Sir Matthew Begbie Elementary Parent Advisory Council
NEWS
Direct Donation
November 6, 2022
Help PAC continue to support our school community by a direct donation.
To make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation, please use the donation QR code or the donation link below. A tax receipt will be issued immediately.
PLEASE NOTE: Correction to letter that was sent home, VSB is not accepting donations in the form of cash and cheque. Sorry for any inconvenience.
November 6, 2022
Help PAC continue to support our school community by a direct donation.
To make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation, please use the donation QR code or the donation link below. A tax receipt will be issued immediately.
PLEASE NOTE: Correction to letter that was sent home, VSB is not accepting donations in the form of cash and cheque. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Purdys Fundraiser 2022
October 30 , 2022
Tis the season to give chocolates, to family, friends, or just indulge yourself.
Begbie School's 5th annual Purdys Chocolatier Fundraiser will run from October 31 to November 27 with delivery date of December 9. Funds raised will go back to all Begbie students. Please click for more details. Thank you for your support!
October 30 , 2022
Tis the season to give chocolates, to family, friends, or just indulge yourself.
Begbie School's 5th annual Purdys Chocolatier Fundraiser will run from October 31 to November 27 with delivery date of December 9. Funds raised will go back to all Begbie students. Please click for more details. Thank you for your support!
Christmas 2022 Fundraising Catalog
*UPDATED October 10, 2022*: Total fundraised amount for our school $994
Thank you!
Last Day to order - Deadline October 8, 2022
Order here
Apple Fundraiser
September 26, 2022
With the new school build, we are getting 6 garden beds with room for 4 more beds and the option to also purchase a tool chest and compost to enhance the experience for our students. Total cost is about $10,000. PAC is kicking off this new school year with it's first fundraiser to support the expansion of our school garden area. APPLES, APPLES, APPLES, come get your local apples from Sun-Oka Fruit Farms to support your school. Get some for yourself and/or invite family and friends to purchase. Apples will be delivered to the school for pick-up in mid October. Deadline to order is October 8, 2022. Order now click here
Purdy's Chocolates Fundraiser
Download the order form for the Purdy's chocolates fundraiser here. All orders must be placed by November 29th.
Begbie Hot Lunch Wednesdays with C'est Mon Cafe
Starting November 17th, Begbie students will have hot lunch
service available every Wednesday!
**Parents: go to www.cestmoncafe.com and click "Begbie" to
order lunch for your child.**
Orders and payments are coordinated directly with C'Est Mon Cafe.
Payments can be made with Interac e-transfer or cheque.
Each meal is $6.51 after tax with 6 options to choose from weekly.
The Begbie PAC receives $1 toward school initiatives from each
lunch order. Thank you!
service available every Wednesday!
**Parents: go to www.cestmoncafe.com and click "Begbie" to
order lunch for your child.**
Orders and payments are coordinated directly with C'Est Mon Cafe.
Payments can be made with Interac e-transfer or cheque.
Each meal is $6.51 after tax with 6 options to choose from weekly.
The Begbie PAC receives $1 toward school initiatives from each
lunch order. Thank you!
First PAC Meeting of the Year
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! The first meeting of the year will be held on Microsoft Teams at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 16th. Join our mailing list to receive the link to the meeting. This is an exciting year for our school. Students will be moving into the new building in the new year, and the school will be getting a new name.
Here's to a safe, fun year!
Here's to a safe, fun year!
WE NEED YOUR HELP
COMMUNITY DONATIONS
June 6, 2021
We need your help with our final fundraiser of this school year. Help us give our students and community a new, safe and modern school. See our ad in the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News click here.
COMMUNITY DONATIONS
June 6, 2021
We need your help with our final fundraiser of this school year. Help us give our students and community a new, safe and modern school. See our ad in the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News click here.
Help us get the word out.
begbie_donation_flyer_june2021.pdf |
More information can be found on our New School Campaign page.
ONLINE AUCTION 2021
"Now Live Until June 20" June 1, 2021 Come check out Begbie's online auction. View and make a bid on an item or maybe even multiple items. All funds raised will be for our new school. Share the auction link with family and friends. Thank you for your support! |
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WALK-A-THON 2021
May 20, 2021
Reminder money collection for the Walk-A-Thon will be on May 26, 27, 28 and June 1 from 8:45 to 9:10am. A collection bin will be set up in front of the school on Lillooet Street. Thank you for your support and stay safe!
