The L.F. Dewing School PAC

The Dewing School Parents’ Advisory Council (PAC) is open to any member of the Loella F. Dewing School community, parent, guardian or staff. The primary objective of the Dewing PAC is to be supportive of the children and staff of the Loella F. Dewing School. The PAC supports the educational activities and projects that enhance the learning objectives established by staff. The PAC meets monthly to discuss ideas, consider requests and plan events. Please join us! We always welcome new members with new ideas. If you have any questions or would like more information on any of our activities or committees, or wish to help in any way please feel free to contact one of the PAC Officers. Dewing PAC By-Laws.

We are ALWAYS looking for volunteers to help out in any way possible. You will find here a list of committees that are always looking for help. All committees can use your help! The following list details some of the committees that are active in the school.

2009 - 2010 Committees	Mission & Detail	Contact(s)
Arts & Enrichment Programs	Throughout the school year arrange for in-school performances that are related to the curriculum and are age appropriate.	Arthy Bennett bennetts2000@yahoo.com 978-455-2366
Birthday Book Club	Donate a book to the library in honor of your child's birthday. This committee is responsible for sending home registration notices at the beginning of the year to all students. A book drive is held to collect, label and catalogue all books for the library. A Donor/Birthday Recognition Board in the library is also set up and maintained by this committee. Birthday Book Drive Information & Sign Up Form	Louise Chmela nikobob@comast.net
Book Fair	In May, we offer a book fair that provides a great selection of books for students to purchase. Each class is allotted a separate time to select books. Many volunteers are needed to assist students with their purchases, set-up the displays, restock the shelves, and breakdown the displays at the end of the Book Fair.	Sue McLaughlin suemclaughlin10@aol.com 978-851-7188
Bulletin Board	The PAC maintains a bulletin board inside the Dewing School posting upcoming events, contests and more.	Jeannette Waugh jwaugh38@mac.com
Campbell's	Students collect "Campbell Labels" products and the school receives a cash rebate for each Campbell label. Volunteers collect labels from the classrooms, organize them for a rebate.	Michelle Beckman TewMoms2@comcast.net
Dewing Dolphin Newsletter / Calendar	The editor compiles and types information about events happening at school and formats the Monthly Newsletter. Help is needed once a month with copying, collating and distributing the newsletters, and we encourage all staff and students to also contribute via The Information For Newsletter Form.	Melissa Lane mdlane117@comcast.net
Dewing Dew Gooders	The Dew-Gooders provide a variety of outreach and humanitarian experiences to Dewing students and families, and they help to raise awareness about ways to serve others in the Merrimack Valley and beyond.	Beth McFadyen bmcfadyen@comcast.net
Dewing School Sign	This committee will maintain the sign located in the front of the school. Committee members will post upcoming events, messages, etc. after receiving approval of both the PAC Chair(s) and the principal.	Jeanann Williams djmdj14@comcast.net Susan Timmons sjtimmons@comcast.net Mary Ozek mpozek@comcast.net
Fundraising	This committee raises money to support school activities and services not provided through the school budget during the year, such as funding field trip busses and purchasing equipment for the school, such as the laminator, binder, Risograph, and new copiers. There is only one major fundraiser held in the fall, with a few smaller activities during the year.	Loretta Ryan macnmad@comcast.net
Family Dine Out Night	Arrange fundraising evenings with local restaurants. Make-up and/or copy and distribute flyers each month.	Sandra Pothier spothier@comcast.net
Fourth Grade Celebration	This committee is for those who are interested in the organization and implementation of send-off activities to be held for the 4^th grade students who are leaving the Dewing School.	Maggie Butler butler.fam@verizon.net Lisa Hodgson lhodgs8@aol.com
General Mills Box Tops	Students collect “Box Tops for Education” box tops from General Mills products and the school receives a cash rebate for each box top. Volunteers collect box tops from the classrooms, organize them and send them into General Mills for the rebate.	Loretta Ryan 978-640-6860 macnmad@comcast.net
Hospitality	This committee acknowledges hospitalization, births, illness, etc. of staff and students and provides an appropriate gift.	Kristin Garland garland05@verizon.net
Ice Cream Social	Held once a year, this event allows the school community and evening to socialize. Parent volunteers are needed to set-up, scoop ice cream and clean up afterwards.	Kelly Wentworth kellys3girls04@yahoo.com
Laminating / Copying Service	Provides students and staff with the printing and laminating of written work done in the classroom. Volunteers go in once a week for a few hours to supply each grade level with copying and / or laminating assistance.	Lori El Hakim elhakim5@comcast.net
Landscaping	This committee takes care of the landscaping including weeding, planting, clean up as well as all seasonal decorations. We're always looking for others to help in this area.	Ann Ell 978-851-6403 ericell@msn.com Paige Impink pfimpink@comcast.net
Publicity	This committee is responsible for all media and public relations efforts.	Paige Impink pfimpink@comcast.net
School Store	The School Store is located adjacent to the cafeteria and is open twice a month during lunch hours to allow students the opportunity to shop on their own and support their school. Many volunteers are needed to assist the students with purchases. The time commitment is two hours (lunch periods) once every 2-3 months.	Kerry Quinn kaquinn97@msn.com
Staff Appreciation Luncheon	Once a year parents host a luncheon for the staff of the Dewing School in appreciation for all they do for the students. Many volunteers are needed to cook, set-up, serve, and clean up for this important event.	Lisa Gill lbgill@verizon.net Maria Dulock Mdul417@comcast.net Ginny Perron ginjudemattari@comcast.net