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Register Now! DPAC FoodSafe Course – Feb 15

Did you know that FoodSafe 

SD57 Food Security Engagement

Hello everyone, SD57 Feeding Futures 

January 2025 DPAC Meeting Minutes

Welcome to the new year, 

SD 57 FoodSafe Course February 2025

Hello PACs! We have FoodSafe 

January 2025 DPAC Meeting

We invite you to our DPAC 

December 2024 DPAC Meeting Minutes

We had a great meeting 

Food in SD57 Schools Questionnaire

SD57 Feeding Futures is partnering 

December 2024 DPAC Meeting

We invite you to our DPAC 

SD57 Food Security Engagement

Have you heard about Feeding 

Bylaws Workshop Resources

We had a very productive 

DPAC Sponsored FoodSafe

The SD57 DPAC is sponsoring 

November DPAC Meeting Minutes & Communicating Student Learning

Thank you to all who 

SD57 DPAC Food Programs Committee

Have you heard about Feeding 

SD57 DPAC Bylaws Workshop

When was the last time 

November 2024 DPAC Meeting

We invite you to our DPAC 

SD57 BCCPAC Memberships

We have 41 schools and 

PAC Café Highlights – Oct 26, 2024

PAC Café was a huge 

PAC Café – Oct 26, 2024

Yup we’re back! The PAC 

Gaming Info for Secondary PACs

All Dry Grad Gaming event applications and 

October 2024 DPAC Minutes

We had a great discussion 

Election Advocacy for Education

Do you want to make 

October 2024 DPAC Meeting

We invite you to our October 

September 2024 DPAC Minutes

Our first meeting of the 

September 2024 DPAC Meeting

Welcome back! We are ready 

Handbook LAUNCH

Yup, that’s right. After two 

June Minutes & Job Posting!

We have some important updates 

Last DPAC Meeting of the year!

Here we are preparing for 

PAC Café this Saturday April 27th- Share your Voice While Sharing a Meal

Parents and PAC’s – we 

IMPORTANT!! Public & Parent Input on SD57 Budget for 2024/2025 School Year

The Board of Education is 

April Events & News

Thank you to all who 

April Monthly DPAC Meeting & Events!!

Our monthly DPAC meeting is 

March DPAC Meeting – SD57 Strategic Plan!!

Our March DPAC meeting is 

February DPAC Monthly Meeting

Our monthly DPAC Meeting is 

Virtual PAC Cafe, Upcoming Events & More!

We are in a new 

January DPAC Meeting & Updates

Welcome back & Happy 2024 

December DPAC Meeting – Monday Dec 4th!

Our monthly DPAC meeting is 

November DPAC Meeting & Communication of Student Learning

Don’t forget our monthly DPAC 

PAC Cafe, Updates & Minutes

It’s hard to believe we 

Hello Again! Foodsafe, September DPAC News, and SOGI

Thank you to all who 

SD57 Board of Trustees: Election & Advance Polls Information for June 2023

School District No. 57 School 

Important!! June Monthly DPAC Meeting

Our DPAC Meeting is on Monday 

PAC Proxy’s Due!!

It’s that time of year 

April Monthly DPAC Meeting

It’s that time again!! Our 

Kindergarten Registration & Choice Programs & School of the Arts

The School District No. 57 

DPAC Minutes – Jan 9

We had an amazing turnout 

Strategic Plan Engagement – Feb 1

All parents and stakeholders are 

Secondary Schools Parent Feedback Forum

Many parents and students from 

DPAC Minutes – Dec 5

Thank you to all who 

SD57 Renaming

Our School District No. 57 

DPAC Meeting – Dec 5

Please join us for our 

Virtual PAC Cafe – Dec 3

We had a great turn 

Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch

The SD57 DPAC Executive recently 

DPAC Minutes – Nov 7

Thank you to the 15 

ERASE – Parent Seminar

The BC Government hosts a 

PAC Cafe Minutes – Nov 5

Thank you to all who 

DPAC Meeting – Nov 7

What a busy time for 

Open Parachute – Nov 3

Seminar for Parents regarding Open 

PAC Cafe – Nov 5

On Saturday November 5 at 

DPAC Minutes – Oct 3

We had 15 parents representing 

PG School Trustees

UPDATE! Results of the PG 

SD57 FoodSafe

The SD57 DPAC is sponsoring 

SD57 Trustee Candidates

Regardless of whether you have 

DPAC Meeting – Oct 3

Please join us for our 

SD57 Trustees All Candidates Forum

DPAC is cohosting this evening 

DPAC Minutes – Sep 12, 2022

Welcome back to school everyone! 

May DPAC Meeting – Elections, AGM and Extracurricular Activities

DON’T FORGET – Our monthly 

Important – PACs and Parents please read!!! 2022 BCCPC Conference, AGM & Proxies

As many of you may 

April Monthly DPAC Meeting – Mental Health, Our Kids, Our Families and Our Schools

Don’t forget our monthly DPAC 

Regular Meeting March 7 – Teams

Our Regular DPAC Meeting is 

YAY! February DPAC Meeting – Catchment & Capacity – Feb 7th

Don’t forget that our monthly 

Parents – Important Dates and Events!!! Focus Group, Kindergarten Registration and more fun stuff…

Parent don’t forget about the 

Parent Focus Group for SD57 Strategic Plan 2021-2026

Parents!! Do you have questions 

January 2022 Monthly DPAC Meeting

Happy January everyone!!! Our first 

Welcome Back – Important Information for January 2022

Friday December 31st, DPAC attended 

December Monthly DPAC Meeting

Happy December everyone!!! Our last 

BCCPAC Update and Membership Deadline

Our SD57 DPAC Executive attended 

PAC FoodSafe – Nov 27

Did you know that at 

DPAC Minutes – November 2021 – Safety Quiz

Our DPAC Meeting on November 

November DPAC Meeting – Safety is the Theme

It’s that time of month 

An Evening with Ivan Coyote

Parents & Families of SD57!! 

DPAC Minutes – October 2021 – Inclusion Survey

Our theme this month is 

October Monthly DPAC Meeting

Come and join us Monday 

DPAC Minutes – September 2021 – Advocacy Survey

Our theme this month is 

September Monthly DPAC Meeting

September 13th Monthly DPAC @ 

BCCPAC September Update

The latest update from BCCPAC 

Welcome Back PACs & Parents!

DPAC is excited for the 

BCCPAC EGM Cancelled

There were 5 delegates from 

SD57 Strategic Plan

The 2021-2026 Strategic Plan was 

BCCPAC July Update

We have 3 SD57 PACs 

DPAC Presentation to the SD57 Board of Trustees for June 2021

Tonight at the SD57 Public 

BCCPAC EGM

Attention BCCPAC Members! You have 

DPAC Minutes – June 2021

We had great attendance at 

BCCPAC June Update

There is great information and 

June Monthly Meeting & Traffic Town Hall

This Monday June 7th we 

SD57 Traffic Town Hall

We want to hear your 

White Hatter Recording

The Glenview Elementary parent community, 

Last White Hatter Seminar

School District 57 has sponsored 

Parent Engagement and Succession Planning

Andrea Sinclair, BCCPAC President, finished 

BCCPAC Parent Conference Day 2

The Zoom Webinar was jam 

BCCPAC Parent Conference Day 1

We have 8 parents participating 

Virtual PAC Cafe Networking Event

It would be great if 

Social Media Awareness for Students and Parents

Here are some opportunities for 

BCCPAC May Updates

Take a peek at some 

Virtual PAC Cafe – May 17

As discussed with the Membership 

DPAC Minutes – May 2021

Our DPAC AGM went well. 

Indigenous Education Advisory Committee

DPAC received a request to 

DPAC AGM – May 3, 2021

Thank you to everyone who 

Parent Education

This past year parents have 

COVID-19 Survey

Many of us participated in 

BCCPAC Gaming Grant Seminar Recording

On Thursday April 8th, Andrea 

DPAC Bylaws Revision – Apr 19, 2021

Many of you will remember 

Three Mental Health Parent Seminars

School District 57 is having 

Daily Health Check for Students

School District 57 released a 

April 2021 DPAC Minutes

We had a full agenda 

DPAC Meeting – April 12

We hope you will be 

BCCPAC Proxy Vote Forms

On Saturday May 1, 2021, 

Re-Start Plan Update

On March 30, 2021 the 

Parent Support Circle

During Covid-19, families are asked 

BCCPAC Covid Update – Mar 15, 2021

Important updates from the Public 

BCCPAC March Updates

Membership Update here. Information about 

Gaming Grant Seminar

The BC Confederation of Parent 

District Learner Supports

At our March DPAC meeting, 

Second ThoughtExchange

The first community engagement session 

Another White Hatter Seminar

Mackenzie Secondary School has booked 

White Hatter Parent Seminar

Social Media Safety and Digital 

Two Seminars Tonight

There are 2 options for 

March DPAC Minutes

Thank you to all who 

DPAC Meeting – March 1, 2021

We are preparing for our 

SD57 Strategic Plan Engagement

You have likely seen or 

Virtual Valentines Winners!

