Direct Drive

Each year, we hold a Direct Drive fundraiser to support important needs at our school. This year, we aim to address a significant gap: the urgent need for updated technology, as identified by our teachers.

Our teachers help students develop essential tech skills, including safe usage, critical thinking, research, and writing. These skills are vital for success in high school and beyond. Unfortunately, the school district doesn’t fully cover the cost of this technology.

THE ASK

Teachers estimate that addressing all current tech needs will cost over $100,000. While this is a significant goal, we plan to work towards it in stages. For this year’s drive, we are not setting a specific fundraising target. Teachers will allocate the funds raised to the most urgent needs. To give you an idea: it would take approximately $65,000 to provide iPads, keyboards, laptops, and charging carts for up to four classes. This amounts to about $200 per child, based on our 340 students.

We know not everyone can contribute financially, and we deeply appreciate any support—whether it’s your time, expertise, or simply helping spread the word.

SPREAD THE WORD!

You can share this link or pick up extra flyers at the school office to share with friends, family, neighbors, and local businesses. For those without children at a VSB school, the "guest" option at checkout is available.

Business Donations

If you know of a business that may be open to making a donation of at least $500 - especially one in Simon Fraser Elementary School’s catchment area -  please let the business owner know that the PAC would be very pleased to include a prominent thank you message in the following locations: in at least two PAC newsletters, with a description of the business and a link to the website; on a display board at a PAC social event in early 2025; and on the PAC website. We can also include a thank you message in a newsletter to other businesses that are able to make smaller donations.  

Matching Donations

If you know of a business or trust fund that may want to make a donation by matching parent donations up to a certain amount, please connect us with them! 

Some businesses will match their employee's donations. Please consider checking in with your employer to see if this might be an option for you.

HOW TO DONATE

Please donate by Sunday, November 10, 2024. Scan the QR code or click the donate button.

Be sure the fund destination is “Simon Fraser Elementary PAC” and you indicate Direct Drive in the Message.

By donating to the Simon Fraser PAC through the VSB website, you'll receive a charitable donation tax receipt for any amount over $20.

QUESTIONS?

Feel free to contact us at pac@simonfraserelementary.com.

Thank you for your support in any form!

Sincerely,

PAC Executive Committee

The best way to keep in the loop is by subscribing to our email by clicking the link below.

stay in touch

1. Join our parent opt-in mailing list by Subscribing here!.

2. Email Us or Find us on Facebook!
pac@simonfraserelementary.com
https://www.facebook.com/SimonFraserElementarySchool

2023/24 hot lunch programs

We have 2 hot lunch programs: Foodie Kids runs every Tuesday & Thursday, and PAC runs occasional Pizza, Sushi and Pirate Pack days some Fridays. Please click here for details on each program, how to register and the important dates coming up. Your best source of information for the hot lunch programs is by joining the PAC mailing list as information and last minute reminders will be distributed that way. You can subscribe to the email list by clicking on the subscribe link above.

If you have specific questions around hot lunch you can email This will go straight to our amazing hot lunch coordinators, Lauren and Denisa. hotlunch@simonfraserelementary.com

Support Simon Fraser PAC with our Sponsors