AHS and CPL Team Up for Bullying Awareness Program

Alberta Health Services and the Calgary Public Library are hosting a session called Bullying and Peer Harassment. It runs on Wednesday, February 6 at 7pm in the Fish Creek Library. Please click here for more information.

CAPSC Newsletter

The Calgary Association of Parent School Council has released their latest newsletter.

January meeting follow up - Report Cards Due to last-minutes set-backs, changes had to be made to the format of our January member meeting.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, but appreciate all of you who were still able to attend our meeting and share your comments and feedback.  We have included a complete summary of the meeting, including some background information and a summary from CAPSC executive members.  Full details of member's comments, concerns and questions are also included.  Please read over the article and be sure to contact us directly with further comments and questions you have.  We will use the information to formulate our response and discussion with the CBE regarding the changes being made. CAPSC is here to advocate for you on all issues, so be sure to let us know what you'd like us to say on your behalf. Thank you for your continued support!

Upcoming Meeting - AGM Wednesday February 26th we will be hosting our regular meeting as well as our annual general meeting. Our regular meeting will take place from 7:00-8:00pm, with our AGM to follow starting at 8:00pm.  We will be hosting both meetings at AE Cross school (3445 37th St SW) in the library.   Our regular member meeting will focus on fundraising ideas for the sustainability of CAPSC.  This meeting is open to the public. The AGM that follows is also open to the public, however you must have a valid CAPSC membership to vote in the election or to run for a position (membership deadline is January 31st).  The CAPSC executive is looking for a few dynamic individuals to join us for the upcoming year and we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us if you have questions regarding positions or how you can contribute.  Commitment can be as much or as little as you'd like. We really do need parents and community members just like YOU!

Thursday Update: with Ms. McGovern

Another community and school update from Ms McGovern:

Parenting for inattention/hyperactive children - January 29: 6:30 to 8pm

Concurrent Disorders in Youth: drug use and mental health - February 6: 6:30 to 8pm


Free Family Skate Party at Deer Run Community Centre - February 8; 1pm to 4pm

CPEP (Community Parent Education Program) is a Hull Services program open to all families that consist of children ages 5 - 17. All classes require pre-registration and Children's Groups are included. Upcoming classes include Transitional Warnings and When/Then Strategies (Jan 30), Planning Ahead (Feb 6), Motivation Systems (Feb 20), Effective Consequences (Feb 27), Problem Solving (Mar 6). See the website for more details.

Deer Park United Church is hostng a LGBTQ teen support meeting on Friday January 31 at 6 pm to 8 pm with guest speaker Becky Van Tassel from the Calgary Sexual Health Centre. If you have questions about this meeting please contact tommelvin@dpuc.ca. 

CBE Presentation About Reporting and Assessment Postponed

The presentation about reporting and assessment scheduled for Jan. 15 has been postponed. This information will be presented to parents at a later date. A presentation on this topic will be made at a public meeting of the Board of Trustees in February. Anyone who is interested may attend this meeting.

 

The CBE remains committed to working collaboratively with employees, parents and students on changes to reporting and assessment. Each school community is unique and is moving forward in making changes in the way that best meets their needs. Schools are continuing to have conversations with their parents, students, teachers and staff about changes to reporting practices. That input will then help guide the decisions that are made regarding a common report card for all students in kindergarten to Grade 9. The best way for parents to share their thoughts and opinions about reporting and assessment is to contact their school.

 

The direction set out by Alberta Education in the Inspiring Education Steering Committee Report is guiding the changes the CBE is making to reporting and assessment practices. The Jan. 15 CAPSC meeting will go ahead as scheduled, now with the Inspiring Education report as the focus of discussion.

Thursday Update: with Ms. McGovern

Wilma Hansen's new resource teacher, Ms. McGovern has asked to use this forum to keep parents updated about school events, community meetings, and general information. Some of this will be in the calendar and some will be posted right here each week... here we go:

Jan 13 - 17

Monday:

Sr. Boys Basketball @ 16:30

Tuesday: 

Sr. Girls Basketball @ 16:30

Wednesday: 

Jr. Boys Basketball @ 16:30

Sr. Band Meeting @ 19:00

Parent Association/Council Meeting @ 19:30 in library

Thursday:

Outdoor Ed Ski Trip to Canmore Nordic Centre

Friday:

Wilma Hansen Showcase Assembly during school hours

CES (Community Education Service) Sessions. 

These are FREE sessions for parents, teacher, and those that work with youth in the community. It is recommended to register early as sessions can fill up fast. Register here or call 403.955.7420. For locations and times, click here. You can see the poster for each session by clicking the links below.

Jan 13: Support Anxious Children and Teens: From Recognition to Response
Jan 20: When Youth are in Trouble with the Law: An overview of the youth criminal justice
Jan 23: Teens and Their Encounters with Alcohol and Other Drugs
Jan 28: Beyond the Hurt: Let's make it stop (a bullying seminar)

DDQ Dinner and Dialogue: Bully Proofing Your Kids

Deer Park United Church: 77 Deerpoint Rd SE @ 18:30 - 20:00
A light meal will be served and childcare is available
RSVP by Jan 22 here or for more info ask here

Learn About K-9 Report Cards at CAPSC Event January 15

Please join the Calgary Association of Parents and School Councils (CAPSC) on Jan. 15 for a discussion about report cards.

You may have heard about or been involved in discussions about work that is happening to develop a common and consistent report card for all students in kindergarten to Grade 9. At the Jan. 15 CAPSC meeting, you can learn more about why this is happening, what is taking place this year and how parents and students can be involved.

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 15
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Place: Multi-purpose Room, Education Centre, 1221 – 8 Street S.W.
Parking: free underground parking available (access off 12 Avenue)