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. This is an ongoing fundraiser

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

Grade 7 Graduation Party Planning

 Attention Grade 7 parents 

You are invited to our 2024 Graduation Party Planning meeting this Thursday November 30th 7:30pm. 

The meeting will be on Zoom

Meeting ID: 998 947 1004 

Passcode: Oliver

If you have any questions please contact Jessica_melvin@yahoo.com

Holiday Hampers 2023

Holiday Hampers 2023

Extended until December 8th

In the spirit of the season, the Charles Dickens PAC is asking for your support in helping to create holiday hampers for the families and individuals living in our community who could use a boost at this time of year.

The need this year is significant; all our partner agencies are seeing an increase in the number of requests for support they receive, and the reality is that nothing ever gets less expensive as time passes.

If you’re able to help this year, know that your gift will make a HUGE difference to someone living right here in your community.

There are two ways you can support our Holiday Hamper program:

1. Donate gift cards! Visit your local grocer or retailer and purchase gift card(s) and then send the card(s) to school with your kid(s). Classroom teachers will collect the gift cards on our behalf. We’ve been hearing from our partners that the gift cards that provide recipients with the most flexibility are ideal. Gift card ideas include:

• Grocery cards - Save On Foods, Buy Low, Safeway, Superstore, Walmart, Nesters or other local grocers

• Clothing gift cards - Old Navy, Gap, Walmart, Joe Fresh, Carters, Mark’s Work Warehouse, Sport Chek, etc.

• Flexible gift cards for retailers with a variety of merchandise choices: Amazon, Indigo, Toys R Us, Walmart, Best Buy, The Bay, Walmart, Sephora, London Drugs, Shoppers Drug Mart, etc.

2. Donate cash through your SchoolCashOnline.com account: 

• The link above is a direct link to the Charles Dickens PAC donation page. If you sign into your schoolcashonline account, once you’ve selected the “Make A Donation” option, be sure to select E-Charles Dickens PAC as your Fund Destination (this works for gifts from both Dickens Main and the Annex).

• When you make your gift, please let us know that it is for the Holiday Hampers by making a note in the Message box. Gifts of $10 or more are eligible for charitable receipts, which are issued automatically by the VSB.

This year’s hampers will be distributed beginning the week of December 4th, so please be sure to drop off your donations to your classroom or office by Friday, December 8, 2023. 

If you have any questions, please email us at charlesdickensholidayhampers@gmail.com

Thank you! Your support is vitally important and deeply appreciated!