Kick-Start Campaign
The 2018 Kick-Start campaign has "kicked off", with the following letter from the PAC Executive.
A huge thank you!
November 3, 2018
Thank you for your support of the 2018/2019 Kick-Start Campaign.
We raised $15,770! This money will go towards workshops, speakers, teacher's funds and art supplies and so much more to enrich the learning environment at Lord Tennyson.
September 24, 2018
Dear New and Returning Tennyson Families,
Welcome to the start of the 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. 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.
FINANCIAL – Please see the website for details of the PAC budget. The 2018-19 PAC budget requires that we raise $29,595. At the request of parents, in 2011 we initiated a streamlined fundraising approach. It consists of the fall “Kick-Start” direct appeal, and the spring “Math/Spell-a-thon”. Last year, the Kick-Start raised $18,503.59!! 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). You can donate online or by cheque.
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. In order to maintain this enriched environment for our children, we request each family consider volunteering time. There are many ways to be involved including those listed on the website at http://www.lordtennyson.ca/get-involved.html
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at fundraising@lordtennyson.ca. 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 2018/19 PAC Executive
November 3, 2018
Thank you for your support of the 2018/2019 Kick-Start Campaign.
We raised $15,770! This money will go towards workshops, speakers, teacher's funds and art supplies and so much more to enrich the learning environment at Lord Tennyson.
September 24, 2018
Dear New and Returning Tennyson Families,
Welcome to the start of the 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. 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.
FINANCIAL – Please see the website for details of the PAC budget. The 2018-19 PAC budget requires that we raise $29,595. At the request of parents, in 2011 we initiated a streamlined fundraising approach. It consists of the fall “Kick-Start” direct appeal, and the spring “Math/Spell-a-thon”. Last year, the Kick-Start raised $18,503.59!! 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). You can donate online or by cheque.
- Online donation - The School Cash Online system is being used to process online donations. Your tax receipt will be issued immediately. Here is how to donate online:
- 1. Go to https://vsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/1869/196/false/true
2. Under Gift Information choose from a list of donation amounts, or enter a specific amount.
3. For the Fund Destination choose E-Lord Tennyson from the drop-down list.
4. Under Tribute Information specify if the donation is made in honor of/in memory of an individual and input the full name of the honoree.
5. Under Message to the School Board please write PAC initiatives.
6. Click on Add To Cart.
7. Review the information for accuracy and click on Continue.
8. You will then be prompted to sign in. If the you don't have a School Cash Online account, then click Click here to register now and follow the steps to complete the registration process. If you do have an account then continue with the payment process to complete the donation transaction.
9. After the payment has been processed a donation receipt will appear on screen for printing. You will also receive an emailed copy.
**Matching Donations - If your employer offers matching donations, please direct them to the School Cash Online System - Cheque donation - The donation form is here. Cheques can be made out to Lord Tennyson Elementary School. Please return it, with your contribution, to the designated box outside the office by October 19, 2018. PAC will notify parents when tax receipts arrive.
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. In order to maintain this enriched environment for our children, we request each family consider volunteering time. There are many ways to be involved including those listed on the website at http://www.lordtennyson.ca/get-involved.html
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at fundraising@lordtennyson.ca. 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 2018/19 PAC Executive