Growing up, my Muslim family never celebrated Christmas. This year I am not going home, because pandemic, so my roommates are teaching me how to have my first proper Christmas.
I am approaching this with anthropological precision.
Here are a few observations.
COVID-19 Update for K-12 Education - August 26
Remote learning and flexible options are expected by the Minister by all SDs to those families who need it. All Info https://t.co/F2AqhjKzJh
Read today's full post: https://t.co/7YeVUBOm76
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I was just driving along Highway 14 and came across a super junior firefighter all decked out in proper turnout gear. Its not Halloween quite yet but ,Tate lives and breaths firefighting and will be in a recruit class of 2035? I upgraded his helmet to a red officers one today!
Really? What is wrong with people. This is the University heights Save on Foods toilet paper isle. This makes no sense. There is not a single Coronavirus case in Vancouver island. #Bogrollmagedden
We are excited to hear @ashleypmiller in person as keynote at our parent education conference on May 1. Dr Miller will be discussing strategies to help parents/guardians better navigate the twists turns, and sometimes total chaos of life with kids. #bced
https://t.co/lWl08YNcHn
We are honoured to have Tyrone McNeil @FNESC President and vice-president of the Stó:lō Tribal Council as a speaker at our parent education conference May 1. @STCTye will be sharing "What's New in First Nations Education" and the role of parents.
#BCCPACConference
We are pleased to welcome Howard Kushner, Commissioner for Teacher Regulation as a speaker at our parent education conference May 1. BC "Teacher Professional Conduct 101" will discuss role of TRB, professional standards, complaints, conduct stats & incl Q/A.
#BCCPACConference
We agree with the government that “every child should have the opportunity to thrive” and we are happy to see this Budget place a focus on school aged children and their families. Read our response to Budget 2020 -
https://t.co/1o2UfsDOCb
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Attn Students - We have an annual student education award. Open to any Gr12 student attending a member school planning to pursue post-secondary studies (academic, vocational, technical or training).
Deadline is Feb 28. Details & Online Application: https://t.co/a3FYMWB7Ud
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President @andrealsinclair & CEO @JohnGaiptman are honoured to be presenting at the First Nations Parents Club event Feb 4. We look forward to connecting w parents re the three Rs - Roles, Responsibilities and Rights - in the school community. FNSA @FNESC @AProudBCNation #bced
We are excited too! Our CEO @JohnGaiptman will be speaking in Vanderhoof & Burns Lake. This is part of the work we do for parents - Last 3mos were in Richmond, Gibsons, Port Hardy, Kamloops & Lillooet. We are always keen to educate parents about their right to advocate. #bced
Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors –
Deadline is February 28, 2020.
We invite current member DPAC & PAC individuals to put forward nominations for the open positions on the Board via email to our office by Feb 28.
Full details and forms here: https://t.co/1pa1b0cM6Q