Monthly Archives: February 2014

The following is a press release, sent to DPAC.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                               February 25, 2014   Facing unreasonable government, teachers call strike vote After a full year of bargaining and more than 40 sessions at the table, BC teachers have called for a strike vote to push back against major …
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The BCTF has launched a new website to keep members, parents, and the public informed regarding the ruling of Supreme Court Justice Griffin as its impact continues to unfold: http://www.bctf.ca/bargainingAndContracts.aspx?id=31832 We would specifically draw to the attention of every parent and guardian of children in the BC education system to …
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Re:  PGDTA address to DPAC. Here is a link to a BCTF microsite:  http://afairdeal.ca/ It gives information to parents regarding funding.  I think it would be a valuable read for parents. This next article is an analysis re:  Court Ruling. http://lexiconic.net/wheatfromthechaff/archives/1933   http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/analysis-court-ruling-a-major-blow-to-clarks-strategy-with-teachers/article16536749/   As well,      The Times …
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District Parent Advisory Committee SUPERINTENDENT’S SPEAKING NOTES 2014.02.03   Secondary Second Semester Please review your child’s course schedule Please ensure you are discussing class curriculum and progress Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns – be involved early in the semester   The “Big Three”: Superintendent’s Report …
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BC Student Voice Northern BC Regional Conference Wednesday, March 12, 2014 BC_Student_Voice_info_letter_final Theme: What challenges do youth face in today’s society? Agenda: 8:45 Arrival and registration 9:00 Introductions and welcome, outline plan for the day, goals and objectives 9:15 Ice Breaker 9:30 Session #1 – What challenges do youth face …
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Parent Night at John McInnis – Supercal Room – Feb 10 – 6pm Changed to Van Bien Training & Development Centre getting_behavior_in_shape_at_home (2) Positive Interventions and Effective Strategies for Parents Presented by Dr. Laura A. Riffel (The Behavior Doctor) Dr. Riffel and her husband raised three children together and also …
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getting_behavior_in_shape_at_home (2) Parent Night at John McInnis – Supercal Room -Feb 10 – 6pm Positive Interventions and Effective Strategies for Parents Presented by Dr. Laura A. Riffel (The Behavior Doctor) Dr. Riffel and her husband raised three children together and also chose to live with an adult who had autism, …
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