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Dr. Knox PAC is pleased to again offer the “Family Portraits Fundraiser” on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at Waterfront Park from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Basil Cooper Photography is offering a special School’s Only Fundraiser.   A sitting fee of $20.00 will be charged to reserve an appointment.  Appointments will be booked every 15 minutes.  Families will receive one free colour 8x10 portrait from a proof of their choice.

Please note these are Outdoor Shots at Waterfront Park, weather permitting.

Please call Nancy Murray at 250-862-9336 or email gaffneyclan@telus.net, as soon as possible, to book your time slot. Please leave your name, telephone number and child’s TA name.   All cheques must be payable to Dr. Knox PAC and can be dropped off at the School Office. To confirm your booking cheques must be received by Wednesday, April 14th, 2010.




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Dr Knox Middle School - Parent Advisory Council
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) would like to welcome you to our information site.  It is our goal to help you stay informed and involved in your child’s school.
At Dr. Knox, parents are always welcome!
        WHAT IS P.A.C.?
The Parent Advisory Council is the officially recognized voice of parents at the school level.
All parents registered in the school are welcome to attend our meetings and activities.
Our goals are:
* to help you stay informed about your child’s school environment
* to provide opportunities for you to stay involved (see: How Can I Stay Involved?)

* to provide support to our teachers and school activities

* to present informational speakers on adolescent parenting topics

WHEN IS THE PAC MEETING?
2009 - 2010
The PAC meetings are held in the school library at 7:00 pm on the following dates.
We encourage you to attend – you will be amazed at what you will learn!
September 22   RCMP Presentation @ 6:30, Meeting @ 7:00
October 20 - Sylvain Guignard, Dr. Knox VP "How to Talk to Your Teen"
November 17
December – no meeting
January 19
February 16
March – no meeting
April 20
May 18
June  - to be determined

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
Yes, our children are becoming more capable and independent BUT they still need our involvement and support.  Our goal is to help you stay involved through creating opportunities for parent involvement.  
If you are interested in learning about any of these projects or other ways of how you can stay involved, please contact the PAC at drkpac@sd23.bc.ca or leave your name with the school office (call 250-870-5107).

Any of the following areas would benefit from increased parent involvement:
Assisting Teachers with short term projects                     
Drivers Coaches for intramural sports                   
Support Environmental Programs
Science Fair helpers                                            
Drama productions helpers
Planning various parent involvement projects            
Career Speakers
Assist with Children’s Hospital Fundraiser                      
Various short-term, ongoing projects
Assist with Stand Up Against Poverty awareness project

Executive
July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010

Co-President:
Tracy Huggan
Ph: 250-712-0214
e-mail:  thuggan@shaw.ca

Co-President:
Teresa Johnston
Ph: 250-469-2928
Vice-President
Gary Brucker
Ph: 250-862-2390 (H)
Cell:  250-870-3173
Treasurer:
Echo Renwick
Ph: 250-718-1001
email:  ecren@shaw.ca
Secretary:
Rachael Fleming
Ph: 250-762-2975
COPAC Rep
Lyn Slamka
Ph:  778-436-8232
School Planning Council
Donna McHattie  250-762-6742

Rachael Fleming  250-762-2975

Heather Fashanu  250-868-8815

Danova Collins Turner  250-868-2571

Mary Ann Rehlinger  250-763-3396

Useful Websites:
www.drk.sd23.bc.ca                          Dr. Knox website
www.sd23.bc.ca                                School District 23
www.sd23.bc.ca/TLC                        School District 23 Learning Centre
www.bced.gov.bc.ca                          Ministry of Education
www.bewebaware.ca                          Internet Safety website



                                                                





 Last Modified: 26 February,2010