Yearly Archives: 2014

The City Of Prince George coordinates the Pro D Day flyer to be distributed to SD #57 offices prior to each Pro D Day.  The Flyer lists some of the great activities that are offered for kids during their day off school.  The flyer only lists activities that are unique …
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Is your PAC interesting in hiring a speaker for a PAC event, or getting a grant from DPAC? DPAC may be able to assist your PAC. Decisions on funding are made at general DPAC meetings, usually held on the first Monday of each month. Please submit the request at least …
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SD57 has posted a full list of candidates for school trustee, with contact information: http://www.sd57.bc.ca/Pages/newsitem.aspx?ItemID=5 Our good wishes go out to all the candidates:  Alger, Dori Bekkering, Betty Bella, Trish Bennett, Tim Burton, Andrew Cable, Tony Cooke, Kate Crawford, Valentine Depenau, Eric Fudge, Dennis Harris, Bob Harris, Sheldon Hooker, Brenda MacDonald, Denise …
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At our October general meeting, DPAC representatives voted to pay 100% of PAC memberships for those PACs who apply to BCCPAC. We usually pay 50% of the membership for PACs who join, and who give us their proxy to vote for them at the BCCPAC AGM. This year, we have …
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DPAC MINUTES FOR September 6, 2014 7:00 p.m. Sandman Signature Attendees: DPAC Executive: Sarah Holland (Chair), Darlene Campbell (Vice-chair), Chris Finke (Treasurer), Dennis Fudge (District Associate), Steve Shannon (Director at Large). Partner Groups: Brian Pepper (Superintendent), Betty Bekkering (School Board Trustee), CUPE (Karen Wong), PGDTA (Tina Cousins & Richard Giroday), …
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Northern BC Children and Families Hearing Society presents a workshop:  Supporting Deaf & Hard of Hearing Kids in the Classroom – Special Guest Speaker:  Debra Russell, University of Alberta Saturday, October 25 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm College of New Caledonia, Prince George, BC  – Rooms 1-308 A & …
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https://www.smore.com/1kbbv-tips-for-school-success?ref=email Here we are in October already. In this month’s articles, you will find you will find tips on homework, time management, working with teachers and community resources. Hopefully, you might find something that helps you and your elementary school child. If you are to starting notice changes in their attitude about …
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BCCPAC is holding a conference in Nanaimo in November, November 21-23. Details: http://conference.bccpac.bc.ca/ If you are interesting in attending, and having DPAC pay, please submit a brief written application detailing your reasons for wanting to attend the conference, and how your believe this experience will benefit DPAC and/or your PAC. Please send to …
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Agenda – DPAC General Meeting Monday, October 6, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Van Bien Training Centre Webconference  link: https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M3ELAGS4IK2YAROR23BURGPS75-B8NT&rnd=787008.70376   Full agenda package to be posted before meeting. Executive Board Report – for October 6 2014 2014 September DPAC meeting minutes Request for PAC funding 2014 2015 Agenda – DPAC General Meeting …
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/b-c-teachers-strike-no-extension-to-school-year-to-make-up-for-lost-time-1.2771797 B.C. has no plans to extend the school year to make up for three weeks of class time lost during the teachers’ strike,  Education Minister Peter Fassbender has confirmed. “We have clearly agreed that we will move forward with the existing calendar and the remaining hours to make up …
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