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PAC Purpose and Membership
Did you know that as a parent or a guardian of a student at Aspenwood you are automatically a member of the school's Parent Advisory Council (aka PAC)? The purpose of the PAC is to:
- Discuss parents' views and provide input/feedback about our school programs, activities and goals
- Work collaboratively with school staff to enrich and enhance our children's education
- Raise funds to support school goals and provide equal opportunity
Volunteer Opportunities
The Aspenwood PAC would like to thank all the parents, guardians and volunteers that help make our PAC a success. Your support is greatly appreciated!
We are always looking for volunteers, whether it is for hot lunch sorting, movie nights, staff appreciation day, Grade 5 Leaving Committee, etc. Please email the PAC executive team at aspenwoodpac2001@gmail.com and let's find a way for you to get involved!
Monthly PAC Meetings
The PAC Executive team hosts monthly PAC meetings with our principal, Ms Close, in attendance to provide updates and answer your questions. Meetings are held in the Aspenwood Library Learning Commons from 7pm-8:30pm.
2022-23 PAC MEETING SCHEDULE
| Thursday, September 15th, 2022 |
| Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 |
| Thursday, November 17th, 2022 (Review Quarterly Financials) |
| December NO MEETING |
| Thursday, January 19th, 2023 |
| Thursday, February 16th, 2023 (Review Quarterly Financials) |
| March NO MEETING |
| April 20th, 2023 (Review Quarterly Financials) |
| Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 |
| Thursday, June 15th, 2023 (AGM) |
Please email aspenwoodpac2001@gmail.com to request a copy of the previous meeting's minutes. 
PAC Meeting Agenda - June 2023.docx.pdf
If you need childcare, please email aspenwoodpac2001@gmail.com with the number of children and their ages, and we'll be pleased to arrange childcare during the meeting.
The PAC Executive Team
Elections were held at the PAC's AGM in June 2022 to determine the executive team for the 2022-23 school year.
| Chair | Jessica Suryavanshi |
| Vice Chair | Sam Nacauili |
| Past Chair | Kathryn McMullen |
| Treasurer | Lara Parafina |
| Member At Large | Melissa Lee |
| Member at Large | Fiona Kerby |
| Member at Large | Loni Stevens |
| Munchalunch Coordinator | Alaina Pope |
| Secretary | Ine Van Aken |
| District PAC Representative | Geoff Lewis |
If you're interested in sitting on the PAC executive team, stay tuned for a call for nominations that will go out prior to the PAC AGM in June 2023.
MunchaLunch
The PAC uses Munchalunch for all events and fundraisers, including the popular hot lunch program.
Returning students (and new siblings) visit https://munchalunch.com to place an order.
New students visit https://munchalunch.com/schools/Aspenwood to create a new account and place an order.
Useful Websites
BCCPAC: The BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils is a charitable non-profit organization that advocates for the best possible public education for all children in BC through the active involvement of parents. www.bccpac.bc.ca
DPAC43: District 43 PAC - Inspire parents, families and caregivers to get involved, learn about our system and work as partners to create great schools and success for ALL children! https://dpac43.ca/
Contact the PAC
If you have any questions or feedback, please get in touch by emailing us at aspenwoodpac2001@gmail.com.
