Parent Advisory Council

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All parents of St. Ignatius students are invited members of the St. Ignatius School Parent Advisory Council (SISPAC). You’re encouraged to meet our Executive Committee and become involved in SISPAC activities and meetings.

Mission

The St. Ignatius School Parent Advisory Council (SISPAC) exists to fulfill the following aims: 

  • To work within the school and Parish community to foster strong and positive relationships and good communication between the school staff, the students, the parent community, and the parish community. 
  • To assist in the school’s ability to deliver quality educational and life experiences through fundraising and community-building. 
  • To host and assist with events and extra-curricular activities. 
  • To fulfill the role of the school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) as legislated by the Government of Manitoba, and as governed by the Manitoba Department of Education. 

As the PAC of St. Ingatius School, SISPAC must:

  • Provide a formal vehicle for parents to communicate with the Principal and/or the Board of Directors on matters of general interest to the parent body, as well as to advise and inform the parent body regarding activities of the Board of Directors and/or school staff that are of general concern to the parent community. 

Membership

The elected Executive Committee is at the core of SISPAC, while all other parents are invited members.

  • Every parent of a child attending St. Ignatius School is a member of SISPAC.
  • All parents are encouraged to attend and become involved in SISPAC activities and meetings.
  • The SISPAC Executive Committee is nominated and elected from the general membership to serve the school community. The Elected Executive Committee meets the governmental requirements for elected members on a PAC. 

SISPAC Objectives

  • Acts as a forum for parents’ ideas and concerns. 
  • Builds school spirit and community.
  • Supports the activities of the school through fun fundraising events. 
  • Organizes special lunches and bake sales. 
  • Hosts receptions for school and liturgical celebrations. 
  • Hosts an annual family BBQ. 
  • Provides classroom representatives to interface with classroom teachers, ensuring the communication of needs and endeavours being undertaken in each classroom. 
  • Strives to be aware of joyful and stressful situations occurring for school families, and recognizes those events with cards, support and prayers. 
  • Reviews the school code of conduct and emergency procedures with the principal and a representative of the Board of Directors at one SISPAC meeting per year. 
  • Reviews the School Plan annually with the Principal, at a monthly meeting. 

Executive Committee

Chair: Mrs. Jenna Jones

Vice-Chair: Mrs. Shannon Schellenberg

Board Representative: N/A

Volunteer Co-ordinator: Ms. Alicia De Leeuw

Treasurer: Mrs. Andrea Almeida

Secretary: Mr. Jonathon Sinclair and Mrs. Carmella Castellano-Sinclair

Committee Coordinators:

Wellness Coordinator: Mrs. Carolyn Meadows

Faith in Action Coordinators: N/A

Bake Sale Coordinator: Mrs. Jennifer Strzelczyk

Hot Dog Co-ordinator: Mrs. Bryanna Spina

Plant Sale Coordinator: Mr. Brijesh Prabhu

Special Lunch Co-ordinator: Mrs. Shannon Schellenberg

Family Dance Coordinator: Mrs. Marge Logan

Fundraising Coordinator: open

Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to offer support for all of the special events that take place at St. Ignatius School, please email SISPAC at sispac@stignatius.mb.ca

SISPAC EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS

SISPAC hosts various events and fundraisers throughout the year to support the school and build community.  In the past we have contributed to the purchase of gym equipment, gym upgrades (such as painting) and purchasing musical instruments and books for the library.  Our aim is to facilitate program enhancements within the school that benefit as many of our children as possible.  The time, generosity and support of our parents is what makes our events successful and helps strengthen our school community.

Event and Fundraiser Details 2022-23

This year we are hosting the following fun events and fundraisers. We often need volunteers to make them a success! Please contact us at: sispac@stignatius.mb.ca

 

Hot Dog days:

Order forms will be sent out throughout the school year. Please watch for them in your child’s backpack.

Oct. 14, Nov. 25, Dec. 9, Jan. 20, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 18

Special Lunch Days:

Order forms will be sent out throughout the school year. Please watch for them in your child’s backpack.

Dec 16, Jan 27, Apr 14, May 25

Bake Sale Days:

Oct 25, Dec 6, Feb 9, Mar 7, May 9

Family Dance:

October 28, 2022 at 6:30pm

The Village Brew Co. SIPS for SISPAC: Organic coffee and loose leaf tea blends Fundraiser:

Oct. 1-31, 2022. Kiosk to purchase products will also be at the Family Dance on Oct 28 and Parent-Teacher Conferences Nov 17 & 18, 2022. Online orders available anytime Oct. 1- 31, 2022

Lacoste Christmas Greenery Fundraiser:

Nov. 12-23, 2022

Final orders must be submitted by Nov 23, 2022

Greenery items will be delivered to the school on Dec 2, 2022 and available for pick up.

Christmas Hamper Night:

December 13, 2022 at 6pm.  Donations of non-perishable food items or cash are accepted Dec. 1-13 in the school lobby.

Raffle:

February 2023, final dates TBD

Glenlea Greenhouse Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser:

Mar. 6-Apr. 13, 2023

Final orders must be submitted Apr 13, 2023

Plant orders will be delivered to the school May 23, 2023 and available for pick up.

Family BBQ:

May 24, 2023 at 5pm.