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Kitsilano Secondary School
Summer 2014 Newsletter 2550 West Tenth Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6K 2J6
Phone: 604-713-8961 Fax: 604-713-8960 http://kits.vsb.bc.ca
Principal: Mrs. Ellen Roberts Vice Principal: Mr. Chris Parker Vancouver Board of Education Liaison Trustee: Ms. Patti Bacchus Vice Principal: Mr. Christopher Wong Vancouver Board of Education Director of Instruction: TBA Kitsilano Parents Advisory Council Chair: Ms. Shelley Nicholl
On behalf of Vice Principals Mr. Chris Parker and Mr. Chris Wong, and the staff of Kitsilano Secondary, I would like to welcome all of Kitsilano’s students and families to the 2014-2015 school year. We hope you have enjoyed your summer vacation, and are excited and ready to join us for a great year. At the time of this writing, an agreement has not been reached between the BC Teacher Federation and their employer; however, we are busy at school preparing for the new year, and very hopeful that it will start as planned on September 2. Please refer to the news, the VSB website and our own Kitsilano website for updates on the labour situation at the end of August. I will send out further messages to you prior to Labour Day should there be changes to our planned September start.
We welcome several new staff members joining us this year, including the following people who were hired in June:
- Mr. Christopher Wong (Vice Principal) - Mr. Ryan Parker (Drama)
- Mr. Doug Smith (Science) - Ms. Alicia Kersten (Business Education) A number of staff members bid us farewell in June. I would like to recognize those teachers who retired after many years of invaluable service to our education system. The 2014 Kitsilano retirees are:
- Ms. Paolo Altan (Social Studies) - Ms. Julie Bond (Drama)
- Ms. Monique Boutot (French Immersion) - Ms. Catherine Eberle (French Immersion)
- Ms. Ann Hayes (English) - Ms. Susan Mullard (Languages, Art) Leaving our school staff in June to go to new positions included Ms. Germaine Tsui (VP) , Ms. Carol Moore (science), Ms. Jane Wyllychuk (Mini Program) , Ms. Maya McDonald (French Immersion), Ms. Manon Desjarlais (Community School Team) and Ms. Cherry Chang (science). We wish all of these individuals the very best in their new schools. Parents at Kitsilano are welcome and encouraged to get involved in our school. Plan to attend monthly Parent Advisory Council
(PAC) meetings where you can meet other parents, listen to informative guest speakers, discuss school related concerns and
be part of an integral support system in the school that distributes government funds to areas of need. We encourage you to
attend the special events at the school, many of which feature the talents of your sons and daughters. Refer back to our school
website often for updates, and be sure we have your email address, so you can receive our weekly e-bulletin.
As you enjoy the remaining days of the summer holidays, please take some time to read this newsletter that outlines our school
opening procedures. In an effort to reduce postage costs, we will provide your son or daughter with additional information on
the first day of school to bring home. Some forms require your input and signature before being returned to the school office.
Your son or daughter will also receive a timetable on the first day of school. We continue to work on timetables right up until
the opening of school to ensure that students have all the courses they need.
I welcome your comments, questions and suggestions and can be reached at 604-713-8961 at [email protected]. I look
forward to meeting and talking with you at school events. Kitsilano is a wonderful school, and we are honoured to work with
your sons and daughters here everyday.
Ellen Roberts
Principal
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BEFORE SUMMER ENDS…
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12) – AUGUST 27
New students are invited to attend an orientation session on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00 am. Come to the Counselling Suite and meet your counsellor, find out about Kitsilano, and then go on a student-led tour of the school. Parents are welcome to attend this session. Please note: This session is not intended for grade 8 students as they will be involved in the Grade 8 Orientation on August 28. (If counsellors are not working this week, the administrators will give you an orientation and tour of the school.)
