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

SISPAC Chair: Mrs. Shannon Schellenberg

Board Representative: Mrs.Jenna Jones

Volunteer Co-ordinator: Ms. Alicia De Leeuw

Treasurer: Mrs. Andrea Almeida

Secretary: Mrs. Jenna Jones

Committee Coordinators:

Wellness Coordinator: Mrs. Andrea Almeida

Bake Sale Coordinator: Mrs. Tran Yue

Hot Dog Coordinator: Mrs. Jasdeep Bhangu

Plant Sale Coordinator: Ms. Lauren Russell

Special Lunch Coordinator: Mrs. Shannon Schellenberg

Family Dance Coordinator: Mrs. Andrea Almeida

Fundraising Coordinator: Open

School Barbeque Coordinator: Mrs. Kerri Moore & Mr. Alex Vizzaro

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 2024-25

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. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 13, Jan. 31, Feb. 21, Mar. 27, May 2

Special Lunch Days:

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

Sept 26 , Nov 1, Dec 6, Jan 17, Feb 2, Apr 10, May 15, June 23

Bake Sale Days:

Oct 22, Nov 22, Dec 17, Feb 7, Mar 21, Apr 25, May 27

Family Dance:

October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm

Christmas Hamper Night:

December 10, 2024 at 6pm.  Donations of non-perishable food items or cash are accepted Dec. 1-10 in the school lobby.

Raffle:

TBD

Glenlea Greenhouse Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser:

Mar. 3-Apr. 17, 2025

Final orders must be submitted Apr 17, 2025

Plant orders will be delivered to the school May 20, 2025 and available for pick up.

Family Picnic:

May 21, 2025 at 5pm.