May 20, 2021
Reminder money collection for the Walk-A-Thon will be on May 26, 27, 28 and June 1 from 8:45 to 9:10am. A collection bin will be set up in front of the school on Lillooet Street. Thank you for your support and stay safe!
begbie_fudraisingplan_walkathon_message_and_pledgeform_2021.pdf |
DIRECT DONATION DRIVE 2021
April 6 , 2021
April 6 , 2021
begbie_fudraisingplan_directdonationdrive_final_withattachment.pdf |
EVENT 1: SPELL-A-THON/LANGUAGE ARTS ACTIVITY
March 9 , 2021
Support a child/student with Begbie's first annual Spell-A-thon/Language Arts fundraising event. We know the students are excited about the new school and also want to help with the fundraising effort. Top fundraisers in each class will get a $25 gift card.
begbie_fudraisingplan_spellathon_final.pdf |
New School Fundraising Plan April to June 2021
March 1 , 2021
Our children and community are getting a new school! Completion of the new school is currently on schedule with the last communicated move-in time of January 2022. Like with all construction, there will most likely be some delay, that we can not control but we can control extra purchases for both the exterior and interior of our new school. Let's all come together to make this an awesome school for our children and community.
March 1 , 2021
Our children and community are getting a new school! Completion of the new school is currently on schedule with the last communicated move-in time of January 2022. Like with all construction, there will most likely be some delay, that we can not control but we can control extra purchases for both the exterior and interior of our new school. Let's all come together to make this an awesome school for our children and community.
begbie_fundraisingplanrolloutmessage.pdf |
Gift Card Fundraiser
November 23 , 2020
Are you thinking about what to give your friends, family, or colleagues for the holiday season? Why not a gift card for things they need, while helping our school? This year, we are adding a Gift Card Fundraiser through ShopFunds. A set percentage of the face value of the gift cards come back to our school. Orders will be accepted till Dec. 2 with a delivery date of Dec. 16. A table with a volunteer will be set up in front of the school (Lillooet Street) to accept in-person orders/payments for dates specified in the info letter. Questions, please email us.
Are you thinking about what to give your friends, family, or colleagues for the holiday season? Why not a gift card for things they need, while helping our school? This year, we are adding a Gift Card Fundraiser through ShopFunds. A set percentage of the face value of the gift cards come back to our school. Orders will be accepted till Dec. 2 with a delivery date of Dec. 16. A table with a volunteer will be set up in front of the school (Lillooet Street) to accept in-person orders/payments for dates specified in the info letter. Questions, please email us.
Begbie School Virtual Book Fair
November 19 , 2020
This year the Begbie School Book Fair will be held virtually from Nov.20 to Dec 4. Like previous years, this is organized by Ms. MJ Moran and her students to help support their school by getting important resources to assist in the learning of all students. Ordering and payment can all be done online, with the bonus of free shipping to your home for orders over $35. Details can be found on the Begbie School website. |
Purdys Chocolate Fundraiser
November 1 , 2020
Begbie School's 3rd annual Purdys Chocolate Fundraiser will run from November 2 to 20 with delivery date of December 4. Funds raised will go back to all Begbie students. Please click for more details. Thank you for your support.
Begbie School's 3rd annual Purdys Chocolate Fundraiser will run from November 2 to 20 with delivery date of December 4. Funds raised will go back to all Begbie students. Please click for more details. Thank you for your support.
purdy_fund2020_instructions.pdf |
*UPDATED February 9, 2021*: Total fundraised amount for our school $2,711.51
Have a FUN and SAFE Halloween!
halloweenmessage_2020.pdf |
Bike/Walk To School Week: September 28th to October 2nd
September 21, 2020
Ride your bike, walk, or wheel to school and get a chance to win daily prizes including the grand prize , a Razor scooter. Please click below for details.
Ride your bike, walk, or wheel to school and get a chance to win daily prizes including the grand prize , a Razor scooter. Please click below for details.
flyer-biketoschoolweek.pdf |
First PAC Meeting 2020/2021 School Year
September 14, 2020
Welcome new and returning Begbie students and parents to another school year. Hope you are all healthy and safe. This school year will be different and there will be changes and challenges in how our children learn. What will remain constant is your PAC, as we are here to continue to support all Begbie students, regardless if you are learning currently at school or home.
Our first PAC meeting for this new school year will be virtual, on September 15, 2020 from 7pm to 8:30pm using Microsoft Teams. All Begbie parents are welcome to attend. An email will be sent to our current group email list with the virtual meeting information. If you are interested in attending, please email us [email protected].
Welcome new and returning Begbie students and parents to another school year. Hope you are all healthy and safe. This school year will be different and there will be changes and challenges in how our children learn. What will remain constant is your PAC, as we are here to continue to support all Begbie students, regardless if you are learning currently at school or home.
Our first PAC meeting for this new school year will be virtual, on September 15, 2020 from 7pm to 8:30pm using Microsoft Teams. All Begbie parents are welcome to attend. An email will be sent to our current group email list with the virtual meeting information. If you are interested in attending, please email us [email protected].