GRADE 8 ORIENTATION – AUGUST 28
Kitsilano’s Link Crew Welcomes Our New Grade Eight Students Every incoming grade 8 student will have a specially selected grade 10, 11 or 12 Mentor (Link Crew Leader) to help make the transition from elementary school to high school a positive one. Link Crew Leaders will make contact with their grade 8 crews throughout the school year to see how things are going or to invite them to special events. The orientation session for new grade 8s is on Thursday, August 28 from 9:45 – 12:00. You should have received a postcard invitation from the school already, but if not, plan to join us. Parents are also welcome – we will have a parent orientation session in the library.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLMENT
International Student Enrolment and orientation will take place at Kitsilano Secondary on August 27th, 28th and 29th. Students will be informed at the Vancouver School Board International Student orientation the date and time of their enrolment session at Kitsilano.
TIMETABLES
Student timetables will be distributed in homeroom on the first day of school, September 2. Counsellors plan to contact students with incomplete timetables and students with problems with their timetables from August 27th to 29th. If counsellors are not working in August, incomplete timetable will be fixed in September.
Grade Counsellor Email address 8 Ms. Catherine MacMillan [email protected] 9 Ms. Carrie Pitman [email protected] Ms. Stephanie Wong [email protected] 10 Ms. Jo-Anne McCluskie [email protected] 11 Ms. Ros Best [email protected] 12 Ms. Barb Mingo [email protected]
GRADS OF 2015 - GRAD PHOTO and YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Artona is our Grad photographer. The dates for Kitsilano grad photos are September 17, 18, 19 and 20. That is REALLY soon! You must sign up online for appointments at www.artonagroup.com – please do so before school starts. Artona has a new studio just for group shots, so you can take some extra poses with your friends. Artona Studios is located at 353 West 7th Avenue.
We will be offering parents a chance to put congratulatory messages in the yearbook. Grad write-ups, photos and messages will all be due in late November, so don’t miss out.
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THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
All students report to school on the first day, Tuesday, September 2. On that day, students will do the following:
- Attend important homeroom class to confirm attendance at Kitsilano, receive their timetable, receive a locker and pay school fees;
- Have the school photograph taken by Artona Studios. The schedule below shows the homeroom and photo times for each grade:
Tuesday, September 2
Grade 8 Homeroom 9:00 a.m. Photos: 9:30 a.m. Mini Program Homeroom 10:00 a.m. (Room 157) Photos: 10:20 a.m.
Grade 9 Homeroom 11:00 a.m. Photos: 11:30 a.m. Grade 10 Homeroom 12:00 p.m. Photos: 12:30 p.m. Grade 11 Homeroom 1:00 p.m. Photos: 1:30 p.m. Grade 12 Homeroom 2:00 p.m. Photos: 2:30 p.m.
Parents of Grade 8 students are invited to a “WELCOME CAFÉ” in the library between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m.
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS All students will be photographed on the first day of school by Artona Photographers for their student ID (“Go” card) to be used on public transit and to borrow materials from our school library. Photographs will be taken in the cafeteria. All students MUST attend homeroom prior to having their photographs taken, and ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PHOTOGRAPHED. Parents wishing to purchase photo packages may do so online at www.artonagroup.com. Students will need their Kitsilano student number to log on.
SCHOOL FEES
In accordance with the B.C. School Act and Vancouver School Board Policy, fees will not be charged for students’ educational programs or required educational resource materials. However, a nominal school fee ($21) has been approved by the board of Trustees for all secondary school students in Vancouver. In addition, we encourage students to purchase a Kitsilano agenda planning book ($9) and school yearbook ($40). Locks for hallway and gym lockers are also available for purchase in the office. Students wanting a Yearbook are advised to pay at school opening, as the number of books ordered is based on the number of students who have paid.
KITSILANO SECONDARY SCHOOL FEE STRUCTURE
School Fees Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Student Activity Fee: includes clubs, student council, intramurals, welcome events, social responsibility activities, school-wide events
21.00
21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00
Agenda - optional 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00
School Locks ($9 each) optional 18.00 0 0 0 0
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Grad Fee – includes: ceremony, cap & gown, dinner/dance - optional
0
0 0 0 200.00
Yearbook - optional 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Total 88.00 70.00 70.00 70.00 270.00
Vinery Program (for students in Vinery only)
30.00
The Board of Education Trustees is committed to ensuring that no school-age student will be denied an opportunity to participate in a course, class or program because of an inability to pay fees. Parents and guardians unable to pay some or all of a school fee are invited to speak to their child's teacher, school counsellor, and/or the school Principal.
