Hi everyone, hope you are having a fabulous weekend.  Here are some important announcements from the PAC. 

Our next PAC meeting is Wednesday, Feb 16th via Zoom. Come join us!

Zoom Meeting Details: 
Topic: David Livingstone PAC
Time: Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 07:00 - 8:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2951947304
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304
 
Dial by Phone:
1 778 907 2071 Canada
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304
Please see the agenda.  If you have any questions for the PAC please contact us at livingstonepac@gmail.com.

2022-2023 PAC Executive Recruitment 

We’re currently looking for parent volunteers to join the PAC Executive for the 2022-23 school year.  The immediate need is for a new PAC Chair or Co-chair.  While we’ve been under COVID restrictions, the time commitment has been 2-3 hours per month.  Under normal circumstances, the time commitment is closer to 5 hours per month.  We’ve been actively recruiting during our monthly PAC meetings since September 2020, unfortunately with no success.  If no one is able to step up to take on this role before the end of this school year, the PAC won’t be able to continue in its current capacity for the 2022-23 school year. If you are interested or would like to learn more, please contact joanne@getfreshpr.com.

Walk-a-thon
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Livingstone’s Annual Walk-a-thon will take place on Friday, May 27.  Pledge forms/Information will go home with students the week of May 9th. Prizes will be announced May 30th.  On April 22nd we’ll review current COVID restrictions and determine whether this will be an in-person event at Memorial Park or a virtual event.  

Happy new year!  Hope everyone had a happy and restful holiday.  A couple of announcements from the PAC.

Our next PAC meeting is Wednesday, Jan 19th via Zoom. Come join us!

Zoom Meeting Details: 
Topic: David Livingstone PAC
Time: Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 07:00 - 8:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2951947304
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304
 
Dial by Phone:
1 778 907 2071 Canada
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304
Please see the agenda.  If you have any questions for the PAC please contact us at livingstonepac@gmail.com.

Soiree Update

In light of Omicron and the continued uncertainty around Covid, the committee has moved Soiree to May 14, 2022. If anyone would like a refund as they cannot make that date, please let me know. Otherwise, tickets purchased for January 29 will be honoured. We are looking forward to hosting everyone in May 2022!
 
Julia and the Soiree committee

This is likely the last PAC newsletter for 2021!  Please see announcements below, including how to buy your Livingstone Winter Soiree tickets.  On behalf of the David Livingstone PAC we wish you a wonderful, festive and healthy holiday season.

Our PAC meeting for December has been cancelled.  We look forward to seeing everyone in January.  As usual if you have any questions for the PAC please contact us at livingstonepac@gmail.com.

Livingstone Winter Soiree

The Livingstone Winter Soiree committee is thrilled to announce 200 tickets are now on sale!  Tickets are selling fast with over 25% tickets sold already.

More information on our January 29, 2022 event and other ways to get involved, such as sponsorship can be found here.  Just one slight revision, unfortunately there is no dancing by provincial health order and proof of vaccination will be required at the door! 

Tickets can be purchased at here - the ticket button says “donate”.  Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, donations of auction items, or problems to julia.hibbard@gmail.com.

Join us for what will be an amazing time to start reconnecting with our school community, especially those of you who have joined our school during COVID. This night is always a blast and we expect 2022 to deliver big.

- the committee

Purdy’s Fundraiser

Just a reminder that if you ordered chocolates from the Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser, they will be sent home with students on December 14th.  Enjoy!  Please contact Reiko at anderson.reiko@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Teacher’s Appreciation Lunch

The PAC has organized a holiday teacher’s appreciation lunch which will take place on Thursday Dec 16th.  Our teachers have been absolutely amazing this year, and this is just a little token of our gratitude.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.  A few announcements from the Livingstone PAC.   Things are starting to feel festive!

Our next PAC meeting is Wednesday, Nov 17th via Zoom. Come join us!

Zoom Meeting Details: 
Topic: David Livingstone PAC
Time: Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 07:00 - 8:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2951947304
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304
 
Dial by Phone:
1 778 907 2071 Canada
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304
If you have any questions for the PAC please contact us at livingstonepac@gmail.com.

Save the date for Soiree!  January 29, 2022 at Heritage Hall.

If you're double vaxxed, you're invited to join us for the fourth annual Soiree at Heritage Hall on Main Street. This year it will be for Livingstone families (in the past we have joined with Brock) only.
Further details to come, tickets on sale December 1, 2021.

