Parent Advisory Council
The Early Childhood Parent Advisory Council is a group of parents supporting early childhood, parent education, and school readiness programs in the Centennial Area Schools. Input from the council is essential to the success of our programs. As a PAC, we sponsor events, facilitate ongoing staff appreciation, raise funds for classroom updates and play equipment, organize ways to give back to our larger community, and advise staff on classes and programs.
Want to get involved?
Meetings are held on the first Friday of the month from 9:30-11am in the Parent Education room (102). Brunch and social time are from 9:15am-9:30am. FREE child care is provided in our sibling care rooms! You must RSVP one day in advance if you need child care.
Attending a meeting does not mean that you are required to join PAC. If you're curious, pop into one and see what we are all about. Attending PAC meetings is a great way to learn more about school district programs and make personal connections with other families. We promise you'll have fun! No experience necessary.
Events sponsored by PAC:
- Fall and Spring field trips
- Give Thanks Together
- Winter Wonderland
- Truck Day
Be involved in decisions about the early childhood program
Meet other parents with young children
Easy, fun, casual meetings
Learn about the district
Parent involvement is key to a child's educational success
Questions? Email: pacecfe@gmail.com or call 763-792-6120 for more information.
Truck Day is the biggest event of the year
Big trucks and interesting vehicles meet up at Rice Lake Elementary! Families are invited to come check them out, climb up into the front seat, learn what they do or how they help our communities. We also have a silent auction featuring gift certificates or merchandise donated by area businesses, and basket sales. The baskets are made by the families in our classes to sell at the event. These are the ways we raise funds for our Early Childhood Family Education program.
Do you have a vehicle you'd like to show off? Do you work for a company that would like to donate a service or merchandise to the silent auction? Email PAC liaison Amanda Baumann to share your information and a PAC member will be in touch! All funds raised support the Centennial Early Childhood.
