Kick-Start Campaign
The 2016 Kick-Start campaign has "kicked off", with the following letter from the PAC Executive.
- Note: the donation options are shown at the bottom of this page.
Dear New and Returning Tennyson Families, September 15, 2016
Welcome to the start of a new school year at Lord Tennyson. As a parent/guardian of a student at the school, you are automatically a member of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC is the parent support body that makes Tennyson a better place for our children. You can find out more information about the PAC by looking at the school’s website at www.lordtennyson.ca . If you have not already done so, please take a moment to sign up here to receive secure emails from the PAC about school events, PAC meetings, PAC sponsored programs and lunch ordering.
In order for the PAC to work effectively, we need your help. We cannot support our teachers and children without strong resources. We ask that parents consider the following contributions.
1. FINANCIAL – Our 2016-17 PAC budget requires that we raise $ 28,445. At the request of parents, in 2011 we initiated a streamlined fundraising approach and this year, we will continue: the fall “Kick-Start” direct appeal, and the spring “Math/Spell-a-thon”. Last year, the Kick-Start raised 16,585!! This helped buy iPads, sound equipment for assemblies, speakers including Saleema Noon, science kits, sports and garden supplies, French atlases and many more items. If it is within your means, we are asking for a minimum donation of $50/family. The Kick-Start contribution is the only tax-deductible means by which to donate to the PAC this school year (tax receipts will be issued by the Vancouver School Board). The donation form can be found here. Please return it, with your contribution, to the designated box outside the office by October 23, 2015. Just like last year, you can donate online with PayPal, using the link at the bottom of this page. We prefer donations by cheque, but realize that is not easy for everyone. (With a cheque, the PAC can avoid service fees of over 2.9% and 100% of your donation goes to the children.) Click here to see how funds will be used.
2. VOLUNTEER TIME - Lord Tennyson has a long history of active parent involvement. As a result, we are able to have a school calendar substantively enriched by extra events, programs and activities that the PAC organizes or sponsors (i.e. The Howl, Winterfest, Spring Fling, Noon Hour and After School Programs…). In order to maintain this enriched environment for our children, we request each family consider volunteering time. Click here to see how you can get involved.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us through the website. We hope to see you at some of our PAC Meetings and at our school events throughout the year. With your help, we look forward to another great year at Lord Tennyson.
Sincerely,
Your 2016-17 PAC Executive
Welcome to the start of a new school year at Lord Tennyson. As a parent/guardian of a student at the school, you are automatically a member of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC is the parent support body that makes Tennyson a better place for our children. You can find out more information about the PAC by looking at the school’s website at www.lordtennyson.ca . If you have not already done so, please take a moment to sign up here to receive secure emails from the PAC about school events, PAC meetings, PAC sponsored programs and lunch ordering.
In order for the PAC to work effectively, we need your help. We cannot support our teachers and children without strong resources. We ask that parents consider the following contributions.
1. FINANCIAL – Our 2016-17 PAC budget requires that we raise $ 28,445. At the request of parents, in 2011 we initiated a streamlined fundraising approach and this year, we will continue: the fall “Kick-Start” direct appeal, and the spring “Math/Spell-a-thon”. Last year, the Kick-Start raised 16,585!! This helped buy iPads, sound equipment for assemblies, speakers including Saleema Noon, science kits, sports and garden supplies, French atlases and many more items. If it is within your means, we are asking for a minimum donation of $50/family. The Kick-Start contribution is the only tax-deductible means by which to donate to the PAC this school year (tax receipts will be issued by the Vancouver School Board). The donation form can be found here. Please return it, with your contribution, to the designated box outside the office by October 23, 2015. Just like last year, you can donate online with PayPal, using the link at the bottom of this page. We prefer donations by cheque, but realize that is not easy for everyone. (With a cheque, the PAC can avoid service fees of over 2.9% and 100% of your donation goes to the children.) Click here to see how funds will be used.
2. VOLUNTEER TIME - Lord Tennyson has a long history of active parent involvement. As a result, we are able to have a school calendar substantively enriched by extra events, programs and activities that the PAC organizes or sponsors (i.e. The Howl, Winterfest, Spring Fling, Noon Hour and After School Programs…). In order to maintain this enriched environment for our children, we request each family consider volunteering time. Click here to see how you can get involved.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us through the website. We hope to see you at some of our PAC Meetings and at our school events throughout the year. With your help, we look forward to another great year at Lord Tennyson.
Sincerely,
Your 2016-17 PAC Executive
Cheque Donation Option
Please complete and return the Kick-Start 2016 Donation Form, along with your cheque, payable to "Lord Tennyson PAC", to the donation box outside the school office, by October 14, 2016.
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This is the PAC's preferred option, because it avoids service fees of over 2.9% and ensures that all of your donation goes to the children.
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PayPal Donation Option
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If paying by PayPal and you wish to receive a tax receipt (for amounts over $10), email your full name, mailing address and amount of donation to lordtennysonkickstart@gmail.com.
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