If you have silent auction donations or contacts or want to volunteer for the committee, please email julia.hibbard@gmail.com. Sponsorship information to come soon!
The committee is so excited to bring you all an amazing live event, barring further variants derailing us...

Purdy’s Fundraiser

Now that Halloween is out of the way, it’s time to think of … more chocolate!  The Livingstone PAC is doing a winter holiday Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser!  We have set a goal of raising $3,000 to pay for virtual performances in the new year.  This means $12,000 in sales.  If we meet our goal, the PAC will have a hot chocolate day at the school for all the kids!

Here’s the link:  https://fundraising.purdys.com/1386247-88219

When you create your online account, please use your child’s name and division number so that we know which student to deliver them to.  Example:
·        First name = Harry
·        Last name = Potter (Div. 2)

Important dates:
·        Nov. 12 – website opens for orders
·        Nov. 29 – website closes for orders
·        Dec. 14 – chocolates will be sent home with students
Thanks for your support!

FAQs:
How does this work?  Go to the link, buy some chocolates, 25% of the proceeds get donated to the David Livingstone PAC.  Giant boxes of chocolates will be delivered to the school and volunteers will pack up the individual orders.
How do I get my chocolates?  We will be delivering the chocolates to classes on Dec. 14.  If you have multiple children, you may want to have them delivered to the one that is least likely to forget them at school.
Can friends and family buy chocolates too?  Of course!  Just send them the link.  You will need to: (1) let them know the name/division of the student that the chocolates need to be delivered to OR place the order for them.  (2) get the chocolates from the school on Dec. 14, (3) deliver them to your friends/family.  The PAC will pack up the chocolates with the rest of your order and deliver them to the David Livingstone student.
Do we need any volunteers?  Yes!  We will be packing up and delivering the chocolates on Dec. 14 and will need some help to do that.  Please contact Reiko anderson.reiko@gmail.com if you’re interested.

Hi All,

Only 2 days left to donate to the Fall Fund Drive!  A big thank you to everyone who has donated so far.  If you haven't yet had the chance, please consider donating today or tomorrow to help us reach our goal of $15,000 (approximately $50 per student). 

The PAC fundraiser helps funds experiences to enrich our children’s learning and support our school goals.  This year, funds raised will help support our kids in the classroom with literacy, virtual and in-person experiences, enhancing our library and other needs that arise as we navigate our new normal at our new school.

Donation instructions:

Donations are accepted online using VSB’s School Cash Online platform. 

• Visit this link
• Choose the amount you’d like to donate
• Select E-David Livingstone PAC
• Select “Add to Cart” to complete your donation
• Tax receipt will be sent to your email.

Please contact livingstonepac@gmail.com if you have any questions.  Thank you!

The Livingstone PAC

Hi Everyone,

We hope everyone had a great September and are settling well into the school year.  We have a couple of announcements from the Livingstone PAC.  

Our next PAC meeting is Wednesday, October 20th via Zoom. Come join us!

Zoom Meeting Details: 
Topic: David Livingstone PAC
Time: Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 07:00 - 8:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2951947304
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304
 
Dial by Phone:
1 778 907 2071 Canada
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304

Please see the agenda.  If you have any questions for the PAC please contact us at livingstonepac@gmail.com.

David Livingstone Fall Fund Drive: 

Our annual PAC fundraiser is here and will run until Monday, October 25th!  Please help us reach our goal to raise $15,000 (approximately $50 per student).  The PAC fundraiser helps funds experiences to enrich our children’s learning and support our school goals.  This year, funds raised will help support our kids in the classroom with literacy, virtual and in-person experiences, enhancing our library and other needs that arise as we navigate our new normal at our new school.

Donation instructions:

Donations are accepted online using VSB’s School Cash Online platform. 

• Visit this link
• Choose the amount you’d like to donate
• Select E-David Livingstone PAC
• Select “Add to Cart” to complete your donation
• Tax receipt will be sent to your email.

Please contact livingstonepac@gmail.com if you have any questions.  Thank you!

The Livingstone PAC

Hi Everyone,

The Livingstone PAC welcomes you back to the 2021-22 school year!   This year comes with its share of changes including the move to South Hill.  The PAC is here to support you and will work closely with Livingstone administration and staff to ensure our kids have a safe and enjoyable educational experience.  

Our first PAC meeting is Wednesday, September 15th at 7 p.m. via Zoom.  Please join us!

