Save the Date! We need some help!

Save the Date for our 21st Annual SPRING FLING!

This is our main annual fundraiser to support various field trips, activities and class room supplies at Dickens Main & Annex.

HELP NEEDED !!!

Thank You to all Dickens Volunteers who have already signed up to Lead a Team for numerous events / tasks at SPRING FLING.

However, we are still urgently looking for:

• A team lead for "Musical Desserts" (similar to musical chairs).

• A Tent Coordinator.

Email us at dickens.pac@gmail.com if you'd like to sign up for one of these roles OR if you would like to know more about these roles, contact Hanna at dickens.spring.fling@gmail.com

We need a New Lunch Program Coordinator!

 

As many of you know, for years we have been offering healthy lunch options to students throughout the school year through our Hot Lunch Program. This program not only benefits students but also acts as a fundraiser and helps to fund activities at the main & annex schools. This program relies on Volunteers.

Karen Leong has been our Lunch Program Champion for many years but will be stepping down at the end of this year. 

We are looking for a NEW Hot Lunch Coordinator to keep this lunch program alive.

If you are interested in helping this program remain in our school, check out the details below:

Hot Lunch Coordinator

Time commitment is about 8 hours per month - which could be split between 2 people - with the bulk of duties at the beginning of each lunch ordering sessions (3) to set up the lunch dates, menu, and prices in Munchalunch and provide communication to the parent community.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with local vendors to scope and select vendor

• Oversee day to day operations of the Hot Lunch Program, maintenance of the Munchalunch ordering platform, weekly food distribution reports, liaise with vendor on menu offerings and to address any order, food quality and/or delivery issues.

• The coordinator is the lead contact and monitors email from the parent community to address concerns or suggestions related to the program. This position will also provide assistance with the Munchalunch ordering platform regarding account setup, ordering issues, cancellations etc.

• Oversee weekly hot lunch delivery, handle any delivery day problems, pull aside lunches to be picked up by parents or to be given to another student due to absence, organize distribution volunteers (1-2 people) and distribute lunches to the student classrooms.

• Liaise with PAC Treasurer for discrepancies on weekly vendor invoices and keep track/monitor fundraising funds.

Please contact Dickens.pac@gmail.com if you are interested

Hop ‘N Nosh: Dickens Disco

Join us for the

 HOP ‘N NOSH 

DICKENS DISCO 

Dance, snack, and celebrate with your kids and friends at this fun family dance & social! 

Held at Charles Dickens Main School Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 6:30-9pm 

DJ Franstar on at 7pm To dance to your favourite song on the night submit a song request by 17 April via this link here 

Bring a SWEET or SAVOURY SNACK (finger food) to share! Parents must attend this fun night with their kids. Please, no drop-offs.

Red Cross Courses for students on April 22nd (Pro-D day)

Charles Dickens PAC is once again hosting fundraisers for a Babysitting and Stay Safe Course! We’ve partnered with the Red Cross to offer the Babysitting & Stay Safe Courses in person for April 22nd. Partial proceeds from all registrations will be directed back to the PAC. Details on both courses are below. 

In PERSON Red Cross Courses - April 22nd, 2024 (Pro-D Day) at Charles Dickens Main School.

Maximum of 30 students per course.

• Babysitting Course

• Minimum Age 11 years old (or completion of Grade 5)
• Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn
• how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.
• TAKE-HOME MATERIALS:  Babysitter’s Manual 
• Cost: $72

• Stay Safe Course

• Minimum 9 years of age (or completion of Grade 3)
• Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm
• Offers basic first aid and safety skills for youth 9-13 years old. Participants learn about being safe when they are without the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or trusted adult, both at home and in their communities.
• TAKE-HOME MATERIALS: Stay Safe! Workbook
• Cost: $72

 

• Register for either class at this link.   
• There is a maximum of 30 students per course and registration will be first come, first served.
• To guarantee registration, payment will be required. 
• We do require 12 students minimum for each class, so please book by April 11th to ensure we can run them!

Looking forward to having more babysitters in the neighbourhood!

RBC and BC Children's Hospital Race for the Kids

On June 9th, 2024 BCCHF is hosting a family fun run Race for the Kids that helps to support the incredible work being done at BC Children's Hospital.