GRAD FEE: As per the fees outlined above, graduating students are charged $200 for their graduation. This fee covers:
- All costs related to the graduation ceremony (including 4 tickets to the event in June) - grad cap and gown - 1 ticket (for the student) to the school-sponsored dinner/dance that follows the graduation
ceremony. Any parent-sponsored ‘after-grad’ will be paid for separately. Please note that other events such as “prom’ or activities organized by “S-Trips” are not school or school district sponsored or supervised.
SUPPLEMENTAL FEES have been approved by the Vancouver Board of Education for items such as:
Optional materials that enhance prescribed learning outcomes
Optional field trips
Extracurricular activities / athletic team fees
Appropriate personal clothing for school activities (e.g. Gym Strip)
Rental of a musical instrument
KITSILANO SECONDARY SCHOOL – STANDARD SUPPLEMENTAL FEES 2014 - 2015
Course Supplemental Fee / Description
Art (All Visual Art courses)
Art 8 $10.00 sketchbook only (fee not used for anything else)
Art 9 / 10 $20.00 optional enhanced supplies
Art 11 / 12 $25.00 optional enhanced supplies
Art Careers/Advanced Art/Art Portfolio $30.00 optional enhanced supplies
Graphics 10 $20.00 optional enhanced supplies
Graphics 11 / 12 $25.00 optional enhanced supplies
Photography (All photography courses)
Photography 9 / 10 $20.00 photo paper beyond the basic requirements
Photography 11 / 12 $30.00 photo paper beyond the basic requirements
Drama (All Drama Courses)
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Drama 8 - 12 No fee
Music 9-12 (Band & Choir) No fee--deposits may be collected for uniforms, sheet music, rentals
Home Economics
Home Ec 8 No fee
Foods 9/10 $30.00 better ingredients, more labs
Foods 11/12 $40.00 better ingredients, more labs
Clothing & Textiles No fee --supplemental cost based on individual projects
Tech Ed
Tech Ed 8 No fee
Tech Ed 9-12 No fee --supplemental cost based on individual projects
Jewellery 9-12 No fee --supplemental cost based on individual projects
Woodwork 9 - 12 No fee --supplemental cost based on individual projects
Metal 9-12 No fee --supplemental cost based on individual projects
Auto No fee --deposits may be collected for safety glasses/coveralls. Students may purchase if preferred.
All Science Courses No fee --optional activity (field trip) costs may be collected
All PE Courses No fee --optional activity (field trip) costs may be collected
PE 8 - 10 $30.00 - recommended purchase of school PE strip
Planning 10 No fee --optional activity (field trip) costs may be collected
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
AP courses Fee of $100 charged to student for exams offered at the school. Additional fees may be charged for exams written at other sites.
Certification Programs Fees may be charged for optional certification programs
ie: SuperHost, FoodSafe, Quantum, First Responders, CPR
Optional Field Trips/Activities Fees may be charged
Refundable Workbook Deposits
Deposits may be charged if teachers wish students to use a workbook. A refund will be issued if the resource is returned in its original condition; no refund will be issued if damaged or written in. Departments that usually incorporate the use of workbooks include: Mathematics, Science and Languages. This is subject to change.
For any courses not listed no supplemental fee will be charged
Financial Hardship Policy
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The Board of Education Trustees is committed to ensuring that no school-age student will be denied an opportunity to participate in a course, class or program because of an inability to pay fees. Parents and guardians unable to pay some or all of a school fee are invited to speak to their child's teacher, school counsellor, and/or the school Principal.