Zoom Meeting Details: 
Topic: David Livingstone PAC
Time: Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 07:00 - 8:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2951947304
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304
 
Dial by Phone:
1 778 907 2071 Canada
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304

Please see the agenda.  If you have any questions to add for our new principal, Sharon Vieira, or the PAC please contact us at livingstonepac@gmail.com.

Looking for Volunteers: 
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We are looking for parent class representatives for each division to share information with parents throughout the year.  The role requires compiling a parent email list for the class, forwarding a couple of emails a month to the list and organizing group gifts for holidays and end of year (if you choose). If you are interested, please sign-up here next week.  The list will be updated shortly with divisions and teachers.

Walk-a-thon results are in! Great job Livingstone Community! We walked 1.5 million steps last weekend and raised $9770.60 for our school!  

Please watch out for forms coming home on Monday June 14th to select prizes and provide t-shirt sizing.

Results:
Total Steps as a school community: 1,513,826 steps
Primary Class with the most steps: Division 11 - 180,351 steps (wins ice cream sandwich party)
Intermediate Class with the most steps: Division 6 - 237,500 steps (wins ice cream sandwich party)
Class with the most participation: Division 15 - (wins ice cream sandwich party)

Total Funds Raised: $9,770.60….plus, we had an additional donation top it up to $10,000. Incredible! Grateful for our amazing community!

Good morning, 

Our 2021 Walk-a-thon is underway and it looks like the weather will cooperate.

For anyone who missed the details that were sent home and posted on Facebook, the forms and details are below. 

​Happy walking !

Hello Livingstone Families,

Livingstone’s annual Walk-a-thon will take place virtually, this weekend, from June 4-6, 2021.

The Walk-a-thon is an active and healthy way to raise money for our school, helping fund PAC supported programs that enhance student experiences at Livingstone throughout the year, including:

• Library books and classroom literacy supplies
• Arts performances
• Athletic equipment
• Technology

For a full list of PAC supported programs, visit www.livingstonepac.org (2020-21 Budget Document).

We'll send out our results next Friday...hoping we meet our 1 million step goal! 

Prizes
- If you raise $60 or more you will receive a 2021 Livingstone Walk-a-thon T-shirt
- All participants that return their completed pledge form will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 25 2021 Livingstone Walk-a-thon T-shirts and 1 of 10 - $10 gift cards to Yum! On Main St.
- The Division that walks the farthest combined distance will receive ice cream sandwiches for their class
- If you raise $100 you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 10, $10 gift cards
- If you raise $250 you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 4, $50 gift cards
- If you raise $500 you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 2, $100 gift cards
- For those participating as a family, you will be entered into a draw to win a $50 gift card for fish & chips at the Fish Counter on Main St.
- For those participating that help make our community better by picking up some trash, you will be entered into a draw to win a $50 gift card to Rocky Mountain Flatbread on Main St.
- For those that participate with a furry friend, you will be entered into a draw to win a $25 gift card to Tisol or Three Dog Bakery on Main St.

Winners can choose where their gift card comes from - Indigo, Yum!, Best Buy, Sport Chek, Book Warehouse on Main St., Granville Island Toy Company

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This month's PAC meeting will include a presentation from the VSB outlining the bussing plan for next year, when Livingstone is undergoing a seismic upgrade, and students are temporally being accommodated at the South Hill swing site. 

The meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 19, starting at 7:00pm via Zoom.

​There will be a short PAC meeting and update from Mr. Froese, followed by the bussing info session at approximately 7:15pm. 

The zoom meeting details and letter from VSB are below. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2951947304
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304 
Dial by Phone 
1 778 907 2071 Canada 
Meeting ID: 295 194 7304 

To the Livingstone Elementary Community: 
You are invited to an important meeting regarding bussing during the Livingstone Elementary Seismic Mitigation Project. 
At this meeting, School District and Vancouver Project Office staff will explain the bussing process and answer questions about bussing. We will be reviewing the bussing part of the Livingstone Parent Brochure – Seismic Relocation. Topics covered in the presentation include Bus Schedule and Route, School Bus Rules and Expectations, and Parent Protocol. 
A school-wide bus registration form will be distributed to all families following the presentation. It is important that families understand the bussing process before completing the survey and committing to bussing. 

This meeting will only cover bussing so there is no need to attend if you know that your child(ren) will be getting to and from South Hill Swing Site by other means. 

Thank you. 

Regards, 
Michael Rossi 
District Principal – Educational Planning 
Vancouver School Board