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We realize that there are a lot of paper forms that go home with students. Please note that throughout the year, any PAC related notice will be printed on yellow paper. This avoids confusion in determine if the event is a school event or a PAC event. We'll do our best to keep you informed. Direct Drive Fundraiser is now Underway!
It is our most important fundraiser where the money collected is used directly in our school and towards your children!
We are fundraising to continue a number of favorite activities including skating and dance classes that happens every fall. In addition, we are hoping to purchase new school sports jerseys and gym equipment. Our goal this year is $10,000. Everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated. Tax receipts for the 2018 year will be issued for donations over $25. Forms have been sent home, and can also be downloaded from our PAC website. Donations are due by Friday, Nov 23. Thank you for your ongoing support of our school! Clothing & Houseware Drive
Our fall clothing drive hulled in 293 bags which equals $879 to our school’s best yet! Div 3 came in first with 47 bags, second was Div 5 with 42 bags, and third with 22 bags was Div 2.
A special thank you to the parents who helped as well as Division’s 1&2 for helping to carry bags and load the truck. Much appreciated! Next drive will be the spring. Red Cross Babysitting & Stay Safe Course – Nov 9th
Registration forms for this course have been sent home. Please complete registration form and drop off with payment to the PAC mailbox in the office. This course is for students in grade 6 and 7 only. This Year we have also have added a new Stay Safe course as an option for students aged 9-13 to help them prepare to be on their own at home or in the community. Both will be held at the school on November 9th.
Family Fun Spooktacular Night!
Our first Halloween dance was a huge success, with just under 300 kids and parents in attendance, fantastic costumes, a busy dance floor, and tons of fun for all. Thanks to everyone who came out and our amazing Parents and Volunteers for all of their hard work to make it happen.
RESP Presentation
Family Services of Greater Vancouver will be having an informational presentation for parents on Nov 23rd at 9:30am to 11:30am in the school’s library. This session will give parents information about opening a Free Registered Education Savings Plan for your child’s post-secondary school education. Please come and join us to learn about what incentives the government offers when you contribute monthly towards your child’s future. Sign up for the free information session will be on the PAC bulletin board.
Bottle Drives
Please save and donate your empties to the Grade 7s. Bring your bags of empties on the following dates to the front to the school, where the Grade 7s will help to load them into a truck, so then can be taken in for a return. All funds raised from the bottle drives will be used towards the annual Grade 7 Camp and Graduation Day
Drop-off between 8:45-9:15am and 2:45-3:15pm Friday, November 16th Friday, January 11th Friday, February 22nd Friday, April 5th Friday, May 3rd A few fundraisers for the Holidays and Grade 7’s
Shop Funds gift cards cost exactly the same as if you bought them at a store and they do not expire. The only difference is when you buy from our school Shop Funds program, a portion of the sales will go to our school. Forms will be sent home soon. Orders are due Friday, Nov. 23. Cards will be delivered in December well before winter break. Stock up for your holiday gift giving.
Munch a Lunch
Freshii Day Subway Day Sushi Day Pizza Day
Nov 2 Nov 16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Dec 7 Dec 14 Dec 21 Kernels Nov 14 Dec 19 Our school PAC is set up with Munch-a-Lunch where parents can order Pizza, Subway, Sushi and Kernels Popcorn on-line. Family accounts from last year remain active. Returning parents can simply log on, update their teacher/classroom information for each of their children and then order as you did before. New families to Oppenheimer can click on the green icon and follow the step by step instruction to set up an account. Our lunch program provides a break to the parents and offers a nutritious lunch option that the students enjoy. Funds raised from our lunch program goes towards the students by way of enhancing resources for the school. Thank you. *** Please note: If possible, please place orders for all available dates in one transaction. This will cut down transaction fees, and help keep more profits for our students. Thanks. Have you returned your CASL form?Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (‘CASL’) came into effect on July 1, 2014. This means the PAC will require your permission and consent to send you emails, electronic newsletters, etc. In order for you to receive PAC information via email, please complete your form and return it to your child’s classroom teacher as soon as possible.
Other Information and ResourcesThe following resources are not managed or maintained by Oppenheimer PAC.
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November 2018
Freshii Day
Friday, November 2nd
Fruit & Veggie+Milk Day
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Welcome to our PAC!
In this site, you will find information about PAC and the activities we organize to support the school and enrich the learning environment of all our students at David Oppenheimer Elementary.
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(last update Nov 7, 2018)