The Facebook campaign to show 

February DPAC Meeting Minutes

See below for the minutes 

DPAC Meeting Agenda – Feb 1, 2021

February is upon us and 

DPAC January Minutes & Approved Bylaws

We are pleased that the 

DPAC Monthly Meeting – Jan 11, 2021

Our next DPAC Meeting is 

PAC Treasurer & Gaming Bootcamp

Gillian Burnett is the BCCPAC 

Happy New Year 2021

Welcome back to school to 

DPAC Meeting Minutes – Dec 2020

The minutes from our December 

SD57 Curriculum & Innovation Presentation

At our December DPAC Meeting, 

DPAC Constitution and Bylaws – For Review and Feedback

Please review the proposed changes 

DPAC Meeting Agenda – Dec 7 – Updated

Our December DPAC Meeting is 

DPAC Meeting Minutes – Nov 2020

Here are the Minutes from 

Online Foodsafe Reimbursement

At our DPAC Meeting tonight, 

DPAC-BCCPAC Shared Zoom Licenses

At our DPAC Meeting tonight, 

DPAC Meeting Agenda – Nov 2

We look forward to “seeing” 

New DPAC Executive

The new DPAC Executive Members 

Sept 2020 DPAC Minutes

There was technical difficulties and 

Oct 2020 DPAC Minutes

Please review the minutes, reports, 

Revised SD57 Restart Plan – Oct 5

At our DPAC Meeting on 

CLA/CIDES PAC Meeting

SD57 Parents with students enrolled 

October DPAC Meeting Agenda

We hope you can join 

PAC Info Session Resources

We had a great meeting 

SD57 Indigenous Education & Orange Shirt Day

Wednesday September 30 is Orange 

DPAC Advocacy

Dear parents and families of 

September DPAC Agenda and PAC Info Night

September DPAC Meeting Our first 

SD57 Re-Start Plan – Updated

School District 57 released a 

Welcome Back! September DPAC Meeting

Welcome back from DPAC! With 

DPAC Town Hall Recording

We are proud to announce 

SD57 DPAC Virtual Info Session & Town Hall

We are ready for our 

Virtual Town Hall

We invite all SD57 PACs 

DPAC Newsletter #1

DPAC Update for PACs and 

All Parents PLEASE READ!

The BC Confederation of Parent 

New PAC Email Addresses

During the last school year, 

Seeking PAC and Parent Feedback

BCCPAC and SD57 DPAC are 

K-12 Schools are in Stage 2

The Public Health Office and 

Important Parent Survey

How did it go? Thoughts 

Safer Schools Together

Safer Schools Together (SST) works 

Northern Health Survey

Northern Health is identifying “Grand 

Health & Wellness Support for Families

There are many great organizations 

June DPAC Minutes

We missed some PAC Representatives 

June DPAC Meeting – Tonight!

Our last meeting of the 

SD57 Restart Plan

New information regarding on-site learning 

Gaming Grant Support

PACs and DPACs are uncertain 

SD57 COVID-19 Update

Please take 5 minutes to 

URGENT Survey for Parents

You should have received a 

COVID-19 Update

An important update from BCCPAC 

Online FoodSafe Options

DPAC has been discussing online 

May 2020 DPAC Minutes

Please review the minutes from 

Gaming Info for PACs

Many PACs have had to 

SD57 Video Message

As many of you have 

BC Restart Plan – May 6

On Wednesday May 6, the 

DPAC Meeting Agenda – May 4 – TONIGHT!

We hope you are all 

May DPAC Meeting on ZOOM

Another month is behind us 

BCCPAC AGM Zoom Link

We have 23 PACs in 

BCCPAC AGM Registration

DPAC voted at our April 

KRSS Engagement Post #2

In addition to our KRSS 

KRSS Engagement

Have you taken the Questionnaire 

April DPAC Meeting Minutes

We had a very successful 

DPAC Meeting Agenda – Apr 6

Our April meeting is online! 

Attn: BCCPAC Members

There are 23 PACs who 

April DPAC Meeting on ZOOM

The DPAC Executive has decided 

BCCPAC Updates

We would like to forward 

April DPAC Meeting Online

To all our PAC’s and 

DPAC Meeting Minutes – March 2020

Our March meeting was jam 

PAC Bootcamp – Postponed

Unfortunately we have to cancel 

PAC Bootcamp – April 14, 2020

We invite all parents of 

BCCPAC Conference & AGM Proxy Vote Forms

The BC Confederation of Parent 

DPAC Meeting – March 2

We hope you can join 

DPAC Meeting Minutes – Feb 2020

Here are the details of 

Media Releases

There have been several news 

DPAC Meeting Feb. 3

We will see you tomorrow 

PAC Email Accounts

School District 57 is moving 

First DPAC Meeting for 2020

Welcome back! We look forward 

Happy New Year!

We hope you are enjoying 

Merry Christmas from DPAC

We have several announcements and 

Booking PAC Events

As many of you know, 

SD 57 Parent Cafe 2020

Saturday January 18, 2020 from 

November Meeting Minutes & Agenda for December 2

The school year is in 

SD57 Update

The DPAC is working closely 

October Meeting Minutes

We had 16 parents attend 

Insurance Update

DPAC and the SD57 have 

DPAC Meeting & Events

We hope to see you 

Welcome Back, from DPAC

We are excited to get 

BCCPAC Update (AGM and Year in Review)

AGM Minutes and Resolutions Details 

Her Time – an Anti-Gang Initiative

There are presentations around the 

Clinical Support Available in our Area
Insurance Update

Thank you to all the 

White Hatter Parent Presentation May 16th – CANCELLED/POSTPONED

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 

Submit your Proxy Votes by April 26th so Your Vote Counts

All Regular Members in good 

Parent Information Night on Supporting Mathematical Thinking (Grades K-9)

Featuring Robert Sidley from SFU. 

April DPAC Meeting

The next DPAC meeting will 

Improving Equity and Accountability – Report of the Funding Model Review Panel 2018

As discussed at the meeting, 

Who is my school’s Trustee?

Wondering which SD 57 Trustee 

Complaint Process Review

There is a complaint process 

Early Learning Conference

Up to 5 PAC parents 

SD57 Speaker: Pat Duncan January 28, 2019

Parent Session January 28, 2019 

2019 PAC Cafe

For all volunteer members of 

FoodSafe Ticket Sales Extension

Due to an error in 

Reminder: BCCPAC Memberships Due December 31, 2018

Members should now renew their 

YMCA Grade 6 Initiative

As a part of the 

October 20th Elections

Get out and vote! Make 

DPAC FoodSafe November 24, 2018

DPAC is hosting a FoodSafe 

Consultation deadline extended

As announced at the June 

Want to send in your comments on Duchess Park capacity, but don’t have a survey?

We have some methods from 

Presentation at Duchess Park

This presentation was made by 

Duchess Park Information Session

Draft surveys from board agenda 

PAC Cafe-all parents welcome

For all volunteer members of 

General Meeting June 4, 2018

Web conference link: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/sd57dpac.ca/dpacmeeting?hceid=aW5mb0BzZDU3ZHBhYy5jYQ.02nuk3vdvk6vdiep12n92m4j9h&authuser=0 Agenda 

Opportunity coming up:
New DPAC Executive elected

Congratulations to the new DPAC 

PAC Cafe

For all volunteer members of 

General Meeting and AGM Monday, May 7th

Our elections and general meeting 

Ministry of Education Funding Model Review

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/administration/resource-management/k-12-funding-and-allocation/k-12-public-education-funding-model-review In October 2017, government 

Fraser institute ranking information

This post is copied from 

Consultation update from School Board Meeting

At the May 1st board 

Reminder for BCCPAC Proxies – AGM being held May 4th

If your PAC is a 

SD57 electoral areas

The Ministry of Education announced 

Parent Resources for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in BC schools

https://www.sogieducation.org/parents/ SOGI 1 2 3 

Correspondance at School Board meeting regarding possible changes to electoral areas for school trustees

There appears to be discussion 

BC School Trustees Association – info for potential school board candidates

The BCSTA has a number 

Catchment and Capacity Consultation Update from SD57 board meeting, April 10th

At the April 10th school 

Summary of the Seven Themes, Key Findings and Recommendations from the “BC Rural Education Report”, March 2017

Our trustee representative, Sharel Warrington, 

Provincial funding of schools

A great deal of information 

Youth Music Workshop – hosted by Inspiring Women Among Us

2nd Annual Wine Women & 

BC Family French Camp

BC Family French Camp is a 

DPAC General Meeting Monday, April 9th at 7pm

Join us for our April 

FoodSafe course – Saturday, May 26th

DPAC is hosting a FoodSafe 

BCCPAC Conference, AGM, and Proxies

BCCPAC is holding their annual Spring 

BC Rural Report on education published

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/resource-management/k12funding/funding-model-review/stakeholder-perspectives-and-reports/draft_rural_education_report_2017.pdf draft_rural_education_report_2017  (in case above 

SD57 draft policies

On February 27, 2018 the 

School boards and in-camera meetings

The SD57 school board may 

Rural report

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rural-education-foi-bc-1.4533646 A B.C. parent is 

Family Mediation Program

At the DPAC meeting, we 

BCCPAC Membership update

Membership Update RE: Budget 2018 Update 

General Meeting March 5, 2018

To be held at the 

Catchment and Capacity Review

At the February 27, 2018 

White Hatter – at Vanier Hall Monday, Feb 19th

Back by popular demand! Keeping 

School district draft policies

DPAC encourages parents to send 

General meeting February 5, 2018

The February DPAC meeting is Monday, February 5th at 

School catchment closings in some schools

At the school board’s January 

Lunch Survey Report

DPAC presented the results of 

White Hatter in Prince George February 19

Back by popular demand! Keeping 

DPAC General Meeting January 8, 2018

Our regularly scheduled general meeting 

BCCPAC Summary Report – Survey for Parents of Students who are denied a Full Day at School

