Tuesday, November 13
Monday, November 5
Presentation on Social Emotional Learning at Tyee Montessori Elementary
Mara St. Onge will be speaking about Social Emotional Learning on Wednesday, November 21 from 7:30-8:30pm in the Tyee Gym.
Mara is the Creator of Blingja Concepts Ltd. Blingja is a multi-sensory social emotional learning resource that supports curriculums. The Blingja Lesson Plans are designed to help people feel calmer in stressful situations. Without judging themselves, children learn to recognize their emotions and feel powerful in every situation.
She is an award winning youth/child program developer, long-term educator with the Vancouver School Board, child advocate, entrepreneur, author and mother of two. Visit Blingja.com for more info.
If you have any questions, contact Tyee PAC Co-chairs, Jeni Haskett or Kyenta Martins at tyeemontessoripac@gmail.com
Glen Drive Community Gardens - Can you assist?
This past summer, many Dickens parents and community members came together to help repaint the "Rainbow Road" (our Glen Dr. Community Street) between 17th and 18th Avenues.
We are fortunate to have such an amazing space that can be enjoyed by our entire community!
Our next project is getting the community gardens at both ends of the Rainbow Road ready for the spring.
Can you assist with planting?
Plants and bulbs (and even a tree!) donated by the City of Vancouver will be delivered next week.
If you feel you would be able to help out with the planting, please join us on the Rainbow Road on Tuesday, November 13 from 1:30pm onwards.
Remember to bring a pair of gardening gloves, a trowel and yes, that good ol' community spirit!
Thank you
..and happy gardening!
Dickens PAC
Tuesday, October 23
SOGI Education for Parents & Guardians
SOGI = Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity. Everyone has one, so what's all the fuss? Come find out in a safe, inclusive environment.
All parents & guardians of VSB students are invited to attend.
Facilitated by Charles Dickens Principal, Matt Carruthers (former SOGI District Lead), and Renee Hock, VSB Diversity Mentor.
Cantonese and Mandarin translation services will be available for parents who require them.
Saturday, October 13
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND HAZARDOUS WASTE IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
Needles
If you find any needles, it is important that you call the Needle Hotline at 604.657.6561.
With your valuable help they will:
- swiftly and safely to dispose of it
- do a sweep of the area
- track the information in a city "heat map" so the city can focus attention in problem areas
More details on the Hotline can be found at http://www.vch.ca/about-us/news/discarded-needle-pickup
The VanConnect App can also be used (click on Garbage and Litter, then Abandoned Garbage, then Discarded Needle) to report a discarded needle. The City will share this information with the Needle Hotline. However, this option may take more time before the needle is picked up.
Condoms
Condoms can be carefully placed in a garbage bin by an adult. Alternatively, condoms can be reported on VanConnect as abandoned garbage (click on Garbage and Litter, then Abandoned Garbage, then Garbage/Miscellaneous Junk) on City Property such as Sunnyside Park. If found on the school playgrounds over the summer break, the Vancouver School Board (VSB) should be contacted.
While school is in session, please contact the Dickens School administrative staff if any hazardous items are found on the school playgrounds.
Thank you,
Dickens PAC
Friday, October 12
How to Apply for Funding for Parent-led Clubs & Activities at Dickens
Successful clubs over previous years have included Chess Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Sewing, Singing etc. New ideas are always welcome too!
If you'd like to apply for PAC Funding for a Parent-led Club or Activity for the 2018-19 school year at either the Dickens Main School or Annex, go to the following link for more info and the online application form: goo.gl/vSr4Gv
The Online Application Form must be completed by Friday, November 9, 2018.
Thank you,
Dickens PAC Exec
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