WHAT IS THE PAC?

The Hyalite Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is an organization run by parents and guardians who work to partner with our school and community to enrich and enhance our children’s educational experience at Hyalite Elementary School. 

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To accomplish these goals, the Hyalite PAC seeks volunteer support from community and families as well as conducts fundraisers with proceeds to be spent on:

• Classroom enrichment grants including funding for field trips, unique experiences, and classroom materials.

• Community building through free and low-cost family events and programs such as family movie night

• Parent education, outreach, and speaker presentations through newsletters and Parent PAC Meetings

• School improvement in the form of both curriculum enhancement like art, language and STEAM programs and facilities improvement like playground equipment, sculptures and more.

• Outreach to families in need through food drives, gift cards, snack donations and more.​

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What are we working on this year?

Implementing consistent art education, bringing Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) and Montana Science Center lessons into classrooms, playground/landscape updates, appreciating our teachers, Bozeman Theatre opportunity, Ice Skating Rink, welcoming new students and families, and more ...

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Our current Board members and PAC positions are listed below.  THANK YOU to these parents for all they have done and are doing to help us reach our goals:

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Volunteer Board

President - Krista Pancich

Vice President - Katie Strissel

Secretary - Amanda Behrendt

Treasurer - Sam Pierce

Trustee - Becky Quigley
Trustee - Sara Calkins
Trustee - Shara Smith
Volunteer and Chair Coordinator - Rachel Meyers
Hyalite Principal - Heather Chvojka
Teacher/PAC Representative - Kristi Delaney

Committee Chairs​

 

Enrichment

Movie Nights: Stephanie Spencer
Art Show: Stephanie Spencer
Big Gift: Leann Fox/Sarah Steward
Holiday decorating: Need Lead
ArtBx: Stephanie Spencer
Hiker Weekend: Need Lead
Kinder Kick-Start: Kristi Delaney
Kinder Open House: Kristi Delaney
BooHoo-Yahoo Breakfast: Krista Pancich
Multi-lingual Night: Krista Pancich
Project Connect: Stephanie Spencer
Ice Rink: Becky Quigley

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Communication

Email: Amanda Behrendt

Social Media: Krista Pancich

Marquee: Need Lead

Website / Web Calendar: Andrew Laskowski
MailChimp: Mindy Elias
Signup Genius: Rachel Meyers

Newsletter: Jenn Shoemaker

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Fundraising

Apparel: Krista Pancich

Can the Griz: Sarah Steward

Community Nights: Bryan Spencer

Glow-in-the-dark Ice Skating Night: Becky Quigley

Box Tops Coordinator: Sam Pierce

5th Grade Bake Sale: Katie Strissel

5th grade legacy project: 5th Grade Team/PAC

Fun Run: Alyssa Herbst/Shara Smith

Lion King w/ Bozeman Children's Theatre: Rachel Meyers/Sarah Steward

Staff & Volunteer Appreciation: Need Lead

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Any parent is welcome at any board meeting at any time and do not need to hold a position to participate.  In fact, all of the above committee chairs would love your help if you see something you might be interested in doing!  Please check the calendar for our next work session or membership meeting, sign up to volunteer or reach out with your concerns and ideas.