We are pleased to announce that the Red Cross StaySafe! (for Grades 4&5) and Babysitting courses (for Grades 6&7) are back – taking place IN PERSON at the school during the April 25th Pro D. A description of each course is included below.

First Aid Hero – https://firstaidhero.com/ – has offered us an amazing price of $43/student. The McBride PAC is pleased to once again subsidize the courses, contributing $20 per student registration. Parents will be responsible for the remaining $23.

A registration form, including some additional information, is available HERE. Please complete this form and return it and payment to the PAC box in the office or any PAC Executive member by Thursday, April 21. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Red Cross StaySafe!

Course Do you want to feel confident knowing your child is responsible on their own and has the skills to deal safely with an emergency situation? Topics covered include first aid with lessons tough using active role-play. This is a fun and interactive session.

• Grades 4 and 5
• Monday, April 25th from 9:00am-3:00pm
• $23/student

Red Cross Babysitting Course

So you want to be a babysitter? Or, your parents want you to take this course so they feel confident leaving you at home alone? Babysitting with First Aid Hero emphasizes learning through real life scenarios. information covered includes: Exploring the business of babysitting, creating safe environments, safely caring for ages 0-12, and first aid skills.

• Grades 6 and 7
• Monday, April 25th from 8:30am-3:30pm
• $23/student

We are pleased to share that your child’s Art Cards by Kids sample was finally sent home following an incredible supply chain delay. Please place your order by Thursday, March 3rd.

Art Cards by Kids is a fundraiser for the McBride PAC. Partial proceeds from the purchase of your child’s Art Card will be donated to the school, funding classroom supplies, special programming and more.

A big thank you to McBride families for participating and to teachers and school staff for making this PAC fundraiser possible.

Please join us via Zoom on Wednesday, January 26nd at 6:00pm for the first McBride Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting of 2022. Learn more about PAC initiatives, school activities and hear the Principal’s update. Please watch your email for the January agenda, November minutes and Zoom links.

The McBride PAC is the collective voice of families whose children attend Sir Richard McBride Elementary. All parents and guardians of students registered in the school are able to participate and are members of the PAC. Please contact the PAC directly at mcbrideelementary@gmail.com if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there.