was for the younger kids.

    Can we consider a natural playground? This may work well for younger kids.
    ANSWER: Andrea now has link and we can look at this too. Playground decisions
    will come to PAC as a whole.
    QUESTION TO PAC (Averill): Should we leave the direct donation as-is, or make it
    specific to playground?
    VOTE: Leave the direct donation as-is, then if we need more money, we can do a
    direct drive for playground in the spring. All in favor? Unanimous.
    Yearbook Coordinator: We need one! We will put a note on the PAC board for this.
    Read-A-Thon: Dates: Last two weeks of January. Theres only one Pro-D day, and
    one assembly during that time. The draw would be the first week of February.
    Next meeting is December 2, 2014 at 7 pm, Southlands Library.

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