Next PAC Meeting - Tues Jan 23rd: Our first official Claremont PAC meeting of 2024 is set for Tues Jan 23rd @ 7pm, and it will occur both in person in our Learning Commons and virtually through Microsoft TEAMs using the following LINK. We would love to see/hear from you if you are able to join us!
School Struggle Online Resources and On-Demand Presentation Videos for Saanich School Families
The Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils of Saanich (COPACS) is excited to share a series of on-demand parenting workshops for struggling students on a range of topics including social emotional wellbeing, specific learning disabilities and supporting neurodivergent students. There is an additional PDF attached to this email.
Follow this link (http://bit.ly/3RThyPD ) to access the video recordings and other resources.
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.
2nd Celebration of Excellence and Achievement for students of African descent (a.k.a. Black Grad 2024)
If you know a child who is transitioning into middle or high school, or graduating from high school, college, or university we want to honour them!
COEA is a family and community celebration to honour K-12 and post-secondary students of African descent who have achieved a significant milestone in their academic journey on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, in the Victoria area. This ceremony and reception include various traditions, food, gifts, guest speakers, music, and fun.
See attached flyer with QR code. They have extended the completion of the form to:
Friday, January 26th. (https://forms.gle/SSLuiTWTp2ivmex56 ).