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Parent Advisory Council YALE P.A.C. EXEC Thank you to everyone who came out to our January meeting. We would love to see more new faces at our next meeting. If you are interested in finding out more about what goes on at Yale and throughout the District, please attend. You should also know that we don't do any fundraising. If that is what has kept you away in the past, please know that we receive our funds through Bingo and Direct Access Grants. Last year we had approximately $50,000 to spend. Because of government funding cuts we have less money to work with this school year. Upcoming meeting dates - 7:00pm in the Library Thursday, February 11 ABBOTSFORD DISTRICT PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL The Abbotsford District PAC is a parent organization with representation from all PACs in District #34. Our purpose is “to support, encourage and improve the quality of education and well-being of children in our school.” Our District PAC provides parents with information and advises our educational partners of parent concerns. We encourage and provide parent representation on District committees. We offer training and advice to school PACs. Check out the District website for more information. WHY SHOULD YOU BECOME MORE INVOLVED? Parent involvement in education is widely recognized as a vital component to successful students and successful schools. Research shows that when parents are involved:
Source; National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs, National PTA |
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