Whether they are for small injuries or even the unexpected bigger issues, all of our families are so grateful for everything they do at BCCH.

This will be the first year we will have a team for Charles Dickens families to gather and walk or run together.

If you would like to join the team, please register at https://fundraise.bcchf.ca/event/race-for-the-kids

After creating an account, please go to Join a Team and search for Charles Dickens Dragons.

We hope to see you there!

Just Mulch Fundraiser

Charles Dickens Elementary PAC is fundraising with Just Mulch in perfect time for spring gardening 

Just Mulch provides quality landscaping supplies delivered, where and when you need it.

From now until May 17th, 2024 Use code CHARLESDICKENS at

JUSTMULCH.CA for your discount and to support our fundraising!

You save 10% AND 10% goes to Charles Dickens Elementary!

Spring Fling 2024 - Call for Volunteers

The PAC is very excited to bring back the Spring Fling this year to provide an opportunity for community members of all ages to enjoy an afternoon of activities and celebration. The Spring Fling showcases the incredible enthusiasm and talent of our students, and it also serves as an important fundraiser, supporting many of the programs and activities that make Charles Dickens unique. Mark your calendars for Thursday May 30th from 4pm-8pm.

But this amazing event will not happen if we can’t fill all of the Volunteer Lead roles that are still vacant at this point. 

We’re specifically still looking for a Silent Auction Coordinator, but there are many other vacant roles:

• Tents Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Silent Auction Coordinator
• Photobooth Coordinator
• Bake Sale
• Popcorn and Cotton Candy
• Music/stage/entertainment
• Made it Table
• Face Painting
• Musical Desserts Dance Jam
• Recycling/Garbage
• Photography Lead

Please visit this link to read descriptions of the individual roles and put your name and email down if you want to take on a role.

For questions, please email dickens.spring.fling@gmail.com.

Thank you very much for your support!

Your Spring Fling Team

Saleema Noon- Talk Sex Today workshops

 

Talk Sex Today. 

Body Science Boot Camp for Parents 

 

Parenthood never arrives with a rulebook, and when it comes to explaining the world of sexual health to your child, it can be hard not to end up a bright shade of red. Using humour and straight talk in an open, interactive environment, Saleema Noon Sexual Health Educators will show you how easy it is to convey healthy, positive messages about sexual health to kids.

 

In this workshop parents will learn:

 

• Why we need to talk to children about sexual health at a young age

• How to reduce risk of child sexual abuse

• What children should know at each stage of development, with specific examples of how to explain concepts and processes

• How to become their kids’ preferred source of sexual health information

• How to normalize open, honest sexual health conversations in their family

• How to effectively answer even the toughest questions kids ask

• What will be covered in Body Science workshops for students

 

When:  Feb 27, 2024 (via zoom) 

 

Time:  6:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Zoom Link will be emailed out to parents closer to the event

**In person kids workshops Wednesday February 28th & Thursday February 29th & Friday March 1st (half day for the Annex)**

For more information about Saleema Noon Sexual Health Educators go to www.saleemanoon.com. 

West Coast Seed Fundraiser

Charles Dickens Elementary PAC is fundraising with West Coast Seeds

West Coast Seeds provides Canada No. 1 seeds that are untreated and non-GMO which means that it promotes sustainability. They have provided a wide range of their best selling vegetables, herbs and flowers, to give a little something for everyone.

Every packet sold will earn 40% for our School community!

OUR SEED FUNDRAISER STARTS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 22 AND RUNS UNTIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024.

Order Seeds Through the West Coast Seeds Fundraising Website at:

fundraising.westcoastseeds.com

Here you can see the available seeds, photos and descriptions of the plants, and growing

information.

• Click Shop to select the seeds you would like.

• When you have finished choosing your seeds click Cart to check out and select

Charles Dickens Elementary from the drop-down menu under Select Your

Organization.

• Please input your contact information including the name of your oldest child at

Dickens and their division, so that we may contact you when your orders are ready

for pick up.

• Confirm your order and Proceed to Check Out for payment through their secure

payment site.

 

Thank you again for your support

Contact Dickens PAC Fundraising team if you have any questions