BCCPAC recently put out results 

DPAC General Meeting Monday, December 4th

Our regular general meeting will 

Recent media

We have had some recent 

Preliminary report – Lunch survey

At the school board meeting 

Tuesday presentation: presented by Greg Gerber SaferSchools

Greg Gerber is the presenter 

Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints, and Cyberbullying

https://social-media-awareness-for-parents.eventbrite.ca Parents from across the 

Congratulations to local teacher (and parent) Glen Thielmann

Glen Thielmann, DP Todd teacher 

Parent Lunch Survey Reminder

Please share to continue to 

DPAC General Meeting November 6, 2017

Web conference link: https://meet.google.com/mno-appg-xsv?authuser=3 APOLOGIES, 

Parent Lunch Survey

You are invited to participate 

6 signs your school needs a new website

How old is your school’s 

BCCPAC Release: Two Opportunities for Input for PACs, DPACs and Parents

October 17, 2017 Membership Update 

BCCPAC membership

Has your PAC applied for 

BCCPAC: Our Voice magazine

Membership Update So much is 

BCCPAC Release: Grade 11 and 12 implementation delayed

Membership Update Ministry of Education 

BCCPAC statement: Standing up for inclusion

Membership Update Ministry of Education 

Prince George Public Library

Heather Goster from the Prince 

2017-18 SOGI Advisory Group Membership

School District No. 57 (Prince 

Lead in school water

http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/how-much-lead-is-in-the-water-at-your-childs-school “Last year, following a 

Teachers still being sought in BC

http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/recruiters-scramble-to-find-teachers-to-fill-b-c-shortage A Postmedia analysis of 

General DPAC meeting, Monday, October 2nd, 2017

Our second meeting of the 

University, college info session coming

“Representatives from universities and colleges 

UNBC is hosting Go ENG Girl on Saturday, Oct. 14

UNBC is hosting Go ENG 

Parent groups, volunteers, and cliques – tips from PTO Today

PTO Today is a US 

Emergency Procedures

The school district has a 

FoodSafe Registration – October 8th

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First DPAC meeting – Monday, September 11, 2017

Welcome back to a new 

DPAC General Meetings 2017/18

Our tentative schedule for 2017/18 

SD57 Strategic Plan

​At the regular public meeting 

Agenda – DPAC General Meeting June 12th

Prince George District Parent Advisory 

Gaming Grant Reminder – deadline June 30th

Don’t forget to apply for 

Administration Appointment

School District No. 57 (Prince 

BCCPAC By-election information

Nomination Information  2017 By-election Hello 

Collaboration makes classrooms great

Recent article in the Prince 

Draft Policy 5123 Student Promotion, Communicating Student Learning and Reporting

On April 25, 2017 the Board 

Agenda – General Meeting May 8, 2017

Agenda – DPAC General Meeting 

Administrative appointment – Principal of Springwood Elementary

School District No. 57 is 

Election related links

BCCPAC held an All Party Forum 

Upcoming events of interest

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/northern-balancing-our-minds-tickets-33259309490?aff=es2 Prince George is proud 

Request for BCCPAC Proxy forms

We need to get signed 

Upcoming DPAC meetings

Our meetings in May and 

Springwood Transfer process – priority is in date and time order?

According to the SD57 website, 

DPAC & Springwood

DPAC has two reactions regarding 

Presentation to School Board – April 4th

At the public input section 

Board has voted to reopen Springwood

They are looking to establish 

Text of Memorandum of Understanding

http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/Publications-@Issue/2017/S2%20-%202017-03-07,%20FINAL%20MoA%20for%20Signature,%20V.2.pdf Summary: Tentative Memorandum of 

Guide to SD57 Board Meetings

The school board meeting is 

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online – White Hatter

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Agenda – April 3rd DPAC meeting

Attend by video conference: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/sd57dpac.ca/dpac-video DPAC 

Reopening Springwood Elementary?

On the school board agenda 

Journey from Secondary School to Post Secondary

The Journey from Secondary School 

K-9 Curriculum – Big Ideas

Are you interested in the 

SD 57 seeking input on…

Draft school calendar: http://www.sd57.bc.ca/Pages/newsitem.aspx?ItemID=97&ListID=75c80a8f-296a-4d0a-940f-ee765426e1a2&TemplateID=Announcement_Item   On January 

Agenda for March 6 Meeting

Prince George District Parent Advisory 

Recent News Stories

Parking lot concern for PG 

John Bird

For people who didn’t know 

Report from PAC Cafe

Thank you to all our 

Sesame butterflied Chicken

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Globalization and Human Rights class

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Cinnamon Pancakes Served with Syrup

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Alumni and friends return to campus

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Lunch with Sandwich

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Our vibrant community fall sports

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Open School’s Institut Constructivism

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Thank You for Bringing in Those Toys

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Thinking skills Simply amazing! Great

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Family group

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First Day of School

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2nd Grade Reading

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The Five Virtues

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Lower School Lowdown

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Why choose a private school

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Printable poster for community open house on student reporting

NEW_KidsProgress-Open House Poster.Prince George For 

Reminder of registration deadlines

As a reminder, kindergarten registration 

Policy out for input – Sexual Orientation Gender Identity

https://www.sd57.bc.ca/Board/Policies/Draft/Pages/default.aspx On January 31, 2017 the 

Agenda – February 6th DPAC General meeting

Attachments: Prince George District Parent 

Letter to board and response from board

On January 10th, DPAC, in 

Notice of Educational

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ED has winter sports

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PAC Cafe Registration

For all volunteer members of 

Grant opportunity

Apply for Funding  http://crs.coopconnection.ca/communityspaces.html 2017 

Parent Engagement: Your child’s curriculum has changed, and the way we report your child’s progress is changing too.

Currently, student progress is reported 

Rural Forum – February 1, 6pm to 8pm, at Van Bien

Prince George Van Bien Training 

Communications helps with school choice challenges

I don’t know what the 

Open School’s Institut

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PAC Gaming Guidelines

The Ministry of Community, Sport 

Agenda Package for January 9, 2017 meeting

DRAFT Agenda 2016 dec 12 

$50 million for new teachers while contract negotiations continue

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017EDUC0004-000015 Note from DPAC – 

Resources for parents with issues with a school

There are a number of 

School board decides against public input on new policy

At their November 1st and 

DPAC General Meeting December 12th

dpac-minutes-for-november-7 eppc-report-december-12th executive-board-report-for-december-12th-2016 2016-december-12th-dpac-general-agenda prince-george-district-parent-advisory-council-income-statement-from-2016-09-01-to-2016-11-30-1 

Clarification from District regarding Duchess Park motion

DPAC recently wrote a letter 

Implications of BCTF win in Supreme court decision

The BCTF and their employer 

Email from Fresh Slice

Passing along an email from 

Enrolment Numbers, Projections, and Capacity

The district has made public 

Revised Curriculum – Grades 10 to 12

191851-parent-letter_curriculum-timeline From letter from the 

Reminder – BCCPAC Membership Deadline

Join BCCPAC and Make Your 

Mini conference follow up

Thank you to our attendees 

DPAC General Meeting Monday, November 7, 2016

Agenda – DPAC General Meeting 

Motion handouts – Duchess Park, Mackenzie, McBride

From the board meeting of 

Mini Conference on Sunday, November 6th, at 1pm

Are you a parent volunteer? 

Motions regarding Duchess Park, Mackenzie, and McBride at school board meeting tonight

At tonight’s school board meeting, 

Revised Curriculum Presentation

Thank you to Cindy Heitman 

Parent Event – Social Media, Connected Children, Parenting the Mobile Device Child

Jesse Miller, School District 57 

Parent Advisory – “Clown” Related Threats

parent-advisory-clown-oct-2016-final PARENT ADVISORY October 7th, 

Message from Minister of Education

2016-10-04-letter-from-ministry-of-education-parent-engagement October 4, 2016 Dear 

Input sought – Draft Policy 1231 Aboriginal Education Committee

On September 27th, the Board 

Input sought – Draft Policy 5144 Physical Restraint and Seclusion in School Settings

On September 27th, the Board 

Communication from School District re: safety situation

Thank you to the district, 

DPAC Mini Conference – Sunday, November 6th

Avoiding PAC Problems: making school 

BCCPAC Membership

Has your PAC applied for 

DPAC General meeting – Monday, October 3rd, at 7pm

2016-oct-3-dpac-general-agenda dpac-minutes-for-september-12 executive-board-report-for-october-3-2016 jody-holmes-letter-of-support sustainability-education-program 

DRAFT Minutes for September 12, 2016 General Meeting

DRAFT – DPAC MINUTES FOR 

Curriculum Changes Presentation for Parents – what does it mean for your family?

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School District Update on Safe Drinking Water

(copied from SD57 website) Safe 

Imagine Grants

IMAGINE Community Grants: Health Happens 

DPAC General meeting – Monday, September 12th, at 7pm

Welcome back to a new 

School board meeting – items of interest

At the school board meeting 

Guiding Principles for the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

With the removal of School 

PACs and Gaming Grants

If your PAC does not 

BC Government adds last minute funding for rural schools faced with closure

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016PREM0067-001044 “To help rural schools 

North Okanagan-Shuswap School Board Fired by Government

“Members of the North Okanagan-Shuswap 

BCCPAC Board Portfolios

Passing on this update from BCCPAC… 

Administrative appointments

The Board of Education is 

Career Technical Centre

DPAC received a presentation tonight 

Agenda – June 6, 2016 General Meeting

Webconference – attend online:  https://ca-sas.bbcollab.com/m.jnlp?sid=7345&password=M.901BB40F2645E6BC7B9F165916D911 

Gaming Grants for PACs

PACs can apply for gaming 

BC redirecting “administrative savings” back to students

“The Government of British Columbia 

BC New School Curriculum

Changes are being made to 

Handing Transition and Change

At this time of year, 

Amending Bylaws for PACs

Further to the post on 

New Superintendent of Schools

Board Chair Tony Cable is 

Importance of Bylaws for PACs

There was a recent question 

School Board – Special Meeting May 17th, 2016

The school board is having 

New Executive – elected at May 9th meeting

At the May 9th meeting, 

May 9th DPAC General Meeting

People may attend the meeting 

SD57 Strategic Plan

At the school board’s April 

Report from BCCPAC AGM

Please note that these are 

Do you have a child in Grades 4, 7, 10 and 12?

