What parents need to know!

SD83 will be hosting a three-part series for parents that focuses on online gaming, social media safety for youth, and sexploitation. The sessions will be held online from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on three consecutive Mondays, February 27, March 6 and March 13. 

Led by a Safer Schools Together trainer Scott Rothermel, the first session is about the Risks and Rewards of online gaming, the second is on social media, and the third on sexting, sextortion and sexual age of consent.

TO JOIN ANY OF THESE ONLINE SESSIONS CLICK HERE

MEETING ID: 232 575 375 034

PASSCODE: JgoQfR

Or call in (audio only)

+1 647-749-9093,,47644190#  Canada, Toronto

Phone Conference ID: 476 441 90#

MORE INFORMATION HERE

Ready, Set, Learn

Do you have have a child between three and five? Families and caregivers with children 3 to 5 years old are invited to a free early learning event at North Canoe Elementary on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. in the Library.

Each session, which will take place in our various elementary schools from the end of January through until March, will include fun, play-based activities, and a story! This is an opportunity to connect with your local school, educators and community resources.

Families are encouraged to pre-register for this session by contacting North Canoe Elementary (250 832 4950) or contact District Early Learning Vice Principal Allison de Boer (adeboer@sd83.bc.ca) for more information!

Each child will receive free books and a bag of resources to support their early learning experiences. Please join us!

READ MORE HERE

Are you interested in Late French Immersion?

There will be an essential information meeting for the SD83 Late French Immersion Program (Grade 6) on Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at Shuswap Middle School.

It is important that parents and students (current grade 5 students) who are interested in the program please attend this meeting. Important information about the program as well as a  link to an online sign up form will be shared at this meeting.

Questions? Please contact SMS Vice-Principal Clint Maltais at (250) 832-6031 or District Vice-Principal of French Immersion Megan Weir at (250) 832-3741.

READ LATE FRENCH IMMERSION BROCHURE HERE