Pac News
Feb 1st 2025
The Pac Newsletter is here to keep you up to date on all Pac Events and Fundraisers, Volunteer opportunities and more.
Upcoming Events
BINGO NIGHT :
ESR is having our very own Bingo night with Cory Cassel! February 22nd at the Dewdney Pub. Come early to get a seat, Bingo starts at 7pm. You get your first card for free! No need to register, just show up. Every card you want to purchase after is $5 which will go straight to our PAC. Bring your family and friends for this sought after, super fun 19+ event.
Any questions please email esrichardspac@gmail.com
Fundraisers Currently Running
Kernels Popcorn.
Hey snack-lovers! Are you ready to take your taste buds on a rollercoaster ride this spring break? We've got snack-sized bags of flavored popcorn that are just what you need to pop into a good time. Imagine this: you're lounging on the beach with a salty breeze, and you whip out a bag of our fabulous flavors. We've got salt and vinegar to tickle your salty side, dill pickle to make your taste buds do the happy dance, and creamy caramel to satisfy that sweet tooth. And that's just the tip of the popcorn iceberg! Why keep this deliciousness to yourself? Be a snack hero and share the joy! Gather your friends and family to join in on this poppin' good deal. Grab a bag (or two… or three) and let the spring break munching begin!
So what are you waiting for? Get ready to flavor your world one kernel at a time!
Order online esr.hotlunches.net Open Feb 1st until Feb 23rd at 10pm
Paper order forms and more information will be sent home. Paper order and cash Due back to school by Feb 19th.
Cookbook ( recipe due Jan 31st) OVERDUE Please get your recipes in.
Hey there, food enthusiasts! We’re on the lookout for your family’s favorite recipes to feature in our upcoming ESR Recipe Cookbook. This is your chance to share those special meals that light up your family's dinner table! Do you have a go-to dish that your kids absolutely adore? Maybe it’s a cheesy pasta bake or a fun fruit salad that they can help make! Whatever it is, we want to hear from you! **Send in Your Favorites Today!**
let’s create a cookbook bursting with fun, flavor, and family! For more information, or to submit your recipe, reach out to us at esrcookbook@gmail.com, Happy cooking! We hope to have books available for purchase Spring of 2025.
Fundraisers Closed
Purdy's chocolate, Raised $2082
Neufeld's farms Raised $ 684
50/50 Raised $842
Winter raffle Raised $428
Hotlunch
February orders close February 2nd at 10pm
March orders open until February 18th
UP NEXT
February
Panago - Feb 13th
Popcorn -Feb 27th
March
Mary brown's chicken - March 6th
Cobs bread.- March 13
If Student is absent on the day of PAC hot lunch and you would like to pick up their order the same day.
● A pre-order will NOT be credited, however, you may email esrichardspac@gmail.com by 10:00 am requesting the lunch be put aside for pick-up after 12:15pm on the date of the pre-order being delivered. Your order will be placed near the office for pick up. Unclaimed items will be discarded at the end of day.
● If no email is received by 10:00 am, your order will be considered a donation to the School Pac. The Hot lunch Coordinator will decide if items are to be sold at concession, given away, donated to charity, or discarded.
We run a few fundraisers through our hot lunch site. Please register even if you do not plan on ordering lunches.
ESR Hot lunch Registration/Orders are now open. Https://esr.hotlunches.net
Access code : ESRHL
If you would like to volunteer please check the volunteer box on the order form.
If you have any issues with registration or need a password reset, or have any hot lunch questions, Please email pac. esrichardspac@gmail.com
Important Questionnaires Links.
There have been a few surveys going around online and emailed from the district, Quick links below
1. Mission Public Schools is in the process of updating the Long-Range Facility Plan (LRFP), to ensure schools are available and structured to meet the educational needs of the school district. The primary focus of this community engagement/survey is to ensure schools and other facilities are available to meet the educational requirements of the school district, although other feedback is also requested.
Your feedback will help us shape the future of education and school services in our community.
Please take a few minutes at your convenience to provide your thoughts on various priorities that matter to you. The survey closes on February 21, 2025. https://engagempsd.ca/long-range-facility-plan?fbclid=IwY2xjawIKGBlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXGOiru_uoMyvetytdOT_pU_tXtCPCieX-EOVEanoGCQynUeKah-JXsO-A_aem_BErlx-3YKrFyz7QwODIhnw
2. This survey is for the purposes of providing data for advocacy for families within the the Mission Public School District.Information is anonymous and no identifying information is collected
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGodnK_3sQjakd0KfPAmA5PrFnHcGBNpoUPp60fGAokMPk7A/viewform
3. The Ombudsperson investigation seeks to assess how exclusions are handled in BC's K-12 public education system and whether they being handled fairly. People can have their voices heard. https://bcombudsperson.ca/school-exclusion
The questionnaire will remain open until Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
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 Meetings:
Our next PAC meeting will be Tuesday Feb 11 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
