DATES TO NOTE:

Wed., Jan .4th,5th, 6th Bottle Return Drop-off 8:15–9 a.m.&Friday 2:15-3 pm
Tues., Jan. 17th CPF Meeting; 7 p.m. Deep Cove Elementary
Wed., Jan. 18th Ready, Set, Learn: 3:15 – 6 p.m. / Keating School
Thurs., Jan. 19th Lockdown Drill: 10 a.m.
Thur.,, Jan. 19th KHASA Meeting; 7 p.m. / MPR
Mon., Jan. 23rd Family Dance Training Session #2
Mon., Jan. 23rd – Fri., Jan. 27th Multi Cultural Week
Tues., Jan. 24th Kindergarten (English & FI Program) & French Immersion Program Information Evening 7 – 8:30 pm / Keating Gym
Wed., Jan. 25th Family Dance; 'Les Cornouiller' 6:30 – 8 p.m. (Gym)
Fri., Jan. 27th Hot Lunch
Fri., Jan. 27th Family Read-In; 8:50 – 9:15 a.m.)
Mon., Jan. 30th – Friday, Feb. 3rd Clay Art with Renee Sala
Fri., Feb. 10th KHASA; Donkey Derby
Thurs., Feb. 16th KHASA General Meeting; 7 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 17th Non Instructional Day
Wed., Feb. 22nd & Thurs., Feb. 23rd Early Dismissal Days
Fri., Feb. 24th Hot Lunch

For more dates, click on the School Calendar link at the left, or visit the Keating Elementary School Website.


For those of you that are new to our school we would like to introduce you to KHASA, which is that name we use for our Parent Advisory Council (PAC). If this is your first child entering the public school system you may have no idea what a PAC is or you may have a preconceived notion of what it is. We hope that this will give you some information about who KHASA is and how you can be involved in your child's school.

Officially the purpose of the Association is:

  • To promote cooperation between the home and Keating School in providing for the education of the children.
  • To promote the free exchange of ideas among parents, school administrators, staff, students and the School Board with respect to school programs and policies and evaluation of their effectiveness.
  • To provide the principal and staff with the opportunity to consult those who are affected by the decisions they make.
  • To give parents and opportunity to examine educational and school philosophy and policy and to suggest alternatives.
  • To organize and coordinate issues of interest and social functions including fundraising.
All of this is done within a variety of means including monthly membership meetings, education seminars for parents and social events such as the potluck dinner and fundraising activities.

KHASA is also the organization behind the very important Working Committees that provide our children with everything from Crossing Guards to the Hot Lunch Program.

As a parent of a child in attendance at Keating you are automatically a Member of KHASA. You can play a very important role in your child's education and school by being a participant within KHASA. You can choose to help in a variety of ways, some parents like to be "on call" with things such as last minute volunteering for special events or baking. Others prefer a specific responsibility or have a skill or expertise they know can support a specific committee. However you choose your participation is up to you.

Some of our goals include:
  • Parent Education Nights - host at least 3 throughout the school year
  • Keeping monthly KHASA meetings to 1 hour maximum
  • Enrolling more parents' support in KHASA through engagement aand exciting initiatives
  • Identifying new meaningful projects for KHASA spending
Your participation and support will not only enrich our school and community but yours and your child's lives as well. Being active in your school pays back in so many ways. We invite you to contact us anytime if you have questions, feedback or would like information.

Sincerely,
Chris Wakefield, 2011/2012 KHASA President