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WELCOME TO THE

LORD ROBERTS PAC WEBSITE

What is the Lord Roberts PAC?

The Lord Roberts Parent Advisory Council** (PAC) exists to contribute to the best possible educational experience for students at the school by promoting the involvement of parents and other community members. The Lord Roberts PAC is a non-profit organization.

WHAT DOES THE PAC DO?

* Advises the school principal and staff on parental views about school programs, policies and activities

* Promotes co-operation between the home and the school for the education of our children

* Assists parents in accessing the educational system and advocates on behalf of parents and students

* Organizes PAC Activities and Events

**Executive Officers 2011/12: Ian Main (Chair), Lesley Kenyon (Vice-Chair), Matt Yun (Secretary), Rose Palozzi (Treasurer).

HOW CAN I HELP? Get involved! Come to our meetings. Contribute your ideas. Volunteer! This is your school, these are your children, and this is your PAC What issues should the PAC address? What improvements would you like done around the school? Please send us your ideas.

VISIT THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE for more info, including school newsletter: http://lordroberts.vsb.bc.ca/

NOTE: You need Acrobat to open PDF files on this site (download for free):

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

Contacts

We welcome input and suggestions at any time.

Messages may be left in the PAC mailbox at the school office or sent by e-mail to info@lordrobertspac.ca

Other important numbers:

Main number: 604-713-5055

Safe Arrival Program: 604-713-5729 (extension 2622)

Grade 7 Flying U Ranch Trip 2012

"Each spring the grade 7 students of Lord Roberts Elementary School in Vancouver, BC go on to the Flying U Ranch. This trip is a long-standing tradition of the school and for many students the highlight of their final year at Lord Roberts. The costs associated with this trip covers the round-trip bus trip, accommodation at the ranch, food during the stay, horseback riding and other activities."

Go to the Flying U 2012 website to find out how you can volunteer for fundraising!

PAC MEETING SCHEDULE 2011 - 2012:

Minutes of 2011 - 2012 Meetings

WEDNESDAY September 21

WEDNESDAY October 12

WEDNESDAY November 9

WEDNESDAY December 14

WEDNESDAY January 11

WEDNESDAY February 8

WEDNESDAY March - TBA

WEDNESDAY April 11

WEDNESDAY May 9

WEDNESDAY June 13

Meetings begin at 6.30pm and are scheduled to last for one hour.
Please join us in the staff room on the main floor of the school
A typical agenda includes a guest speaker, principal's report, PAC chair and treasurer's reports, committee reports, and open discussion.
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is usually in May.
Everyone is welcome and free daycare is provided.
See you there!

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN - DO YOU HAVE ONE?

Especially in light of recent terrible events in Japan, now is the time to spend a few minutes to review your own plan to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of a disaster whether natural or man-made.

We live in an earthquake zone and it is just a matter of time before a sizable tremor hits this region. Are you ready? Are you prepared if the electricity fails for an extended period of time or a major storm hits the West End?

Take a little time now to review what you need to know now. When disaster strikes, it's too late to plan.

Take a look at this 10 Step Family Emergency Checklist and this information pamphlet HERE on caring for the family pet in an emergency.

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PROGRAMS FOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AT LORD ROBERTS

For information on upcoming and ongoing programmes for New Canadians please contact:

Lana Stepanyak

Settlement Worker

Vancouver School Board

Voice Mail: 604-713-6000 ext. 2508

sstepanyak@vsb.bc.ca

Lana Stepanyak - your community Settlement Worker - has a wide variety of activities and events for New Canadians. Come and join her for some of the following activities:

1. Support Group for Immigrant Families - every Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Room 412, 4th. floor

Please join us to learn about resources, new programs for immigrants, ESL support services, day care and youth services, subsidies, school system, B.C.Housing, health and financial services, sport and art programs for kids, employment and job search training programs, income assistance, legal services, and much more!

Come and meet with our Settlement Worker Lana Stepanyak, get know how can you be involved in our school life, meet with other parents and community leaders.

See you there!

2. ESL Conversation Class for Parents - FREE every Wednesday 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Room 412, 4th. floor Come and practice your speaking skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

3. Free Eye Examinations

Dear Newcomer Parents:

For your information, eye check-up is a covered benefit (that means you don't pay for the service) under our MSP health insurance. Healthy eyes are important to a person's well-being and success. So, please have your children's eyes checked annually by your eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist).

"Eye Exams - Medically required eye examinations are a benefit for all MSP beneficiaries when there is a medical necessity (for example, eye disease, trauma or injury, or health conditions associated with significant risk to the eyes, such as diabetes). Routine eye examinations are a benefit only for those 18 years of age and under and 65 years of age and over."

However, if you are not in the above age groups (0-18 and 65 and above), please know that the optometrist/ophthalmologist will charge a fee if they examine you for eyewear prescription purposes. The fee can range from $50 to $90 per examination per person. Always ask your optician (eyewear provider) before agreeing to have an eye check-up done on you by their contracted optometrist. If you are employed and covered by your company's extended health benefit, please check with the insurance provider if the cost of eye check-up is included or not. In most cases, your extended health benefit provides a limited amount for prescription eyewear (lens and frame) which may not be enough to pay for the separate eye exam (refraction). Ask your optician, too. On the other hand, if you have been approved for MSP premium assistance, your child/ren are automatically enrolled in the BC Healthy Kids Program which entitle them to, among others, the optical benefit below.

"Optical – Children are eligible for prescription eyeglasses (lenses and basic frames) once in a twelve-month period. All prescriptions must be current and meet the program criteria. Further information is available from your optical supplier. Children’s eye examinations are covered by MSP."

For more details: MSP Medical Benefits http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/benefits.html#top MSP Premium Assistance https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/exforms/msp/premium_assistance.html Healthy Kids Program http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/Healthykids.htm

4. Pls see the attached a new program provided for professional immigrants on employment, which is more on gaining 1^st Canadian work experience. Eligible clients should be job ready either having been through JS or with a clear job target and resume.

For any further questions about this program, pls feel free to contact Ines Montoya at ISS E-mail: ines.montoya@issbc.org MAPLE Info.pdf

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EVENTS FOR ALL LORD ROBERTS FAMILIES

- TBA

Volunteers Needed!

- Safe Arrivals Program is looking for volunteers!!!!!!!! This is an extremely important parent run program that ensures that all of our children arrive safely to school each day. Please leave a note for Leslie at the front office if you are available to help with this.

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School Mission Statement

Lord Roberts Elementary School's learning community provides the best possible learning experience for all students, with a focus on student engagement, lifelong learning and development in a safe, inclusive environment. We are committed to the development of inquiring, knowledgeable, caring and responsible citizens who will help to create a peaceful and sustainable world through intercultural and global awareness, understanding and respect.

(Unanimously adopted on April 15, 2009 by school administrators and staff)