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August 20, 2020Uncategorizedby Andrea

DPAC Newsletter #1

DPAC Update for PACs and Parents

August 16, 2020Uncategorizedby Andrea

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 …

August 16, 2020Uncategorizedby Andrea

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 …

August 14, 2020Uncategorizedby Andrea

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 …

July 29, 2020Uncategorizedby Andrea

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 …

July 13, 2020Uncategorizedby Andrea

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 …

June 22, 2020Uncategorizedby Andrea

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) …

June 22, 2020Uncategorizedby Andrea

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 …

June 15, 2020Uncategorizedby Andrea

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 …

June 1, 2020Agenda's & Minutes, Uncategorizedby Andrea

June DPAC Meeting – Tonight!

Our last meeting of the school year is tonight June 1 at 6:30pm on ZOOM. Please plan to join us and give input on the SD57 Restart Plan and other programs and initiatives in our schools. We need 9 PACs represented to reach quorum. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82737434510?pwd=WXZCUWpiZTFQTXc4aFE3UkN3c0lJUT09 Meeting ID: 827 …

DPAC Newsletter #1

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