Has your school told you 

Nominating Committee seeking people to run for office

The District Parent Advisory Council will 

Looking for the last few proxies for BCCPAC meeting

At this point, we have 

Draft Policy out for comment

From the school district: On 

DRAFT – minutes from April 4, 2016 general meeting

DPAC MINUTES FOR April 4th, 

BCCPAC Resolutions Meeting, and Proxies

Please join us at a 

Annual review of school student codes of student conduct?

At the school board meeting 

Subscribing to school calendars

At the last DPAC meeting, 

Meeting date of May DPAC meeting has changed

Please note that the May 

News release: New concussion resource for teachers helps children and youth with recovery

Vancouver – BC Children’s Hospital is launching 

Movie license information

In response to some recent 

Talk With Our Kids About Money Day

April 20th is Talk With 

Prince George Pro D Day Flyer

The flyer is produced as 

Fraser Institute Report for Elementary Schools

The Fraser Institute has published 

General DPAC Meeting April 4th

The meeting will be held 

BCCPAC Proxies and Resolution workshop

Join us at a resolutions 

Modified curriculum – background information

What is the provincial curriculum? 

Printable Poster for Keeping Your Kids Safe online

2016 april 14 keeping your 

PAC Cafe 2016 – info from session

Thank you to all of our 

WorkSafeBC Parent Resource Kit

To help you keep your 

School District Draft Calendars – feedback invited

The School District’s Calendar Committee 

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online: Internet Literacy and Education for Parents

The Prince George District Parent 

BCCPAC Nominations & Resolutions published

The 2016 BCCPAC Annual General 

General Meeting Agenda, March 7th, 2016

DRAFT – Agenda – DPAC 

Administrative Appointments and Changes

Catching up on a few 

City of Prince George Pro-D day flyer

Please find attached the Pro 

Food Safe – Saturday, March 5th

DPAC is hosting a FoodSafe 

PAC Cafe – Sunday, March 6th

What is PAC Cafe? PAC 

BCCPAC Spring Conference – are you interested in attending?

The conference and AGM will 

BCCPAC and Proxies

Is your PAC a voting 

Rural Education Committee Report

2016.01.18 Report, Ad Hoc Committee 

IMAGINE Community Grant funding now available to community groups, schools, and organizations

As discussed at Monday’s DPAC 

February DPAC General Meeting – February 1st

The February general meeting for 

Update on potential busing fees

At the January 26th board 

DPAC Chair – presentation to school board, January 26th

At each public board meeting, 

Foundation Skills Assessment (FSAs) in 2016

The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) 

District to consider charging for busing

The agenda package for the 

New Curriculum Professional Development Days

To add to the recent 

DPAC General Meeting Monday, January 11th

Our first meeting of 2016 

Strategies for Supporting Student Mental Wellness Workshop

Join us on January 19th 

Superintendent Resignation

DPAC was on the email list 

School board meeting – December 8, 2015

This may be a record 

Agenda – General Meeting – December 7, 2015

Meeting-Notes-November-2015 2015 December 7 – 

Enrolment and Capacity Numbers and comparisons

This link goes to a 

Rural Education Consultation Meetings

The school board has created 

Change to district calendar – two more non-instructional days

The school district has added 

Cyber-bullying report

http://www.rcybc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/reports_publications/rcy_cyberbullying-web.pdf “Cyberbullying involves the use 

Food program at Blackburn

Parents at Blackburn elementary have 

BCCPAC Membership Reminder & Deadline

Has your PAC applied for 

BCCPAC Proxies and Resolutions

Resolutions Member Resolutions for the 

Physical Activity and Health Summit

The  Inaugural Annual Physical Activity 

Presentations from Conference #3

Supporting children with executive functions 

Presentations from Conference #2

Presentation from Treasurer 101: Treasurer 

DRAFT – Minutes from November 2, 2015 Meeting

DPAC MINUTES FOR November 2, 

Advanced Employment Skills Certificate (AESC) Program

AESC Application Package Fillable AESC 

Sports Day Flyer from City of Prince George

Hello, Sports Day in Canada 

Motivation and Your Teen

motivation and your teen SECOND@RY 

Agenda for General Meeting Monday, November 2nd, 2015

Web conference link for remote 

Does your PAC need funding from DPAC?

DPAC has some funds set 

Presentations from conference #1

We are collecting presentations from 

Conference happens this Saturday!

We still have some tickets 

Free tickets still available to PACs

Each PAC in this district 

Gary Anaka book available on iTunes
Coming in from out of town for DPAC conference?

We have arranged a special 

DRAFT – minutes for October 5, 2015

DPAC MINUTES FOR October 5, 

BCCPAC Newsbytes

Notice to Members Healthy Schools 

PACs and Gaming Fund

The Government of BC sent 

Motivation and Your Child – October Counselor Newsletter

HELLO! Help your child find 

Conference Workshop Descriptions

2015 Oct Conference Delegates – 

Pro D Day Flyer from City of Prince George for October 23rd

October 23 Flyer Please find 

Bullying Stops Here: New Resource for Parents

From BCCPAC: bccpac_stop_bullying_manual-web Our schools 

CHANGE OF LOCATION and general agenda

Please note that our meeting 

Training for New Curriculum Announced

http://nationtalk.ca/story/province-and-teachers-partner-on-new-curriculum-training-for-educators The new K-12 curriculum 

Conference Registration Now Open

You can now register for 

CKPG Report on Gary Anaka Presentation

http://www.ckpg.com/2015/09/24/decoding-the-teenage-brain/  

Reminder – Gary Anaka session Thursday, September 24th

As of 3pm on September 

Information on Radon Public Information Forum

The Canadian Cancer Society is 

City of Prince George PD Day flyer

September 25 Flyer Please find 

Evening with Gary Anaka – September 24th at Duchess Park

Printable poster: 2015 sep 24 gary 

DPAC General Meeting – September 14th

Our first meeting of the 

Importance of financial controls for PACs

A recent news story about 

Back to School – Social Emotional Learning

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An Evening with Dr. Yong Zhao on World Class Education

An Evening with Dr. Yong 

SD57 Administrative Appointments

From an announcement today: Lee 

Useful Links for Parent Complaints

http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/resources/speaking A step-by-step guide to resolution advocacy 

Counsellor Newsletter

Hello all. Summer Is Just 

Principals and Vice Principals Video

Shared by Dan Watt

Minutes from June 1st General Meeting

DPAC Minutes 2015 June 1 

City of Prince George Summer Camp Flyer

Summer Camp Flyer Please find 

Long Range Facilities Plan

2015.05.26 Long Range Facility Plan 

Agenda – June 1st General Meeting

Meeting Notes May 2015 May 

BCCPAC – Notice to members re: Bill 11

Notice to Members 5/8/2015 FOR 

Fraser Institute Report released

Commentary from 2014: https://sd57dpac.ca/2014/03/fraser-institute-elementary-school-rankings-released/  

Agenda – May 11, 2015 General Meeting

2015 May 11 – DPAC 

Court Case Update

The BC Court of Appeal, 

BCCPAC Proxies

The complete list of PACs 

Education North Forum – April 20th

CUPE is hosting an Education 

BCCPAC Proxy Form Request

We need to get signed 

School District Strategic Planning Sessions

fluidsurveys.com/surveys/stormylake/sd-57-dialogic-registration/ Note: the new link 

Agenda for DPAC meeting April 13, 2015

Request for DPAC Funding for 

PAC and DPAC members invited to Spring Fling

PAC and DPAC members are 

Complete list of BCCPAC Resolutions Now Available

http://bccpac.bc.ca/news-blog/bccpac-resolutions-2015 Don’t forget to register 

Pro D Day Flyer – April 24th

Please find attached the Pro 

WE@SEL * APRIL

WE@SEL * APRIL PARENTS OF 

Seeking People for Executive Board – Nominating Committee

The District Parent Advisory Council will 

Are you interested in attending the BCCPAC conference and AGM?

The conference and AGM will 

DRAFT minutes from March 2015 Meeting

DPAC MINUTES FOR March 9th, 

BCCPAC Resolutions and elections

The 2015 resolutions and nominations 

BCCPAC Resolutions Workshop

Join us at a resolutions 

School Counselor – March Newsletter

https://www.smore.com/kxsgs-we-sel-in-march Hello All! March is 

Agenda for March 9 General DPAC Meeting

Meeting Notes Feb 2015 2015 

General Meeting Date Changes – March, April, May

In March, April, and May, 

DRAFT minutes for February 2, 2015 meeeting

Meeting Notes Feb 2015 SKM_454e15020219070 

Agenda – February 2, 2015 meeting

2015 February 2 – DPAC 

Parent to Parent Peer Support Group – Gender Creative Kids

 

we@sel in February

https://www.smore.com/hs784-we-sel-in-february?ref=email Hello everyone! February is 

Play During the Games

Play During the Games Flyer 

School Trustees and Liaison Appointments

The full list is available 

PAC Cafe 2015 – info from session

Thank you to all of our 

Choice School Information Sessions

http://www.sd57.bc.ca/Pages/newsitem.aspx?ItemID=27 Various Information sessions are available for 

Kindergarten Registration for 2015/2016 school year

On-line pre-registration is required for 

Does your PAC need funding?

