JKE PAC

JKPAC.CA is maintained by the James Kennedy Elementary School Parent Advisory Council (JKE PAC). If your child is currently attending James Kennedy Elementary you are automatically a PAC voting member. Have a look around the site, and be sure to check out the JKE PAC Forum where you can discuss current topics, you can also subscribe to our newsletter. For official school information and announcements please visit the James Kennedy Elementary School website. The JKPAC.CA webspace is generously provided by Domain.ca.

Notice of Special PAC Meeting Tuesday Sept. 28th

The JKE PAC is calling an urgent meeting TOMORROW (Tuesday Sept. 28th). Please come to James Kennedy Elementary at 7pm. This special JKE PAC meeting is not expected to last longer than 30 minutes and we thank you for your efforts to attend on such short notice.

The Langley District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) have asked … [Continue reading]

Executive Positions Elected for 2010/2011

At the JKE PAC Annual General Meeting on Wed. May 19th, Richard McBride graciously nominated himself for the position of PAC Chairperson. There were no other nominations for other executive positions so Lori Lipp, Nicole Wall, and Tim Syroid have kindly agreed to put in another year at their respective positions. The Vice-Chair position is … [Continue reading]

Your PAC Needs Nominations for Executive Positions

The next PAC meeting has been moved to Wednesday, May 19th at 7:00 PM in the school library. This will be the Annual General Meeting where we vote in our new executive. Your PAC can’t function without these volunteer positions filled, and so far we have no names nominated. [Continue reading]

PAC Budget Meeting

All JKE parents are encouraged to attend the PAC budget meeting on Wednesday, May 5th at 2:00 PM in the school library. Come out and help set the JKE PAC budget for next year.

Join JKE Families for the Olympic Torch Relay

James Kennedy students have the day off on Monday Feb. 8th when the Olympic Torch Relay passes through Langley, but you can still get together with other JKE families to cheer on the torch. The JKE PAC will have the school banner displayed on 88th Ave. just to the East of 212th St. (see map … [Continue reading]

JKE Kids Get Excited About the Paralympics (Includes Video)

The JKE Paralympic week was a great success! Each class watched a video about the Paralympics and then came down to the gym to try out our four different Paralympic activities. The activities were Wheelchair Curling, Sledge Hockey, Blind Obstacle Course, and One Legged Biathlon. To wrap things up we had an assembly on Friday … [Continue reading]

Fundamental Skills Assessment (FSA) Testing in Grades 4 to 7

The Fundamental Skills Assessment or FSA is a test given to all students in grades 4 and 7 in all schools in BC. Every student in these two grades is expected to write the FSA. A lot of concern and questions exist around the FSA, and the BCCPAC has created some excellent information regarding these … [Continue reading]

Paralympic Week at JKE Needs Your Help

James Kennedy Elementary will be having a Paralympic week January 25th – 29th, 2010. Activities during the week will provide students with the opportunity try out different Paralympic sports, and get familiar with the Paralympic games.

This event will need lots of parent volunteers. Please have a look at the Calendar for when the next meeting … [Continue reading]

Parents Get Extra Credit

Teachers at James Kennedy have thanked you, as a parent and a member of the Parent Advisory Council, for helping to offset the loss of discretionary classroom funds.

In the past, each teacher at JKE had a budget for “extras” in the classroom, but this year these funds have mostly disappeared. These “extras” are often things … [Continue reading]

It’s Poinsettia Time Again

The annual poinsettia sale at JKE is now underway. Once again we are offering a beautiful selection of plants from Darvonda Nurseries. Order forms have already been sent home with students. Please have your order form along with money or a cheque made out to JKE PAC to the school by Thursday November 26th, 2009. [Read More]