Pac News November 2024
Welcome to the ESR 2024/25 School year, The Pac Newsletter is here to keep you up to date on all Pac Events and Fundraisers, Volunteer opportunities and more.
Hot Lunch
December Hot Lunch Ordering Dates
December Order open- Oct 12 close Nov 23.
ESR Hot lunch Registration/Orders are now open. Https://esr.hotlunches.net
Access code : ESRHL
We run a few fundraisers through our hot lunch site. Please register even if you do not plan on ordering lunches.
If you would like to volunteer please check the volunteer box on the order form.
If you have any issues with registration please email pac. esrichardspac@gmail.com
November Menu
Popcorn Nov 7th
Panago Nov 14th
Popcorn Nov 21th
Edo Japan Nov 28
December
Popcorn Dec 5th
Opa Dec 12th
Spirit wear (Due Nov 14th)
Available Now !! on esr.hotlunches.net Orders Close: Nov 14th 10pm
T-shirt starting as low as $11. ESR branded Shirts, Sweat pants, Hoodies and more, A complete list and photos available on esr.hotlunches.net, for Size chart see facebook group files, or by request email pac at esrichardspac@gmail.com
Purdy’s Chocolatier (Due Dec 13)
Our annual Purdys orders are now open for orders, Orders must be in by Dec 1 st With a pick up date Dec 13th visit https://www.purdys.com/fundraising Click” Support a champaign
Code: 78056
Once registered you can share your unique code with family and friends.
Art Cards. ( Due Oct 30th Late order are being accepted now, Order ASAP!)
The students at ESR have done an wonderful job with Art cards this year, Art Cards are locally made in abbotsford, and the printing company has said : “We Love getting cards from ESR, The students do such an amazing job,
we look forward to seeing what the teacher have come up with every year”
To order art cards, visit www.artcardsbykids.com
Enter your child's unique code found on the back of the sample card.
If your child made a card and has lost the sample, or did not receive a code, email Pac at esrichardspac@gmail.com
Excel (Due Nov 16th)
Excel Martial arts will be back again this year, Students can Sign up for 1 week of lessons during Lunch Nov 18-22 Available on esr.hotlunches.net Cost is $5 pre student. We have a limit of 100 students, Register now to secure your spot.
Christmas Store
The christmas Store will be back again this year, A donation bin will be set out in the front lobby, Starting Nov 7th
At the ESR Christmas store every student can choose 2 gifts for their parents, caregivers or a special adult in their lives. The gifts will then be wrapped by the Elves (parent volunteers) and brought home in time for Christmas.
Donations of new or gently used household items can be made to the box in the front foyer starting Nov 4th. (No toys please Unless donating new toys for the raffle basket) Wrapping, tape, Small/Medium boxes and add in items such as hot chocolates, Tea’s and candy canes would be much appreciated.
If you are interested in volunteering with sorting, set up or wrapping please email esrichardspac@gmail.com
Raffle Baskets
In addition to the Christmas store we are looking for items for our Winter/Spring Raffles, and upcoming Bingo fundraisers, If you have anything to add to our Raffle/Bingo or are a business that may wish to donate, Please place Items in the Christmas Bin in the foyer no later than Nov 22. Clearly marking them “Raffle”
Cookbook ( recipe due Jan 31st)
ESR PAC is compiling a recipe book to fundraise this school year.
We are needing your tried and true family tested recipes for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Send us your favorite soups, sides, entrees, and desserts to esrcookbook@gmail.com along with the surname you would like to use as recognition with your recipe.
Deadline for accepting recipes is January 31, 2025 however it is best to get recipes in as soon as possible to help with our layout and design. We hope to have books available for purchase Spring of 2025.
Road Safety
October is International Walk to School Month! IWALK gives children, parents an opportunity to get outside and discover their neighborhoods. We encourage all students to walk to school, or Park 5 Minutes away, lessening traffic flow directly around the school. The following link is a survey from Dpac,: This helps a cartographer get a better picture for a mapping process specific to school commutes. Please take a moment to fill out this survey. https://forms.gle/Xku8Szgwzd1eb6iq7
School Catchment Policy Review
Policy Changes to school of choice Middle school catchments, please take a moment to review the proposed changes, and complete the survey if you have a concern, respond via the Community Feedback survey tool at the bottom of the Policy Review Site. https://engagempsd.ca/policy-review-2024
Facebook group .
For the most up to date information please Join our Facebook group, If you do not have facebook you can find all the information in the Pac Newsletter or on the Pac Board located in front of the Pac Kitchen. Please answer all security questions as facebook automatically deletes any request with missing answers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/630266870328153
Pac Newsletter
Will be updated once to twice a month .
Keeping you up to date all the fun stuff,
Pac Meetings:
Our regular meeting time is the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30, Our next PAC meeting will be Nov 12th 6:30pm in the library
Volunteers
Are you interested in Volunteering for In class helpers, Field Trips, Special events or Hot lunches.
A Volunteer form (yearly) and Criminal record check ( 5 years) must be completed before you can join in on the fun. Link to forms : https://esrichards.mpsd.ca/Parents/VolunteerForms/Pages
Email Pac For More info on how to help out. esrichardspac@gmail.com
PAC Executive for 2024-2025
Presidents: Marie-Aline Thomas
Vice-President: Stephanie Scott
Treasurer: Celine Dauphney
Secretary: Krystal Ensing
DPAC: Alex Strozek
Members at Large: Carrie Biero, Renay Holzapfel
Katie Knapman & Marie Walker
Contact us: esrichardspac@gmail.com
