Welcome to the McBride Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

The McBride Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) represents the parents and guardians of students attending Sir Richard McBride Elementary. Our mission is to foster a supportive and engaged community for McBride families while enhancing the educational experience for students. As a parent or guardian of a McBride student, you are automatically a member of the PAC and are encouraged to participate in meetings and activities.

About McBride Elementary

Sir Richard McBride Elementary is a vibrant, welcoming school located near Knight and 29th Avenue E, in the Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood. We believe that collaboration between the school and families is key to creating a positive environment where students can succeed.

The 2024/25 PAC Executive

• PAC Chair – Sarah U
• PAC Co-Treasurers – Grace and Chris
• PAC Secretary – Rebecca and Hilary
• To contact your PAC executive, please email mcbrideelementary@gmail.com

What We Do

The PAC plays a vital role in supporting McBride Elementary in various ways:

• Fundraising: A significant focus of the PAC is fundraising. The funds we raise support a wide range of school-based activities, including field trips, special events, enrichment programs, and classroom supplies.
• Community Building: The PAC also helps foster a sense of community within the school by organizing events, facilitating communication, and providing opportunities for parents to get involved and connect with one another.
• Advocacy: We act as a voice for parents, representing your interests in discussions with the school administration and the Vancouver School Board.

The PAC typically meets monthly to discuss ongoing initiatives, school updates, and upcoming events. Meeting agendas and more are sent out via our mailing list, which is the primary way we keep parents informed.

How to Get Involved

We welcome your involvement in our work! Our monthly meetings are open to all parents and guardians, and we encourage you to attend to share your ideas and help make McBride an even better place for our children. Can’t make a meeting? No worries. We’d still love to hear from you and get your input. We are always looking for volunteers for our many events and fundraising initiatives. Email us or attend one of our events and say hi!

• 2025 Meeting Dates: Visit here for upcoming dates.

Email to find out how you can help at mcbrideelementary@gmail.com

Bylaws

Our PAC operates according to a set of bylaws, which outline how we function and make decisions. You can review the full document here:

Stay Connected

We communicate with McBride families via several channels:

• Email List: For monthly updates, important announcements, and PAC news, please email mcbrideschool+subscribe@googlegroups.com to join our Google Group and subscribe to our mailing list. To unsubscribe, please email mcbrideschool+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
• Monthly PAC Newsletter via Mailchimp – to receive a round-up email of PAC activities please sign up here Newsletter Sign-Up Form
• Private Facebook Group: Join our McBride Families Private Facebook Group to stay informed and engage with other parents in the community.
• What’sApp Groups: The PAC has What’s App group specific to each grade. If you want to join our What’s App Groups, please email us at mcbridelementary@gmail.com and tell us you want to join, and also what grade your child is in. We will then send you sign-up information. You can also find links to join in our private Facebook group.
• Events & Gatherings: Meet other parents, caregivers at one of our Coffee Morning Mingles, Parent Socials or school community events. Check this website or our Newsletters for the latest events.
• Email Us and Say Hi: For general enquires about the PAC or to volunteer or share feedback email mcbrideelementary@gmail.com

School Contact Information

For general inquiries about the school, please visit the VSB’s official McBride page.

We look forward to your involvement and are excited to work together to support the McBride community!

To advise the school that your child will be absent, please contact the VSB’s Safe Arrival line at 604.713.5159 and dial extension 51 to advise of an absence, or extension 50 for McBride Annex.