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DPAC Newsletter #1

DPAC Update for PACs and Parents
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All Parents PLEASE READ!

The BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) and the SD57 District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) have been busy gathering information and interpreting it for parents regarding September’s Restart Plan. Yes, school will be different in September. Different than last September, different than last April (after Spring Break), and different …
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New PAC Email Addresses

During the last school year, DPAC worked with the District to set up email addresses for each PAC. We’ve been in contact with each PAC Chairperson at all 41 schools to assist with setting up their accounts. The advantage of all PACs having a SD57 email is so DPAC can …
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Seeking PAC and Parent Feedback

BCCPAC and SD57 DPAC are seeking feedback from PAC Reps and Parents regarding the K-12 Education Restart Plan. Take a few minutes to read the detailed update from BCCPAC released yesterday Aug. 13. It explains where we are at, what the Districts are doing to prepare and consult, and some …
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K-12 Schools are in Stage 2

The Public Health Office and Ministry of Education announced today that all K-12 Schools in BC are now in Stage 2 which has been changed to mean all students attend full-time (all day, Mon-Fri) and will be assigned to Learning Groups. Limits on these groups or cohorts are 60 for …
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Important Parent Survey

How did it go? Thoughts on what went well and what could be improved with the continuity of learning (online schooling) during the pandemic? Do you have expectations of how September should go? Tell the Ministry of Education! Here is an excerpt from the latest post from BCCPAC. Full post …
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Safer Schools Together

Safer Schools Together (SST) works closely with BC School Districts to understand risk, minimize threats in schools, and educate staff and student on school safety. They are reaching out to Parents to give some understanding about online safety. Here is the info from the email. Click on the times (blue) …
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Northern Health Survey

Northern Health is identifying “Grand Challenges” for Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Abuse issues in Northern BC. If you identify with any of the following, you are eligible to complete the survey. The Survey Monkey link is here. If you have any questions or further input, contact Kathy …
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Health & Wellness Support for Families

There are many great organizations and individuals in our community who support families and children’s well being. In support of Child and Youth Mental Health Day in BC recently, FamilySmart held a series of webinars and posted videos and resources on their media platforms. Here is a great example: Kathy …
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June DPAC Minutes

We missed some PAC Representatives at our last meeting for the school year! It was still a worthwhile discussion about the District’s Restart Plan and new Administrative appointments and organizational chart changes. Check out the details on the minutes here: Your DPAC Executives are working hard to advocate for parents …
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