Hillcrest Elementary PAC

Hillcrest Elementary PAC We believe a strong school community starts with all of us. Parent volunteers are elected to the executive to serve one term from October to September.

Our PAC supports students, families and school initiatives, creates opportunities for parent involvement, raises funds for meaningful needs and helps ensure parent voices are heard. All parents and guardians of students at Hillcrest are members of the PAC and are welcome at the monthly PAC meeting to contribute their ideas and involvement. Most positions are shared. The purpose of the PAC is to support, encourage and improve the quality of education and the well being of students at Hillcrest Elementary School. To advise the principal and staff on parents’ views on any matter relating to the school – programs, policies, plans and activities. To communicate with parents and to promote cooperation between the home and school in providing for the education of children. To assist parents in accessing the system and to provide advocacy support for individual children and their parents. To organize PAC activities and school events
To contribute to the effectiveness of the school by promoting the involvement of parents and other community members. Hillcrest School Planning Council
Each school in the province is required by law to have a School Planning Council (SPC). The SPC is an advisory body and its major responsibility is to consult with the school community in developing, monitoring and reviewing school plans for improving student achievement. Each School Council consists of one elected teacher representative, three elected parent representatives (one of whom must be on the PAC Executive) and the principal. The council meets a minimum of three times per year. Hillcrest Parent Partners
1. Participating on the Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Attend monthly PAC meetings
Relay important information to parents in each division via e-mail or phone
Coordinate parent volunteers from each division to assist with school wide events
2. Supporting the Teacher and the Classroom
At the request of the teacher, parent partners assist to:
Organize drivers for class field trips
Coordinate parents to assist with activities such as class parties, listening to students read, etc. There is a maximum of two parent partners per class and volunteers are taken on a first come, first served basis. Volunteers must have access to, and be comfortable working on a computer as most PAC correspondence will be distributed via e-mail. PAC Executive
Executive Chairperson(s)
Treasurer
Parent Educational Coordinator(s)
Secretary
Fundraising coordinator(s)
VCPAC Representative
Member(s) at Large
School Planning Council Member(s)
Please check the PAC bulletin board for current PAC executive members and their contact information. Other Volunteer Opportunities
Parent Partner(s)
Lice Brigade
Annual Staff Appreciation Lunch
Coordinator – Emergency/Earthquake Kit Preparation
School Yard Clean-Up
School Library Assistance
Social / Fundraising Events
Thrifty smile cards
Monthly Hot Lunch Days
Welcome back coffee morning
Magazine sales
Family bingo night
Spring plant sales
Seasonal Poinsettia sales
Spring Fair
School Dance
Holiday Gift Fair
Services to Parents
Lost and found
Community board / PAC board
Newsletter information
Charitable drives
For any questions, suggestions or to find out how you can get involved, please send an email to [email protected] or leave a note in the PAC draw located in the front office. PAC meetings are scheduled on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the library.
- See more at: https://hillcrest.sd61.bc.ca/parent-info/pac-overview/ .2SLSVK8R.dpuf

10/05/2026

📣 Please note! Pick up of DeMille’s boxes is delayed as our boxes didn’t arrive.

They will hopefully be available tomorrow, Oct 6, from 8:00am to 8:30am and 2:00pm to 2:30pm.

Because of the nature of the boxes, we ask that you pick them up promptly. If you are unable too, you are welcome to send a friend or family member to do it for you, they will just need to provide your name. We ask that you do not go to the office to retrieve your box whenever possible, as our secretary & principal are often very busy.

DeMille's Farm Market boxes will be available for pick up starting at 2:00pm Monday! Orders for November and December ar...
10/02/2026

DeMille's Farm Market boxes will be available for pick up starting at 2:00pm Monday! Orders for November and December are still open for those wishing to purchase a box for the rest of the year.

A few reminders for the week 📣 DeMille's Farm Market Produce box orders for October are due tonight at 11:59pm, you can ...
09/28/2026

A few reminders for the week 📣 DeMille's Farm Market Produce box orders for October are due tonight at 11:59pm, you can place your order here: https://munchalunch.com/schools/hillcrestsalmonarm

Thanks to Shuswap Food Action Society, all students will be able to have Mac n' Cheese tomorrow. If you would like to make a donation to SFAS to support this free program, you can do so here: https://shuswapfood.ca

📣 September PAC Newsletter is here! Our first newsletter of the school year is packed with important dates, upcoming eve...
09/24/2026

📣 September PAC Newsletter is here! Our first newsletter of the school year is packed with important dates, upcoming events, PAC updates, and ways to get involved. Read the whole newsletter, here: https://canva.link/4g6octzq9ekqr1f

Please see the attached minutes from our first PAC meeting & AGM. We are looking to fill the Executive position of Secre...
09/21/2026

Please see the attached minutes from our first PAC meeting & AGM. We are looking to fill the Executive position of Secretary still, so if you are interested in learning more, please reach out: [email protected]

2026/2027 PAC Executive
Kayla V - President
Amanda M - Vice President
Kendal M - Treasurer
Mary S - DPAC Rep

Attendance: Kayla Vannieuwenhuizen (President), Kendall Moland (Treasurer), Amanda Moland, Kayla Wassen, Riley Bird, Mackenzie Barker, Savannah Edis, Angie Mooy, Mary Scheideger, Julie Bond, Caitlin Newton, Lindsay Hall, Harmanjot Lalu, Annamarie Ozorak

A few reminders as we head into Monday. And please don’t forget that if you are willing and able, to volunteer for a slo...
09/21/2026

A few reminders as we head into Monday. And please don’t forget that if you are willing and able, to volunteer for a slot on Tuesday during meet the teacher for pizza. Without parent support, please be patient and expect long lines. Thank you!

A few important dates and reminders as we head into next week! 📅

And don’t forget, we could still use a few extra hands for Meet the Teacher! We aren’t able to provide these events without our fantastic parent support. If you’re available to volunteer, we’d love your help: https://signup.com/go/bBMsstK

See you Tuesday! 🍕

Important Reminder - Criminal Record ChecksAll family members who are interested and available to help out at Hillcrest,...
09/18/2026

Important Reminder - Criminal Record Checks
All family members who are interested and available to help out at Hillcrest, whether in the school at any time (in classrooms, hot lunch, etc) or on field trips, are required to have a criminal record check completed. The sooner you can complete this the better, as it takes some time to process. When you have completed the process of applying, please email Hillcrest secretary, Cindy, to let her know so that she can follow up to confirm when processing is finished.

Cindy’s email is: [email protected]

Apply for a criminal record check by heading to the Government of British Columbia Criminal Record Check website and using the following code.

Access Code: 6TQTFUJGQP

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1180 20TH Street SE
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