"Our Kids' Neurodiversity"

PAC Parent Evening Discussion 

OUR KIDS' NEURODIVERSITY

Tuesday, May 10 at 7:30pm

Charles Dickens Main School Library and Zoom

Charles Dickens PAC invites you to an important and engaging panel discussion on "Our Kids' Neurodiversity" at Charles Dickens Elementary. Participants include Jennifer Chobitiuk, a Resource Teacher at the Main School along with the three parents of neurodivergent children from Dickens: Kerry Varma, Nadine Parker and David Juhasz.

Part information sharing, and part informal chat, the evening will be moderated by former PAC Chair, Amy Stanley.  

This PAC talk covers a basic introduction to Neurodiversity; existing supports for neurodiverse learning at the school; and a parent's perspective on supporting a child, or children, who is or may be neurodivergent. Time for an energetic question & answer period will wrap up the evening!

Note that this PAC event will be held in-person at the Main School Library, and Childcare will be available.  

We will also host a Zoom call for those who cannot attend in-person, and by request** we will record the call for parents who are unable to attend but would like to hear more about Neurodiversity.

**Send your email to dickens.pac@gmail.com requesting a recording of this panel discussion, and it (or a link to it) will be sent to you - thank you!

Fresh for Spring - New Charles Dickens Cheer Gear!

To help bring our community closer together, celebrate our amazing school spirit, and raise funds for future school projects and activities, the PAC in partnership with Jackson's General Store has launched a fresh new line of Cheer Gear for all. 

Orders are due by May 6 (extended to May 9, 2022) and can be placed online here.

Contact Bianca at dickens.pac@gmail.com if you have any questions.

2nd Annual Charles Dickens Family Scavenger Hunt

Reminder: Pick Up your Purdys this Friday!

If you made an order at our Holiday Chocolate Fundraiser #2 you can pick up your order this Friday, April 8 from 3pm - 6:30pm

The Contact Name & Location can be seen in your online order: 

Sign In at https://fundraising.purdys.com/login.aspx

Thank You for your amazing support!

Virtual Red Cross Courses for Students

 Charles Dickens PAC is excited to announce a new fundraiser:

Virtual Red Cross Courses - Monday, April 25 (Pro-D Day)

Maximum of 20 students per course.

Babysitter Course: Minimum Age 11 years old (or completion of Grade 5) 

• Duration: 7-8 hours (8:30-3:30)
• Offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.
• TAKE-HOME MATERIALS: Babysitter’s Manual 
• Cost: $65
• Click here for details 

Stay Safe Course: Minimum 9 years of age (or completion of Grade 3)

• Duration: 5-6 hours
• Offers basic first aid and safety skills for youth 9-13 years old. Participants learn about being safe when they are without the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or trusted adult, both at home and in their communities.
• TAKE-HOME MATERIALS: Stay Safe! Workbook
• Cost: $65
• Click here for details 

 Register here at this link for the Courses!    

There is a maximum of 20 students per class and registration will be first come, first served.

We will let you know before April 7, if you are registered in the course. To guarantee registration, payment will be required. 

If there is great demand, the PAC will try to arrange another set of courses in May/June.

Looking forward to some more babysitters in the neighbourhood!
Charles Dickens PAC