DPAC has some funds set 

Foundation Skills Assessments (FSAs) for 2015

The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) 

Info from General DPAC meeting

SKM_454e15011215310 – Superintendent’s speaking notes The 

Remember Play Workshop

Do you remember being told 

PAC Cafe Reminder

For parent advisory council executive 

Agenda for January 12, 2015 DPAC General Meeting

 Executive Board Report – for 

Registration open for FoodSafe course – January 31st

DPAC is hosting a FoodSafe 

FoodSafe course – Saturday, January 31, 2015

DPAC will be offering a 

Feedback request – school calendars 2015/16 and 2016/17

www.sd57.bc.ca/Pages/newsitem.aspx?ItemID=21 The school district is 

Congratulations to new school board

The Prince George School District 

Agenda for December 1, 2014 DPAC Meeting

Apologies – due to technical 

Cougars and Fundraising Opportunity

As sent from the Prince 

Sports Day in Canada – November 29th

Please find (attached) a special 

Social Emotional Learning – December 2014

https://www.smore.com/39prf-grit-in-elementary-school?ref=email This month’s information includes 

Prince George Pro-D Day flyer for November 28th

November 28 Flyer These are 

Social Emotional Learning Flyer for Parents and Teens

https://www.smore.com/znpcf-november-we-sel?ref=email-content#w-4593624962 This flyer contains articles 

Election Results

http://www.sd57.bc.ca/Documents/Preliminary%20Results%20as%20of%20Nov%2016%20at%201pm.pdf The election results have 

Where and When to Vote

November 15th, 2014 (General Voting) 

Videos of our Candidate Forum

part 1   part 2 

Sharel Warrington: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Technical changes

This website has just made 

Education Services Report – November 3, 2014

SD57 EdSC – DPAC notes – 

Trish Bella: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Dennis Fudge: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Survey for childcare needs

What are the Child Care 

Don Sabo: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Tony Cable: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Kate Cooke: Answers to DPAC questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Reminder: Trustee Election Forum TONIGHT

There’s a trustee forum for 

Denise MacDonald: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Two reports from general DPAC meeting

Occupational Therapist Report to DPAC 

Brenda Hooker: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Tim Bennett: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Valentine Crawford: Answers to DPAC questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Eric Depenau: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Bruce Wiebe: Answers to DPAC questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

New policy for public input

On October 28, 2014, the 

Chris Stern: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Bob Harris: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

Andrew Burton: Answers to DPAC Questions

DPAC questions emailed to trustee 

School Trustee Forum, Wednesday October 29th

Sent to DPAC October 28th 

Counsellor Update

https://www.smore.com/su7xr-we-sel-november   In the flyer 

Agenda – November 3, 2014 Meeting

Agenda – DPAC General Meeting 

DPAC MINUTES FOR October 6, 2014

DPAC MINUTES FOR October 6, 

Pro-D Flyer – City of Prince George

The City Of Prince George 

Does your PAC want funding from DPAC?

Is your PAC interesting in 

List of Trustee Candidates

SD57 has posted a full 

DPAC to pay for BCCPAC membership for SD57 PACs

At our October general meeting, 

DRAFT Minutes – September 6, 2014

DPAC MINUTES FOR September 6, 

Supporting Deaf & Hard of Hearing Kids in the Classroom

Northern BC Children and Families 

Tips for school success

https://www.smore.com/1kbbv-tips-for-school-success?ref=email Here we are in 

BCCPAC Conference – prospective delegates invited to apply

BCCPAC is holding a conference 

Agenda – October 6, 2014 Meeting

Agenda – DPAC General Meeting 

No extension to 2014/15 school year

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 

Monday first day of school

The school district waited until 

First Day in Prince George School District?

As of 7:30am, the SD57 

Teacher Strike Ratified – 86% YES

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-strike-is-over-86-vote-yes-to-accept-deal-1.2771202 The prolonged B.C. teachers’ 

Tentative deal reached!

A tentative deal in the 

Parent and Student Learning Resources

There are a variety of 

BC School Sports Update

For Immediate Release September 8, 

School Counselor Update

social emotional learning tips and 

BC School Trustees Advocacy Update

As we enter the second 

Victoria Confederation of PACs developing pilot project

Exploratory discussions have begun with 

Wednesday updates

Globe and Mail has launched 

Cybertip.ca Parent Alert involving sextortion

Parent Alert: September 7, 2014 

Updates from SD57

The school district website has 

Article on "no homework" movement

http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/09/05/no-more-homework-growing-movement-especially-early-on-to-ban-after-school-assignments/ “…He may be the 

Sunday Updates

Speech from our local “union 

Blood donation challenge

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local/prince-george-faces-off-against-kelowna-in-blood-donation-challenge-1.1345415    Anyone who is 

From Citizen: “P.G. union boss crosses fingers for bargaining as teachers prepare for rally”

From Prince George Citizen – http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/ 

Times Colonist Editorial from Geoff Johnson

Welcome back to British Columbia’s 

DPAC General Meeting – Monday, September 8th, 7pm, at Sandman Signature

Webex meeting – please allow 

Wednesday’s updates

A collection of articles and 

Monday’s updates

Parents can apply for $40/day 

Statements from BCTF & Govt re: current situation

http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/08/bctf-too-far-from-affordability-zone-for-mediation.html#.VAMwsHIjJeU.twitter Minister of Education Peter 

Vince Ready has left talks

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-strike-vince-ready-walks-out-of-talks-1.2751718 “Vince Ready has left 

From Prince George Citizen: Schools Out, What Now?

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local/school-s-out-what-now-1.1334113 … While negotiations continue 

PGDTA calls for "Rally for Public Education"

 

Saturday’s Updates

Fascinating article on special needs 

BCCPAC August 2014 Newsbytes sent out

August was a busy month 

Friday's update

“Parents will need to keep 

More links & updates

http://globalnews.ca/news/1528752/update-vince-ready-to-meet-with-iker-fassbender-on-thursday/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-strike-vince-ready-to-meet-with-jim-iker-and-peter-cameron-says-bctf-1.2747910 http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/08/minister-of-educations-meeting-with-bctf-and-bcpsea.html http://m.thetyee.ca/Opinion/2014/08/28/Fassbender-Settlement-Translated/ http://www.vancouversun.com/news/deal+teachers+dispute+mediation+possible/10153135/story.html 

Administrative Appointments

Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper 

Vancouver Sun Article

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Teachers+dispute+clock+ticks+start+school+year/10151640/story.html The school year appears 

Childcare options – from CBC Radio

http://www.cbc.ca/daybreaknorth/2014/08/25/child-care-options-for-prince-george-prince-rupert-fort-st-john-and-more/ From the link: “With 

Inclusion BC Press Release – Special Needs during any school closures

Summary: The Ministry of Children 

A report from BCTF Kamloops gathering

http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/news-blog/teachers-will-resume-picketing-week-says-union-president An announcement Sunday that 

Several articles of interest

http://educhatter.wordpress.com/2014/08/19/rethinking-school-reform-why-is-effective-school-reform-becoming-next-to-impossible/ “…The sad state of 

CNC Pro-D courses this fall

CNC will be offering the 

Class Size Links

There are some fascinating research 

Additional information for prospective school trustees

The school district has posted 

Nomination papers for School Trustee

According to the Prince George 

Michael Smyth interview with Minister Fassbender

http://www.theprovince.com/news/Smyth+disgraceful+truth+about+schools+shutdown/10135177/story.html For the past two 

Class size and composition and BCCPAC

Another personal report, by DPAC 

BC Government Website announced on strike updates for parents

http://bcparentinfo.ca/  

DPAC Chair report from BCCPAC Meeting

I attended the BCCPAC meeting 

This Year Feels Different: Dealing with Uncertainty about Back to School

https://www.smore.com/p4quy-going-back-to-school There is always a 

BCCPAC to hold Strategic Planning Parent Leader Meeting mid-August

BCCPAC’s goal, by holding this 

B.C. teachers’ strike: parents to get $40 a day if strike continues

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-strike-parents-to-get-40-a-day-if-strike-continues-1.2724162 The B.C. government is 

Press release of item sent to DPAC: Support for BC Teachers: Taking it to the Streets

Dear DPAC Exec, Please consider 

Another mediator declines job

Joint statement of BCPSEA and 

Globe and Mail article on BC Schools

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/why-bc-schools-have-a-lot-to-celebrate/article19408516/#dashboard/follows/ …This is not to 

Expect your “report card” in the mail

From SD57 website: “Progress Reports” 

No summer school in SD57

From SD57 website: Labour Relations 

Administrator appointment

As sent to DPAC: Superintendent 

Text of remarks in support of Board of Education letter

I’m speaking on behalf of 

BCCPAC Media Release on New Bargaining Structure

June 23, 2014 MEDIA RELEASE: 

Exams and marks

The school district has information 

Message from PGDTA

Posted as received from PGDTA. 

