Andrea – School District 57 DPAC

November 30, 2022Agenda, Monthly MeetingAgenda, Meetingby Andrea

DPAC Meeting – Dec 5

Please join us for our Monthly DPAC Meeting on Monday Dec 5 at 6:30pm at Van Bien Training Centre or MS Teams. Microsoft Teams meeting Click here to join the meetingMeeting ID: 284 625 672 319Passcode: uyVDzp Our December DPAC Meeting is an opportunity to turn the tables in our conversation. Instead …

November 26, 2022Uncategorizedby Andrea

Virtual PAC Cafe – Dec 3

We had a great turn out at the PAC Cafe in person on Nov 5. We understand that many PACs couldn’t attend, and it is difficult for our remote communities to come to Prince George in the winter. We have a second opportunity next Saturday December 3 for a Virtual …

November 26, 2022Uncategorizedby Andrea

Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch

The SD57 DPAC Executive recently received the following notification from the Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch (GPEB). As you know, PACs receive $20/student (min. $2000/year) and DPACs get $2500/year in gaming grants to support our school communities. Unfortunately, these parent volunteer run organizations are small with high turnover and risk for …

November 14, 2022Minutes, Monthly MeetingMinutesby Andrea

DPAC Minutes – Nov 7

Thank you to the 15 parents representing 13 schools at our DPAC Monthly Meeting last Monday Nov 7. We had a lively discussion about Budgets and Finances and an important bussing update from the district. Please review the minutes below and share at your PAC meetings. Contact us anytime at …

November 7, 2022PAC & Parent ResourcesTrainingby Andrea

ERASE – Parent Seminar

The BC Government hosts a website for students and families to receive resources regarding bullying and report incidents. Link here: erase = expect respect & a safe education – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) Upcoming Parent Seminar – Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints and Cyberbullying November 15 and 30 at …

November 5, 2022Minutes, PAC & Parent ResourcesTrainingby Andrea

PAC Cafe Minutes – Nov 5

Thank you to all who attended our PAC Cafe at the PG Civic Centre today. We had 14 people representing 11 schools (out of 40) in our district. We had a fabulous Greek buffet lunch, coffee/tea, and dessert. There were lively, open discussions! Here is an attempt to capture the …

November 5, 2022Agenda, Monthly MeetingAgendaby Andrea

DPAC Meeting – Nov 7

What a busy time for families! We went from school start up, into an election, Thanksgiving, Halloween… non-instructional days sprinkled throughout… and now we are in November! Please take some time to engage with DPAC and other PACs at our meeting on Monday November 7. You can come in-person at …

October 25, 2022PAC & Parent ResourcesSchool Districtby Andrea

Open Parachute – Nov 3

Seminar for Parents regarding Open Parachute mental health resources. Wed November 3 from 6:30-7:30pm at Vanier Hall (PGSS). Message from Audrey Mitchell, Vice Principal – Inclusive Education Department, SD57 Part of my role as Vice Principal of Inclusive education is to support the implementation of Mental Health Supports for our …

October 24, 2022Events, PAC & Parent ResourcesAdvocacyby Andrea

PAC Cafe – Nov 5

On Saturday November 5 at 11am, the SD57 District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) is hosting a PAC Cafe. This is an in-person (only) opportunity to network with DPAC and your fellow PAC Executives. We hope that at least one member from each of our PACs can attend to collaborate and …

October 17, 2022Minutes, Monthly MeetingMinutesby Andrea

DPAC Minutes – Oct 3

We had 15 parents representing 14 schools at our October DPAC Meeting. A total of 7 partners joined us from the Office of the Superintendent, School Trustees, Prince George District Teachers Association, Principals and Vice Principals Association, and CUPE Local 3742 (inside workers). We had a great discussion on inclusion …

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