Please save the date for some upcoming Parent and PAC workshops, events and training opportunities:
Outdoor Education Panel - Feb 3rd at Cordova Bay Elementary School - 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm - for Parents, Teachers and Supporters to learn about the "Nature Wagon" and talk about nature-based programs and opportunities within School District 63
Student Outcomes - Feb 23rd (Save the Date) - PAC annual parent engagement evening
School Food evening - March 6th (Save the Date)
How to Chair Meetings training session - March 13th - 7:00 pm at the Saanich Teacher's Assocation office for PAC executive members
SOGI with Misha Oak - April (date TBC) - for parents, PACs and educational partners
Mental Health & Technology, particularly concerns around addiction, social media with practical advice and guidance - April 9th - 7:15 - 8:45 pm online - for Parents, PACs and educational partners
COPACS Blanketing exercise - June (date TBC) - for COPACS Members and PACs members
Reminder of the on-demand workshops for struggling students on a range of topics including social emotional wellbeing, specific learning disabilities and supporting neurodivergent students.
- There are 24 sessions recorded as well as a number of other resources on topics including: helping students with reading, writing, school avoidance and refusal, structuring homework time for success, what to do when mistakes overwhelm neurodivergent kids, supporting students with ADHD or autism in school, what really motivates kids and many more.
- Please share widely - these resources have been financially supported by parent advisory councils across our district and are meant for everyone. Share your thoughts on favourite passages, take-aways or tools with other families here.