Monday evening: No deal so far

Bargaining information, including history of 

No school Monday; Strike still on Tuesday as of morning

http://globalnews.ca/news/1395550/negotiations-between-teachers-province-underway-tonight-no-school-monday/ Public school students across 

Full strike Tuesday, June 17th, and rotating strike for Monday, June 16th
Strike updates – Full Strike apparently starting Tuesday

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/teachers+begin+full+scale+strike+Tuesday+according+BCTF/9930208/story.html British Columbia’s teachers intend 

Principal Moves

Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper 

BCTF votes in favour of escalating job action

BCTF @bctf #bced vote details. 33,387 

Teachers’ vote may not prompt immediate strike

http://globalnews.ca/news/1381024/teachers-vote-may-not-prompt-immediate-strike/ …McQuarrie is expecting a 

Grade 7 Dance at the Hart Community Centre

Friday, June 13 at 7:00pm 

CUPE reaches tentative settlement with BCPSEA

http://bcschools.cupe.ca/www/news/reaches-tentative-provincial-agreement CUPE reaches tentative provincial 

BCCPAC Survey for Parents

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/v8w6x6t BCCPAC is conducting a 

Superintendent Speaking Notes – June 9, 2014

2014.06.09 SUPERINTENDENT’S SPEAKING NOTES District 

BC Government: Information for Parents

http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/06/information-for-parents-on-the-bctf-strike.html With the possibility that 

Another Strike – Friday, June 13th

Note – June 13th appears 

A few recent articles on labour dispute

http://blogs.theprovince.com/2014/06/03/jacob-smith-b-c-public-school-students-are-like-kids-caught-up-in-a-nasty-divorce/ To say a dysfunctional 

Agenda – June 9th DPAC meeting

Meeting to be held June 

Details of BCTF and BCPSEA proposals

The collective bargaining proposals can 

Teachers to vote on full-scale strike, rotating strikes again next week

“BCTF President Jim Iker is 

LRB Decision – Lockout Legal

http://www.lrb.bc.ca/decisions/B104$2014.pdf The “Labour Relations Board 

BCCPAC Calls for End to Strike and Lockout

Parent organization seeks immediate end 

Updates from BCCPAC Conference and AGM

http://ckpg.com/bc-teachers-dispute-terry-berting-warns-of-involvement-video http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/news-blog/frustrated-parents-quiz-education-minister-about-labour-dispute Parents may have 

Full text – DPAC presentation to board on May 27th

We may not have a 

Prince George District Struck Again on Tuesday, June 3rd

The BC Teacher’s Federation has 

School District Schedule of Fees and Deposits

As presented at the school 

Proposed revisions to Policy 1110 Communications

2014.05.26 Proposed Revisions to Policy 

Draft of District Achievement Contract

From SD57 website: http://www.sd57.bc.ca/index.php?id=4060 District Achievement Contract 

More updates on job action / strike / lockout

Prince George Teacher Rally, Thursday 

Editorial from Times Colonist – Find better way to negotiate

http://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-find-better-way-to-negotiate-1.1071958 “If the government and 

More clarification about what Lockout actually means

http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/teacher%20bargaining/Bargaining%20Bulletin/00-MR-Lockout%20Guidelines%20Q%20and%20A%20Extracurricular%20May%2023%202014%20.pdf 1. Does the current 

Reminder – Proxy Voting for BCCPAC

Is your PAC a member 

More information on Strikes

From BCTF – ” Information for 

Background information: the proposals being discussed with teacher bargaining

http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/bc-teachers/teacher-collective-bargaining.aspx There are two major 

Article: Same rhetoric but different rules in this B.C. teachers’ strike

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/same-rhetoric-but-different-rules-in-this-b-c-teachers-strike-1.2650125 From this article: “Stop 

Lockout announced

http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/teacher%20bargaining/Bargaining%20Bulletin/00-MM-Letter%20to%20BCTF%20Jim%20Iker%20May%2021,%202014.pdf In summary: teachers will 

Strike in School District on Thursday, May 29th announced

http://www.news1130.com/2014/05/20/bctf-escalating-job-action-to-include-rotating-walk-outs http://www.scribd.com/doc/225293244/BC-teachers-to-begin-rotating-strikes-on-Monday-May-26 From School District 

Media Coverage of school board budget

http://www.250news.com/blog/view/31968/1/school+district+57++balances+budget+without+job+or+program+cuts http://ckpg.com/school-board-faced-deficit-while-balancing-the-budget-video http://hqprincegeorge.com/good-news-bad-news-situation-when-it-comes-to-school-district-budget/ http://hqprincegeorge.com/sd57-to-partner-up-with-partners-groups-for-more-funding/ http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local/school-board-searches-for-cash-amid-shortfall-1.1060605

School Board Draft 2014/15 Budget

The draft budget, as presented 

DPAC Minutes, May 5, 2014

DPAC MINUTES FOR May 5, 

School Counselor Newsletter

Mental Health Week, May 5 

Heavy Metal Rocks

One of the all time 

Tapestry Choir off to Carnegie Hall

Congratulations to the Tapestry choir, 

Agenda – DPAC General Meeting – May 5, 2014

Webconference link: https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=MDXNKX1LU9JZOI91JRGDY48UC4-B8NT&rnd=836790.51714 Agenda package to 

New BCCPAC Resolution on Board Budget Planning Process

This resolution will be voted 

CUPE resolution as presented at April 29th School board meeting

At the board meeting, Karen 

Proxy Voting for BCCPAC – Reminder of Resolutions Meeting

Join us at a resolutions 

Recess cancelled in SD57

The school district has announced 

Parent Information night – Children with Behaviour Disorders

CANCELLED – more information to 

Policy 5119 Update

At the most recent policy 

Budget shortfalls across BC School Districts

Note: DPAC expects to hear 

Strike Update

The BCTF has announced that 

Counselor Newsletter

Are you making the most 

Field trips and Hardship Policy

There was a recent article 

Resource Materials for Parents on IEPs and Speaking Up

At last night’s DPAC meeting, 

Call for Nominees for DPAC Executive

We are looking for willing 

Last call for interested attendees for BCCPAC Conference in Richmond

Are you interested in attending 

Minutes from DPAC Meeting – April 7, 2014

DPAC meeting minutes April 7, 

Partner Group Materials from DPAC Meeting

The following materials were provided 

BCCPAC Resolutions Meeting – April 27th

Join us at a resolutions 

BCCPAC Conference – May 29-June 1, 2014

http://conference.bccpac.bc.ca/ The full schedule and 

Agenda – April 7th General Meeting

Agenda attachments: 2014 April 7 

DPAC minutes, March 3, 2014

DPAC meeting minutes Mar 3, 

Fraser Institute Elementary School Rankings released

http://britishcolumbia.compareschoolrankings.org/pdfs/Fraser_Institute_Report_Card_on_British_Columbia%E2%80%99s_Elementary_Schools_2014.pdf Some useful links that 

Teachers pass strike vote

From a news release sent 

SD57 2014-2015 Calendar

The 2014-15 Calendar was approved 

Spring Break and April 4th Pro D Day activities – City of Prince George Flyer

During each Professional Development Day, 

PAC Cafe – April 12, 2014

PAC Cafe flyer 2014 For 

2014 March 3 General Meeting Agenda

DPAC meeting minutes Feb 3, 

BCTF to take strike vote

The following is a press 

Further update on BCTF court decision

The BCTF has launched a 

PGDTA information, from February 3, 2014 meeting

Re:  PGDTA address to DPAC. 

Superintendent Speaking Notes – February 3, 2014

District Parent Advisory Committee SUPERINTENDENT’S 

BC Student Voice – Northern BC Regional Conference

BC Student Voice Northern BC 

Parent Night at Van Bien Training & Development Centre

Parent Night at John McInnis 

Parent information session – Positive Behaviour Support

getting_behavior_in_shape_at_home (2) Parent Night at 

Kindergarten Registration coming up

Information is available at SD57 

2014/15 Draft School Calendar

Following a consultation process involving 

ACF movies for spring break events

Passing the link along to 

BCTF wins court case

The full text of the 

Trustee committee and liaison appointments

These appointments were made in 

Pro-D Day Flyer from City of Prince George

Please find enclosed the fourth 

February 2014 General Meeting Agenda

Executive Board Report – for 

DRAFT minutes – January 6, 2014

DPAC meeting minutes Jan 6, 

BCCPAC Deadlines for Awards, Resolutions, and Elections

Important information about nominations, resolutions and 

Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) coming up again

The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) 

Public lecture by Dr. Stuart Shanker

Self Regulation What it is 

PAC funding for workshops available from DPAC

Is your PAC interesting in 

BC Teenager found guilty of child pornography

Canada’s teens were warned Friday 

Stop Hating Campaign

http://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx From the Federal government 

A Message from CUPE at our last DPAC meeting

An important message for parent 

Helping Kids Cope with Cliques

Helping Kids Cope with Cliques 

Agenda – January 6, 2014 – General Meeting

A complete agenda package will 

School District's Winter Weather Policy

It seems like a timely 

Anti-bullying Resources for Parents

Erase Bullying, from government of 

Presentation on Technology in SD57

This presentation was made at 

Parent session on Social Emotional Learning

There will be a Self 

BCCPAC Membership

We have been provided with 

Feedback on Policy 5119 Committee Meeting

We are planning a working 

Common Roberts Rules Errors

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/roberts-rules-for-making-a-motion-mistakes-to-avoi.html Robert’s Rules are designed 

Handout from Kerri Isham on 6 Must Have Conversations to Have With Your Teen

6_must_have_handout 6 Must Have Conversations 

Agenda for December 2, 2013 Meeting

Agenda package: Webinar session:  https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M46MOZEVP0NH4YIB160C70AGEQ-B8NT&ucs=email 

Surveying Parents on registration issues

Do you have the time 

Report Card Writing Days

The school district has now 

Increasing Enrollment in Elementary Schools

Did you know that the 

Air Quality Flag Program

The Air Quality Flag Program 

Minutes, November 2013 Meeting

DPAC MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 4, 

City of Prince George Pro D Day Flyer

Please find enclosed the third 

Counsellor Newsletter

Parents, Something New! At the 

Please comment on Draft of Policy on Student Catchment, Registrations, and Transfers

The school district’s policy on 

Agenda – November 4, 2013 General Meeting

Additional agenda items, and link 

CKPG story on transportation safety

http://ckpg.com/school-buses-and-road-safety-video Hundreds of school children 

Parent Engagement Newsletter

It’s Element@ry    October 25, 2013 Problems 

Presentations from Conference

We are collecting various presentations 

YMCA MEND Program – January 2014

Mind Exercise Nutrition Do It! MEND empowers children and families 

Do you qualify for a refund of tuition fees for summer school in 2004, 2005, or 2006?