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1st WEEK ~ HOMEROOM CLASSES - Wednesday and Thursday Students are to report to their homerooms by 8:30 a.m. All students are expected to attend homeroom and to arrive on time. Attendance will be taken in homeroom each day, as well as in each class.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2014
DAILY SCHEDULE Each day we will have four equal classes of 76 minutes and a short tutorial block each morning. The bell schedule has been adjusted to accommodate a slightly longer lunch break:
Secondary School Name: KITSILANO SECONDARY
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Regular Bell Schedule & Breaks
Periods Monday – Friday Minutes
Tutorial 8:30 – 8:50 20
Period 1 8:55 – 10:10 75
BREAK 10:10 – 10:20 10
Period 2 10:20 – 11:35 75
LUNCH 11:35 – 12:25 50
Period 3 12:25 – 1:39 74
Period 4 1:49 – 3:03 74
Total Minutes per day of instructional time: 318
Instructional Planning Period (IPP) BELL SCHEDULE
Periods Monday – Friday Minutes IPP 8:30 – 9:20 50
WARNING BELL 9:20 n/a
Period 1 9:25 – 10:25 60
BREAK 10:25 – 10:35 10
Period 2 10:35 – 11:35 60
LUNCH 11:35 – 12:25 50
Period 3 12:25 – 1:25 60
Period 4 1:35 – 2:35 60
IPP 2:35 – 3:03 28
Total Minutes per day of instructional time: 318
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Collaborative (IPP) Days (times as above)
Maximum of Ten
Date Collaborative Date #1: Wednesday, Sept. 17
Collaborative Date #2: Wednesday, Oct. 15
Collaborative Date #3: Wednesday, Nov. 19
Collaborative Date #4: Wednesday, Dec. 10
Collaborative Date #5: Wednesday, Jan. 21
Collaborative Date #6: Wednesday, Feb. 18
Collaborative Date #7: Wednesday, Mar. 25
Collaborative Date #8: Wednesday, Apr. 15
Collaborative Date #9: Wednesday, May 3
Collaborative Date #10: Wednesday, June 10
TUTORIAL PERIOD: As a reminder, the tutorial block is part of instructional time and is intended to be
used by all students for the following:
students to access extra help from teachers and to complete missed assignments
students who miss class for illness or school activities to make up the missed material
students who receive interim reports to complete missing assignments
silent reading
work on Graduation Transitions assignments
access to computer labs
student-led conferences
work on group projects e.g. Science Fair projects
study sessions This time will also be used for:
homeroom in the first week of school
grade assemblies
guest speakers
cultural events
Peer tutors will be available during this time. They will be paired with teachers and will be in classes to provide extra support to students.
School Locks: All students are required to have a lock for their hall lockers and for their PE locker. The cost to purchase a lock from the school is $9.00. Parents and students are reminded that neither the school nor the Vancouver School Board has insurance to cover loss or damage of students’ personal property. Students in grade 8 are required to purchase two locks at a cost of $18.00. The locks are used for their hallway and P.E. lockers. This cost is included in the grade 8 fee. Important Notice: Students are advised not to leave valuable property in their lockers. As well, students using the lockers in the P.E. changing rooms should ensure locks are on lockers at all times.
Parent/Teacher Conference Dates
Student Start: 9:34; Dismissal: 2:28 (IPP Schedule) Date #1: Parent Walkabout: Thursday., September 25
Date #2: P/T Conferences: Thursday, January 15
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Important Note: Information for new students in Grades 9 to 12: Students who are new to Kitsilano this year and have obtained Honour Roll status at their previous school(s) (since grade 8), should give the appropriate documentation to their grade counsellor. This would include copies of any letters or cards received from a school identifying Honour Roll status and a copy of the report card for which Honour Roll status was recognized. Students should see their counsellor for further information.
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Enrolment applications for student accident insurance will be distributed to students in their homeroom classes. This insurance is voluntary on the part of parents. Parents are encouraged to consider this as the school district does not carry accident insurance. Industrial Alliance Pacific Life Insurance Company is the provider of student accident insurance for the district.
Available coverage is not restricted to school time, but covers accidental injuries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 12 months a year. Enrolment forms and further information are available on-line at: http://www.studentaccident.com .
GRADE 8 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The objective of the Physical Education program at Kitsilano is to promote a healthy, active lifestyle. We want to provide as great a variety of sport and recreational opportunities to our students as possible and to make them proficient in those areas. By providing the proper basis, it is hoped that our students will go on to become active adults. Sportsmanship and teamwork are also stressed.
