The Lord Roberts Elementary Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is a non-profit organisation that contributes to achieving the best possible educational experience for students by promoting the involvement of parents and caregivers. Learn more...
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What's New
2024 Global Climate Strike
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On Friday, September 20 (a Pro-D day for Roberts Elementary), thousands of young people, students, parents, teachers and community members are set to march in the 2024 Global Climate Strike, taking place on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) lands / Vancouver.
Global Climate Strikes first began marching around the world in 2018, inspired by a then-16-year-old Swedish student. In Vancouver, the 2019 march drew more than 100,000 young people and supporters of all ages to the streets, and inspired the Vancouver City Council to become the first municipality in Canada to declare a Climate Emergency. Despite this trailblazing step and widespread local support for climate action, our city is now on track to miss the climate action targets our youth worked so hard to obtain. Vancouver City Council is also on the verge of reversing another important climate action policy this fall. The vibrant, family-friendly Vancouver Climate Strike on Friday, September 20, presents a timely opportunity to boost climate change education in classrooms, and empower youth to continue raising their voices peacefully on this increasingly pressing issue. Please join members of the Roberts community at the Strike! |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the school located?
Lord Roberts Elementary is located in Vancouver's West End at 1100 Bidwell Street (between Pendrell and Comox Streets).
What is a Division?
Your child's class is called a "Division" and given a Division Number. There are 27 Divisions at Roberts! The PAC appoints a volunteer parent "Division Representative" for each Division.
What is a Division Rep or Signal Parent Chat Group?
The primary role of a Division Rep is to create a parent chat group using the Signal app so that families can communicate with each other, receive reminders of important dates such as early dismissals or professional development (Pro-D) days, organize gifts for teachers, or share class photos from field trips. There is more information about Parent Division Chat Groups under the About tab (Chat Group Guidelines).
Where is the Lost and Found?
Unclaimed belongings are put in the drawers under the cabinet across from the main office and are sorted, organized and photographed by a parent volunteer once a week. She then posts the photos on Facebook. Please ask your student to go and pick up any lost items.
Where is the school calendar?
You can find the Lord Roberts calendar on the school website, which lists all the Pro D Days and vacations. A 2024-25 PAC calendar, with PAC and school events, is on the way!
What streets can I use during pick up / drop off?
Driving parents are asked to use either Bidwell or Pendrell Street for motor vehicle pick up and drop off. No parking is allowed on Comox Street / the Comox Greenway (a AAA Active Transport Route with bi-directional bike lane), keeping the street safe for the majority of Roberts families who use active transport to get to and from school.
What is Pizza Lunch?
Every month you parents can skip the lunch boxes and order pizza to be delivered right to your child's classroom! WIN WIN! Click here to learn more or to volunteer. This year we'll have a new vegan option!
What is LunchLAB?
LunchLAB is a school program designed to allow student chefs to prepare food for themselves and other students to promote learning, community, and wellness. Grade 7 Student Chefs work with Chef-In-Residence (and Roberts parent) Chef TJ Conwi and Roberts teacher Mr. Brent as an additional leadership and learning extension of the school's Edible Education program. Volunteers are needed to help with dishwashing and cleanup. For more information, visit the LunchLAB website, growingchefs.ca/lunchlab.
What is the Direct Appeal?
Some families donate volunteer time, some families donate Silent Auction items and some families donate money -- head to our
Direct Apeal page to contribute to the PAC's annual project funding.
How can I stay updated?
Sign up to receive emails from the PAC here. You can also bookmark this website and follow us on social media -- join our Facebook Group, and follow us on Twitter. You can also join us on the second Wednesday of each month for our PAC General Meeting.
Lord Roberts Elementary is located in Vancouver's West End at 1100 Bidwell Street (between Pendrell and Comox Streets).
What is a Division?
Your child's class is called a "Division" and given a Division Number. There are 27 Divisions at Roberts! The PAC appoints a volunteer parent "Division Representative" for each Division.
What is a Division Rep or Signal Parent Chat Group?
The primary role of a Division Rep is to create a parent chat group using the Signal app so that families can communicate with each other, receive reminders of important dates such as early dismissals or professional development (Pro-D) days, organize gifts for teachers, or share class photos from field trips. There is more information about Parent Division Chat Groups under the About tab (Chat Group Guidelines).
Where is the Lost and Found?
Unclaimed belongings are put in the drawers under the cabinet across from the main office and are sorted, organized and photographed by a parent volunteer once a week. She then posts the photos on Facebook. Please ask your student to go and pick up any lost items.
Where is the school calendar?
You can find the Lord Roberts calendar on the school website, which lists all the Pro D Days and vacations. A 2024-25 PAC calendar, with PAC and school events, is on the way!
What streets can I use during pick up / drop off?
Driving parents are asked to use either Bidwell or Pendrell Street for motor vehicle pick up and drop off. No parking is allowed on Comox Street / the Comox Greenway (a AAA Active Transport Route with bi-directional bike lane), keeping the street safe for the majority of Roberts families who use active transport to get to and from school.
What is Pizza Lunch?
Every month you parents can skip the lunch boxes and order pizza to be delivered right to your child's classroom! WIN WIN! Click here to learn more or to volunteer. This year we'll have a new vegan option!
What is LunchLAB?
LunchLAB is a school program designed to allow student chefs to prepare food for themselves and other students to promote learning, community, and wellness. Grade 7 Student Chefs work with Chef-In-Residence (and Roberts parent) Chef TJ Conwi and Roberts teacher Mr. Brent as an additional leadership and learning extension of the school's Edible Education program. Volunteers are needed to help with dishwashing and cleanup. For more information, visit the LunchLAB website, growingchefs.ca/lunchlab.
What is the Direct Appeal?
Some families donate volunteer time, some families donate Silent Auction items and some families donate money -- head to our
Direct Apeal page to contribute to the PAC's annual project funding.
How can I stay updated?
Sign up to receive emails from the PAC here. You can also bookmark this website and follow us on social media -- join our Facebook Group, and follow us on Twitter. You can also join us on the second Wednesday of each month for our PAC General Meeting.