PAC Direct Appeal

The Sir Wilfred Laurier PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) is kicking off our 2025 Direct Appeal Campaign. This year, we are seeking to raise $10,000 in hopes of offering sports equipment, technology upgrades and other learning supports for our school.

Parents typically donate $50 - $100 for each child at Laurier, equivalent to $50 - $10 per month of the school year.

This year's direct appeal aims to provide:

• Classroom Support: PAC provides funding each year to teachers for programs and supplies to supplement what is provided by the VSB.
• Technology: Continuing efforts to upgrade technology available as a learning tool in the classroom. This year, the PAC has been requested to fund two tablets per classroom, allowing teachers to offer differentiated learning.
• Sports Equipment: The PAC has been requested to fund new basketball hoops near the South building to offer more playing courts.
• The PAC has also received requests from Laurier teachers for continued support of the SOAR Committee, garden supplies, and new learning commons furniture in the South Building.

We realize everyone's financial situation is different -- you do not have to contribute. If you are able to donate, any amount is welcome and greatly appreciated! Friends and family can donate too.

Making a Donation

Cash, Cheques, e-Transfer: We're happy to accept donations via cash, cheque, or Interac transfer. Though such donations become immediately available for the remainder of this year's budget, they are not eligible for a tax receipt from VSB.

For e-Transfer, please send to laurier.pac@gmail.com with a message: Direct appeal 2025. For cash or cheque donations, please deliver in a sealed envelope to the school office addressed to Laurier PAC. Make cheques out to Sir Wilfred Laurier PAC, and enter Direct appeal 2025 in the message field.

Donations made through School Cash Online may not become available for PAC until mid-March or later. **VSB will provide a 2025 Tax Receipt for all donations over $20 made through School Cash Online.

Fundraising, PAC budgets, and purchases are discussed at our monthly PAC meetings. Join us and share your ideas at our next PAC meeting on February 18, 2025 (virtual meeting on Google meets -- link will be sent via email closer to the date).

For details, past meeting minutes and future agendas -- visit our website at www.laurierpac.ca; or send an email to laurier.pac@gmail.com