Many families in B.C. are 

Food Safe Course November 9th

DPAC is hosting a FoodSafe 

K-9 Curricum Redesign

The Ministry of Education is 

It's not too late to sign up for the conference!

It’s not too late! You 

EDI Results for Prince George

The Human Early Learning Partnership 

Schedule for October 19th Conference

Registration starts at 8:30am, coffee 

DRAFT Minutes from October 9 2013 General Meeting

DPAC MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 7, 

Membership Renewal Notice

Have you renewed your BCCPAC 

New Blog About BC Education

In the News.. BCCPAC welcomes 

Social Media – What are Your Kids Doing?

Edited to add: https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/protecting-childrens-privacy/ Sites and 

Childcare options for conference

We are not able to 

Additional reports from Monday’s general meeting

These are reports from our 

Agenda – October 7, 2013 General Meeting

A complete agenda package will 

No strike?! Tentative deal reached for CUPE’s public school education workers

RICHMOND, BC—The Canadian Union of 

Request for DPAC Funding for 2013/2014 School Year

Are you interested in your 

BCAA Dry Grad Challenge 2013

http://www.bcaa.com/drygrad Grade 12 students have 

Minutes – September 9 2013 Meeting

DPAC MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 

Reminder:

An item that may be 

Reminder: Mayor's Task Force on Crime Deadline

Mayor’s Crime Task Force Feedback 

Information – CUPE, BCTF, and bargaining

http://www.scribd.com/doc/167975345/Cupe-and-BCTF-Working-Together From the letter: “In 

Teacher Discipline Decisions

The Teachers Act is based 

Students and Self Regulation

Fascinating article: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/school+districts+adopt+unique+strategies+help+students+stay/8860653/story.html Imagine students 

Montessori School Bus Update

Parents at Highglen Montessori School 

UNBC offering Math Made Fun for Everyone

math made fun for everyone – 

News article about School Supplies and Fees

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/08/28/bc-school-supply-fees.html A former school trustee 

Supporting Meaningful Consultation with Parents

http://sd41.bc.ca/learning_support/pdf/meaningfulConsultation.pdf from British Columbia Council 

Tips for a Great School Year 2013 – 2014

          

Agenda – General Meeting September 9 2013

Monday, September 9, 2013, 7:00 

New Bargaining Sessions Scheduled for CUPE workers

http://thetyee.ca/News/2013/08/28/Back-to-School-Stike-Averted/ Staff, teachers and parents 

Back to School!

The first day back to 

Administrative Appointments

Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper 

Gaming Grants & Scholarships

We have been asked to 

Gaming Grant Application Status

As of June 21st, the 

DPAC Minutes – June 3, 2013

DPAC meeting minutes June 3, 

BCAA – School Safety Program

The BCAA Road Safety Foundation 

District Achievement Contract Draft – Request for Comments

The School District has just 

Vancouver Aquarium AquaVan

posting email sent to DPAC: 

Prince George Native Friendship Centre – Summer Camp Information

2013 Info and Registration Package 

Administrative Appointments – Principal Changes

Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper 

Fundraising opportunity – passing information along

This message was received today 

Reports from DPAC meeting

The following reports were received 

School Board Budget Passes – News report

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20130531/PRINCEGEORGE0101/305319991/-1/princegeorge/sd57-146-s-budget-vote-passed-by-narrow-margin Board approval of the 

LGBTQ Youth Dance Poster

As mentioned as part of 

BCCPAC Update

The 2012/2013 school year is 

Changes to SD57 Policy 8310 – Out for Public Input

On May 28, 2013, the 

Agenda – June 3, 2013 General Meeting

In an effort to improve 

Minutes – May 13, 2013

DPAC MINUTES FOR May 13, 

2015 Canada Winter Games and PG’s 100th Anniversary Celebration planning

PAC executive members are being 

PG Air Poster Contest for Students

PGAIR Poster Contest PDF document

Additional BCCPAC Presentations

http://conference.bccpac.bc.ca/2013-speaker-presentations.html Many of our workshop 

BCCPAC Provincial Election Party Survey

http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/news-blog/provincial-election-party-survey BCCPAC recently sent a 

Teach your child how to become a more confident test-taker

Hadih House New Groups 2013 

Report from BCCPAC AGM – Resolutions

Resolution 1: Carried as amended 

Report from BCCPAC AGM – Elections

The BCCPAC board is elected 

Some presentations from BCCPAC Conference, May 2013

2013 May 3 – communications 

DPAC AGM – May 13, 2013

DPAC’s AGM will be held 

Highglen Montessori Update

As people know, Highglen Montessori 

Counsellor Newsletter – “My Child’s Behavior Is So Challenging, Where Do I Begin?”

“My Child’s Behavior Is So 

Reminder – BCCPAC Proxy Vote Forms

For PACs who are not 

College Heights PAC – Home Based Business Fair

DPAC is happy to help 

Missoula Children's Theatre

For parents interested in finding 

DRAFT Minutes – April 8, 2013 Meeting

DPAC MINUTES FOR April 08, 

May 3 Pro-D Day Course – At Home Alone and First Aid for Kids

At Home Alone and First 

April School counsellor newsletter

April Parent Newsletter 2013 Hello! 

Air Quality website

Of interest to parents in 

Gaming Grant applications

Has your PAC applied for 

Proxy vote form requested – BCCPAC members

For PACs who are not 

Resolution Workshop – Saturday, April 13, 9:30am

Join us at a resolutions 

Auditor-General Report on School Board Governance

The Auditor General recently released 

Superintendent's Report to Board on Class Size and Composition

The attached PDF is taken 

Fraser Institute Presentation

The attached PDF file is 

Agenda – April 8, 2013 Meeting

For those logging in from 

DRAFT – Minutes of March 2013 Meeting

DPAC MINUTES FOR MARCH 4, 

DPAC General Meeting – date change

The April and May general 

Reminder – Back to school April 1st

No, this is not an 

School District Budget, 2013-14

Preliminary 2013-14 operating grants for 

Counsellor Newsletter: Mean Girls

mean girls and what a 

Seeking People for Executive Board – Nominating Committee

The District Parent Advisory Committee 

Interested in attending the BCCPAC Conference in May?

The BCCPAC Spring Conference is 

Agenda – March 4, 2013 Meeting

For those logging in from 

Pro-D Day Activities

Pro D Day Flyer March 

"Not an education budget"

No increase in education funding 

School Counsellor Newsletter – Transition to High School

parent bulletin board highschool Transition 

Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreements – Information Sessions

Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement We 

Notes from PAC Cafe

A big thank you to 

Mid-Year Slump?

February 2013                                    Mid-Year Slump? From 

Draft Minutes – February 4, 2013 Meeting

Various handouts – Feb 2013 

Last Chance for Lunch!

We need to get our 

Interesting article on Year Round Schooling

Sent in from the PGDTA. 

Spring Fling Conference

DPAC representatives have been invited 

CUPE K-12 Bargaining Bulletin

February 13, 2013                                                                      Bulletin No. 

Kindergarten Registration – with important information about capped schools

As a reminder to parents, 

General meeting – Monday, February 4, 2013 – Agenda

For those logging in from 

School District in the News – "Student Body Set to Grow"

Student body set to grow 

School District Calendar information

Please see post: https://sd57dpac.ca/2013/01/proposed-school-calendars-for-2013-14-and-2014-15/

Join the #bcparent Twitter Town Hall Tuesday, January 22, 7-8 pm

As a parent, we know 

Announcement – School District

Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper 

Jan 2013 Counselor Newsletter – Oh, oh! The teacher wants me to call

Our counsellor newsletter from Linda 

More information – kindergarten registration

Parent Information Nights – Choice 

School District Announcement

DPAC received an email this 

Superintendent Report to Board on Student Achievement

Superintendent Report to Board – 

School District in the News – "Testy Situation"

Testy situation Ted CLARKE Citizen 

School District in the News – "Lessons Earned"

Lessons earned Ted CLARKE The 

Kindergarten Registration coming up

http://www.sd57.bc.ca/?id=499 Information is currently available 

Opportunity to register for Foodsafe!

We’ve just had a few 

PAC Cafe – networking for PAC Executive Members

pgpaccafe.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 16, 2013 

Request for PAC Funding

Request for PAC funding – 

Foundation Skills Assessments

The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) 

Reading Workshop

2013 jan 19 – Reading 

Flu Season

Flu Awareness information from SD57: 

Minutes and additional handouts, January 7 2013 General Meeting

DPAC MINUTES FOR Jan 07, 

Bouncing Back

Our counsellor newsletter from Linda 

Agenda – January 7, 2013 General Meeting

Monday, January 7, 2013, 7:00 

Proposed School Calendars for 2013-14 and 2014-15

2013-2014 Calendar, draft 2014-2015 Calendar, 

Talking with Children about Tragic Events

A special counsellor update from 

Avoid Holiday Chaos

Our counsellor newsletter from Linda 

Draft – Minutes of December 3, 2012 General Meeting

DPAC Meeting Minutes Dec 3, 

FoodSafe course – January 19, 2013

DPAC is hosting a FoodSafe 

Gaming, Receipts, and the School District

Clearing Account Report of Receipts 

BC Education Plan – Invitation to Parents

http://engage.bcedplan.ca/2012/11/an-invitation-to-parents/ As parents, we all 

Supporting Your Child through a Divorce

Our counsellor newsletter from Linda 

Community Poverty Strategy Working Group

Report from Trustee Bekkering at 

Partner group reports from General Meeting

2012 Dec Superintendent report to 

Agenda – DPAC General Meeting

For those logging in from 

Superintendent Blog Being Updated

Congratulations to our Superintendent of 

Math Invitation to Parents – Fractions

Please take advantage of this 

New Homework Study

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alfie-kohn/homework-research_b_2184918.html A brand-new study on 

Survey

In an effort to better 

Beaverly Christmas Festival

DPAC supports our PACs – 

Child Poverty

The latest statistics for child 

Future of Standardized Testing in BC and Alberta

[Alberta] Premier Alison Redford has 

Update – suspicious vehicles near schools

On Wednesday November 14th, the 

Modifications to School Calendars

As parents may be aware, 

Education Jargon

The deputy Superintendent in the 

Trades – It's a Smart Move

Initiatives Prince George, School District 

CKPG Report on Parent Involvement in Schools

http://ckpg.com/parents-being-asked-to-do-more-in-schools-video “Parents in District 57 

Protecting Children

There have recently been worrying 

ERASE Bullying website now live

http://www.erasebullying.ca/ This website includes an 

Boosting Your Child’s Success at School

As a parent, you are 

Resources for Parents in Advocating for Children

The BC Coalition of Parent 

Updates – Safer Schools and ERASE bullying initiatives

From the School District – 

Supreme Court Decision on Special Education

A North Vancouver father scored 

Draft Minutes – November 5, 2012 – General Meeting

DPAC Meeting Minutes Nov 5, 

Agenda – November 5 DPAC Meeting

      For those 

BCCPAC Conference

Thank you to everyone involved 

Nobody Likes Me!

