Parent Activities Committee (PAC)

   

Loni Taylor
PAC President

loni@renneracademy.org

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Teacher Appreciation Day

JanuaryTREATS

Chick-fil-A and Desserts

Donated by PAC Committee and Signature Care College Station

Each month the PAC partners with businesses, organizations, and  individuals in the Brazos Valley area to donating to the monthly Teacher Appreciation Day! Teachers are provided nice treats such as Sonic drinks, Starbucks, catered lunches, etc.  The PAC thanks all of our educators for their dedication to the success of our students at Renner Academy!

   

 

     

Function of the Renner Academy Parent Activities Committee (PAC):

Communication Hub:

PAC serves as a central communication hub between parents and teachers. By facilitating open dialogue, the PAC ensures that both parties are well-informed about school activities and special events. Clear and transparent communication fosters a sense of trust and partnership, which is essential for a positive school culture.

Community Building:

PAC actively engages in organizing events and activities that bring together parents, teachers, and students. Whether it’s back-to-school nights or family engagement programs, these create opportunities for social interaction, forging strong connections within the school community. A sense of belonging and shared experiences contribute to a positive and welcoming school environment.

Fundraising for School Enhancement:

PAC coordinates fundraising initiatives to provide additional resources for the school, such as extracurricular activities, classroom supplies, or positive enrichment resources. The tangible impact of such efforts positively influences the school environment, making it more conducive to effective teaching and learning.

Enhanced Parental Involvement:

The presence of a robust PAC encourages increased parental involvement in school activities. As parents become more engaged in their children’s education, students benefit from a strong support system both at home and in the school environment. This collaboration between parents and educators positively influences student achievement and well-being.

Positive School Atmosphere:

The collective efforts of the PAC contribute to a positive and vibrant school atmosphere. From well-organized events to improved facilities, the tangible outcomes of PAC initiatives create a welcoming environment that inspires enthusiasm among students, parents, and staff alike.

  

PAC Meeting Minutes

Renner Academy PAC Minutes- January 15th, 2026

    1. Old Business
      1. Donations/Expenses
        1. Signature Care donated December Teacher Appreciation Holiday Party
      2. Teacher appreciation Spring 2026- Signature Care will provide Lunch! PAC members will be responsible each month for dessert.  
        1. January- week of 26th (Julie for desserts) 
        2. February- Valentines week? (Loni for desserts
        3. March
        4. April
        5. May- Teacher Appreciation Week 
      3. Dinner with Renner for the Spring semester
        1. January- Jason A- Napa Flats Jan 27th
        2. February- Panda (neighborhood- 1 location 20% OR Virtual- any location must order online and 28% of profits but require $150 minimum). Trying for last week in February Julie to investigate.
        3. March
        4. April
      4. ’25-‘26 Field trips-
        1. Physics Show with Dr. Tatiana- January 23rd 11am
        2. iFly in Houston April 23rd 2026- Physics reinforcement all day, parents to transport, sack lunch
        3. Future Ideas Fall 2026 (April’s meeting)
          1. Transportation(TAMU TTI)- Willing to Next fall discuss phone call from November
            1. Littles vs bigs
              1. If the youngest advisory was to come it would limit what the big kids could do and see in the labs and with watching the crash testing. We are to discuss in future meetings to split the field trip and take the younger advisory to children’s museum and older to TTI
          2. Architecture
          3. George Bush Library 
      5. T-shirt fundraiser Update 
        1. Texas Embroidery provided beautiful T-Shirts- we earned $436
      6. Christmas Party- Dec 18th
        1. Lunch buffet provided by parents
        2. Advisory level activities and Ornament table hosted by PAC
        3. Afternoon movie and popcorn post party
      7. Fundraising committee could use extra hands for small, targeted tasks
        1. April 18th for Gala: Great Gatsby 
    2. New Business
      1. Teacher appreciation week: May 4th – 8th 
      1. Luncheon May 7th 
        1. Substitutes so that all the teachers can sit down together- Need to arrange to have 7 volunteers to substitute for the teachers
    2. End of Year Party
      1. ’25 we went to Legends, ’24 we went to Adamson Lagoon
      2. 2026 ideas- February 
        1. CS City Pools opening May 23rd, Bryan May 25th so not an option
        2. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
          1. Splash pad opened March 1st last year we can reserve the playground area
        3. WA Tarrow Splash Pad and Rec Center
          1. Splash pad opens March 1st same as above
        4. Private pool- Jason A. to talk to their subdivision
        5. PopStroke at Century Square- Loni to talk to 
        6. Aggieland Safari party- Jason to talk to