Physical Ed Gym strip: We have PE uniforms. All grade 8 students and new students in grades 9 and 10 are encouraged to purchase their school shorts and T-shirts from their PE teachers. The reasons for this are as follows:
Safety—too many shorts with zippers, belts, etc.
Hygiene—not wearing the same clothes to and from class
Social issues—making fashion statements by wearing inappropriate gym strip COST: $30.00 (navy blue shorts-$20.00/Glidan t-shirt - $10.00, both with the school logo)
PARENT WALKABOUT
Mark your calendar now: Thursday, September 25TH, 6:45 to 9:00 pm The format of the evening will be for parents/guardians to follow their child’s regular Timetable, with ten minutes for each subject class and five minutes to move between classes. Please use the main entrance (centre doors on 10th Avenue).
The purpose of the evening is for you to meet with child’s teachers and for you to become familiar with expectations regarding subject content, assignments, methods of evaluation, materials and equipment, classroom tone and teaching methods used. The format of the ‘Walkabout’ is not conducive to parent-teacher discussions about individual students - it is requested that such discussion be done by telephone or by an interview with the appropriate teacher at a mutually convenient time. Wheelchair Access: Please use the driveway off Larch Street. Elevator access to the various floors of the school is available. An elevator to the cafeteria, gyms and technical studies wing is located in the east wing of the school. Access to the second and third floors is by an elevator located in the west wing of the school.
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EXTENDED VACATIONS FOR STUDENTS
Extended vacations and/or vacations during school time are a parental decision. Although teachers may choose to do so, they are not expected to provide work or give extra time for assignments due to vacation absences. Examinations and in-class assignments missed due to vacation may result in a mark of “0”. These absences can seriously impact a student’s achievement. Marks lost due to vacation can affect the final letter grade as evaluation of student learning is based on the work of the whole year. Whenever possible, vacation time should be taken when school is not in session.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: SIGN UP FOR THE KITS WEEKLY E-BULLETIN AND KITSILANO PAC E-NEWS BULLETIN DISTRIBUTION LISTS
To ensure you are on the distribution list to receive the weekly Kits E-Bulletins (parents/guardians are kept up to date about school events and news) please sign up by sending an e-mail with your preferred email address, your child(ren)’s name(s) and student ID number(s) to [email protected]
SUBJECT AND LOCKER REQUIREMENTS
Textbooks and Notebooks We believe that students who have the best learning resources have a greater chance of success. Textbooks are issued free of charge throughout the school year and are collected at the end of the school year. A charge is levied when textbooks are lost or damaged. Students are required to supply their own notebooks and writing materials.
Please take particular note of the following: Students who lose a text will be charged the current, full replacement cost. This is necessary because funds available to schools from learning resources are very limited.
Students must return the text they were issued. If they return a text that has a different identification number from the text they were issued, they will be charged the full replacement cost for the text.
Students who return texts that have damaged or missing bar codes, making it impossible to identify the text’s owner, will be charged the full replacement cost.
Students who return textbooks that are damaged (torn covers, missing pages, graffiti on pages/cover, etc.) will be charged the full replacement cost.
