Learning and classroom support
Technology upgrades, classroom resources, field trips, performances, and student enrichment.
About the PAC
Parents and caregivers make school life stronger, together.
The École Panorama Heights Parent Advisory Council (PAC) brings parents and caregivers together to support students, families, teachers, and our school. Every parent and caregiver in the school community is part of the PAC, and taking part is always voluntary.
Guided by our Constitution and Bylaws, we organize programs, raise funds, and help families stay connected to school life.
100%Volunteer-run
Parent volunteers organize programs, fundraisers, and community events throughout the year. Their time and support help create opportunities that reach beyond the classroom.
What the PAC focuses on
- Support student activities, field trips, performances, and enrichment such as hip hop and curling.
- Help provide classroom resources, technology improvements, teacher support, and emergency needs.
- Bring families together through Hot Lunch, Movie Night, Spring Fair, Spring Dance, and other community events.
What your PAC supports
Resources, experiences, and time together.
Fundraising and volunteer effort help bring learning opportunities into classrooms and make welcoming events possible for the whole school community.
Community events
Movie Night, Spring Fair, Spring Dance, pumpkin patch, and other chances for families to connect.
Teacher and staff appreciation
PAC contributions recognize the teachers and staff who care for and support our students every day.
School investments
Technology upgrades
Your support, together with PAC funds, helps support technology upgrades and equipment for our school.
Last year, PAC helped fund projector mounting and microphones for teachers to help enhance the classroom experience.
Student spirit
School jerseys
Show your school spirit!
PAC proudly helped fund new school jerseys so our students can represent their school with pride at games, events, and activities throughout the year.
PAC community events
Movie Night
An evening movie hosted by the PAC
A fun night at school with friends!
Hosted by parent volunteers, Movie Night brings families together for pizza, popcorn, and a movie with school friends.
Proceeds from Movie Night help support the PAC budget for student activities, programs, and school improvements.
1. What is this about?
Panorama Heights PAC is running a year-long bottle drive to help support school enrichment, student activities and experiences, and other PAC-supported school programs and priorities.
Our goal is to raise $4,000 this school year.
Every contribution helps. Small returns from many families can add up to meaningful support for our students and school community.
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2. How do I participate?
Getting started is simple. Choose the instructions that fit your account:
Already have a Return-It account?
Log in and search for Panorama Heights PAC.
Add us as the organization you would like to donate to. You can make a one-time donation or set Panorama Heights PAC as your default donation organization.
New to Return-It?
Download the Return-It app or sign up online and create your account.
Once it is set up, select Panorama Heights PAC as your donation organization.
Direct Return-It page:https://app.return-it.ca/panoramaheightspac
3. How does the return process work?
- Collect your containers. Place eligible refundable beverage containers in a sealed, clear or transparent bag, up to 90 litres.
- Visit a Return-It Express location. Find the Express kiosk and sign in using the phone number connected to your Return-It account.
- Print and attach your labels. Print one label for each bag and attach it securely.
- Scan your labels. Scan each bag label at the Express kiosk.
- Leave your bags at the depot. That is it! Return-It will sort and count the containers for you.
Want to see how it works? Watch this short Return-It introduction video.
4. How can families help us reach the goal?
It does not take much when we all participate. If families return around two dozen containers each month, those small contributions can add up quickly across our school community.
Our collective goal is $4,000 for the school year, with funds helping support enrichment activities, student experiences, and PAC-supported school priorities and upgrades. There is no required amount to contribute; every can, bottle, and container helps.
5. What can I return?
| Return item | Refund |
|---|---|
| Aluminum cans | 10¢ |
| Plastic bottles and cups | 10¢ |
| Glass bottles | 10¢ |
| Drink boxes, pouches, and gable-top cartons | 10¢ |
Return-It accepts additional refundable beverage containers for personal drop-offs. Please check Return-It’s current eligible-container list for the full range of accepted items.
Special School Collections
From time to time, the PAC may organize special bottle collections after Hot Lunch, movie nights, seasonal events, or other school activities. These collections will be announced separately with details about when, where, and what to bring.
Questions?
Join the PAC WhatsApp community group or email treasurer@panoramaheightspac.ca.
Thank you for supporting Panorama Heights PAC and our school community!