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posted 18 Oct 2011 21:26 by Rachel Franklin
PAC Congress – Wednesday, November 2, 2011
6:00 p.m. at S.J. Willis School, 923 Topaz Ave.
This year’s PAC Congress will feature round
table discussions designed to share expertise and network with other
PACs. Parent leaders, PAC Executives and other parents wishing to be
more actively involved in their PAC cannot afford to miss this
exceptional opportunity. After opening comments from renowned Aboriginal
leader, Dr. Martin Brokenleg, the Congress will proceed with three
rounds of table discussions featuring a number of different areas of
interest. Some of the possible topics are shown below.
Networking with other PACs
VCPAC has already established High School
and Middle School Committees. A table for each will be present as well
as one to establish an Elementary School Committee.
PAC Operations
Tables may include: The role of the PAC
Chair; Effective Meetings; Duties of the Treasurer and Gaming Funds;
Duties of the Secretary and Keeping Effective Minutes; and
Communications
Parents in the School System
Tables may include: The Role of the PAC; The Role of VCPAC; and School PlanningCouncils
School and District Issues
Parents will have an opportunity to
dialogue with the District at our “Ask the Superintendent” table
facilitated by our Superintendent, John Gaiptman. Other tables may
include topics suchas: Codes of Conduct; Parent/Teacher Communication;
and School / Classroom Funding
| Agenda for the PAC Congress |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Welcome |
| 6:10 p.m. |
Networking over light dinner |
| 6:35 p.m. |
Opening Comments from Dr. Martin Brokenleg |
| 6:45 p.m. |
Roundtable Discussions – Session 1 |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Roundtable Discussions – Session 2 |
| 8:15 p.m. |
Roundtable Discussions – Session 3 |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Adjourn |
Please RSVP to
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by Friday, October 28th |
posted 2 Feb 2010 07:12 by krista degoede
MEETINGSFebruary 1 - SD61 Education Policy Development Committee Meeting. 7pm in the Rockheights Middle School Home Economics Room. AgendaFOR YOUR INFORMATIONFSA Briefing PaperVCPAC has released a Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) Briefing Paper intended to provide information related to the current FSA testing debate. We encourage all elementary and middle school parents to take time and research the issue.
FSA SurveyIn order to gather parent opinion, we are also commencing a district-wide parent survey that may well result in an official VCPAC position. We invite all elementary and middle school parents to participate in our FSA survey by clicking on the link. Please feel free to print out the document for parents who need a paper copy.
French Immersion RegistrationStudents may enter Early French Immersion in either Kindergarten or Grade 1. Whether the student is entering Kindergarten or Grade 1, families register at their French Immersion catchment school. Families will find their catchment school by either visiting our website at http://www.sd61.bc.ca/pdf/fi/fi_register.pdf or by phoning 250-475-4189. Students may enter Late French Immersion in Grade 6. Late French Immersion students apply to register at their choice of school between February 1 to 5, 2010. There are no catchments for Late French Immersion. French Immersion is a District program for which registration is first come, first served. Student Transfer ProcessIf students wish to transfer to a school other than their designated school, a Student Transfer Form must be completed. This form will be available at all schools and on the District website from February 18 to February 26, 2010. For details, visit: Student Transfer Process. Note: appointments with a Principal are required, in some instances, before February 26th.
Paint the Town Red School Kit
With the countdown on, RBC is excited to bring teachers and students the Paint the Town Red School Kit. This kit provides ways to get behind our team and follow the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games as a class. It includes resources to help you host a school-wide Olympic Winter Games Sports Day, create your own Let's Go Canada bulletin board and chronicle the excitement in a daily writing journal.
Always Changing Program
The Always Changing Program is a school-based resource designed to help ease the transition between childhood and adolescence for boys and girls in grades 5 and 6. Students have many questions about the physical and emotional changes they go through during puberty. This free set of instructional materials will help students understand that these changes are a normal part of growing up.http://www.phecanada.ca/eng/pgschools/always_changing.cfm
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posted 11 Jan 2010 21:15 by krista degoede
An Overview of Early Child Development InitiativesPublished by First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, this compilation provides an overview of recent major initiatives that are affecting Early Childhood Development (ECD) in British Columbia, Canada. Most comments are excerpts from the relevant web sites. This is a work in progress as the initiatives are continually changing. Please contact First Call at info@firstcallbc.org with any suggested additions. This resource can be accessed at : http://www.firstcallbc.org/pdfs/EarlyChildhood/1-ECD%20overview.pdf.Realizing the Rights of Young Children: Progress and Challenges - Now AvailableA new publication from the International Research and Initiatives Program, Realizing the Rights of Young....“Children: Progress and Challenges”, is now available online at: http://tinyurl.com/realising-rightsLet's Go To the Maritime MusuemThe Maritime Museum wants to encourage GRANDPARENTS (and parents) to bring their Grandchildren (children) to the Maritime Museum during this Feb 19 Pro D day. Often Parents are left scrambling to find an activity for their kids on Pro D Days. Here is one that will satisfay all ages. We are organizing a program for all. For more information, contact Barry Rolston at 652-5501 or email bwrolston@shaw.caFriends for LifeFriends for Life information evening for parents and caregivers. You will gain valuable tools from this anxiety education to assist you in helping your children become more resilient, cope with their worries and know how to relax. Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 6:30 – 9:30pm. Location: Royal Oak Middle School, 4564 W.Saanich Rd. Victoria, BC Please RSVP to: 250-479-1192 or email islandforce@shaw.ca by Jan 29/10 to register your seat. |
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