Each year we spend several thousand dollars replacing books that were not returned. We believe many books may have been forgotten in June 2014 as there was little time for teachers to collect their resources. Please return ALL Kitsilano learning resources to the school office as soon as possible. Our accountant, Ms Bruno, will gladly accept the materials and issue a receipt.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS September/2014 to June/2015
2014 SEPT 01 M LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY
02 T SCHOOL OPENS 02 T Picture Day 17 W IPP Day – classes start at 9:20 17-20 W-Sat Grad Photos at Artona 23 T PAC Meeting (7pm/Staffroom) 25 Th Parent Walkabout 26 F PRO-D Professional Development Day 29 M School Picture Retake Day OCT 13 M THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY 15 W IPP Day – classes start at 9:20 am 23 Th PAC Meeting (7pm/Staffroom) 24 F PRO-D _______________________________________________________ NOV 06 Th “Twin Bro” Presentation (PAC presentation) 7:00 pm 10/11 M/T REMEMBRANCE DAY SCHOOL CLOSURE 17 M Post-Secondary Day 19 W IPP Day - classes start at 9:20 25 T Term 1 Ends 26 W Grade 9 Immunization Clinic 27 Th PAC Meeting (7pm/Staffroom) 28 F PRO-D__________________________________________________ DEC 10 W Report Cards home / IPP Day ______19 F Last day before winter break_______________________________
2015 JAN 05 M SCHOOL RE-OPENS
15 T Parent Teacher Conferences 16 F PRO-D 20 - 22 T-Th Mid-Year Exams (school in session) 22 Th PAC Meeting (7pm/Staffroom) 28 W Immunization Clinic _________
FEB 9 M FAMILY DAY HOLIDAY 18 W IPP Day – classes start at 9:20 19 Th PRO-D 26 Th PAC Meeting (7pm/staffroom) 27 F End of Term 2 _______________________________ MAR 06 F Last day before Spring Break 23 M School Re-opens 25 W IPP Day - classes start at 9:20 27 F Report Cards home_______________________________________
APR 03 F Good Friday – school closed 06 M Easter Monday – school closed 15 W IPP Day – classes start at 9:20 23 Th PAC Meeting (7pm/Staffroom) ______27 M PRO-D Day______________________________________________
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MAY 13 W IPP Day – classes start at 9:20 am 18 M VICTORIA DAY HOLIDAY 28 Th PAC Meeting – AGM (7pm/Staffroom)_______________________ JUN 10 W IPP Day – classes start at 9:20 10 W Immunization Clinic 18-24 Th-W Provincial Exams 25 Th Report Cards Distribution (10:00 AM) 26 F Administration Day SCHOOLS CLOSE - SUMMER BREAK
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Welcome
from Kits PAC
Kitsilano’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) welcomes all new and returning families to Kitsilano Secondary. Kits PAC is an active parent group and welcomes your participation
to help make Kits a great school for all our children.
www.kitsilanopac.ca E-mail: [email protected]
PAC Meetings We often have guest speakers and interesting topics. Please join us. Your input is valuable. Meetings for the school year, 2014/2015 are:
Tues, Sept. 23
Thurs, Oct. 23
Thurs, Nov. 27
Thurs, Jan. 22
Thurs, Feb. 26
Thurs, April 23
Thurs, May 28 (AGM and elections)
Keep Informed with PAC e-news Sign up for updates from the PAC by adding your e-mail to the mailing list. Just go to the PAC website, www.kitsilanopac.ca and you’ll find the simple directions. If you’re already receiving the PAC e-news, you’ll continue to get it; no need to sign up again. Also, if you know parents not getting the PAC e-news, please feel free to forward your copy to them; they can sign up right from the e-newsletter. Please note: the PAC e-news is different from the weekly e-mail from the school. You’ll need both!
GR. 8 PARENTS WELCOME CAFÉ
Tuesday, Sept. 2 9:00 – 10:00 am
All Gr. 8 parents are welcome to come out for a cup of coffee, meet new parents and connect with your new school on the first day back. We will meet in the library on the first floor / west wing of the school.
Confused about the options and process for student scholarships? We have help!
Join us for a presentation by scholarship experts Twinbro on November 6
Stay tuned to the PAC e-news and website to find out more.
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Please make a donation of $25 for Kits
KitsNow! Is the PAC fundraising campaign for the school and we’re asking each family to kindly donate $25. If every family at Kits donated just $25 per year, the PAC could raise more than $25,000. As it stands, we raise less than $7,000 and, unfortunately, many school and club requests get turned down or partially funded because there aren’t enough funds to go around. Look at it this way, making a donation is easier than fundraising! Where do the PAC donations go? PAC divides the funds received based on requests from clubs and different departments. In the past, PAC funds have gone towards the following:
Athletics—uniforms, equipment, team travel
Music—concerts, travel, instruments
Drama—performances, costumes, sets
Art—supplies, portfolios
Math, Science, Socials, English—contests, extras for the classroom
Clubs—speakers, supplies
Awards, scholarships
Any donation is greatly appreciated. A donation of $20 or more receives a tax receipt.
Pay online at www.kitsilanopac.com or drop a cheque off at the school for Kits PAC.
THANK YOU!
$25 KitsNOW!
