REMNDER: PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD'S HOLLOWED-OUT PUMPKIN TO SCHOOL TOMORROW FOR OUR CARVING EVENT HAPPENING ALL MORNING IN THE GYM. 

JUMP IN, AND LEND A HAND! THIS EVENT IS ONLY SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE US PARENTS STEP IN WHEN NEEDED TO HELP STUDENT CARVERS AND IF YOU CAN, STICK AROUND TO THE END, THERE IS ALWAYS A NEED FOR MORE HANDS ON CLEAN UP! 

THANKS, AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Thank you to all who attended the October PAC meeting! Minutes will be posted shortly, but in the meantime, the highlights are as follows: 

* Rozsika Den Hann and Sandra Benholm Cheung were voted in as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. 

* This year's budget was approved. A copy of the budget and financials will be posted shortly, and there is a paper copy available now in the green binder by the office. 

* Lori Driussi addressed the PAC community and spoke about the ongoing efforts to fill EA spots. All classes now have assigned teachers, including those taking over to teachers on leave or in job shares. 

* Heads up: Once the district is done upgrading the online communication system, Lori Driussi will do all communication online through the website and email only - and at PAC meetings, of course! There are no paper school newsletters or calendars going forward. 

* To have your say in after-school programming through Burnaby Parks & Rec onsite at Suncrest, you can fill out a short online survey at www.burnaby.ca/afterschoolprograms

*  The Earthquake Committee has put up all the new shelving for the new container and aims to move the inventory from the old kiosk into the container shortly. They will then take stock of what we have, and put together a report detailing what we still need to purchase. 

* $1,000 from the General Account is being added to the Playground Fund amount, bringing the total up to $9,000

* The Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, December 22. Volunteers for prep (pick ups, decoration) are needed asap, and forms for cooks and servers on the day will go out closer to the event. 

* Members voted to have a minimum of three signatories on the PAC General Account and Gaming Account to improve financial protection. In addition, no signatory will be able to sign cheques written to themselves - two other signatories must sign. 

On another note, the next round of HOT LUNCH by FUEL is now open. A paper notice will go home in early November, but if you want to get it out of the way early, you can do so now on the MunchaLunch site. Hot Lunch Days are Tuesday, November 29 (Kids' Faves - Menu #3) and Tuesday, December 19 (Pasta - Menu #4). 

​Please review the agenda for the Oct. 25 meeting, taking place in the staffroom from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. To save a bit of time, take a look through the minutes from last year's AGM to speed along the approval portion - links are posted below. Thanks! 

• Approval and Adoption of May’s AGM Minutes (9 - 9:10 a.m.)
• Nominations and Voting for Remaining Executive Positions (Secretary and Treasurer) (9:10 - 9:15 a.m.)
• Year-End Budget Overview for 2016-17 School Year (including motion to reinstate a double-signature requirement for the Gaming Fund) (9:15 - 9:20 a.m.)
• Presentation and Adoption of 2017-18 PAC Budget (pending election of new Treasurer) (9:20 - 9:30 a.m.)
• Principal’s Report (9:30 - 9:40 a.m.)
• Other Business: Winnie Fuggersburger re: Playground Fund  (9:40 - 9:50 a.m.)
• Chair’s Updates, Reminders: Earthquake Kiosk progress, Pancake Breakfast needs, Hot Lunch needs, Parks & Rec online survey reminder (9:50 - 10 a.m.)

​MAY AGM MINUTES: https://suncrestpac.weebly.com/uploads/5/6/7/2/56723459/pac_minutes_2017_may.pdf