Are you interested in exploring the vast world of children’s literature with other parents?  Our Parent Reading Group will sample books that parents can enjoy reading on their own and with their child(ren).  Each session will feature discussion of 1 to 3 books suitable for a range of reading levels. Our final Parent Reading Group session is scheduled on Friday, May 25 (9:00 – 10:00 AM, NRP Learning Commons.  Theme: Children’s Fantasy Books and Recent Film Adaptations Suggested readings (copies of all the suggested readings are set aside in our Parent Reading Group box, located on the bottom shelf of the Professional resources closet of the school library): … Continue reading Final Parent Reading Group – May 25

NRP Parent Conversation Group When: Friday, March 2, 2018, 9:00 – 10:00AM Where: NRP Learning Commons Topic: Digital Literacy & Online Safety NRP Parent Reading Group When: Friday, March 2, 2018, 10:15 – 11:15 AM Where: NRP Learning Commons Theme: Friendship, Bullying, and Identity Suggested readings: Gr. K-3 reading level: The Hundred Dresses*, by Eleanor Estes (1944) Gr. 4 and up reading level: Wonder, by R.J. Palacio (2012) The 6th Grade Nickname Game, by Gordon Korman (1998) All books are available through the Vancouver Public Library.  Starred* titles are also available for browsing in the NRP Learning Commons (Parent Reading Group box).  Becoming familiar with at least 1 … Continue reading NRP Parent Conversation Group & Reading Group – Mar. 2

Please join us on Friday for Parent Conversation Group. Time: Feb. 2, 9-10am Location: The Learning Commons (Library) Topic: Focus on Bullying Parent Conversation Group is an informal, parent to parent conversation opportunity, we will have different topics to discuss each month, hope to see a lot of you there on Friday. Continue reading NRP Parent Conversation Group – Feb. 2

DPAC workshop poster DPAC is hosting a special education workshop after their general meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25 – “Navigating Inclusive Education in the Public School System” with speakers: Suzanne Perreault, InclusiveEd Parent Advocate/Mediator, Public Speaker & Workshop Educator (link to her TedX presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu5XFdT7q8k) Mette Hamaguchi, Director of Instruction – Learning Services All parents and guardians of students in the Vancouver school district are welcome to attend. If you would like to submit questions for the speakers in advance, please email secretary@vancouverdpac.org by the end of Wednesday, January 24th. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/special-education-navigating-inclusive-education-tickets-42033239551 Continue reading DPAC workshop “Navigating Inclusive Education in the Public School System”

This is a reminder that our first PAC Parent Reading Group for this year is coming up on Friday Jan. 26 @ 10:15am in the Learning Commons (Library). Below is the announcement which went out on the January Newsletter. New!  *NRP Parent Reading Group* All parents welcome! When: Friday, January 26, 2018, 10:15 – 11:15 AM Where: The Nest, NRP Learning Commons (up the stairs) Are you interested in exploring the vast world of children’s literature with other parents?  Our new Parent Reading Group will sample books that parents can enjoy reading on their own and with their child(ren).  Each session will feature discussion of 1 to 3 books … Continue reading Parent Reading Group – Friday @ 10:15am

Please join us on Friday for the first Parent Conversation Group in 2018. Time: Jan. 12, 9-10am Location: The Learning Commons (Library) Topic: Ready for Progress Reports? Parent Conversation Group is an informal, parent to parent conversation opportunity, we will have different topics to discuss each month, hope to see a lot of you there on Friday. Continue reading Parent Conversation Group – this Friday!

Mark your calendar! PAC Parent Education Committee has set up the dates and topics for the Parent Conversation Group for 2018. All sessions will be held on Fridays from 9:00 – 10:00am in the Learning Commons (AKA: school library). Come and have a conversation with other parents on the following topics: January 12: Ready for Progress Reports? February 2: Focus on Bullying (Pink Shirt Day is Feb. 28) March 2: Digital Literacy & Online Safety April 6: Managing Peer Pressure May 4: Mental Health Issues & Resources June 1: Talking about Drugs & Alcohol Continue reading Parent Conversation Group Schedule 2018

The NRP Parent Conversation Group is back! Date: Friday, November 24, 2017 Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM Location: NRP Learning Commons Topic: “What did you do at school today?” (or, Strengthening Parent-Child Communication) Talking with our children is an important way to find out what and how they are learning in school. Do you have questions about how to engage your child in meaningful conversations about school? Or do you have suggestions for fellow parents based on your own experience? All parents are welcome to come share their concerns and ideas. Continue reading Parent Conversation Group is back!

“Breaking the Myths & Presenting the Latest Facts on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder”, please click on the link below to find out more. ADHD Parent Info. Night Continue reading Upcoming ADHD Parent Info. Night – Nov. 22

Vancouver Coastal Health, the Vancouver School Board, and Vancouver Police are leading a community information and discussion forum on Nov. 28. Anyone who is interested, please click on the flyer below for more information. Learn About Fentanyl Continue reading Parent Info Night by VSB – Learn About Fentanyl