I just wanted to extend a warm welcome and welcome back to our school community on behalf of the PAC executive. The names of all of the elected executive members and their positions are posted on the PAC bulletin boards near the front office and the downstairs entrance doors. Contact info for the PAC is also posted in these spaces and we can be reached at arlordpac@gmail.com
We have a lot of new families to the school this year and I'm sure this will mean lots of new friendships between kids and parents alike. It will be great getting to know everyone and hopefully some of our new families will be able to make it out to some PAC meetings this fall. Our first meeting will be Oct 16th followed by Nov 20th and both will begin at 6:30 pm in the Library.
We try to keep meetings as brief and lighthearted as possible while discussing matters that pertain to our great little school. We encourage input from all parents and caregivers and staff. While there is always room for some spontaneous discussions, I would encourage anyone that would like a significant amount of speaking time to be put on the agenda. To do this you can simply email the PAC a week in advance and we can slot you in. And as always, free child minding will be provided at meetings.
Our goal as a PAC is to focus on supporting our students and staff while building a strong school community. We aim to keep fundraising, events and projects all within this framework. As a group of volunteers we have painted murals, planted gardens, provided hot lunches, and funded field trips. Every contribution has an impact and no contribution is ever too small.
One of our more recent accomplishments was working with our neighboring Hastings Community Association in opening a before and after school care program right next door for our students. This is a perfect example of community associations providing services when and where needed. The services they provide to our families are numerous and our relationship with the H.C. Association is something to be cherished.
I will sign off by wishing you all a happy school year and by thanking our dedicated and caring teachers, support staff and administration for all they do to make our school a happy and safe place for our children to learn and grow.
Tracy Spring
PAC Chairperson