I remember hurting for my 

Minutes of October 1, 2012 DPAC General Meeting

2012 Oct 1 – DPAC 

Opportunities for Discussion

There are two opportunities for 

BCCPAC Northern Regional Conference – Registration Deadline

Registrations must be emailed or 

BCCPAC Northern Regional Conference – Saturday, October 20th

Each Parent Advisory Council in 

Conference Update

DPAC has sent an email 

Flag policy – opportunity for input

On September 25, 2012, the 

Staples and Stock the Lockers

During the Prince George Staples 

Reminder – looking for kindergarten input!

https://sd57dpac.ca/2012/09/comments-requested-on-kindergarten-transition-and-split-kindergartengrade-1-classes/

Homework Habits

October 2012                    Homework Habits “Have 

Report Updates from DPAC General Meeting, October 1st

DPVPA Report to DPAC Oct 

Agenda – General Meeting, October 1, 2012

For those logging in from 

New School for Giscome!

Ministry of Education Press Release: 

World Teacher Day

A message from the Prince 

Comments requested on Kindergarten Transition and Split Kindergarten/Grade 1 Classes

At a recent school district 

Education Programs and Planning – Commitee Report

EPPC Report Tuesday, September 18, 

DRAFT Minutes – September 10, 2012

Brian Pepper – DPAC Sept 

BCCPAC Northern Regional Conference

http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/events/bccpac-northern-regional-conference We are pleased to 

Talking with Kids about School

September 2012 Talking with Kids 

Connecting parents and schools

Connecting parents and schools is 

Agenda package – General DPAC meeting, Monday, September 10, 2012

Agenda – DPAC General Meeting 

New Minister of Education

The new Minister of Education 

Safer Schools Document 2012

School District 57 has now 

Back to school!

September 5th is the first 

Online Computer and Smart Phone Safety

September 2012 Online Computer and 

BCCPAC Update – emailed to BCCPAC members August 31, 2012

 The 2011-2012 BCCPAC Memberships are 

School registration – starts next week

If you have just moved 

Call for Agenda Items – September 10th General Meeting

If you have any items 

Financial Hardship Policy

As a reminder to parents, 

Salvation Army – School Supplies donations

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20120824/PRINCEGEORGE0101/308249967/-1/princegeorge/sally-ann-seeking-school-supply-donations The Salvation Army has 

PTO Today

PTO Today is a US 

Update on BC Education Plan

Start classes later in the 

Save the Date – October 20th

On Saturday, October 20th, there 

Back to School Tips

August 2012        Tips to Ease 

School Registration

Do you need to register 

Principals and Vice Principals by school

Click here to see the 

Portables and schools

According to the Prince George 

Parents & Reading

Given that reading is in 

CKPG News report – Focus on Reading

http://ckpg.com/news/20056-focus-on-reading-video.html Further to the post 

Citizen Letter to the Editor – School district policy dividing families

My two older children go 

Focus on Reading

From an email sent from 

Teachers voted 75.3% in favour of new contract

Members of the BC Teachers’ 

Math manipulatives for parents

This site, from school district 

PAC Gaming Grants DEADLINE June 30th

As of June 28th, the 

Message from BCCPAC Chair

Typically the end of the 

Administrative appointments

Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper 

Tentative Deal reached between BCTF and BCPSEA

B.C. teachers and provincial school 

June 26 School Board Meeting

Please note that the school 

Healthy Schools Network – June newsletter

http://www.healthyschoolsnetwork.ca/images/stories/junefinal2012pdf.pdf

New Assistant Superintendent

According to online reports, Susan 

Message from PGDTA

The Prince George DPAC has 

LRB ruling made over teacher withdrawal of services

http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/Publications-@Issue/No%202012-13-KJ-LRB%20Issues%20Decision%20on%20BCPSEA%20Application%20re%20BCTF%20Strike%20Activity.pdf http://www.bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/BargainingContracts/LRB/LRB63467-12.pdf http://www.bctf.ca/NewsReleases.aspx?id=27257%29 The Labour 

June 2012 Minutes

DPAC Minutes June 2012   

DPAC Submission to Policy and Governance Board Committee

As voted on at our 

Foodsafe for PAC Volunteers – spaces still available!

DPAC is hosting a FoodSafe 

Surplus Budget Proposal – School District

From the School District website: 

Agenda – General Meeting June 4, 2012

AGENDA DPAC GENERAL MEETING – 

BCCPAC Conference

Your DPAC representatives are back 

Draft Minutes from May 7, 2012 meeting

2012 May DPAC Minutes DPAC 

Raising Confident Boys & Girls – Beaverly PAC and BCTF

Beaverly PAC and BCTF Presents… 

Assuming Best Intentions

Interesting article from a (former) 

Valemount looking at "Mountain School"

http://www.therockymountaingoat.com/2012/05/%E2%80%9Cmountain-school%E2%80%9D-to-pilot-next-year-educators-look-to-peaks-to-fight-declining-enrollment/ Educators are hoping an 

FoodSafe registration now open

Event management for Prince George 

Updates not sending

Updated posts have not been 

Foodsafe course

An update on the proposed 

Salon.com article – parents, school choice, jail

http://www.salon.com/2012/05/16/how_did_this_parent_end_up_in_jail/ Interesting article on an 

BC Centre for Safe Schools and Communities – May Newsletter

http://www.ufv.ca/Assets/BC+Centres+%28CRIM%29/Safe+Schools/Newsletters/May_2012_Newsletter.pdf Previous newsletters: http://www.ufv.ca/bccssc/Resources/e_Newsletters.htm

Parenting Your Future Superstar

PACIFICSPORT NORTHERN BC is organizing 

The Village – Prince George – May 2012 issues

The Village – Parent Resource 

Supportive Families, Healthy Children

http://familyproject.sfsu.edu/files/FAP%20English%20Version%202%20FINAL.pdf With media reports of 

Healthy Schools Network

Read the DASH BC May 

Administrative Appointments

Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper 

When do BCCPAC proxies need to be in?

In order to allow for 

Curriculum and Assessment Framework – Regional Working Session

The following presentation was given 

DPAC in the News

Back by popular demand for 

BCCPAC Proxy Forms

We have received 7 valid 

Election Results

Please be advised of the 

More information on BCPSEA application to LRB

Those activities include many that 

BCPSEA going to Labour Relations Board over BCTF activity

http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/Publications-@Issue/No%202012-12-KJ-LRB%20Illegal%20Strike%20Application.pdf From the FAQ in 

Statement from BC Principals and Vice Principals Association

The 2011-2012 school year has 

BCTF handouts from PGDTA at DPAC meeting

The Prince George District Teachers 

Superintendent Report, May 2012

superintendent report may 2012 in PDF 

Article in Vancouver Province regarding Fraser Institute Secondary Report card

… Poor kids, the argument 

Message from BC Coalition of Parent Advisory Councils

Dear PAC and DPAC chairs 

Fraser Institute release secondary school report

The Fraser Institute released its 

Parenting Support Classes

Want to improve your relationship 

Agenda – May 7, 2012 – Annual General Meeting

AGENDA DPAC GENERAL MEETING – 

Bike to Work and School Week coming up

The 4th Annual Bike to 

DPAC in the news – spring break

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20120428/PRINCEGEORGE0101/304289987/-1/princegeorge/spring-break-broken School District 57 trustees 

Changes to School Act regarding school calendars

http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2012/04/more-choice-flexibility-for-bcs-education-system.html VICTORIA – Amendments to 

Extracurricular updates

The BCTF has released a 

Proxy votes requested – BCCPAC members

For PACs who are not 

Delegate Selection for BCCPAC Conference

The Delegate Selection committee has 

Two week spring break in 2012/13

At the school board meeting 

Report Card Update

According to the school district, 

Magic Show April 28th!

Please come out and support 

Extracurricular activities still hazy

The future of school sports, 

Labour Relations Board – decision reached on report cards

http://www.lrb.bc.ca/decisions/63382%20-%20Order.pdf The Labour Relations board 

Teachers vote to withdraw from extra-curricular activities

B.C. teachers have voted 73 

DPAC in the news: Student Enrolment

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20120420/PRINCEGEORGE0101/304209998/-1/princegeorge/sd57-student-enrolment-still-declining Student enrolment in School 

Enrolment Projections and Capacity Report

At the February board meeting, 

Why we do what we do – PTO Today

Deep down, I knew what 

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